Honey-Spirits

Deep in the high mountain forest hiding in moss-covered thickets, far from the lands of man live the minuscule and fun-loving Honey-Spirits flutter. Their soft silky golden bumble wing glistens in the specks of sunlight that seep through the thick sugar maple leaves of their forests. Although they have the warmest hearts, filled with compassion, they are still wary of strangers and the ways of men. Although they are strict pacifists, they masters of trickery, who set up traps to scare off intruders who might endanger their homes. For those kind soles or Maylen (Merry Men) who help Honey-Spirits, they are granted three blessings

The three Blessing:

1. Health: Honey-Spirits offer those who are kind to them their medical assistance when they can offer it.
2. Kindness: Honey-Spirits will leave gifts of their wares and offer to help with chores
3. Hope: During times of trouble Honey-Spirits will offer as much they can to help those who help them.

Like many creatures of the deep woods, Honey-Spirits are gifted with powers of therianthropy which allows them to take on three magical forms. A Honey-Spirit can transform into a bumblebee, a Human, and hybrid of the two which is their natural form. Therianthropy is very dangerous for Honey-Spirits, for staying in a non-natural form for far too long makes them forget who and what they are.

As their names imply Honey-Spirits are skilled in the crafting of honey and beekeepers, but they are also master sugarmakers, butter turners, cheesemakers, and wax carvers. Living among the sugar maple and wild mountain goats, the Honey-Spirits have learned to craft the finest goods gifted to them from their natural friends and surroundings. Honey-Spirits spend their day mastering their crafts and helping their woodland friends.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Honey-Spirits vary greatly in appearance but are typically plump and covered with a soft dense furry. They have large, broad and stout upper bodies, and round abdomen. Many honey-spirits have stripped hair patterns helping to distinguish the different families. Attached to their shoulders are a pair of bee-like gold and tan wing, which allow then to fly for short distances. Honey-Spirits have long tongues to help them drink nectar and long anti which allows them to sense changes in the air. Honey-Spirits have silky golden tan skin with deep brown or black stripes. Their sizes are very variable even within species; the largest are 22 inches tall, but the average is only 11 to 17 inches

Scientific Name

Homo Bombini, Wee-Spirits, or Wee-folk

Origin/Ancestry

Fay Folk, Bumblebees

Lifespan

400 years

Conservation Status

Those who live far from Honey-Spirit lands typically don't believe in the existence of their kind. Although there aren't any official conservation movements to help the Honey-Spirits, those who live near their lands and call them friends offer what help they can give. Most just leave small gifts of food, scraps of leftover cloth, and tuffs of raw wool. To repay their gifts the Honey-Spirits will grant them three blessings (health, kindness, and hope) For these very reasons, the lands of the Honey-Spirits are considered sacred by their friends. who will do everything they can to keep none believers and trouble makers away.

Average Height

11 - 17in

Average Weight

46 - 70 ounces