The Invisible World, also known as the Enchanted World, Unseen Realm or simply Faerie, is the world that is home to the Faerie people. It’s a world within our own, but a world where nothing is quite like it seems. This world is home to many sorts of unseen animals like goblins and mer-people. Most Humans lack the ability to see into the Invisible World, but those who have the Sight can.
Magic is the classification of the supernatural force present in the world, it is used mainly by the magical creatures that inhabit the forests, but it is shown that humans can also use it if they speak faerie language.
About
All fairies possess the innate ability to use magic, each one has its own unique type, elves are the race of fairies that are most advanced in the magical arts, being responsible for the creation of various spells and enchantments.
The Nixies are also experts in the art of magic, they are capable of teaching humans magical chants which can affect nature.
Humans are also capable of using it, as they are capable of casting spells which can even repel fairies.
Uses
magic has had different uses depending on the fairy that uses it, these being the uses that have been used throughout history.
spell casting / Fairies can cast spells through words and chants in their native language.
slow aging/immortality / Fairies can cast a spell on humans who enter their domain, causing them to remain eternally young, potentially forever, but if they leave the kingdom the spell will be broken, and they will age every year that they do not age suddenly.
glamour / Fairies can use glamour, an illusory magic which allows them to blend into the natural environment and become invisible at will.
shapeshifting / Fairies have the power to change shape, being able to disguise themselves as animals, plants and even humans.
elemental magic / Some fairies are linked to elements of nature and can manipulate them freely.
Hydromancy / Manipulation and creation of water, allows the ability to create water sources or cause floods, in some cases solidify the water.
Chloromancy / the ability to manipulate nature and everything vegetal, make plants bloom, conjure roots and vines to attack and hold.
sleep spell / one can use magic to put people to sleep even placing the spell in water for it to be consumed
protection charm / one can use magic to protect an object such as if the object tries to get burned the said object will become cold and the fire extinguished around it and the object still intact
summoning spell / with magic one can say a certain word to summon a loyal Faerie friend to your aid
Protection From Magical Creatures
The protective circle is formed by a circle of mushrooms that neither goblins nor any Faerie outside can penetrate. the circle’s mushrooms ranging from Bright yellow to dark red, and sometimes green.
The recipe For the Protective Circle consists of ground salt, honey locust, and St. John’s Wort.
Protective circles can be broken when a potion is made and placed on the mushrooms during a full moon night
Glamour is a kind of magic employed by the inhabitants of the Invisible World to hide themselves from Humans. Those who have the Sight can see through glamour.
Examples of Glamour
The most common way to use glamour among Fey is to simply become invisible, but they can also appear as other things.
Some Faerie types don’t need glamour; they can shape-shift.
goblins / Goblins can appear as large toads, their ears as dead leaves. Some species of Goblins have Sprite-like growths on their foreheads, which they use to lure in their favorite food closer in the manner of anglerfish, keeping the body invisible.
Sprites / Sprites can appear as flowers or exotic insects.
Trolls / Trolls can appear as mossy boulders.
Spriggans / Spriggans can look like cats.
Ogre’s / Ogres can shape-shift into many different creatures.
Dwarves / Dwarves can turn into tree stumps or boulders, but if you look closely, you may be able to see their facial features in the wood or rock.
Phooka’s / Phookas can change shape to a goat, cat, dog, rabbit, horse, or even a Human, but their fur/hair is almost always dark.
Brownie’s / Brownie’s shape-shift into Boggarts when extremely angry
The Sight is the classification for the supernatural ability to see the Invisible World and its inhabitants: the Faeries.
humans can be born with the Sight and have a better chance of being born with it if one is the seventh son of a seventh son, the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, or if one is born with red hair. humans can also gain the Sight by bathing in Faerie bathwater or being spat in the eyes by a Hobgoblin. Other theories have to do with Fairies making a magical potion, made of four-leaf clovers, that they rub on the eyes of their newly born babies and occasionally Humans (however, this does not explain how the non-sentient animals of the Invisible World, like Manticores, Unicorns and Dragons gain the Sight). Also, holding a four-leaf clover can give you the Sight. The most common way to receive the Sight is to find a stone with a naturally carved hole in it (a seeing stone). In fact, every circle-shaped opening can give insight to the other world, but no rings are as efficient as the true Seeing Stone. Humans without the Sight can still catch glimpses of Faeries in dawn and dusk, in the “between times” when it’s not day nor night. Young people have a better chance doing this than other age groups, as they themselves are in “between time” of childhood and the adult life. To stand in “between places” is another way, for example by standing with one foot in water and another on dry land.
If someone touches a Human with the Sight (or a Faerie) that person will also gain the Sight for as long as the physical contact remains. When the contact is broken, the “borrowed” ability will disappear.
The Seeing Stone is a stone with a naturally occurring hole running through it. Looking through the hole allows you to see into the Invisible World populated by faeries. Even though any circle-formed opening can give insight to the faerie realm, none is as efficient as a true Seeing Stone.
The monocle was a device that was created by Arthur Spiderwick. It was used to hold the Seeing Stone within it and strap around your head. It is very complicated yet simplified.
The term “Faerie”, or as classified as “fey”, is used to collectively refer to any magical creature living within the Invisible World. Faerie can also be another name for the Invisible World itself.
About
Faeries usually remain invisible or disguised to human eyes, who are generally not aware of their presence. However, a small percentage of humans have the ability to see faeries, commonly called the ‘Sight’, acquired naturally (for example, by being the seventh son of a seventh son or having red hair) or artificially (by looking through a holed stone (seeing stone) or possessing a four-leafed clover). Or when a Hobgoblin spits in a human’s eyes, or held under the water that a nixie had been soaking in.
They are portrayed as living many years, so many of the faeries encountered by the main characters also met Arthur Spiderwick and other long-dead humans in the past, without having aged.
Description
The term “faerie” is applied liberally to any inhabitant of the Invisible world, and thus encompasses a wide variety of magical species; all with different appearances and traits. Some (such as Sprites, Elves, or Pixies) are closer to the traditional human notions of a faerie, other more monstrous species (such as Sea serpents or Dragons) are also considered faeries.
Faeries are portrayed as generally living many years.
Faeries, as a rule, do not wish to be seen. Though faeries have differing magical abilities, some even unique to their species, all possess the ability to employ glamour, a kind of magic, to conceal themselves from human sight. This can manifest in the form of natural camouflage (Goblins can appear like large toads with dried leaves for ears, Trolls might seem to be mossy boulders, Sprites might look like common insects), or sometimes a faerie can render itself invisible completely.
No faerie (except dwarves) can handle iron or materials made from iron, such as steel. If a faerie touches iron, the exposed spot will be burned and damaged. Many faeries are violently “allergic” to human household chemicals, and also salt. On the other hand, they like milk (best if it is lukewarm). Those faeries who are intelligent enough to wear clothes often wear green clothing. The color green can draw faeries closer, however, they can be displeased to find a human wearing their color. Red has the opposite effect and causes faeries to shy away just like smoke does to bees, according to the Field Guide. Another protective method against malevolent faeries is a bunch of twigs — one from an oak, one from an ash and one from some kind of thorn three — bound together with red thread.
Man-Eaters are Faeries that eat human beings. They are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Man-Eaters are larger than humans normally. Man-Eaters don’t necessarily have to consume the flesh of a human, but they can attack humans.
Even though the term “Fairy” is often identified with small, winged humanoid beings of beauty, the Old British and Irish word “Faerie” encapsulates many different types of magical beings, both small and big, good and bad, and beautiful and ugly.
Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You
a written compendium of known Faeries biologies, behaviors, and even weaknesses.
Houses and yards
From helpful brownies to troublesome boggarts, mysterious changelings to thieving pixies, fiery salamanders to baffling stray sod, the faeries that are closest to humans in proximity are not always the most friendly.
brownies (Custos domesticus, Homunculidae) are a small type of faerie that are found most commonly in houses
Biography
These kindly and dependable creatures (also called lobs, hobs, and, if female, silkies), attach themselves to human households, where they help with chores and protect the well-being of people living on “their” land. Fiercely loyal, brownies will defend a home and its surrounding estate from burglars and goblins. Brownies can be found in a variety of places, perhaps in an abandoned barn, an unused closet, or within the walls. Despite their love of cleanliness, brownies are rather shabby in appearance, often going shoeless or wholly unclothed. Even so, they expect no payment other than scraps of food and a bowl of milk left out at night; in fact, further gifts are likely to induce adverse effects. Shuffling sounds at night can be a sign of a brownie; the careful observer may be able to spy one at work if he or she can sneak up quietly enough. Even if not actually seen, the brownie may disappear in the middle of completing a task, leaving proof in the form of half-finished mopping or partially washed dishes. Unusual organization of items is also common in houses with brownies. A brownie may alphabetize books by the middle initial of the author’s names or file records by the titles of favorite songs. Industrious themselves, even the gentlest of brownies hates laziness in others. If taken advantage of, or otherwise ill-used, the brownie may become a boggart.
