Courts of the Eternal Twilight
The Fae Realms
Origins
We emerged from the first dawn's light and the last dusk's shadow. The Fae are the children of nature's eternal balance - neither fully of this world nor entirely beyond it.
Our realm exists in the Twilight - the space between moments, where time flows differently and magic permeates everything. Mortals who stumble into our domain may find centuries pass in what seemed like hours.
"The oldest among us remember when stars were born and mountains rose from the earth."
The Courts
Fae society is divided between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, each embodying different aspects of nature and magic.
- Seelie Court: Guardians of growth, light, and renewal. They embody spring and summer, favoring diplomacy and subtle magic.
- Unseelie Court: Masters of decay, shadow, and transformation. They rule autumn and winter, embracing raw power and direct action.
- Wild Fae: Those who reject court politics, roaming freely in nature's untamed places.
"The Courts maintain the Great Balance - one cannot exist without the other."
Powers & Glamour
All Fae possess innate magical abilities, though their expression varies greatly:
- Glamour: Illusion magic that alters perception of reality
- Nature Manipulation: Command over plants, animals, and elements
- Time Dilation: Ability to manipulate time within Fae domains
- True Naming: Power derived from knowing a being's true name
"A Fae's true name holds power over them - guard yours well."
Rules & Limitations
The Fae are bound by ancient laws that govern their interactions:
- Truth in Words: Fae cannot lie but excel at deception through truth
- Oath Binding: All promises are magically binding
- Iron Vulnerability: Cold iron burns and nullifies Fae magic
- Name Protection: Giving your true name grants power over you
- Hospitality Laws: Sacred rules governing guest and host
"Breaking an oath unravels a Fae's very essence - choose promises wisely."
Nobles of the Courts
"Click a card to unveil the secrets of the Fae nobility. Each holds ancient power and wisdom."
Queen Titania
Sovereign of the Seelie Court
SeelieThe embodiment of summer's radiance, Titania rules the Seelie Court with grace and wisdom. Her laughter makes flowers bloom and her tears become morning dew. She maintains the delicate balance between Fae and mortal realms, though her wrath can unleash devastating storms.
King Oberon
Monarch of the Unseelie Court
UnseelieOberon rules the dark half of the year with cunning and strength. His presence brings the first frost and the last leaf's fall. While feared by mortals, he maintains necessary balance to Titania's light. His hunts reshape the wilderness, and his anger can freeze rivers in midsummer.
Lady Elara
High Lady of the Wild Fae
Wild CourtNeither Seelie nor Unseelie, Elara embodies the untamed heart of nature. She answers to no court and wanders where she pleases, accompanied by a retinue of beasts and elemental spirits. She intervenes when the balance between courts tips too far, often through subtle manipulations of nature.
The Equinox Convergence
"When day and night stand equal, the courts convene at the Twilight Grove. Here, Seelie and Unseelie renew their ancient pact, exchanging power and responsibilities as the seasons turn. The ritual maintains the Great Balance that sustains both Fae and mortal realms."
The next Equinox Convergence begins in 7 dawns. Will you witness the turning of the courts?