![]() ![]() ![]() They are committed to notions of honor and etiquette. They frequently characterized as seeking to bargain with mortal beings, offering someone their heart's desire but never mention that said desire comes with a terrible cost. They are most well-known in both the mundane and supernatural worlds for their characterization as cunning and cruel sense of humor, as well as their delight in tricking others. Magical, mischievous being from the realm next door." There were also some other tribes of the fairies, like the Haltija and Haldjas.Ĭharacteristics " Yes, fairy comes in many shapes and sizes. While most fairies seemed to exist in the continent of Europe, some live in Africa, such as Jengu in West Africa, Peri in the Middle East and Dokkaebi in Korea. There was also the Sluagh which is a horde of spirits and fairies of the restless dead which both Seelie Court and Unseelie Court are cautious and fearful around. ![]() Out with these courts were other fairy troops and individuals, though these were more amoral in regards to mortals they were still greatly feared and ruled in a manner not unlike that of ancient gods namely with vengeance and fear. They consisted of Redcaps, Goblins, Hags, Hiisi and other malicious spirits. The fairies came in several distinct types and courts, two most well known being the respected but feared Seelie Court (also known as the Summer Court) and the most feared and malicious were the Unseelie Court (also known as the Winter Court) who would often attack and harass mortals without cause or reason. Legends speak of the dangers of such merriment as many mortals have been captivated by a troop of fairies dancing, although not particularly an act of malice these fairies would often spirit the captivated mortal away to the "other world" to live with them, often never to be seen again by mortal eyes. But more frequent targets of fairies were travelers and musicians as many Fairies were said to love song and dance. Other than faeries, fey and Fair Folk, they are also known as the Kind Ones, Little People, Good Neighbors, and some other euphemisms, partly because of their enormous variety and partly because of age-old superstitions about invoking them by name.įairies of folklore were blamed for all manner of mischief and ills, ranging from petty vandalism and theft to outright murder and kidnap and they would frequently be blamed for causing livestock to grow sick or die, they would lead travelers astray at night or lure men to their doom near ponds and rivers and if sufficiently angered they would even kill.įairies could kidnap women, children or men as they saw fit, often at times replacing infants with Changelings. Fairies of folklore were vicious, vindictive and cruel embodying forces of nature and often appearing as monstrous figures rather than the winged pixie-like beings we associate the word with today.įairies are known by many other names, with their primary title "fairies" taken after their homeland, the world of Faerieland. While it is believed that fairies are sweet and innocent beings, they are in fact, far from it. They are known as the opposites and enemies of the Creatures of the Night and Demons, which also indirectly makes them the allies of the Angels. Some say they are spirits of the dead, elementals in alchemy, demoted angels of God, demons, Pagan Gods, a type of human, and more. "Fairy" can describe either a single being or multiple ones like Trolls, Banshees, and Gnomes. There are many definitions of what a fairy is. ![]()
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