A brownie is a household spirit from Scottish folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep and perform various chores and farming tasks. The human owners of the house must leave a bowl of milk or cream or some other offering for the brownie for they are easily offended and will leave their homes forever if they feel they have been insulted or in any way taken advantage of.
a Boggart (Fairy, Homunculidae) is the result of what happens when a brownie becomes angry
Abuse of a brownie, either through neglect of chores, failure to leave out food, or deliberate insult, will turn it into a Boggart. Also known as bogans or bogies, boggarts delight in tormenting those they once protected and will cause milk to sour, doors to slam, dogs to go lame and other mischief. The Riggenbach Boggart which was a Common House Boggart (Custos domesticus), particularly like to steal food and to hide household items like keys and socks. More common than brownies, boggarts reside in many houses and workplaces (The Boggart had, for some reason, small rudimentary wings). This may be the result of decades of improper treatment of brownies, which were once far more prevalent. As loyal as brownies, bogarts are almost impossible to get rid of. Many families have fled from a house tormented by a boggart only to find the boggart fleeing with them. Boggarts are sometimes confused with poltergeists because both terrorize households. And as both generally remain unseen, it can be hard to tell the difference. Listen carefully after something goes awry; if muffled laughter is heard, a boggart is the likely culprit. A Boggart can be changed back to a Brownie if you are nice to it, or if you feed it honey and crackers, although sometimes the crackers aren’t needed. both in Brownie and Boggart form they love Honey and it can even calm a Boggart down back to Brownie form and make them happy and they love having small animals like mice as pets.
the known types of Boggarts are the Common house boggart (Custos domesticus), and the Wild forest boggart
In folklore, a Boggart is a malevolent household spirit who enjoys tormenting Humans. In modern fantasy, it is popular to depict Brownies who become Boggarts when angered.
Changelings (Circulifestidae) a type of Faerie found in Houses and yards for they are Faeries swapped out with human babies and grow up in human families
Changelings are creatures from the Invisible World that have taken on the form of a human, usually a child, while that person is carried to live among the faeries. Elves and pixies are most commonly the culprits, either leaving behind one of their own to grow up among mortals or leaving behind a piece of wood enchanted to look like the mortal that was stolen. Sometimes the changeling will fake its own death or mysteriously disappear in order to rejoin its own family (now one member larger with the addition of a human brother or sister). There are various methods of protecting a child from being stolen: leaving open iron scissors where the child sleeps (dangerous and not recommended), placing a key on the child’s blankets, turning the father’s trousers inside-out and hanging them over the cradle, or stringing bundles of rowan and garlic along the sides of the infant’s bed. Despite the abundance of methods, however, few are employed today. Changelings often have distinct characteristics that set them apart from their children. They may have a tail, a hunched back or a withered appearance, even if very young. They may also develop a grayish or greenish tone to their skin. A changeling will also eat differently from a regular child. Although they can consume enormous quantities, some are very picky and occasionally refuse to eat anything but uncooked vegetables or flowers. Their hair and nails grow long quite quickly, adding to the strangeness of the changeling’s overall appearance. Perhaps the unnaturally swift growth is due to the difficulties with aligning a human body to a faerie passage of time. The fey folk cry and laugh at inappropriate times and say unexpected and strange things. A person that speaks entirely in singsong or riddles is probably a changeling. Changelings have been known to try to lure their human “family” into the hands of their faerie family. Beware if asked to go on a moonlit walk through the woods with a family member that has been behaving strangely. To win back a stolen family member, one should catch the changeling and return it to the faerie mound where it came from. If this proves impossible, you can threaten the changeling with iron, which has the same effect on changelings as it does on all creatures of the Invisible World. Although in some of the old stories the changeling is thrown on a fire or burned with a hot poker, it is unlikely that such an action would go unpunished. Occasionally a changeling will grow up with a mortal family and his or her odd characteristics will diminish, until even the faerie forgets that it is not a human.
the known types of changelings are the Elven changeling (Hamadryas nemorivagans), and the Pixie changeling
In many cultures, tales about children that had been kidnapped by Faeries and replaced with the Fey’s own child is common. In Sweden and Norway, the kidnapper was oftentimes a Troll, and in the Great Britain, Pixies and Elves were most commonly the guilty creature. Many of the traits associated with changelings–saying strange things, crying and laughing at inappropriate times, being picky eaters– are now recognized by doctors as characteristics of mental disorders such as autism or Asperger’s syndrome. It is possible that the legend of the changeling originally arose as an attempt to explain these disorders.
Pixies (Pusillipraedonidae) are a type of Ferie that are found most commonly in yards
Pixies (Family: Pusillipraedonidae)
Tricksy by nature, pixies particularly delight in tormenting humans. For this reason, they can be found living in suburban and rural areas, and sometimes even in the parks of cities, any greensward, basically, where people are frequent. Ranging between two feet and the height of a human child, pixies (also known as piskies) make their homes in the hollows of logs, lean-tos formed by felled trees, and in gardens. Unlike boggarts and brownies, pixies never live inside houses, preferring to dwell outdoors. They sometimes can be spotted alone but are more commonly found in groups of three to five. Their desire is to dwell in groups place them in the trooping category within the Invisible World. Due to their prankish nature, pixies are unremarkable in coloring. Their clothing is usually natural in tone, all the better for hiding themselves as they wait for someone to fall into their next trap. Like many faeries, pixies dislike rude, greedy and cruel people and often single them out to be the victims of their pranks. Pixies are particularly known for knotting hair, leading people astray and pinching skin black and blue. Pixies also have a fondness for stealing horses. An excellent sign of pixie presence is small items going missing. Of particular interest to pixies are thimbles, pincushions, toothpicks, eating utensils, paper clips and straight pins. If you are lucky enough to discover a pixie’s lair, you will be surprised at the array of things they’ve “borrowed”. If a dog barks for no reason while staring at an empty spot along a fence or a when a cat chases something unseen in a garden, it is very likely that the yard in question is infested with pixies. There is, however, a way to be sure. Simply take a clod of grassy dirt and turn it grass-side down. If, when you return later on, it has been flipped back, there are definitely pixies in the area.
Additional facts
In areas where there are Pixies, you may find small harnesses on foxes and other medium-sized animals.
the known species of Pixies are the Field piskies (Hamadryas compensis)
some pixies can turn into dragonflies
In folklore, the Pixie, also called Pixy, Pixi, Piskie, Pigsie or Pizkie, are a type of small winged Faeries that enjoy tormenting Humans with various tricks. They like stealing horses. Some sources say that they also enjoy stealing infants and/or leading travelers astray, but this seems to be a cross-over of Faerie mythology, as the original pixie did not have these features. Piskies are said to live primarily in Cornwall and Devon.
Salamanders (Flammieuntidae) are a type of small Faerie
Salamanders (Family: Flammieuntidae)
The salamander is a tiny, deceptively agreeable creature resembling its amphibious namesake. It can withstand extreme heat, and when threatened, the salamander will ignite, creating a white-hot flame around its body. Regardless, its skin is cool no matter how hot the temperature around it. The flaming salamander can be found in damp places or in woodpiles, although it has also been spotted near volcanoes. It gives off the odor of sulphur and is believed to secret poison so terrible that it burns whatever it touches. Salamanders are sought by alchemists because they are an integral component for turning lead into gold. They are also sought for their pelts, since the skins can be used to make flame-retardant gloves. Although swift, a salamander can be caught with tongs and kept in an iron box.
Additional facts
The secret behind the Salamander’s igniting ability is small glands under the dorsal plates. When the plates raise, the glands will produce a gas which ignites when it comes in contact with the surrounding oxygen.
Salamander excrements will burst into flames when struck, stepped on, or hurled.
It was at first believed that Salamanders could maybe be the juveniles of Dragons, but this was proven false for a Dragons offspring is larger and less colorful than Fire Salamanders.
If a finger touches the back of a Salamander, it will set the finger on fire.
When you bring a bundle of firewood into your house, an unknowing Salamander may be hiding under the wood. If threatened of the fact that its home is being disturbed, it can ignite the whole fireplace in an instant. It can be seen “swimming among the white-hot flames until it vanishes up the chimney”.
the known species of Salamander are the Fire salamander (Salamander flammulaticus)
Alchemical recipe for turning lead into gold:
Melt together pure mercury and gold in the intensive heat of a salamander. The substance will first blacken, then it will turn white, then it will yield a fine powder, which when commingled with lead, will change into gold.
Stray Sods (Herbiformidae) are a type of small faerie that are found most commonly in yards
About
The stray sod is a troublesome creature whose entire purpose seems to be leading travelers astray like A weird map. These faeries wander about in open fields and grassy areas and can occur in large numbers. Many consider the stray sod to be a subspecies of the pixie. Others suppose that stray sod are not pixies at all but are created by pixie magic. If this is so, it is unclear if stray sods are aware of their effect on humans. If a human inadvertently steps on stray sod, that person loses all sense of direction.’ The disorientation takes effect the instant a foot is placed on the creature’s back and lasts for hours. Victims have been known to wander around their own neighborhood with no hope of finding their way. Landmarks appear missing or in the wrong places, roads look unfamiliar and everything is strange. People have even become lost in their own front yards. Eventually the effect wears off; however, the spell can be broken immediately by turning clothing inside out or by carrying a piece of bread in a pocket.
Additional Facts
Stray Sods can change color at will, not unlike the chameleon.
They are not as intelligent as Pixies, but they are just as cunning.
Many Sod species have ridged pads on the palms of their hands, which aid the ability to grasp things.
Wandering clumps tend to hop in a clumsy fashion
the known species of Stray Sod are the Common stray sod (Caespes aberrans), the Wandering Clump (Caespes ridiculus), and the Stray tuft (Caespes insignificans)
Stray Sod Language
Stray Sods only say one thing: “Ra a duala duala”, which means: “I am a Stray Sod”.
Stray Tufts are known to make chirping noises sounding like a mix between a cricket and a frog”.
In modern fantasy literature, a Stray Sod is a clump of grass enchanted by Faeries. Anyone who steps on it becomes disoriented and lost, even in familiar surroundings. The concept seems to originate in Celtic mythology, especially Irish folklore. In other writing sources and in speech, the phrase “stepped on a Stray Sod” is used metaphorically to denote sudden and apparently unexplained disorientation.
