Faeries are strange, capricious creatures. They are the physical manifestation of the pure elements t hat form our world. When the world is healthy, they are plentiful...when it is not, they are few. There are roughly four kinds of faeries, though it is not entirely implausable that there are more than, or even mixtures of, those listed here.

Brim Faeries ~ Usually of ruddy red and yellow colors, Brim Faeries are as single-minded as they are unpredictable. Though unable to focus on multiple tasks, their interests change at the lightest provocation. Of all the faeries, they are perhaps the most troublesome, taking great joy in bothering the human-world with their practical jokes. Brim Faeries are typically found in dry, hot places, especially the comfortable confines of people's homes.

Wind Faeries ~ Possibly the most common of all faeries, Wind Faeries tend to be of a purple or pink color. Their personalities are as varied as the wind itself, but they all share a irrepressable strong will. They are also the most likely to take a serious interest in the human world, revealing a few other unifying traits...an undying curiousity...and compassion. Wind Faeries are found in many places, but most typically in open plains, high mountains, and forests.

Lode Faeries ~ Stubborn and reclusive, Lode Faeries are known for their chronic grumpiness. They tend to be more substantial in build and of earthy brown or green tones. The least seen of all faeries, Lode Faeries make their homes deep in the ground or in the thickest undergrowths of forests. They take intrusions into their "territory" as a personal offense, and will often be hellish bothers for unwitting travelers

Ise Faeries ~ Ise Faeries are lankier, and perhaps more fragile, than their other cousins. They lean to soft white or blue colorings. By far the most mysterious of the faeries, they rarely speak, instead expressing their feelings through wordless song or facial expressions. They are known for their compassion for people, often helping the lonely and the lost. Though most at home in the seas, lakes, and rivers, Ise Faeries can nearly be found anywhere that sees rain or water. They are also fond of the snow, and Ise Faeries are known to come out in numbers during the winter-time.

It should be noted that all faeries, regardless of type, seem to wield a similar power to the various wizards of the known world. Whether this is a God-given ability or simply a power all their own is uncertain. Their skill is far more limited and most often focus on abilities closest to their origin element. (Brim Faeries are more comfortable playing tricks with fire than they are with water.) Far be it from me to underestimate a faerie, however. Hidden away in their diminuitive frames is a tenacity and determination rarely rivaled. Something to be respected and not ridiculed, surely. Not to mention Brim Faeries swinging in your beard is an experience I do not want to repeat.