What exactly is a fairy?
Fairies are generally described as human in appearance and having magical powers. Their origins are less clear in the folklore, being variously dead, or some form of demon, or a species completely independent of humans or angels. Folklorists have suggested that their actual origin lies in a conquered race living in hiding, or in religious beliefs that lost currency with the advent of Christianity. These explanations are not necessarily incompatible, and they may be traceable to multiple sources.
Much of the folklore about fairies revolves around protection from their malice, by such means as cold iron (iron is like poison to fairies, and they will not go near it) or charms of rowan and herbs, or avoiding offense by shunning locations known to be theirs. Many folktales are told of fairies, and they appear as characters in stories from medieval tales of chivalry, to Victorian fairy tales, and up to the present day in modern literature.
In his manuscript, The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies, Reverend Robert Kirk, minister of the Parish of Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, wrote in 1691:
"These Siths or Fairies they call Sleagh Maith or the Good People...are said to be of middle nature between Man and Angel, as were Daemons thought to be of old; of intelligent fluidous Spirits, and light changeable bodies (lyke those called Astral) somewhat of the nature of a condensed cloud, and best seen in twilight. These bodies be so pliable through the sublety of Spirits that agitate them, that they can make them appear or disappear at pleasure"
They are often depicted as young, sometimes winged, humanoids of small stature, ranging in size from very tiny up to the size of a human child. Even with these small fairies, however, their small size may be magically assumed rather than constant. Wings, while common in Victorian and later artwork of fairies, are very rare in the folklore; even very small fairies flew with magic, sometimes flying on ragwort stems or the backs of birds. Nowadays, fairies are often depicted with ordinary insect wings or butterfly wings.
Various animals have also been described as fairies. Sometimes this is the result of shape shifting on part of the fairy, as in the case of the selkie (seal people); others, like the kelpie and various black dogs, appear to stay more constant in form.
In some folklore, Fey have green eyes and often bite. Though they can confuse one with their words, fairies cannot lie. They hate being told 'thank you', as they see it as a sign as one forgetting the good deed done, and want something that'll guarantee remembrance.
The following text is an excerpt from an infamous grimorie, by Francesca De Grandis, on how one may summon a feyfolk for magical purposes
Don't take this lightly. The Fey Folk are wild, and their integrity so strong and unusual that you must be careful with them. However, if you approach one correctly, he\she can be an honorable, powerful and delightful friend and ally.
If you find you cannot handle the power of this rite, courteously end the visit. If an evil entity arrives by accident, end the visit, either with courtesy or rudeness, whichever is safest and most effective.
Do each numbered step before going onto the next.
1. Focus on the darkness of the mind's eye, the darkness that's automatically there when your eyes are closed.
2. See that darkness filled with a glowing green, a Faerie green, a magic glow.
3. Feel that magic, green, Fey glow start swirling around you, bathing you in its beauty, bathing you in its magic.
4. Into that mist, call out for a Faerie friend. Don't demand a visit, for we do not control the Fey Folk. Invite with warmth, courtesy, good will and good cheer.
5. Greet and welcome your visitor with dignity and courtesy. Ask his\her name and his\her need of you. If no name is given you, usually you should end the visit. When you meet someone on the physical plane who will not tell you their name, there is usually something awry, right?
6. Never lightly make an agreement with a Faerie. They take commitments seriously. And are tricksters, who often have an unusual view as to what life should be like. You may not want the same goals as they.
7. Perhaps this spirit will become your friend for a while or even a lifetime. You can use this ritual to visit with him\her again. But for now say "Farewell."
8. After doing something like this ritual, one might be in an altered state without realizing it. If you then do something like drive, walk at night along a city street, or cook, you could possibly go through a red light, get mugged, or burn yourself, all because you were off in another world! So, after you finish step 7, do the following two steps:
A. Spend some time consciously focusing on the embodied, mundane plane by making your mind concentrate on physical things.
B. Then continue this focusing by looking both ways carefully when crossing streets or paying special, conscientious attention to kitchen safety or whatever focus is appropriate to the activity in which you become involved. Use these two steps until you are well focused onto the embodied plane.
You may feel very sharp and alert, so think there is no need for step 8. Please do it anyway. For one thing, alert as you are, you might be alert only to the SPIRIT plane! Take the time to become alert to the physical realm. If you're feeling really spacy or "out there" add body stretches or do some other very physical but safe activity that will focus you onto your own body.
