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Fae magic is the magic system used by faeries, nymphs, pixies, and the numerous other spirits that fall under the category of fae. As there are many kinds of fae, there are differing applications of fae magic, but most are skilled in spells of illusion that are often used against unwitting humans. This magic applies to Fayl’Idayn and changelings (the offspring of a faerie and human that was switched with a human child). It can be learned by humans and witchcraft adapted many fae techniques in illusion. To a fae, however, this magic is as natural as breathing.

There are three loose schools of fae magic; glamers, lures, and shape-shifting. These schools aren’t highly defined by the users of fae magic, but serve as a way of breaking up different techniques of fae magic for you, the reader. In general, fae magic isn’t used so much offensively as it is defensively or covertly. Amongst the fae themselves, the use their magic to either trick or conceal. Mortals who have learned the arts of fae magic use it in generally the same way, often to hide themselves and obscure their true identity.

Fae magic is cast by speaking in rhyming couplets toward the desired effect, and depending on the complexity of the spell (specifically in the case of illusions), the spell can be as simple as a few lines, or an entire sonnet. As such, fae magic may not always be best suited for quick reactions and combat situations, and is best cast in secrecy.

Glamers (Illusions)

Fae magic is the most masterful application of illusions, and while each individual fae uses magic distinctly, mortals who know how to use it can discover a multitude of possible illusions they can create. Illusions can be as simple as a mere glamer on an individual to make them look slightly different, or as complex as creating an illusion of an entire party or scene.

Lures

Predominantly used only by the fae themselves, lures are spells which attract unwitting humans into their games and merrymaking. Some fae have cruel practices that lure young men to their death so that they can drain the blood from their corpses, while others are ignorant in the cruelty, merely forgetting that people cannot breathe underwater or such things.

Luring spells vary between fae races. Will o’ Wisps are a type of luring spell, beckoning curious humans to death in marshes and swamps. The Siren’s Song is another form of fae luring spell.

Shape-shifting

Shape-shifting is for the fae is something that comes smoothly and naturally, a skill that was translated into the abilities of the Nafod races, which were incarnated with the souls of Nymphs, some of the most skill shape-shifters in the fae world (though it is no longer a magical talent for the Nafod). Fae shape-shifters can transform into plants and animals, make themselves look human, or mimic the appearance of individuals. Changelings tend to take on the traits of their adopted humans parents to keep them convinced of that the changeling is their child.