Fields and forests
From elves inside their hollow hills to leprechauns working with their needles, from vicious manticores to cockatrices hunting for prey, from treefolk bending with the wind to sprites buzzing through the air and unicorns running through vast tracts of woodland, the fantastical creatures of the fields and forests are as varied and fascinating as nature itself.
the Cockatrice (Serpentidae) is an Extremely dangerous species of Faerie
Biography
The cockatrice, also known as a basilisk, has the head and feet of a cockerel and the tail of a serpent. The cockatrice is believed to be to product of a seven-year-old cockerel’s egg, laid during the full moon and then heated for nine years by a serpent or toad. Cockatrices can kill someone with a single gaze. Reports indicate anything catching sight of the lethal bird’s eyes is turned instantly to stone; but just as deadly is their poisonous saliva, able to fell even an elephant. There are few ways to protect oneself from a cockatrice. One is to carry something reflective — like a mirror — and turn the creature’s gaze back on it. Another is to keep either a weasel or cockerel nearby. The weasel is said to be the mortal enemy of the cockatrice, but the crowing of the cockerel is even more effective, causing the cockatrice to have fatal fits and to thrash itself to death. Even in the Invisible World, mimicry exists. Note the lack of horny specimen on the heads of these fantastical cockerels. This is the key feature in differentiating between these and true cockatrices. Their feathers mimic the dangerous creature, so predators leave them alone.
The known species of Cockatrice’s are the European cockatrice (Basilicus europeanus) and the False cockatrice (Basilicus falseous)
The Basilisk was said to be the King of Serpents and looked like a giant snake with a crown on its head or the head of a cockerel. It had the same abilities as the Cockatrice. In modern fantasy, the Cockatrice and Basilisk are often mistaken for the same creature.
Elves (family: Circulifestidae) are a species of powerful, humanoid, woodland-dwelling faerie. While Elves enjoy pastimes such as feasting and merrymaking, they are temperamental, but also wise and dignified. Elves are beautiful and slender in appearance, and their clothing, skin, and hair is subject to seasonal change. Elves organize themselves under regional monarchies and seem to be of such a status that they can command the respect even of “lesser” faeries.
Description
Elves are capricious by nature, and few rules control their long lives. They are fond of circle dancing, parties, singing and games and are most likely to be discovered when engaged in one of these activities. Sometimes, for fun, fairies will attract people to dance with them or try a little of the food. In both cases, human beings will lose all time and be caught unless saved. If one hears music coming from seemingly uninhabited woods or from underneath hills, chances are the area is inhabited by elves. Elven music is thought to be the source of many great human compositions but hearing it can also bring on madness. When walking through the woods, one should pay special attention to hills ringed with thorns or close to streams. Walking around such a hill, one might notice places where the ground is sunken. Travelers should beware these hollow hills, as they are likely to be the dwelling places of elves. Elves are governed by regional monarchies where a queen has greater authority than a king. Each “court” is said to be either Unseelie (if composed primarily of malevolent elves) or Seelie (if composed primarily of benevolent elves). The monarchs lead mounted parades on May, Midsummer, and November Eve. Although people do sometimes see these trooping elves, more often the only evidence is a strong wind sweeping past only to disappear.
Additional facts
Elven skin is pale and translucent and peels into leafy, petal-like growths on the forehead, shoulders, chest and limbs. The leaves change color with the seasons, just like real leaves. Elves’ clothing, made by forest materials, change color in similar pace. They also have insectoid wings. Male individuals are often more colorful than women, especially in autumn. Elf shots are thin, triangular pieces of black stone sometimes buried in trees or logs. They are the only evidence of Elven bows, and in battles they are deadly, burrowing their way into the opponent’s heart. Sometimes Elves enchant the grass around their mounds to disorient travelers and force them to venture the other direction. One way to do this is to place Stray Sods around their mounds. Elves are a race to be wary of, and with good reason. Their ancient fey magic is the cause of many of the natural miracles in our world, and their appearances often are an omen of shifting’s in the Balance. Elf magic can preserve a human for centuries and keep them from aging. However, if the human leaves the elves’ mound, all the years they missed while trapped within the mound will return to them and, depending on how long they were with the elves, the human will age rapidly or turn to dust. Mab, Nicnevin and Titania were three well-known Elven queens. Of the Elven kings, Oberon and Finvarra are the most famous.
The known species of Elves are the Wood elf (Dryas nemorivagans) and the Mountain elf (Alpis Dryas)
a Leprechaun (Family: Ingeniosidae) is a small type of Faerie most commonly found in forests
Biography
Leprechauns (also sometimes called clurichauns) are the diligent craftspeople of Faerie, tirelessly toiling at leatherworking and cobbling. They spend most of their time in their forest workplaces, although they do sometimes winter the cellars of human homes, particularly ones where food is stored. Many people have entered their basements in the spring to find shelves filled only with empty cans and bottles because of a leprechaun. Although known for their incredible shoemaking skills, leprechauns have a variety of other talents, including tailoring clothing, building homes and fashioning tools. Leprechauns can forge horseshoes and will sometimes shod unusual beasts, such as goats and the occasional cat. They may also ride these animals as though they were steeds. Leprechauns are known for possessing gold they earn through their craft and must often employ a host of tricks to keep from being cheated, matching wits with their would-be robbers. One way leprechauns dupe thieves is by revealing the location of their treasure and then making sure it cannot be found again. If a thief marks the location by cutting a notch on a tree, he or she will return to find a similar notch on every tree in the forest. If a person digs a hole, they will find holes dug for miles around. And even if a leprechaun’s treasure is obtained, if it is out of sight for a moment, it is likely to lose its luster. Gold may turn into leaves and gems become dull pebbles in a thief’s pocket. Leprechauns, like other faeries, never forget when they have been wronged.
Additional facts
If a single, small shoe is found in a field or meadow, it’s a clear sign of a Leprechaun.
Where a Leprechaun has spent time, four-leaf clovers are likely to spring up.
the known species of Leprechauns are the Old world leprechaun (Sutor vetus)
the Manticore (family: Bestidae) is a very dangerous type of Faeirie
Biography
Originally documented in Persia, the feared, man-eating manticore, or manticora, has been sighted in places as varied as the jungles of Brazil and Indonesia and, more rarely, the forests of North America and Europe. With the body of a lion and a tail of poisonous spines some reports indicate can be shot like arrows, a manticore is a lethal predator. It eats its victims whole using its triple rows of teeth and leaves no bones behind. A manticore’s face is said to resemble a humans and travelers through marshes have reported mistaking a manticore for a bearded man from a distance. Manticores have a melodious call, like the lower notes on a flute blown together with a trumpet. Despite the beauty of the sound, most animals know to flee when they hear it. Humans would do well to follow their lead.
Additional facts
Manticores mostly prefer to eat large mammals such as deer, antelopes, gazelles, and humans. They will devour smaller animals, such as mice, rats or rabbits, to supplement the main diet.
A Manticora is about the size of a cougar, again smaller than was originally expected.
The tail quills are equipped with poison glands, which continues to pump poison through the hollow spine, even after it has been ejected from the tail.
the known species of Manticore is the Common manticore (Martigor martigor)
The Manticore of myth originated in Persia (today’s Iran), where it was first known as a Martyaxwar. Resembling the Egyptic Sphinx, the horrordus beast had the body of a red lion, the head of a man, the tail of a Dragon or scorpion, and a voice resembling the sound of a trumpet. It could also sound like a Human, luring travelers closer and then killing them with its tail and triple rows of teeth. In modern fantasy, the Manticore also have the wings of a Dragon.
Sprites (Cordimundidae) are the most common type of Faerie and are found in the woods
Biography
Dazzling in colour and about the size of large insects, sprites have glistening membranous wings. In fact, they are often confused with exotic insects or flowers at first glance. Considered by many to be the most common type of faerie, sprites prefer to live in deep woods and make their homes high in the branches of trees. They particularly love to live in forests inhabited by treefolk and other fey. If sprites are spotted, you can be sure you are in an area with a high concentration of faerie activity. Sprites travel in swarms and will bite if provoked. At night their bodies give off a faint glow allowing them to be mistaken for fireflies. These, along with other flying insects and small birds, they are often fond of riding. Petals and blooms missing from healthy plants may be due to sprites plucking them for clothing. Sprites also cause plants to bloom in the middle of winter and are the nurturers of the strange fruits faeries delight in. In forests filled with sprites, you may find the hollowed-out acorns they use as cups, as well as dandelion-tuft mattresses and hats made from folded leaves.
Additional facts
Sometimes Sprites are called Faeries, although the term “Faerie” can be used to designate creatures like Trolls, Giants and Kelpies as well.
Some creatures commonly mistaken for Sprites are Pixies, Will-o’-the-Wisps and, surprisingly, Goblins. Some Goblin species have Sprite-like growths on their foreheads in the manner of anglerfish. These growths are used to attract the real Sprites; the Goblins’ favorite food. Often, they make the body invisible, only leaving the growth still visible to Humans.
Sprites can be kept as pets, or companions if you prefer. Sadly, they could die within 5 or 6 years so it’s best to keep them as a good pet.
Grass and Flower Sprites like to drink large amounts of sweet syrups, which always results in an upset stomach. Usually, Flower Sprites reside in meadows and gardens. In several cases, they remain at the same place for many, many years.
A common way of knowing if Sprites are around is when strange music and the smell of honey and fresh bread coming from inhabited woodland. Don’t try and join them, unless you are sure you’ve been chosen by the earth to join the magical fey world.
Many Orchid Sprites are delicate and rarely found in the wild. Only experienced Sprite keepers should attempt to host Orchid Sprites. Many of the species live in hot and humid climates.