Fairy classification
This is but a small list of the near 500 different species of fairies
Fata Vulgaris
Common fairy
Average height: 0'7"
Average bust: equivelent to 34 b
Average hair color: Varies
Average eye color: Green
Profiles related to this fairy species
Chiri
Notable things
* Common fairies tend to be the most childish of all fairies, always up to mischief in some form or another. NEVER make an agreement with a common fairy, they will tend to make sure it backfires in some way.
* Fairy dust: Common fairies in particular have a dust, that when thrown, will cause someone to float into the air for some time...tends to only work on humanoids.
* Charm: All fairies can charm to some degree, charming someone causes a sense of fascination and calm within a person...it also causes them to be easily suggestible and no doubt will listen to whatever the fairy says. Common fairies have the weakest of charms.
Fata Lagena
Bottle Fairy
Average height: 0'5"
Average bust: typically flatchested
Average hair color: green or yellow
Average eye color: brown
Notable things
*Bottle fairies are notoriously meek and also will not harm humanoids in any fashion...this, combined with their smaller stature, is why they are called 'bottle fairies' as many humans capture them and keep them in bottles.
*... for that matter, they really don't mind, as long as you feed them.
* Curiously, Bottle fairies have the ability to heal someone from critical wounds, even death in some cases, just by touch...though...which is why, often times, apothecaries carry fairies in bottles for people who are sick. Bottle fairies demand the highest prices, of course.
* Charm: Bottle fairies actually have the strongest charm, but it is a special charm, in that, it causes the one afflicted to completely ignore the fairies existence.
Fata Lumen
Lamplight Fairy
Average height: 0'5"
Average bust: typically flatchested
Average hair color: yellow
Average eye color: gold
Notable things
*Have a lot in common with bottle fairies, though tend to be on the feisty side, and will escape if given a chance...also are exhibitionists and will moon people when given the chance. Crude...very very crude.
* Lamplight fairies glow...go figure...and they cant stop glowing no matter how hard they try, even their fairy dust glows....wonder why they are called lamplight fairies now?
* What other thing makes them special? Their fairy dust is a powerful love stimulant...blow some on the one you seek, and love will be all thats on their mind...well...infatuation, anyway.
* Charm: Unlike their bottle-dwelling cousins, Lamplight fairies can barely charm, preferring to just use their dust instead.
Fata Viridis
Nature or 'leaf' Fairy
Average height: 0'7"
Average bust: equivalent to 34b-36C
Average hair color: Green
Average eye color: Red
Notable things
*Often confused with mandragora or dryads.
*Have no wings, due to the need to be in contact with plant-life. also do not need to be fed because all of their nutrient come from plants. Consequently, their presence with a plant or flower ensures that it will have a longevity nearly 200 times its normal lifespan.
*Loved by alchemists, apothecaries, cooks and gardeners alike, and are always treated well.
*They are the meekest of fairies. They take the longest to garner friendship with, and still stay shy even after they are firm friends with someone.
* Charm: Green fairies have a powerful charm, but only use it to turn people away from bothering their plant.
Fata Filare
Gossamer Fairy
Average height: 0'5"
Average bust: Varies heavily
Average hair color:
See Dust
Average Eye color:Varies
Profiles related to this fairy species
Flavia
Notable things
*The most 'colorful' of fairies. Tend to be disguised as other fairies, though can be easily identified by their unique wings.
*Have a hard time maintaining flight. Often take to gliding as opposed to actual true flight because of their large overbearing wings.
*Called Gossamer fairies both because of their wings, and their tendency to steal and eat fabric, especially thread.
*Dust: A unique dust that can rapidly change the color of anything except metals and woods. Plant matter, flowers, skin, hair, fabric can all be changed on a whim, but only by the fairy themselves. Hence why no two Gossamer fairy are alike, color wise.
*Charm: A fairly potent charm, it actually is a paralyzing gaze that she uses both to get meals off from humans, and to steal spider silk from arachnids.
Fata Artemisia absinthium
('The Green Fairy' Absinthe Fairy)
Name: Artemisia Absinthe
Age: Unknown
Height: 0'7" (height of a traditional Absinthe Glass)
Bust: Equivalent to 34 B-C cup
Hair color: Green
Eye color: Red
Profile related to this fairy species:
Absinth
Notable things
* One of the few known Fairy Queens, Other than Titania
*Dust: Her dust acts as a burned sugar, adding the flavor and tasting quite sweet, without any bad effects. Ironically, this ability is different compared to most fairies who use dust as a defense mechanism, as she has no need for one.
