FAERIES

KINGDOM OF THE FEY

The Queen of the faeries, the Swan Maiden, magically transforms into a swan during the day. By moonlight, she dons her white swanskin cloak and spreads her swan-feathered wings.

Faeries are a type of Fey created through magic. While immortal, they can be imprisoned indefinitely in statues or magical bottles. Upon release, a fairy in a bottle will manifest to full size from the plume of glitter and smoke that comes out of the jar. They might gratefully grant their savior a wish, or seek revenge for being imprisoned in the first place.

There is no doubt that the connection between nature and faeries is intimate. It is believed that mushroom circles are signs of faerie magic, as faeries are known to dance in circles.

GALE — The society of the faeries of Ástfold is known as the Gale. Not all faeries dwell in the home of Nythlune. Some are lone, exiled, corrupt to darkness, or otherwise do not consider themselves of the Gale.

NYTHLUNE — The mystical home of the faeries within the northern land of Ástfold.

THE PALACE EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON — Legendary palace of the faeries within Nythlune. It is named such due to its hidden magical location.

THE GREAT TREE — Nythlune is home to the sacred Great Tree, the source of all life and magic. Its size is enormous- its branches reach up through the sky, while its roots twist deep into the earth. A rainbow bridge leads into its hollowed trunk, where the faeries gather to hold council each year. Steps carved into the earth lead down to a cavern below, where the Tree's roots drink from the everlasting spring of the Water of Life. The water is pure, crisp, and cold as ice.

From the World Tree's twigs, the faeries grew and tended six magical trees, with one tree for each core element of magic: Pyromancy, Druidry, Aethurgy, and Aquary.

TREE OF DEATH — A cyprus tree, forever barren. It has the voice of an old woman.

TREE OF FIRE — A lodgepole pine, standing tall and proud. In place of leaves, this tree burns with an eternal fire coming from its branches. Its pine cones are sealed with resin and need intense heat to open and release their seeds. This tree has the voice of a young man.

TREE OF ICE — A birch tree from whose snow-covered branches hang icicles. It has the voice of an old man.

TREE OF LIGHT — A laurel tree, in whose branches wisps make their home. It has the voice of a young woman.

TREE OF LIFE — Succulent fruit grows on its branches, surrounded by blooming flowers and lush green leaves. It is said that slain heroes were buried next to the roots of the Tree of Life, where their life would be restored. This tree has the voice of a child.

TREE OF AETHER — Scarred from lightning strikes. This tree has the voice of three women who only speak in whispers.

TREE OF WATER — Two intertwined willow trees that grew from water and appear as one. This tree has the voice of an old woman and an old man.