Hominid, or Human-like, Sprites, such as Petasus floridus, are commonly the most aggressive and clever species, and should be regarded with caution. Just like crickets and katytids, Hopper Sprites (including Desultor agilis) sing as a primary communication method. Both male and female do this and each specimen has it own different tone and song structure.
Certain species of Insect Sprites, such as Corium ala, are very intelligent and it can be quite stimulating to conversate with them. Many Sprites, like the Calx diabolicus, are capable of painful stings. On the Devil’s Spur, the poisonous spur is located at the tibials. One species of Orchid Sprite, Pinna diabolicus, has tibial spurs as well.
Dragonfly-like Sprites, such as Lacunacus ballans, are almost constantly on the wing.
Scarabaeus imitator Beetle Sprites are very agile and can perform many remarkable acrobatic feats, often to the great delight of audiences at Sprite exhibition shows.
Bacula caerulea Fruit Sprites have the peculiar behavior of carrying their food around on their heads. They eat the berry or fruit from the center outwards, replacing it when finished consuming it.
Some species, such as Ala rackhamensis, enjoy accessories and pets of their own, such as beetles, mice, and even small birds. However, if you spoil your Sprite it will become harder to maintenance.
Toad and Frogflies are the largest of all Sprites. They do quite well in captivity and enjoy the company of other species.
if a human ends up eating the food of a sprite it will taste so wonderful that human thereafter can’t’t bring themselves to eat Human food ever again.
Known species
the known species of sprites are
Flower and grass sprites / the Flower winged sprite (Ala florida), the Flower head sprite (Petasus floridus), the Sprout sprite (Surculigens surculigens), and the Thicket sprite (Puella dumetae)
Orchid sprites / the Royal orchid sprite (Orchis regalis) and the Common orchid sprite (Orchis communis)
Fruit sprites / the Little blueberry sprite (Bacula caerulea)
Insect sprites / the OrthesDevil’s spur sprite (Calx diabolicus) and the Leatherwing sprite (Corium ala)
Dragonfly-like sprites / the Dancing pondneedle sprite (Lacunacus ballans)
Beetle sprites / the beetle mimic sprite (Scarabaeus imitator)
Woodland sprite / the Bearded hopper sprite (Gryllus barbatus) and the Agile hopper sprite (Desultor agilis) and hopper sprites
Toad and frog fly sprites / the Glowing toad fly sprite (Bufomusca candens) and the Rackham’s sprite (Ala rackhamensis)
Deep forest sprites / the devils spur sprite, the moth winged orchid sprite,
Hominid aka Human like sprites, the Hopper sprite, Pinna diabolicus, Lacunacus ballans,
Apparently, they resemble dragonflies with a man’s face and travel in swarms. However, they could simply be Dancing Pondneedles, a species of Sprite.
In mythology, Sprite is a common term to denote many types of Faeries and spiritual beings such as ghosts.
The Treefolk (Family: Hamadryadidae) are a unique type of Faerie found in the forests
Biography
Although all trees are magical and many sacred to faeries, only a few trees are sentient. These are tree men and women. Treefolk can take on a humanoid shape and move a short distance from their tree, or, in extreme cases, uproot the entire tree and use the roots as a shuffling form of locomotion. In their humanoid form, treefolk are often described as resembling their tree, so that an apple tree woman might have green hair and brownish skin while an elder tree man might have eyes as purply black as berries. Obvious expression on the tree, composed of knotholes and strange permutations of the bark, is a sign the tree may contain a spirit. Also check around prominent trees for roots above the ground. Lastly look for loose dirt and overturned moss. Treefolk are likely to grow at the center of a faerie ring, to be a lone tree on a hillside or the oldest tree in a grove, to be beside a welling spring, or to be one of two intertwined trees. Treefolk will die if they are cut down, although some linger on as spirits to haunt those who caused their demise. Oak, ash, single thorn, and female holly treefolk are thought to be protective. Oak trees are particularly sacred to faeries and have the greatest likelihood of sentience. Of the protective treefolk, the most powerful is the mountain ash, also known as rowan. It may be considered so protective because of its red berries, which the female holly shares. Treefolk of these types are the most likely to be friendly in nature. The holly treeman, by contrast, is considered malevolent. Also considered dangerous are hawthorn treefolk occurring in groups of three or more. Although elder trees are thought to be protective, their treefolk behave ambivalently. Elder treefolk are quite common. If blood-like sap seeps from their wood when it is cut, it is thought to be proof of their sentience. Hazel treefolk are thought to be very wise and can impart wisdom to those eating their nuts. Even eating the flesh of an animal who has eaten hazel nuts from a sentient tree is enough to gain wisdom. Likewise, apple treefolk are thought to give power and youth to those who eat their apples. Sleeping under an apple tree is a dangerous business, however, as one risks being carried away by faeries.
The known species of Treefolk are the Maple hamadryad (Hamadryas aceris), Oak tree treefolk, Ash tree tree folk, Mountain ash/rowan tree treefolk, Single thorn tree treefolk, Holly tree treefolk, Hawthorn tree treefolk, Elder tree treefolk, Hazel tree treefolk, Apple tree treefolk, Maple tree treefolk, and red maple tree treefolk,
Treefolk can separate themselves from their trees and assume a faerie/human-like form. They speak using the gusts of wind blowing through their canopies.
Treefolk are based on the Hamadryads of myth. They were the beautiful nymphs of trees and each one was tied to a tree. If the tree died, the hamadryad would perish. According to Arthur Spiderwick, not all treefolk appear young and beautiful like the hamadryads of legend.
The Unicorn (Family: Monoceratidae) is an Extraordinary type of Faerie
Biography
Revered for centuries as one of the most magical of all creatures, the unicorn is perhaps best known for its healing qualities. The touch of a unicorn will cure disease and purify liquids. For this reason, unicorns were hunted and slain. Cups, plates and utensils are able to render poison harmless if carved from unicorn horns. Shoes and belts of unicorn hide cure fevers, and the ground-up liver of a unicorn was believed to heal leprosy. Even the powder of the horn was believed to cure a myriad of illnesses. Named for the single, twisting horn on their brows, unicorns have slender, deer-like bodies, long necks, and tails ending in a puff of fur. Unicorns are solitary creatures, each one staking out a large tract of land and meeting only for the purpose of mating. Despite their beneficent nature, unicorns are formidable when cornered. They are exceedingly fast, and their horns are very sharp, making them an even match for lions and even dragons.
Additional facts
The Unicorn seems to have the ability to communicate through the horn with some kind of telepathy. They can send images of the past to others by touching a person’s forehead with their horns.
Even though some sources claim Unicorns are willing to lay down in the laps of maidens, this is not true, and it is dangerous business for anyone to get close to a Unicorn; unicorns only accept the ones who are truly innocent with pure spirits. (It was originally believed that Unicorns only approach girls, but this has been proven irrelevant as they only tolerate those with a pure heart.)
Just like zebras, Unicorns cannot be ridden or tamed. Unlike modern horses, the creature has multiple hooved toes instead of a single hypertrophied ungual, resembling the primitive multi-toed condition of basal equids.
The known species of unicorn is the Common unicorn (Unicornatus cristatus)
Lakes streams and seas
From trolls and kelpies in their freshwater lairs to nixies in their streams and merfolk and sea serpents in the vast ocean, water faeries can be as fierce as the current and are often just as dangerous.
The kelpie (Equidae) is a dangerous type of Faerie found in Lakes
Biography
A ghastly water spirit assuming the form of a greyish black horse, the kelpie drowns then devours anyone who attempts to ride it. It is often spotted wandering along the shores of rivers or lakes, appearing to be a lost pony. Kelpies can be identified by a constantly dripping mane and skin, which is like a seal’s but cold to the touch. The kelpie can be heard wailing before a storm and is able to cause water to rise high enough to flood. If you manage to bridle a kelpie, it can be forced to do your bidding, but woe betide you should it slip the harness.
Additional facts
Like the Unicorn, Kelpie have cloven toes instead of hooves.
A Kelpie is about the size of a pony. The front foot is 13 cm long, while the back foot is 15 cm long. The stride is approximately 55 cm long, somewhat smaller than the horse’s.
the known species of kelpie are the Lake kelpie (Equus carnivorus)
In Celtic mythology, the Kelpie was a water spirit able to take the form of a water horse in order to lure people into riding on its back. The ‘water horse’ would then drown its victums in the nearest lake or stream. Sometimes the horse transformed into a beautiful young woman and lured men. A very similar creature is the Scandinavian Näck, appearing in the form of a naked handsome young man sitting in the creek playing a violin. Sometimes it turned into a Bäckahäst (“Brook Horse”) to drown human in a similar manner. In Germany are the Nix or Nixe appearing as a shape-shifting water creature. The Nix in some tales liked to drown people in their lakes, but in others were friendly and harmless.
Merfolk (family: Sirenidae) are a species of aquatic, marine faerie. They are mostly defined by their having a humanoid upper-body, with the long tail of a fish (or other marine sea-dwelling species) in place of legs. Merfolk are also known for their extremely beautiful singing voices, capable of luring Giants. Though curious Merfolk sometimes come ashore, the species has held a general antipathy towards the land and the humans since time immemorial.
