The Fey
The Fey are the native denizens of the Plane of the Feywild, sometimes called Faeries. The Fey come in many different shapes and sizes, and are usually tied to the natural world, embodying the energies of growth or decay and the natural cycle. But the Fey are best known for being tricksters and shapeshifters, able to take on both humanoid and beastial forms to serve their needs.
The Fey are a species of highly emotional and carefree beings, acting on a chaotic whim and pursuing joy and pleasure above all else. Because of this the Fey tend to be very difficult for mortals to truly understand, they seem to be incredibly amoral beings, working on a completely different moral framework than the rest of the Universe. What may seem to be a fun prank to a Fey is seen as a crime to a mortal.
Not all beings that reside in the Feywild are true Fey, creatures such as Eladrin and Satyr may be descendants of the Fey, but since they have moral souls, they are not bound to the Feywild the same way true Fey, like Nymphs and Fairies, are.
Language: The Fey speak their own language, Sylvan, which is almost exclusively found in the Feywild.
Biology:
The Fey need to eat, drink and sleep, though far less frequently than mortals. While many Fey do not age, some do grow old while outside of the Feywild for an extended period. The Fey are usually born from the Feywild, sprouting from the natural world. Only Archfey are capable of reproduction. Fey don’t have a concept of Gender and can change their appearance to be masculine, feminine or androgynous at will. Though most will stick to their favoured form. Unlike mortals, Fey do not possess souls or free will. They have a set and strict identity and are incapable of true change. All Fey die permanently if they are killed.Hierarchy:
The most powerful Fey are known as the Archfey, Quasi-Deities with incredible magical power. Many Archfey are members of one of the two courts of the Feywild, while others are unaligned, uninterested in frivolous politics. Many Fey are subjects of one of the two royal courts of the Feywild, the Seelie or the Unseelie. Both courts reside in separate parts of the Feywild and have an intense rivalry, reflective of the relationship between the court's Queens. Members of the courts possess the titles of Lord or Lady and are the most influential members of Feywild society. The courts operate around a complex class system that is structured around an individual's reputation and social standing, with a person's public image being incredibly important to maintain. This system is almost exclusively seen within the courts of the Feywild and is rarely seen amongst the Wildfey.The Seelie Court:
The Seelie Court is usually associated with life and growth and presides over the seasons of Spring and Summer. The Seelie are ruled by the God-Queen Titania.The Unseelie Court:
The Unseelie Court is usually associated with death and decay and presides over the seasons of Autumn and Winter. The Unseelie are ruled by the God-Queen Mab.
Genetic Descendants
Origin/Ancestry
Fey
Lifespan
Immortal
Geographic Distribution
Horace - Lord of the Feywild
Mab - The Winter Queen
Titania - The Summer Queen
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