Faes

The Faes of the Nightbound series are supernatural creatures.

History

Unlike other supernatural creatures (like witches, goblins, and werewolves), the Faes come from the Fae Realm. In general, on Earth and the mortal realm, the Faes keep to their colony mostly. Nik thinks that they're only here to regulate and make sure no one gets too powerful.

Lifespan

The Fae do not die as humans do. They are born of magic and when they die, they return to magic after passing through the Plane of Shadow. The Plane is a place where their spirits linger, watching over the corporeal world, although they cannot touch it or affect what transpires there.

The Fae Realm

Before you go through the portal into the Fae Realm, you note that it has the bluest sky you have ever seen. Once in the Realm, you see that there are two suns peeking through the gaps of thick violet clouds. The larger sun is called Halcyona (which is a crimson giant) and the smaller one is called Eirele (which is peachy in color). There are also three moons - Iskra, Hephatis, and the Nameless Moon which is more unpredictable. The Nameless Moon can rise in certain seasons only once, while in other seasons it comes and goes several times a night. When looking at the other two moons, you notice the faintest green crescent, laid on the side like horns, with a full moon rising above it, as if balanced on the tips of the horns, but it's not mentioned which of them is which. The days are approximately 32 hours long while the nights are approximately 18 hours long depending on the season. There are six seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter, as well as Dragonsdawn and Gloaming. Dragonsdawn is hotter than summer but more fruitful than fall; it is the season when dragons are born.

Magic is woven into the realm, part of its fabric. It is wild and saturates every corner of the world, able to be seized and shaped at a whim. Everything the Faes are is magnified in the Realm.

If you collect Lord Elric's tear, you play as him when flying a dragon in the Fae Realm. If you choose to have the dragon take him up to the stars, he will see a fragment of a star falling down towards the realm. Elric comments that if someone catches it before it burns out, they may be able to plant a startree in their garden.

Crystaval

Crystaval is the largest Fae city. It is the heart of the Fae people, ancient beyond reckoning. No one knows who built it, but legend has it that Miravael, the First Queen, dreamed it into being in a single night. The city calls to all its children, no matter where they are; thus, it is possible to have seen the city in one's own dreams.

Dustplum Orchards

According to Garrus, they grow it in winter, and pixies harvest them. All the realm smells like it.

Voluptarius Herba

Also known as the 'Warmth of Love', it originates from the Fae Realm. It has a warming effect on the whole body when it’s being shared between two people. The feeling lasts for about a minute. It’s good luck to get the larger piece.

Lamrian

The Fae colony, Lamrian, is older than the city of New Orleans, as the exiled and banished Faes have lived there for nearly four centuries. Lord Elric and Lady Thalissa's patronage brought it the legitimacy it needed to grow and flourish into the formal colony it has become. With Lord Elric's connections in the Fae Realm, he was able to transform it into something a bit more like home for all those who are unable to return. He felt it was necessary as the exiles had no protection from exploitation by other creatures using them for their charm, beauty, and magic. Lamrian is an enclave of the Fae Realm grafted onto the world. As such, it does not "smell" of Earth and also houses animals that are not native to the planet.

Society

Fae politics are excessively complicated, and typically involving a great deal of administrative detail. According to Katherine, the Faes have elevated power struggles into an art form. There are cliques, cabals, and ever-shifting alliances. Lord Elric says the Fae Realm can be as cruel as the human/mortal world and just as arbitrary.

Lord Elric states that the Fae do not make chains of their love. Because they live a long, long time, they have a more pragmatic perspective when it comes to monogomy versus polyamorous relationships.

Garrus Exile

Garrus was the heir of a Fae viscount before the Fae cast him out. He remains exiled until this day. He was banished for running cons and swindling magic off the upper crust.

Pets

The Fae form very close, almost psychic bonds with their pets.

Half-Fae

Half-Fae like you are stated by Lord Elric to be very rare: he thinks the number alive can be counted on one hand.

Appearance

Faes have pointy ears. A few Faes were seen to have white hair.

Powers and Abilities

• Health and Immortality / Longevity: According to Cal, the Faes have the longest age among all other supernaturals. When you ask Lord Elric whether you will live as long as him, he asks about illnesses to which you reply that you have almost never been ill. He then states that you may draw health and longevity from his line.
• Glamour: It's a spell, like a magical photoshop, that makes them appear human when regular humans look at them.
• Magic: They are high-level magic users, capable of creating wards that nothing can get past and that at the same time prevent any beings inside the warded place from attacking themselves or others. This is demonstrated when Katherine either has you try to hurt her with a knife or tries to stab herself with it.
  • As seen in Chapter 11, Lord Elric can use magic to conjure phoenixes to life.
  • Lord Elric teaches you Light Manipulation, how to create a crystal of light. It can thus be assumed that full-blooded Fae can do this as well.
    • Light Blade Construction: During the fight against Thomas, Garrus uses a weapon he made of light. You later also learn how to create a weapon from light.
  • Fae can use magic to heal wounds as can be seen in Chapter 13.
  • Lord Elric can use magic to influence the weather as can be seen if you collect his tear.
  • Very strong casters like Thalissa can use Fae grimfire.
  • Portals: Lord Elric can open portals as seen in Chapter 11 when he opens one to the Fae Realm and in Chapter 13 when he banishes the bloodwraith to the void between realms. In Chapter 16, Thalissa opens a portal, too.
• Night Vision: When about to confront Thomas at an abandoned warehouse at night, Garrus tells Krom that he as Fae has excellent night vision.

Myths

The Faes - also referred to as 'fair folk' - come from the Fae realm. According to Garrus, the Fae realm is the land of milk and honey; it has fantastical beasts, nectar, and ambrosia, scantily clad Fae folk frolicking in the meadows.

Known Faes

Fae	Description	Status	Age
	Lord Elric is the head of Lamrian, the local Fae colony. He is the husband of Lady Thalissa and father to your character and Tialo.	Deceased	319 years old
	Lady Thalissa is the wife of Lord Elric and the mother of Tialo.	Alive	Unknown
	Tialo is a son of Lord Elric and half-brother to your character.	Deceased	Unknown
	Garrus is a bartender and owner of the bar, the Graveyard Shift.	Alive	120+ years old
	The Fae Guard is a guard to the entrance of Lamrian, the local Fae colony.	Alive	Unknown
	She is a mysterious woman you run across in the streets of New Orleans.	Alive	Unknown

• Lord Elric
• Lady Thalissa
• Tialo
• Garrus
• Fae Guard
• Mysterious Woman
• Your Character (Half-Fae)

Trivia

• In Nightbound, Chapter 4, Katherine reveals that fairy dust can give those who are exposed to it the most gorgeous, unearthly dreams or, alternatively, trap them in hideous nightmares. It's a gamble as to what you get.
• The Faes (or some of them) are familiar with The Fate. Vera mentions her mother, Lady Smoke, bent over backwards accommodating a Fae duchess who had ties with The Fate. Garrus also sought The Fate's help to appeal his exile, but was denied.