*Charm: A -powerful- charm that can increase or inflict the effects of the traditional Absinthe onto a person. It can merely cause the drunken hallucinogen, but with enough power, it can also cause Acute renal failure if she desires it, killing someone attempting to harm her.
*She is a -powerful- mage, able to manipulate liquids of all kinds and cast numerous spells.
*Can grand wishes
Fata Lonicera
Honeysuckle Fairy
Average height: 0'7"
Average bust: equivelent to 36 C/D
Average hair color: Yellow or Black
Average eye color: Yellow or Black
Notable things
* Obviously they love honey, and will do anything to get it...hense why they disguise themselves as bees and try to sneak into hives...obviously doesnt work so well because of their size, but they often times can trick a hive of bee-girls.
*Also love nectar, especially the nectar of the honeysuckle flower...plant enough of them in a garden and you will have one living near you.
*Very sweet and loving, humans can walk right up to them and they will give out hugs and kisses, especially if that human has honey or is the owner of a garden...but don't hurt them, they have a poisonous bite, and also can use magic to mimic a very nasty bee sting.
* They hate nature fairies, because nature fairies drive them away from flowers, so humans cant have honeysuckle fairies and nature fairies, or else they fight...often to the death.
* Charm: Honeysuckle fairies have a fairly decent charm, that only tends to calm humanoids.
Fata Humus
Earth Fairy
Average height: 0'9"
Average bust: equivelent to 36 D
Average hair color: pink or white
Average eye color: hazel, brown, or gold
Profiles related to this fairy species
Cina
Notable things
* One of the few dark-skinned fairies
* Also one of the tallest of fairy species
*Can manipulate the ground as long as they are touching it, can detect precious metals and gems underneath the ground, and can use gems for magic.
* The most even-tempered of fairy species, they really get along with anyone
Charm: Earth fairies are average in their charming abilities, though their charms also cause humanoids to ignore metals and gems they are wearing.
Fata Ignis
Flame or Fire fairy
Average height: 0'5"
Average bust: equivelent to 34b
Average hair color: Red or brown
Average eye color: red or brown
Profiles related to this fairy species
Ril ((Fata fulgora))
Notable things
* Despite the way it looks, their fire only burns when the fairy feels threatened or is very angry, otherwise its pleasantly warm, like holding freshly baked bread in your hands.
* They can manipulate flames very easily, though if the fire grows too big, they begin to lose control.
* Feisty and short-tempered, humanoids tend to avoid them because of this.
* Some fire fairies, if they live long enough, will eventually become something known as
Fata fulgora or lightning fairy...their flames turn purple and they can make lightning bolts.
*Have a strong hatred of Ice fairies...for obvious reasons.
* Charm: Fire fairies actually cause rage with their charm, and they love using it on two people, as it causes them to fight.
Fata Glacies
Ice fairy
Average height: 0'5"
Average bust: equivelent to 34b
Average hair color: Blue or White
Average eye color: Blue or White
Profiles related to this fairy species
Cirno_9
Notable things
* Ice fairies are heavy pranksters, loving to freeze the ground to cause humanoids to slip and fall...they also love freezing frogs solid.
*Ice fairies can thrive in any weather, but if the temperature gets above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, they get sluggish and lethargic...higher then 90 and they will go into a hibernation-like coma.
*Ice fairies have a strong hatred of fire fairies...for obvious reasons.
*Charm: Actually are horrible at charming, but their charm has the unique ability of causing fascination with winter...so once winter hits, their charm is easily the strongest.
Fata Amor
Love fairy
Average Height:0'4"-0'5"
Average bust: 34B
Average hair color: Brown
Average eye color: Brown
Profiles related to this fairy species
Renny
Notable things
*Smallest of all Feyfolk
*Name comes from legend. Before love fairies, feyfolk. never lived with humans, but a pair of brown haired fairies were found in the cold one day by an old fisherman, who took them in and cared for them.
*Only dwell in household settings, and only show themselves to 'pure and kind-hearted individuals.
*Charm causes calmness and peace in their target, though is rarely ever used.
*Love fairies have the most potent of dusts, causing intense deep sleep from barely a whiff.