Description
As stunningly gorgeous as they are dangerous, merfolk live in loosely structured kingdoms deep in the sea, but occasionally their natural curiosity causes them to come near the shore. Although usually seen at night out on jetties or even sometimes on the soft sand of the beaches, they have been spotted in daylight, resting on rocky outcroppings. They have also been found trapped in tidal pools when the sea changes. Even though their dual-function lungs can breath air, their silvery scales dry out with overexposure to the sun. Although merfolk are very beautiful, it is not safe to approach them. Land people and sea people have been at odds since earliest recorded memory. With pollution increasing and more aquatic species hunted to extinction, merfolk are even less likely to consider a land dweller a potential friend. Merfolk widely differ in coloration, sharing the distinctive characteristics of the fish of their region. Male merfolk, known as mermen, are rare and solitary creatures except during mating season. They can easily be distinguished from the mermaids by their larger size. As with any culture, merfolk leave behind a significant amount of artifacts that can be found around their habitats. Small piles of discarded shellfish may well be evidence of a merperson coming ashore to dine. Sea people are not used to cooking so there will be no sign of a fire and there may be some sharp object nearby that was used to pry the food open. You may come upon sheets of seaweed drying along the shoreline. Merfolk weave a crude kind of fabric from it, called seaweed cloth, that is used for garments, rope, and even baskets. Merfolk tools are made from bone, discarded land glass, or the sharp teeth of sharks, but never iron. These tools are often bound at one end with eel skin. You may find shells or pieces of coral with small holes in them. These are from necklaces merpeople wear around their necks and sometimes loop along their tails. The evidence of merfolk is especially strong if the shell is not native to your beaches. Merfolk have been known to travel great distances and often lose or discard things along the way. Mermaids were spotted in the intracoastal waterway, often glamoured as sea cows. Merfolk are able to create a cap of woven sea grass which allows humans to breath underwater.
The known species of Merfolk are the Pacific sea maid Merfolk (Siren pacificus), the Atlantic sea king Merfolk (Siren atlanticus), the Caribbean mermaid Merfolk (Siren caribbeanus) and the Blue finned sea maid Merfolk
The thought of an underwater, human-like person occur in mythologies and folklore all over the world. The first stories of Mermaids occured in ancient Assyria around 1,000 years B.C. In the Arabic story compendium, One Thousand and One Nights, an underwater culture appears, although these creatures are identical to humans, except the ability to breathe water. Around Ireland and the British Isles, tales were told about creatures like Murduachas, Muireartach (“Sea-witches”), Merrows, Selkies, and so on. The Greek variation is a creature called the Siren, who lures seamen to crash with their ships against the cliffs by singing otherworldy, beautiful songs.
Sirens are a rare sub-species of mermaid inhabiting the waters of the Mediterranean.
Sirens are one of the most beautiful of all mermaids. Their fins, skin, scales and hair can vary, depending on the sea life living in their waters. Similar to a mudskipper, they have fins along the sides of their tails allowing them to move better on land than other merfolk. Sirens posses magical voices like all merfolk. A siren’s voice is described as beautiful as the sea and yet as frightening as a tidal wave. A Siren’s voice can put any creature under her spell, even other faeries. When someone is under a Siren’s spell, she can make them do anything from dancing to committing dangerous feats. Unlike other merfolk and Nixies, the person who was put under the spell will still be in a sleep-like trance for a short while after the Siren has stopped singing. After free from the song, the person will forget everything happened when they were under it. Sirens adore music. Like humans, sirens love many different kinds of music. Some say the right kind of music can summon a Siren from her watery domain. Sirens also adore shiny objects such as shells, jewels or lovely pebbles. Sirens are also very curious about life on land and sometimes watch Humans on jetties and boats. Sirens live in watery caverns near rocky outcroppings and reefs. Many of their homes have been famous for sinking ships. Like other merfolk, Sirens migrate often but their migrations tend to be short by mermaid standards. Sirens rarely leave the Mediterranean. They usually migrate from the Aegean sea to the coast of Turkey. Similar to Nixies, Sirens can be quite playful and are usually seen swimming with dolphins. Sirens are also very vain; many will sit on rocks, combing their hair and admiring their reflections in pools of water. Sirens, like other mermaids, can be very dangerous; their voices can lure anyone to a watery grave.
Many Sirens inhabit the seas of the Mediterranean. Sirens have also appeared in Greek myths such as The Odyssey, and Jason and the Argonauts. The heroes in both these stories were able to escape the Sirens’ song. One Siren left the Mediterranean and now lives in the Rhine. People call her the Lorelei. She often sits on a rock in the river, luring men to a watery demise.
Nixies (Family: Naiadidae) are a friendly race of freshwater dwelling Faerie
Biography
Guardians of freshwater pools and streams, nixies, (also called naiads and nixes) are bound to the body of water in which they dwell. They are most commonly spotted alone and can be identified by the liquid continuously streaming from their hair and clothes as well as the greenish sheen of their skin. Nixies are amphibious and, unlike mermaids, they have legs rather than a tail. Nixies also have the ability of hydromancy which is a power that allows them to control water and other moistures. Nixies love music and dancing. Look for instruments made from reeds, especially pipes, near the banks of streams. Unlike their Merfolk cousins, they are very curious about land dwellers. They are bound to their body of water and, much like treefolk may only venture a little way from their trees, can only venture a short distance from their pools. Therefore, they rely on other faeries to bring them information. Occasionally nixies will lure a human into their pools with their singing and instruments, but they are usually more interested in company than in drowning their visitor. they will also occasionally share secret songs that allow the singer to manipulate the winds, lakes, skies and earth. To master such magic will make the singer into a powerful songstress (a sorcerer of song).
Additional facts
Nixies are herbivores. They can form bonds with freshwater animals like frogs who will aid them and protect them. They are also known to be able to befriend alligators and crocodiles to fend off hunters and goblins.
Naiads have a translucent nictitating membrane that works as a third eyelid and protects the eye while underwater.
They have neither nails nor hair. Like the related Merpeople, Nixies have “hair” which are really external gill filaments that take up oxygen from the water around them when they swim, allowing them to stay submerged indefinitely if they wish. Their skin has a beautiful, opalescent green sheen similar to a frog’s belly.
It has been had heard that there are male individuals, but only females have been encountered. It is possible that the creatures have the same gender-shifting abilities as Mermaids.
Just like mermaids, nixies can cast spells and hypnotize humans, animals and other faeries with their songs and the music from their reed pipes. They have incredible stamina and can sing for hours. Nixie magic can also grant people the ability to live underwater so nixies can take them as companions.
Nixies were frequently found in rivers and estuaries, including brackish water.
Their haunting song could be heard for miles, carried over the water.
Their singing enthralls giants, making them vulnerable to attack.
Nixies live in families and can have many siblings.
a human who submerges themselves in water is part of a Nixie’s body of water then hat human gains the sight
Nixies Can’t be in saltwater for it will burn their skin
the known species of Nixie are the Fresh water nixie (Nympha lymphae)
In German mythology, a Nix or Nixe is a type of Merman or respectively Mermaid who lives in rivers and lakes, luring people into the water. In Greek mythology, a Naiad is a type of Nymph (female nature spirit) who protects lakes and streams. They are bound to their body of water and if it dries up, the naiad will die.
Sea Serpents (Family: Serpentimaridae) are a monstrous type of Faerie the dwell in the seas
Biography
These scourges of the high seas are powerful and massive constrictors with flat heads. Their bodies coil around whales and ships, crushing their ribs. Unlike land snakes, however, sea serpents have many rows of long, sharp teeth. In the deep sea, they have been reported as growing to the length of a suspension bridge and are capable of creating maelstroms with the lashing of their tails and freak waves (sometimes called rogue waves or, ironically, monster waves) by surfacing close to a boat. In shallower water, sea serpents may curl up and wait for prey. After coiling around an animal’s legs, they will drag their victims out to sea. In deeper water, sea serpents usually swim in an undulating manner, like an eel, but certain species swim with their bodies vertical to the surface, disguising themselves as much smaller fish. This method allows them to dart up easily and swallow prey whole. Crushed pieces of boats washed ashore are possible signs of a sea serpents. Look also for hooked teeth too large for a shark, or a long shed skin in the shape of a tube.
Additional facts
Sea Serpent sightings have occurred in even pace throughout history.
Sea Serpents have, just like their land-living relatives, elastic lower jaws. This allows them to swallow extremely large prey; a full-grown Sea Serpent is capable of swallowing a rowboat whole.
The belly and throat are almost completely translucent, while the dorsal side is very dark-colored.
They resemble the oarfish greatly; but oarfish are smaller, and gentle to humans. This leads to the theory Sea Serpents are probably the carnivorous, larger cousins of the oarfish. Or a cross between oarfish and snake.
the known species of Sea serpents are the North Atlantic sea serpent (Serpens marinus), the Southern sea serpent, and the 2 headed sea serpent which is a larger species that is at least 200 feet long and said to resemble a Gulper eel.
The legend of the Sea Serpent is by some scientists believed to be inspired by the Giant Oarfish. Regalecus glesne, also called “King of Herrings”, is a large, elongated fish with a brightly colored dorsal fin on its forehead. its forehead. They can grow to emense sizes, but are generally harmless to human beings, only eating microscopic planctons.
Trolls (Nocturnidae) are a Dangerous form of Faarie found both underground and in water
Biograpgy
Trolls are afflicted with a ravenous and never-ending hunger that leads them to devour whole flocks of livestock. In particular they have a taste for sheep, but they will eat whatever they can catch. Trolls can survive extreme weather conditions and therefore tend to settle as far as possible from human settlements. Nocturnal by necessity since sunlight will turn them instantly to stone, trolls are more common far to the north, where it is dark for months at a time. Water trolls live primarily in or near freshwater and usually make their home in a makeshift nest of rushes and mud along the banks of a bog or deep river. Bridges are also good places to build beneath as they provide shade even in winter months. As soon as a troll moves into a new lake or river, it begins evacuating stones and debris to keep the channels deep enough for it to move about easily. Greater depths allow it safety from the sun, as trolls are able to hold their breath for hours on end. Though they appear brutish, trolls can communicate in the local tongue and are skilled at word games. There are reports of trolls carrying off captives for reasons other than hunger. One northern species, Bauer’s troll, has even been recorded as deceiving humans into believing it can live in accord with them. People would do well to recall that trolls are malicious opportunists always on the lookout for their next meal.
