Aos Sí
"Of course we know the stories. Some fancy themselves Tuath Dé, especially the oldest and most arrogant of the Seelie Court. I figure we're just as likely to have Fomori blood. The story says they were defeated, not killed off. Where else would they have gone?"Often called the fey, faeries, or the folk, the aos sí are a species of human-like magical creature. They're thought to be descendants of the god-like beings, the Tuatha Dé Danann. In the myths, the Tuath Dé defeated the monstrous and evil species known as the Fomori. The average human has no knowledge that the aos sí exist, aside from a small diaspora that still follows the faerie faith. The aos sí live separate from humans and what interactions they have are sporadic, often confusing, and sometimes deadly.
Faerie Realm
The aos sí live in a world of magic that exists parallel to the human world. The faerie realm doesn't follow physics the way we know it, time doesn't flow linearly and seasons don't follow sequentially. The world changes to suit those within it. Entrances to this realm are said to be at burial mounds, within mushroom circles (also called faerie circles), and between the branches of hawthorn trees, but evidence of human-accessible entry is spotty at best.Magic and Abilities
Immortality
It's believed that the aos sí are immortal, but this could also be a side effect of existing in the faerie realm. Their longevity may falter or fail completely in the human world.Glamour
Glamour is the fey art of illusion and disguise. They can disguise themselves, others, and objects, though the illusion can falter if they lose concentration on it.Nature Magic
Many fey develop abilities related to elements, seasons, and other aspects of nature. Some types of fey are more inclined toward particular abilities, such as a kelpie with water.Bending Reality
The key of fey magic is convincing the world or those within it that the truth is other than what it seems. They can change what people see and feel, what objects are, or conjure items from nothing.Weaknesses and Counters
Dealing with Glamour
A fresh four-leaf clover will dispell glamour on a person or object it touches.
Peering through a pinhole, such as through a piece of paper, allows the viewer to see through glamour.
Faerie Sight
A small portion of humans are born with the ability to see through faerie illusions, whether fully or partially. It's thought to be inherited from a faerie ancestor or won through clever deals. Some animals, such as owls and cats, naturally have full faerie sight.
A small portion of humans are born with the ability to see through faerie illusions, whether fully or partially. It's thought to be inherited from a faerie ancestor or won through clever deals. Some animals, such as owls and cats, naturally have full faerie sight.
Dealing with Faeries
Pure iron burns faerie skin, dispells their illusions, and is immune to their magic. Steel and other iron alloys won't burn, but will irritate and are resistent to magic.
The fey cannot lie and are bound to any agreements they make. However, they will twist the truth and exploit loopholes to get their way. Never assume they're being wholly honest.
True Names
Every aos sí has a a True Name that, if spoken correctly, can be used to command them to do anything that's within their power to do. They guard their names closely, and consider any question about them a threat.
Every aos sí has a a True Name that, if spoken correctly, can be used to command them to do anything that's within their power to do. They guard their names closely, and consider any question about them a threat.
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I speak neither Irish nor Scottish Gaelic. If any of my spelling, pronunciation, labels, or descriptions are wrong, please let me know!