| Fairies: |
As know as Faerie, Fay, Fea, Fae, Verry Folk, Gentry, or Wee Folks
Fairies are known to steal humans babies and replace them with their
own (Known as changelings). Iron is known to drive fairies away since
they are vulnerable to it, so people place iron abover the babies crib
to deter the fairies and to keep them from switching babies.
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| Fay, Fae |
A fairy that is extremely learned in magic, especially on that is an Enchanter.
The term "fay" is used as a generic term for fairies |
| Corrigan: |
Fairy that was condemned to have the form of a beautiful maiden by but
that of a repulsive old crone at day. Corrigan would only retain their maiden
forms if they could find a man open-minded enough to remain with them throughtout
the entire day. (That would never happen) |
| Changeling - Oaf |
Fairy baby left in exchanged for a human one, especially unbaptized children.
Changelings are usually ugly or other wise ill-favored and the human child
is usually raised by the fairy. However, if the changeling can be induced
to laugh or is threated poorly, the fairy parent might take it back. |
| Trolls: |
Trolls are giant, grostesque creature that lived in caves or under bridges,
feeding on humans or animal that strayed nearby. Sunlight was said to turn
them to stone. In other accounts, trolls were pictured as clever little
beings with grotesque looks that stole off women children. |
| Phoenix: |
Also known as Phenix and Bird of the Sun
Bird of Egyptian and ARabic mythology that lived in the desert for 500
years, then consumed itself in fire, later to be renewed throught it ashes.
Its plumage was golden yellow or red, and it symbolized immortality and
life after death. Also, it was often associated with the sun.
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| Elves: |
A mythical people that have a strong ability toward magic. Said to dwell
in woodlands and to enjoy a lifespan of centuries. Depending on the legend
Elves can be short pixix like creatures or a tall people of uncommon grace
and power |