Characteristics
River Trolls are very large, amphibious faeries with voracious carnivorous appetites. Many sport large, hooked noses and hair covered in water plants. They have long, drooping ears to block water from entering their ear canals, overlarge hands and feet for swimming, and rather flat teeth, surprising for their preferred diets of livestock and humans. Trolls either have green or brown skin to blend into their murky habitats. And the grassy hump of a troll is its telltale feature when it hides under a bridge.
Additional facts
Trolls are in fact related to Ogres, which probably means that they also are descended from giants. Trolls are known to be somewhat dimwitted, not as cunning their ogre cousins. Nonetheless, they are extremely dangerous.
When a Water Troll is submerged, the only visible parts of his body is usually the hump and top of their head, which looks like partially water-covered rocks; the creature’s long hair looks like grass.
Trolls have very long ears and big noses. Thus, they have exceptionally good senses of smell and hearing.
Trolls are quite agile in the water, but somewhat clumsy on dry land. To fix this problem, they balance their immense mass on their enormous knuckles.
the known species of Troll are the river troll (Vorax illumineus), Bauer’s Troll (Vorax bauerensis), the water troll, and the Mole troll which are a lesser-known species
A Troll is a creature from Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore.
Hills and mountains
From giants as large as hills to dwarves that reside beneath them, from goblins and hobgoblins scavenging the land for food to knockers deep in mines and ogres in their abandoned estates, the faeries of the hills and forests are as old as the bones of the earth.
Dwarves (Family: Brevihominidae) are a small subterranean race of Faeries
Biography
Dwarves are a diminutive race of faeries that live in mountains and deep forests. Since they are primarily subterranean by nature, most avoid bright light (including sunlight), and some are even nocturnal. Young dwarves have a harsh, stonelike appearance supporting the theory they are carved from rock rather than born. As dwarves become older, their skin becomes finer and more polished, sometimes resembling marble. Dwarves can shift form to become a tree stump or stone, but if you look closely, you may be able to see their features in the wood or rock. While the elves appear to behave ‘like the aristocracy of faerie’, idling away their days, dwarves are hard workers with strength far greater than their size. Like elves, however, they value bravery and loyalty and will punish those who ridicule or trick them. Mountain climbers will sometimes find rings or other items along ledges or in shallow caverns. They may also occasionally hear the clanging of these eternal laborers. Master craftsmen, dwarves can forge any metal and make fine weapons that will never lose their sharpness. Because dwarves lead very long lives, the death of other, less enduring things is a continuous source of sadness and many of their creations are an attempt to improve on nature.
Additional facts
Many Dwarves have white beards, although black beards have also been recorded.
Much of their clothing is drab and earthen in color.
Dwarves are the only known types of Faeries to be immune to the touch of iron without it hurting them
some Dwarves like one Dwarf kingdom for example want and plan to rebuild the world in metal and gold and make it a mechanical world, replacing the trees and animals with Ironwoods and mechanical robots, but not all dwarves are like that
The known species of Dwaves are the Northern quarry dwarf (Fosser borealis) and the South Pacific Island Mountain dwarf (Fosser Alpis borealis)
the Giants (Family: Gigantidae) are a powerful and gigantic race of Faeries
Biography
These lumbering brutes hibernate for most of their adult lives, sometimes sleeping for so long their backs become densely forested. This, coupled with the fact they can grow as large as hills and are often indistinguishable from the landscape, means it’s entirely possible for a person to walk across the back of a sleeping giant and not even know it. Highly territorial, giants seldom form attachments. Although normally placid, they can turn quite violent if roused. When giants take over a new terrain, they will raze it to the ground, creating forest fires as a means of staking their claim. Giant territory is marked by unusual land formations: lakes in the shape of footprints, trees knocked over without apparent cause, hills made entirely of dung, and boulders strewn from where they were hurled in sport or fury.
Additional facts
Giants sometimes swallow Salamanders and use their natural combustion to breath fire. They also feed on baby Hydras and use their methane excretions to do the same thing.
Some specimens of Giants hibernate in lakes and absorb nutrients through their porous skin.
A Giant’s skin resembles earth and stone and is covered in lichen and moss. Some individuals even have small trees on their backs. The Giants’ thick hair resembles roots and grass.
When a Giant is killed, its body hardens into rock. Blood resembles loose mud, and if you rip off part of a dead Giant’s body, the inner flesh resembles dirt and earth.
The Giants awake all at the same time, but only once in 500 years. The only purpose they awaken is to fight and kill the Hydras, preventing them from growing too big and or destroying the world through fire.
Ogres, Mermaids, and Trolls are descendants from Giants.
Some Giant species have two heads.
One way to differ Giants from hills is some have large amounts of dandruff in their root-like beards and weedlike hair.
the known species of giants are the Eastern hill giant (Gigas orientalis), the European mountain giant (Gigas europeanous), the Northern lake giant (Gigas sapias), and the 2 headed giant
Goblins (Adentidae) who are a part of the Adentlidae family, are a dangerous type of Faerie
About
Malicious and grotesque, a single goblin is a nuisance, but in large numbers they can be quite dangerous. Goblins travel in roving bands that scavenge for good and hunt smaller prey. They make their homes in rocky outcroppings, caves, or even in ditches along the sides of roads. Their pranks run from distasteful to depraved. The rare goblin that is mischievous but good-natured is known as a hobgoblin. Most goblin species are born without teeth. They must find substitutes, either the teeth of other animals, or sharp objects like glass, rocks, or metals other than iron. There are many signs to look for if you suspect goblin folk are in the vicinity. Cats, dogs, and other small and domesticated animals going missing is a telltale sign, as goblins will capture and eat them. Nightmares, especially of being chased, are another indication. For some reason, goblins have this effect on humans. Certain types of goblin species haunt battlefields where many soldiers have fallen. They soak their hats in the blood of the slain and in that of their own victims. Appropriately, they are called redcaps. There are a few known things that can repel and hurt and wound goblins and even outright kill them, salt which causes temporary blindness, oatmeal that causes nerve damage, iron like with all fairies can burn them upon contact, vinegar causes blistering and the most fatal, tomato Sauce for it burns the skin like acid, and when all of these are mixed together, it can kill a goblin by reducing them to a smoking oozing puddle.
A rare goblin who is mischievous but good-natured is known as a hobgoblin.
Goblins and Hobgoblins are related to Knockers.
Unfortunately, there is an organization called the Goblineers Association who specializes on keeping Goblins as pets.
goblins vary in shades of mostly green, but also in brown and orange. They also appear in folklore.
In British folklore, a Goblin is a generally evil, prankish spirit. Goblins range from mean-spirited pranksters to violent brutes who break into houses and kidnap children.
goblins have also been called gone by Imp and Bugbear
the known species of goblins are the Common ground goblin (Diabolus vulgaris) and the Greater bull goblin (Diabolus invidiosus)
A Redcap is a Goblin who has soaked its hat in the blood of fallen soldiers on battlefields.
In the United States, many sightings of Redcaps have occurred around the Revolutionary War battlefields. They also have been sighted earlier in old ruins and castles.
Hobgoblins (Family: Amicidiabolidae) are a type of good-natured goblins
Biography
Similar to goblins in appearance, hobgoblins, or hobs as they are sometimes called, are a less malicious and more mischievous type of faerie. Friendly and sometimes even helpful, hobgoblins still have a penchant for pranks ranging from annoying to infuriating. They are most fond of stealing trinkets and food, but they also enjoy tripping people and otherwise causing amusing havoc. Like goblins, hobgoblins are scavengers, but unlike goblins they are solitary in nature and are never spotted in large numbers. It is unclear if they are a wholly different species from goblins or merely the same species with a remarkably different disposition. The mischievous Puck from William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, identified himself as a hobgoblin. Many times, children and pets are blamed for this creature’s pranks and practical jokes.
Additional facts
Just like Goblins, Hobgoblins are born without teeth. They often steal teeth children have left out for the Tooth Faerie.
Many have bat-like features, which include a large, fleshy nose and huge ears adapted for high-frequency hearing. They are primarily nocturnal, and therefore, they have very acute senses of smell and hearing.
Another similarity to Goblins are the fact Hobs have small, secondary, heat- and motion-detecting eyes resembling those found on many insects.
It is implied they are incapable of shutting off their Invisibility, which may be why they have developed the ability to permanently bestow The Sight to anyone whose eyes were exposed to their saliva.
Hobgoblins and Goblins are related to Knockers.
When a Hobgoblin spits in a human’s eyes it permanently grants that human the ability of the sight
the known species of Hobgoblins are the Common hobgoblin (Diabolus praestigiator)
In British folklore, a Hobgoblin could be either another name for Goblin, or a benevolent but troublesome Faerie resembling a small hairy man related to the Brownie.
Knockers (Family: Cavernahabentidae)
Biography
Also known as kobolds, these enigmatic creatures most commonly live in mines, mimicking the sounds of miners by tapping against the rock walls. It is said they do their own mining at night when all the humans have departed, but since they do not appear to craft metal, it is unclear what they are seeking under the ground. Knockers are valued because they will warn miners of impending disaster (like collapses) by pounding on the walls. Sometimes the pounding sounds like it’s coming from all directions, alluding to a large number of creatures, but this may merely be a trick of the acoustics. Knockers cannot abide whistling and swearing. They will cause small showers of stones to fall on anyone performing these actions or in other ways disrespecting them. Outside of mines, knockers can be found in wells, caves, and sometimes even in basements.
