Fae Hair Condition in The Sagas | World Anvil

Fae Hair

Causes

Symptoms

One of several different hair color with magic properties will be born with the host.  
  • Green/ Regeneration: Can heal any wound on host or another.
  • White/ Disease cleansing: The ability to cure most known diseases with ease.
  • Blue/ senses enhancement: The sense of the body can be enhanced to superhuman levels.
  • Red/ Berserk rage: Tapping into pure anger for strength and damage nullification.

Treatment

cutting the hair off would remove the magic, but it will never grow again.

Prognosis

four different hair colors will appear when the host is born.

Sequela

Can lead to psychological effects depending on what power of the hair.

Affected Groups

unborn children are born with this condition

Prevention

Avoid magic

Epidemiology

magic only

History

Fae hair is one of the more difficult condition that people can adapt with since it is hard to conceal from others. Making have different affects on the people around them.  

Green Hair

One of the rarest forms of magic hair that some can be born with. Their power of healing un unrivaled by even by the most experienced healer as if it was child's play. many believe them to be blessings from the gods themselves and are often brought in religious orders to bring about miracles to the people, gaining more power in the process. This can be seen with the Trents, who believe that those born with green hair are sent by the earth mother to heal her people from suffering. While those who avoid the orders often live out their lives as hermits or wanderers healing those how are less fortunate then themselves.  

White Hair

To many white hair can be seen as an omen for it is considered to be of corruption rather then of purity. Which can be seen in many who practice the dark arts such as witches and warlocks. Leading to may infants being left out to die as the first signs of it shows. Those who are spared though are often ostracized by those around them. But those who to manage to to show their gift of cleansing to those plagued by diseased are often reward as holy symbols that can cure any diseases.  

Blue Hair

A common type among the rest of the fae hairs and a powerful one at that. The hair enhances the body sense in extraordinary ways that it almost seems unnatural to some. They are often more attuned to nature and are more capable of survive the wilds then most other people. Some even become great warriors as well. Though they are often more seen as animals due to their abilities and looked down upon. Some are even used in entertainment to appease the masses and avoid far worse scrutiny.  

Red Hair

Unlike those with the natural red hair or Ferosians hair, this hair is a far deeper red then most other around. It is a very powerful as well since it can tap into unknown strength that is pure burning hatred. No to mention, it catches on fire as well, but leaving the host unaffected by it. Making them fierce warriors as they learn to channel it more and more. While they more accepted into society since their hair looks more natural, the Norrians often call them pure blooded berserkers, sent by the war god, Beron as champions and are sought after by many.

Cultural Reception

Depending on what region of the world you are in you might have a difficult or easier life with the hair you have. Some will see you as gifts from the god using you powers to better the lives of those around you or they will curse you as an abomintion or as an omen.
Type
Magical
Origin
Magical
Cycle
Chronic, Congenital
Rarity
Rare
Affected Species

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