Aes Sidhe

The Aes Sidhe ( pronounced "Ahn-She" ), also called faeries, are generally small in stature being “two apples tall” as they would say. They have been described in many ways from human, to elven, to even miniature animal-kin member of the anthros, such as a bat or a mouse. But to date, they have never appeared synthroid. Some believe could be due to the technological nature of synthroids, others think the faery just have not gotten around to it yet.
A common thread among their various shapes is their ever present wings. Stories sometimes depict them as ‘insect-like’ this is not the case. Faery wings have the look of four translucent leaves arranged on their back, not unlike how a butterfly’s wings are attached.
In general, faery are treated with a mix of respect and suspicion. Their tendency toward malicious behavior is well-known. But they love deals and collecting things. Sometimes even an entire nest of faeries will share in the same type of collectible, which may result in an argument among them over who is storing the items they hoard.
Many stories talk about faeries with great strength. This is not an exaggeration. Their tiny size, combined with such a strong tie to magic, provides them with an augmented strength that can match many of the larger peoples. However, despite their strength, they are physically still quite fragile due to their small frame.
One persistent vulnerability is that of ‘cold iron’. The metal, when in its pure form, acts as a poison to them. When they come in contact with it, they suffer acid-like burns. If stabbed or shot and the metal is not removed, they will die as the iron leeches the magic from their body. Once the magic is gone, the individual faery expires.
Ancient books that have survived the ages, and the Apocalypse, suggest a connection to an ancient being of magic that fragmented and became what is called ‘faery’ today. Though no scholar has ever found proof of this and no Aes Sidhe who has been asked has given a straight answer.