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“In a world with Faeries, man does not sit nicely atop the food chain.” -Theresa Bane.

The Otherwordly

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The World of Faerie has never been an easy one, nor has it been a difficult one. In fact, it is both one of the most complex, yet simplest worlds one can encounter. The world of Fae and those who inhabit it are a paradox. A paradox that both intrigues, and should, rightfully so, fill you with an unsettling amount of fear. It’s not simply a city or a town, rather it is Otherworldly for a reason. It is an entire world with both safe and dangerous places, Fae and non-Fae. The mistake, often made, is believing that one can discern one danger from the other.

Though, for the sake of this novel, we will focus on the Fae. Throughout history, we have seen, read, and heard various depictions of “the good folk,” a force too propitiated and protected against. But those tales are for mere mortals. For those who seek knowledge that can both tantalize and wither the senses, enslave you to a deep well of unattainable knowledge, and leave you drowning and gasping for breath. A breath that you’ll never catch, for the Fae will not let you come up for air. So, heed the warning of many researchers before you and do not seek what you are not truly ready to find, and if you believe yourself ready, it is quite simple… you are not.

Descendants of Gods.

For thousands of years, the Fae have held a hierarchy of Queens, whether those Queens were benevolent or cruel was up for debate at the time of the rule. However, what has always held true was the tenuous balance within the realms, good and evil, natural versus unnatural. Whenever that balance is destroyed, the Fae will war. Those wars can bring down the Veil between the Fae and Mortal realms, casualties on both sides causing dismay and destruction.

What you hold in your hand can either educate you, intrigue you, or destroy you, depending on how much information you wish to seek and how much faith you plan to place in an author who may or may not be a Fae, wishing to ensnare you.

Reader Beware.

“Stand I at the crossroads at the place between night and day.

With my witch’s finger, open the Faery way.

Stand I at the crossroads, at the place between life and death.

And bless I all who read this book,

With my witch’s breath!”

Storm Faerywolf

“Common” Types of Faeries

Baobhan Sith- In Scottish lore, the “woman of the fairies” was a vampire-like Fae. It took the form of a beautiful woman and would drain hunters or men walking alone at night of their blood.

Brownie-A species of domestic fairy, or house-spirit from Scottish lore, short in stature. Nocturnal and love to do housework. When offended or mistreated, said brownie turns into a boggart.

Changeling-An ugly fairy child put in place of a kidnapped human child.

Dark Man- In Irish lore, he is the physical and solid embodiment of death. Only serving the fairy queens.

Dragons-Existing in almost all cultures, they are also tied to fairy lore.

Dryad-One of the twelve species of nymphs, they are of the forest and the trees, particularly oak trees. They have the power to punish those who harm trees and reward those who actively extend and protect their trees. Life of the dryad is tied to its tree.

Djinn-Race of demons, immortal.

Dwarf-Short, but powerfully built, are beneficent and will assist those who treat them with respect. They prefer the night and because they are isolationists, they are said to be members of the Unseelie court; however, the lore varies on these creatures.

Elemental Fairy- Fae linked to the primal power of the elemental forces of nature, air, earth, fire, and water. Each was its own species. Air- Sylph, Earth- Gnomes, Fire- Salamanders, Water- Nereids.

Fairy King/Queen- Individual fairy beings who rule over a court of subjects, as much as Fae can be ruled. In Scotland, the royal Fairy King and Queen are recognized by ancient law.

Fairy Triad- In the Celtic fairy tradition, a fairy triad is a place where ash, oak, and thorn trees are all growing together; where this occurs, the area is considered to be a sacred grove, and a place inhabited by the Dryads.

Fairy Land-The homeland of the Fae, described as being an enchanted place where happiness abounds, no illness or death, where time stands still. Although the entryways into the realm of the Fae are located here on Earth, Fairy Land is said to be attainable underground or underwater, while other times it is described as being in a nearby dimension or in-between place, invisible to the human eye.

The Fates-Depicted as three sisters who guide over the fate of man rather than control or determine it. In many accounts, they are more powerful than Gods.

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