Fata Puelle
Maid fairy
Average height: 0'7"
Average bust: equivelent to 34 b
Average hair color: Blue or green
Average eye color: Red
Profiles related to this fairy species
Marsi
Notable things
*Heavily related to the Common Fairy.
* All Maid fairies have a Subservience Geas cast upon them, causing them to, once they find someone worthy, serve their will till death of either side. Often times only females are found worthy.
*Charm: Increases 'cuteness'. People find it impossible to find the fairy adorable and all they will want to do is hug them and take care of them. Extra powerful against females
*Dust: Actually differentiates from most dusts, it is actually a potent cleaning agent, able to clean all surfaces back to -near new- appearance. That includes even skin and hair as well.
Fata Regius
"Royal Fairy(Monarch Fairy)"
Average height: 0'8"
Average bust: equivelent to 36D
Average hair color: Dark-Green, Dark blue, Black
Average eye color: Gold, silver
Profiles related to this fairy species
Monat
Notable things
*Known for their curiously moth-like appearance. Antennae give them a sort of 'sixth sense', making it hard to capture
*Often eats poisonous plants and mushrooms, causing it to be completely unpalatable.
*Charm: When used, causes one to believe the fairy to be a 'noble' sort and serve on hand and foot for them
*Dust: Causes weather and temperature manipulation, can only be used by the monarch fairy themselves though.
Fata Fortuna Secunda
Luck, or Good Luck fairy
Average height: 0'4"
Average bust: equivelent to 36C
Average hair color: Blonde
Average eye color: Green
Profiles related to this fairy species
Lylia
Notable things
*Insanely rare and hard to find, hunted to near extinction.
*Here's why: Luck fairies, like their name suggests, cause insanely good luck in one of two ways. Either by treating the fairy well and giving it whatever it wants, which will cause the person treating it well to have decently good luck for their entire life...or through its dust, which gives about an hour's worth of insanely good luck, though people become resistant to it with each dose.
* Very loving and trusting, luck fairies love humanoids and other fairies and tend to be overly clingy toward them
* Since their luck doesn't work on other fairies, most other fairy species hate them because of their clinging nature.
*Charm: Luck fairies have a strong charm that, ironically, also causes bad luck in whomever is effected by it. Generally they use it on people trying to hurt them.
Fata Socolata Malus
Chocolate Fairy (Devil/Doxy)
Average Height: 0'8"
Average Bust: Equivalent to 36 C
Average hair color: Chocolate!
Average eye colors: Gold, brown, Orange
Notable things
*Actually considered a form of doxy, due to a 'poisonous' bite and a tenancy to be more of a pest then a helpful being.
*Smells faintly of chocolate, because they often ingest chocolate, as well as their dust and bodies smell heavily of it.
*Chocolate dust: Tastes and smells like chocolate, but is actually a powerful paralytic, allowing the chocolate doxy to continue plundering food. Actually dissolves shortly after leaving the body, so cannot be used to 'coat' food. More of a personal defense.
*Charm: A simple charm that can be used either as a form of echolocation to point her in the direction of the closest source of chocolate...or to cause an individual to immediately forget whatever they were doing and promptly remember some, often fake, important thing they had to get done.
Fata malus
Doxy, or Dark/Death Fairy
Average height: 0'6"
Average bust: equivalent to 36D
Average hair color: Blonde
Average eye color: Blue
Notable things
WARNING: DOXIES HAVE A DEADLY POISONOUS BITE AND WILL BITE HUMANS ON ANY CHANCE THEY GET, AS THEY FEED ON HUMAN FLESH. DO NOT APPROACH!
* They are extremely hated for that fact by both fairy and human kind, but because of their willingness to mate and healthy brood sizes, they cannot be completely eliminated.
* Doxy are very malicious beings generally...there have been known cases of sweet Doxies before, but often times they are killed or abandoned by their kind.
*Doxy always move in swarms of four to five.
*A surefire method of killing a doxy is to get them wet, they cannot fly if wet, and this severly limits their movement, allowing for one to crush them.
*Charm: Doxies have easily one of the strongest charms that cause a human to literally fall into a state of lust for them.
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OOC notes
Obviously this is intended on being a swarming or character for RP ideas...any fairy is available for choice in an rp, though the player does prefer one on one interaction.
Player LOVES the idea of there being someone who studies fairies, perhaps even having a collection of them for scientific purposes.
Player will play a sweet doxy in an rp, but generally one has to fight through a group of mean doxies to be able to interact with the sweet one.
