Faekin
Heritage
Regardless of an individual’s Culture, their ancestors likely come from one of the following groups which determines a few of their notable physical characteristics.
For Faekin, this mainly affects their wings and ears, but may also influence facial features and body type. In most cases, heritage is directly linked to the place they were born and the cultures who historically make up the population there, but it is also influenced by their biological parents’ heritage.
Note: Your Heritage choice is purely for storytelling and may have narrative implications, but will not affect your characters stats, attributes, skills, or abilities.
The features listed below are the most common for each specific Heritage group, but features that are not mentioned will default to the typical physicality found on the Biology page. You can find the general physical traits on the main Species page.
Legend
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Some features are marked with a clover to indicate a unique trait exclusive to that Heritage group.
rare [
Luck test: 8]
Some features may show a test associated with them. These are optional dice rolls, for those who are interested in leaving any features up to chance.
Lynshae
[LIN•shee]
“Children of the Clouds of the Valley”
aka “Glenfae”
Location of origin: Harmonious Glen and the Imperial Crownlands Valley
These Faekin are born in the ancient Sylvan homeland, the origin of all Sylvan people. They will grow wings that resemble those of butterflies. The wings can be anywhere from shiny to matte, but exhibit a distinctly opaque nature. They are typically similar to natural Faekin skin tones, but can be adjusted based on each individual’s personal tastes. Glenfae ears are typically the most outright horizontal, sharply pointing away from the head.
Almost all Glenfae exist within the native Nymbi culture, but some have taken on identities in the Crownlands and a few other urban areas in the Wyndi culture.
The Glenfae are divided into four main groups, depending on their region of origin within the Harmonious Glen. They are shown below:
Common Features
FACE
Sharp, bird-like features,
Larger eyes,
Prominent noses
EARS
Straight, horizontal
WINGS
✤ Opaque, butterfly-like; shiny/pearlescent or matte
Two-paned on each wing
SUB-GROUPS
To randomize your Glenfae subgroup, you can roll a Luck test:
Woodfolk: ≤2
Mistkin: 3-6
Caelian: 7-8
Sceptarian: ≥9
Lynshae: Woodfolk
Location of origin: Eastern Glen
Woodfolk have a three-sectioned wing shape. The upper two triangular sections are often joined, while the lower, single section is a downward-angled triangular shape. Spending a great deal of time in the shaded woodlands, Woodfolk often develop lighter skin tones
Common Features
BODY
Weaker
Thin, Soft
SKIN
Paler or muted tones
WINGS
✤ Tri-sectioned,
joined upper sections
Lynshae: Mistkin
Location of origin: Southern Glen
Those of Mistkin lineage often sport what appears to be one large triangular wing on each side, with no separated sections. Their wings rarely point above the height of the head, and are the smallest Primal Faekin wings on average.
Common Features
BODY
Shortest heights
3′ – 3’6″ (~91 – 107cm)
WINGS
✤ Single sectioned,
Smallest of all Lynshae wings
Lynshae: Caelian
Location of origin: Northern Glen
Caelians have wings that are naturally ostentatious with highly detailed patterns. Their upper wings are likely the widest and most noticeable of all the Fae. Their lower wings usually have a ‘tail’ on the bottom. In the sunny meadows, these Fae have developed the brightest and boldest of natural skin colors.
Common Features
BODY
Weaker
Thin, Soft
SKIN
Bold, bright colors
WINGS
✤ Dramatic shapes, tailed ends
Lynshae: Sceptarian
Location of origin: Western Glen
These Faekin have simpler wings, with a clearly defined upper and lower section. The upper section is often pointed and extends far above the height of the head. The lower section is rounder and distinctly smaller. Usually one bright or bold color with a distinctive, darker colored outline. Sceptarians often sport bolder and darker colors of skin. Their ears protrude at a less prominent angle away from the head.
Common Features
BODY
Stronger
Brawny, Super
SKIN
Bolder, darker colors
EARS
Slightly shorter
WINGS
✤ Very small round lower section, high point
Twyllinshae
[TWILL•in•shee]
“Children who Twinkle in Cool Darkness”
aka “Frostfae”
Location of origin: Lovalia & Grimlands
These Faekin are born in the underground caverns beneath the Loval Mountains, which are brimming with energy from the magical wellsprings that run to the deepest core of the Beanut Lands world. They grow wings that resemble the powdery or fluffy wings of moths. While they often appear as a warning to would-be predators by appearing as a fearsome face or eyes, many socialized Frostfae adjust their wing’s patterns to be less off-putting.
Frostfae ears are often angled slightly downward, and commonly have more of a wide surface area than other Fae ears.
Frostfae are primarily part of the Sylki culture, but many have taken to traveling the world a bit further than the underground land.
Common Features
BODY
Shorter heights
SKIN
Muted, more like Fangren complexions
FACE
✤ More rounded features, bulbous, Grimmish
EARS
✤ Wide area, downturned
(goblinoid or bat-like)
WINGS
✤ Fuzzy or dusty, moth-like;
Eye patterns
Shaehali
[shee•HALL•ee]
“Children of the Open Sky”
aka “Wildwings”
Location of origin: any major urban location
These Faekin, who are born outside the traditional locations of Sylvan power, are influenced not by any single source of magic, but by the latent energies present in the plants, creatures, and even people that surround them in the greater world. This diverse and connected energy produces unique wings that resemble the elongated, six-wing style of dragonflies and other insects. Though mostly translucent, the Wildwings’ wings have a subtle coloring that can be observed more closely to reveal the most intricate of patterning and swirling colors, unlike the others. The colors of them can be adjusted based on each individual’s personal tastes, but always remain mostly translucent.
Wildwing ears commonly point at an upward angle, like classic elven ears.
Even the Wildwings, who have spent their lives in the greater world, do not often take non-Sylvan cultures due to the differing values, traditions, and trends of people with short lifespans. Those who do take non-native cultures will typically take other Sylvan ones
Common Features
BODY
Tallest Heights
4’4″ – 4’8″ (~132 – 142 – cm)
EYES
✤ Smaller
EARS
✤ Point upwards, closer to head
FACE
✤ Delicate, more softened features (more humanoid)
WINGS
✤ Six-paned, translucent
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