Is there a difference between a fairy and a faerie?

1. “Fairy” is a word that has been derived from Latin word “fatum,” which can mean “fate.” “Faerie” is a word that has been derived from Gaelic “fear shidhe,” which means “’man of the shee.” 2. Fairies are considered to be a group of young and pure spirits.

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What are the characteristics of Fae?

Fae

The Fae
Physical Traits:	Miniature stature, large beautiful wings, nature-influenced appearance, wondrous hair and eye colours.
Abilities	Fast and agile, Advanced magick, Intelligence, Will of nature, Nature’s gift and wrath, Transformations.
Language	Fey

What powers do faeries have?

Powers. All Fae possess the gifts of tongues, glamour, flight, and limited shapeshifting. Tongues – The gift of tongues allows them to speak any language at will, sometimes without even thinking about it. This gift allows them to work the elements, much as a witch or sorcerer would.

Is Fae cruel?

Faeries make up for the inability to lie with a panoply of deceptions and cruelties. They are masters of twisted words, pranks, omissions, riddles, and scandals. They are known for their revenges upon one another for ancient, half-remembered slights.

Can faeries lie?

The inability of faeries to lie is not an inability to be dishonest. They excel at dishonesty, precisely because they cannot tell boldfaced lies. Avoiding sharing one’s true name isn’t lying, it’s evasion, and as we’ve seen with the Seelie Queen, faeries are nothing if not skilled at evasions and misdirections!

How long can fairies live?

between 1000 to 1500 years
Fairies are naturally born within nature, specificly from flowers and trees. The average lifespan of a fairy is between 1000 to 1500 years. They do not appear to physically age and they never suffer from illness. Even after death their bodies do not decompose and rot.

What do the Fae think of humans?

The fae view human humans as stodgy and uptight, with their dull brown blocky buildings, restrictive laws & social norms, and static landmarks (The Fae Woods is ever shifting, places just move around).

How many fingers do Fae have?

Physical Appearance. They are lovely beyond compare and arouse lust to the point of suicide in mortal men. They have six fingers on each hand, each for a curse.

What can fae not do?

How to Survive an Encounter With the Fae

Never eat food that they give you. Eating their food will do two things.
Never give them your name. Names hold power.
Never stand in a fairy ring.
Never be rude to a faerie.
Never accept a gift from the Fae.

What are fairies afraid of?

Fairies are vulnerable to iron and silver. If someone pours salt or sugar in front of them, they have to stop to count each grain one by one. They also love cream, which, like alcohol, intoxicates them.

Why can’t you say thank you to the Fae?

Faerie time is different from Earthly time. Try to not say thank you. The fae find it disrespectful as it dilutes their act of kindness or whatever they have done for you. Say “you are most kind” or “I appreciate your help/act of kindness/fellowship” etc.

What happens if faeries lie?

What happens if you give a Fae your name?

Names hold power. If a faerie asks for your name and you say it, you’re giving them power (and possibly complete control) over you. The best thing to do in this situation is to give the faerie a made-up name or your nickname.

Why shouldn’t you say thank you to the Fae?

How are the fairies born?

They start as jumpy flighty little wriggly larvae and spin cocoons of the finest silks that often have bits of leaves in them. They are then born as frail, papery thin humanoid beings with a slight insect appearance that fades over time.

What happens if a Fae knows your name?

Can a human marry a Fae?

Fairy and human lovers may marry, though only with restrictions whose violation ends the marriage and, often, the life of the human. Some female fairies are deadly to human lovers.

What happens if a fae knows your name?

Why shouldn’t you say thank you to the fae?