Additional facts
A Knockers’ translucent skin is covered in fine hairs like a peach.
Their ears can move independently of one another, just like the cat’s or horse’s.
Knockers are related to Goblins and Hobgoblins, and just like them, Knockers tend to collect Human artifacts and become fascinated by them.
the known species of Knockers are the Deep cavern knocker (Amicus auritus)
In German folklore, a Kobold is a Dwarf-like being who knocks on the cavern walls of mines, either pointing out a rich lode or warning of collapses and choke damp. Around the British Isles, a similar creature is known as a Knocker. Also, in Scandinavia, there is a Faerie called a Gruvrå (“Mine Watcher”), Gruvfru (“Mine Lady”) or Bergrå (“Mountain Watcher”) who has adopted the same function. Most commonly, she appears as a beautiful woman in a grey dress, but can also look like an ugly witch, a bearded little man {Dwarf}, a bat or some other animal.
Ogres (Family: Stultibrutidae) are a very powerful and malevolent race of Faeries
Biography
Ogres often trade on their strength, despite having ‘better than average’ intelligence. They live as scavengers, bullying humans and other faeries into giving up their food, land, and wealth. Luckily, ogres are both vain and lazy, attributes often leading to their downfall. Descended from giants, ogres are quite large in their natural form. They have the ability to shape-shift into creatures both smaller and larger than themselves, but they then share the strengths and limitations of each. In order to shift into a form, the ogre must have previously seen the creature it wishes to become, and it can only remain in that guise for a limited duration. In the fable “Puss in Boots”, written in the eighteenth century, the clever Puss outsmarts one nasty, conniving ogre by convincing him to turn into a mouse. Ogres are solitary creatures, and it would be highly unusual to see more than one in the same place. Abandoned mansions, factories, hospitals, and other massive, isolated buildings may house ogres; they find such places more to scale for their sizes.
Facts
Sometimes Ogres are described as lords of the forest; the picture describes an ogre holding a silver goblet. One way to tell if a person you know is actually an ogre is by their eyes. If they have a yellowish glow to them, an ogre is the likely shape-shifter.
the known species of Ogre are the Perrault’s ogre (Horrifer perraultanus) and the Spiny crest forest ogre
In British folklore, an Ogre (Ogress in femininum) is a large, hideous, humanoid monster who have low intelligence and often eat Humans. In modern fantasy, it is popular to depict Ogres as highly intelligent instead of dumb and brutish.
The sky
From poisonous dragons to fierce griffins and the glorious phoenix, the fantastical creatures of the sky soar through a realm barely glimpsed by humankind.
Dragons (Family: Draconidae) are a very powerful and inspiring species of faerie
Biography
Formidable predators, dragons (also known as wyrms and drakes) are massive in size with fearsome teeth, deadly breath, vicious claws, and hides like stone. Dragons generally make their home in caves and mountains, far from humankind, but they come close to people, their huge appetite is generally a source of conflict. Dragons are fond of penned livestock; in particular they love to scrape the udders of cows and drink the milk. Milk accelerates the rate of a dragon’s growth to an alarming degree. Their diet also includes large mammals and even big fish such as sharks. Occasionally, if driven by hunger, they will eat humans as well and have been known to lay siege to whole villages. The last recorded dragon slaying was in the eighth century by the knight Sir Garrot. At the time, there were particular indicators people used to determine if dragons were in the vicinity. The following signs are still useful to keep in mind. They include thick, poisonous vapor in the air and water that stings the throats of those who drink it or burns the skin of those who bathe with it. Dragons exude a poison which seeps into everything they touch. Like a snake, the dragon reproduces through laying vast quantities of eggs, though few of which will hatch. Even fewer offspring live to adulthood. Dragons are solitary creatures, and it is unusual to encounter more than two adults together. Baby dragons can be small enough to sit in the palm of a human hand. When young, dragons act more like animals, but as they grow, they develop the ability to speak and reason. Dragons spend a great deal of their lives sleeping. Like great cats, they can appear lazy when not hunting. When moving with a purpose, however, dragons are swift, both on the ground and in the air. Common the world over but especially throughout Asia and Europe, some dragons are known for their great wisdom, but reports of their guile are far more common.
Additional facts
For centuries, many parts of Dragon anatomy were used in medical potions and cures. These include, but are not limited to:
Drake blood / Bathing in Drake blood makes skin into virtually impervious and indestructible armor that makes the user immune to any harm, damage or pain.
Dragon teeth / Dragon teeth planted in the ground will grow into vicious soldiers.
Dragon horn / An instrument made of Dragon’s horn will create sounds able to be heard many miles away.
Wyrm heart / If one eats a Wyrm heart, one will become a cunning linguist: Able to Instantly speak and understand any language fluently, including the language of animals.
Drake tongue / If eaten, a Drake tongue could make you a master debater, able to convince others of virtually anything.
Dragons use their long tongue to smell the air, and the lower jaw is grooved to allow the tongue to easily slide in and out of the mouth.
Dragon juveniles are more brightly colored than adult individuals, and are sometimes confused with Salamanders.
Wyrms have black blood, however in the Field Guide, a picture of a glass tin filled with red Wyrm blood is featured. It is possible that the color of the blood is different among the species.
Wyverns have the ability to fly, an advantage lacking among the serpent-like Wyrms. However, Wyrms are able to jump extremely high.
The known species of dragons are the Old world wyrm (Draco antiquissimus), the Long tailed wyvern (Draco alatus), the Chinese dragon (Draco chinaseous), the Draco aethiopicus, and the Andes sky dragon, Drakes, Wyverns
The Griffin (Family: Mixtidae) is a rare and extraordinary type of Faerie
Biography
The regal griffin (also spelled gryphon) is thought to be the offspring of an eagle (king of the sky) and a lion (king of all beasts). Its plumage ranges from cream to deep brown, yet some specimens have feathers with a deep, dark bluish sheen. While many griffins migrated to Eastern Europe from the Middle East in the thirteenth century, most remain desert-dwelling. They roost in high places and are only likely to be spotted when they fly in search of food. Their bones are more commonly discovered, although they are often mistaken for the bones of dinosaurs. The adult griffin is about the size of a bus. Despite their formidable natural advantages, griffins are very rare. Unlike less fantastical hybrids like mules, however, they can reproduce. Their eggs are said to be made of agate. Griffins are resistant to the poison of dragons and very hostile to horses. For this reason, the offspring of a griffin and a horse — the hippogriff — is considered to be a symbol of the enduring power of love.
Additional facts
Even though they are said to be the offspring of an eagle and a lion, most Gryphons have a head shape that closer resembles that of a vulture or hawk.
They have exceptional stereoscopic vision, as Griffins in flight are able to see a rabbit running at the ground from miles up in the air.
The “mane” is made of shaggy hair and long, thin feathers. Griffins have dangerously sharp talons, just like fish-eating raptors.
A Gryphon’s call resembles a screechy tea-kettle whistle.
It has been pointed out that Griffins may have hollow bones, like birds.
Gryphons’ major food supply often consists in the form of a large herd of sheep or an overpopulation of deer.
Once common in much of Asia and Europe, griffins have the odd habit of hoarding gold and precious stones.
North American Griffin description
wings / the wingspan is roughly 12 feet (around 4 m) from wingtip to wingtip. The feathers on the wings are the largest on the body, measuring up to 3 feet 4 inches (1 m) long. They vary in color from dark brown to dark blue.
mane / The shaggy mane around the neck consists of rough hair and feathers, which provide an armor padding that protects the vulnerable areas of the neck and chest.
diet / They are basically carnivores, and they eat raw or cooked meat, but mainly fish and other prey items. plus they consume huge amounts of food a day.
autonomy / appear to be part lion, part eagle (though, it’s said they look more like a hawks). They have the powerful hind legs of a lion, which they use to launch themselves into the air. Their lions’ claws are very sharp and useful in battle. They also have the talons, wings, and beak of a bird of prey.
beak / the beak is a fearsome weapon. One nip was enough to cause severe damage.
ears / they have large tufted feathered ears that allow them to hear the slightest movements of potential prey from distances in excess of two miles.
eyes / Unlike many normal bird species, griffins have binocular vision -both of their eyes face forward. This gives them excellent eyesight. When flying at great heights, griffins can spot the smallest of prey moving on the ground.
talons / The sharp talons of a griffin can tear flesh viciously but are also able to grip quite gently. and they are certainly strong enough to carry off larger prey like sheep or even deer.
the known species of Griffins are the North American griffin (Gryphon americanus)
The Griffin was mistaken by people when they found the fossil remains of Protoceratops.
A Hippogriff is the offspring of a horse and a Griffin. It is said to be a symbol of the enduring power and love, as the Gryphon and the equine are generally mortal enemies.
In legends and myth, a Hippogriff is a creature with the hindlegs and tail of a horse and the forelegs and head of a Griffin. The legendary beast originated from the old saying “mate Gryphons with mares”, which indicated an impossibilty as Grifins were said to hate horses.
The Phoenix (Family: Vetustidae) is a very rare and fantastic species of Faerie
Biography
The Phoenix, sometimes called a fenix or firebird, is a majestic, glorious bird with purple and gold plumage. Custom says there is only one phoenix alive at a given time, but the fowl is so rare no one has been able to corroborate this notion. They do not require food to sustain themselves, though they have been known to eat the gum of a frankincense tree (Boswellia thurifera). They can carry very heavy loads and can reverse wounds with their tears. A phoenix will live for centuries (five hundred years, according to one source), where upon it will build a nest of cinnamon, myrrh and spikenard. There it incinerates itself by reflecting the sun off its plumage to spark a fire and fanning the flames with its wings. Ten seconds later, the same phoenix is reborn from the ashes.
the known species of Phoenix are the Common Phoenix (Phoenix phoenix)
Outside at night
From wailing banshees and gloomy gargoyles to tricksy phookas and will-o’-the-wisps that lead the unwary astray, these creatures make it obvious why humans have grown afraid of the dark.
