The Winter Court

Along the river came a fiddler fair.

Oh, the wind and the rain.

Saw her bones just lyin' there.

Cried oh, the dreadful wind and rain.

And he made a fiddle peg of her long finger bones...

— Krel Folk Song

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Unsidhe are Humanoid, with more slender and graceful limbs. Symmetrical and perfect to the point of possessing an unearthly, uncanny quality.

Genetics and Reproduction

The exact method in which the fae reproduce is unknown, with some scholars believing them to be incapable of reproduction altogether.

Ecology and Habitats

The exact habitat of the Fae is unknown. They are believed to thrive in cold environments, such as the Singing Wastes, but are primarily located on the North Pole.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Unknown.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Focused heavily on the North Pole.

Average Intelligence

Very intelligent, while not particularly keen on communicating with humans, the Unsidhe are capable of higher reasoning and deduction.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The Fae possess an excellent sense of sight and hearing, as well as what many believe to be a secret "Sixth sense" allowing them to sense nearby life. Some theories state that the Unsidhe utilize an organ that allows them to see heat, allowing them to detect anything emitting heat through solid walls. Though no man alive has had the privilege of performing an autopsy on a fae, much less capturing a live specimen.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Unknown, most Fae are named by the denizens of the Kingdoms as a way to chronicle their activity throughout the centuries. Most emerge with a common theme, one Fae slain in 259 of the Age of Flame was known to utilize a harp to enthrall her victims and command her Warband, earning her the title Perona the Harper.

Scientific Name

Unsidhe Fae, Unseelie Fae, Winter Court, "Fair Folk"

Lifespan

Biologically immortal, living until killed.

Average Height

Estimates range from 162cm to upwards of 284cm.

Average Weight

Estimates range from 56kg to 300kg.

Average Physique

Unsidhe can vary heavily in physical appearance, but more often than not take the form of an unearthly beautiful, albeit very slender man or woman. Their hair is almost always long, and have been recorded to be in colors such as shock white, to gray, to light blue, to jet black. The other common trait between all forms of Unsidhe is their pointed ears, protruding an extra inch or so from where a normal human ear would stop.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Excessively pale, though individuals have been seen with gray and/or blue tints to their skin.