A Banshee (Circulifestidae) is a ghost-like fairy species.
Biography
it has been learned that many reports of ghosts are merely the trick of some malevolent Faerie, but in some cases, it can’t be identified with any specific type of Fey. and so”this subject certainly warrants further exploration”.
the known species of banshee are the Common banshee (Dryas styx?) and the Mari banshee
In Celtic folklore, the Banshee (in Ireland spelled “Beansidhe”) is a female Faerie that sometimes is seen keening at the death of an important person. Seeing one is an omen for death. A variation of the Banshee is the Bean nighe (“washerwoman”) who can be seen cleaning the clothing for someone who is about to die.
Gargoyles (Bestialapidae) are a type of nocturnal faerie species
Biography
Possibly a species of pygmy domesticated dragon, gargoyles actually cannot fly but are extremely agile and able to leap great distances, which may give them the illusion of flight. In fact, their movement is very similar to a monkey swinging through a jungle canopy. While not aquatic in makeup, they are efficient and excellent swimmers. Only active at night (and storms), the gargoyle has adapted itself to remaining still for long periods of time so as to better guard the buildings on which it perches. With a stony skin that mimics brick and plaster, gargoyles are not affixed to building tops, but grip hold of them with incredible strength. Even though there may appear to be many gargoyles on a rooftop, only one will be a living creature. They always look for the highest roosts possible, usually on cathedrals, skyscrapers or other tall buildings.
the known species of Gargoyle are the Dwarf gargoyle (Ecclesiahalitans nanus), the Long-necked gargoyle (Ecclesiahalitans longicolleus), and the Spitting gargoyle (Ecclesiahalitans despuens)
Phookas (Praestigiatoridae) are a unique form of faerie
Biography
This mischievous and roguish trickster can appear in the form of a horse, rabbit, goat, dog or sometimes even a human. But no matter what form the Phooka takes, its fur is almost always dark. In horse form, a Phooka will lure humans to ride on its back. Unlike a Kelpie, however, the Phooka will not do the rider any real harm but will take the unfortunate person on a wild and terrifying ride. On occasion the Phooka can be persuaded to advise and has been known to shepherd people away from great danger. For these reasons, despite the Phooka’s delight in confounding and terrifying humans, it is considered more benevolent than malevolent. It is the Phooka who spoils the blackberries after the first of November. Anyone who eats one after that date is stealing from the phooka and likely to be on the receiving end of this faerie’s displeasure or devious sense of humor.
Additional facts
A Phooka can, like an owl, rotate its head, but not from front to back, but upside-down. More than one has claimed this gives them a better perspective on things.
It seems Phookas have a double set of ears and several smaller, simple eyes, like an insect.
These creatures claim they can speak all languages, Humans and animals alike.
A Phookas’ tail twitches when it is annoyed, not unlike the tail of a cat.
Many Phookas prefer the shape of a small, black pony.
Some live in trees, others reside on the ground near Human settlements.
the known species of phooka are the Black Phooka (Praestigator fuscus)
In Irish folklore and Welsh mythology, the Púca is also known as Phooka, Pooka, Pwca, Púka, Bwca or Bhooka. It is a shape-shifting Goblin who appears as a black bull, small horse, man with a horse’s lower body{centarian}, goat, big dog, Human, or Satyr-like creature. It also spoils the blackberries and destroys the harvest.
Will-o-the-wisps (Falsilucidae) are a very strange type of faerie
Biography
The luminous will-o’-the-wisps are spotted deep in forests, swamps and other desolate places and appear as glowing orbs that move slowly over the landscape. These phantom lights are called by many different names and are even sometimes thought to be a prank of some malicious faerie. Elves particularly delight in using will-o’-the-wisps as a source of illumination and decoration for their revels. Lost travelers spotting wisps often believe they are seeing an artificial light and head toward it, causing them to become even more lost. Many have died, lost and alone, or fallen prey to some more dangerous faerie. As with stray sod, it is unlikely that the wisps know that they cause so much havoc for mortals. Even if they did, however, there is little reason to think that they would change.Some Wisps have also been known to help lost travelers, by guiding them onto the correct path.
Additional facts
According to Care and Feeding of Sprites, Will-o’-the-Wisps are sometimes mistaken for Sprites. It is not suggested to keep Wisps as pets, as they can be very dangerous despite their great beauty. If Will-o’-the-Wisps is kept inside a house, they will float around lazily, and the lawn will start to become waterlogged and resembling the swamps that is the Wisps’ natural habitat. People inside the house will become disoriented when the creatures is present and will even become lost in corridors and large rooms. Residents who leave the house will become more and more unable to find their way back home.
the known species of will-o-the-wisp are the Common will-o-the-wisp (Candentisphaera floccata)
In mythology and folklore, a Will-o’-the-Wisp is a fast-moving Faerie light that lures travelers astray. It is sometimes believed to be a devilish little creature with a lantern that wish to harm Humans, or sometimes a ghost guarding a buried treasure by luring people away from it. It has counterparts all over the world: in Scandinavia it is known as an Irrbloss (“Wander Flare”) or Lyktgubbe (“Lantern Man”), in Britain it is sometimes thought to be the prank of the Púca, Pixie, or Puck, in Bengal are there a strange, unexplained light phenomena known as Aleya (“Marsh Ghost-Light”), and a similar phenomena are in the Banni grasslands known as a chir batti (“Ghost-Light”), chhir batti or cheer batti. The Brazilian counterpart is known as a Boi’tatá, which was believed to be a giant, evil serpent that fed on animals and corpses, and by swallowing the light of their eyes it gained its ghostly light. And among the Aborigins of Australia were the tales of the Min Min Lights told.
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A Hydra, sometimes known as a Wyrm King, is a dangerous and destructive type of Faerie
Biography
Unlike the original creatures from Greek mythology and folklore, Hydras seem to be born with only one head in a natural order as every creature was born. When small, Hydras resemble certain species of Salamanders and/or Wyrms. They hatch from eggs buried beneath the ground in large groups, forming sinkholes. They emanate methane, which make it hard to breathe in the holes. After hatching, they crawl up, intertwining their tails so they eventually bind together. They grow extremely fast and can reach very large sizes, forming Wyrm Kings. Stories tell of adults growing to be enormous in size. The Hydras’ only natural enemy are the Giants. The Giants and the Hydras all wake up at the same time, which only happens every 500 years. The Giants move to the sinkholes and eat the tiny baby Hydras before they twine together, using the methane to breath fire. The Giants and the Hydras fight against each other until one of them has slaughtered the other. If the Giants win, they go back to sleep. If the Hydras win, they destroy everything in their way. The juveniles are similar in shape to some species of salamanders. The largest concentration of Giants was around Mangrove Hollow, because it was there the Wyrm King was hibernating. Hydras can be as big as a giant itself.
In Greek mythology, the Lernaean Hydra was a multi-headed, serpent-like water monster slain by the demigod hero Heracles (known as Hercules in Rome).
Spriggans are a small type of small trash-eating Faerie with a fondness for sand and a constant hunger.
Known facts
Spriggans look like certain species of Goblins or Hobs in their “normal” form. After eating lot at one time, however, they will swell up, becoming huge and fat. Apparently spriggans can use glamour to look like cats.
Spriggans have insatiable appetites and digestive systems that can process refuse, even that in an advantaged stage of decay.
Continued gorging results in the ability to expand to an alarming degree.
Spriggans can cause sandstorms and worse mischief.
In folklore, Spriggans are depicted as grotesquely ugly, and are said to be found at old ruins and barrows guarding buried treasure and generally acting as fairy bodyguards.
Sylphs are diminutive faeries that resemble dandelion seeds. They generally travel in large groups and can alter an organism’s perception of time with their songs.
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The most elegant of its species, the Sylph is delicate in form and nature. The faerie resembles that of the dandelion seedlings.
They are airborne creatures, hence, their names, referring to the sylvan species of airborne fairies. When in full flight they emit the most beautiful sounds and in flocks they are perfectly orchestrated.
It is easy to find oneself distracted, even entranced by their intoxicating symphony.
Detail of Sylphs delicate features: its face carries an expression of perfect contentment and is encased in a form not dissimilar to a budding rose.
A Gnome is said to be some kind of small creature who likes to lives in lawns. A member of the International Sprite League once bought a Sprite through “dubious channels”, and was delivered “a lawn gnome with wings taped to its back”. Al igual que los enanos los gnomos tienen una increible habilidad trabajando metales y piedras preciosas.
“Gnome” could also be another name for Leprechaun, Pixie, or some other small creature. But most likely it’s non-living garden accessory.
In folklore, Gnomes are small Faeries, in appearance, resembles the Swedish Tomte, Vätte, or sometimes a British Brownie or even a Dwarf. Most common in Great Britain, these small fellows lived close to Humans, often in lawns or under houses, but would do their own business. They are very small (often around 15 to 20 centimeters tall) and often wear pointy, red hats and clothing in everything between clear blue and dirt brown. They are stronger than Humans and possess powerful magic. From the beginning, there was only one Gnome, who, along with the Sylph, the Salamander and the Undine, was one of the four Elementals, who represented the four Elements: earth (Gnome), air (Sylph), water (Undine) and fire (Salamander).
A Gremlin is a creature who sabotaged British plane mechanics. They are probably related to, or a subspecies of, Goblins and faeries.
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