Fey Swirls
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Swirls[edit]
The origins of the Fey Swirls is unclear. Fey society is an incomprehensible collage of conflicting loyalties, shifting allegiances, interrelated races and creatures of immense power with unknown goals. That Amber has one set of Fey and Chaos another, with all shadow between them filled with Fey influences, the 'Fey Swirls have bridged many divides.
Fey join in societies called Swirls. There is no set standard for leaders of these swirls, nor for terms of loyalty or duties. There is no required connection to various Fey courts or ranks. In fact there is no clear idea what matters to any particular Swirl at all. What is known is that a Swirl comprises many members of most of the races. There are 7 generally known ranks or titles amongst the Swirls though some Swirls have many more. What relationship they have to each other is unknown.
Membership in the Fey swirls is not limited to 'fey' races. Elves are frequently members of the swirls. Dwarves and humans have been known to be members as well. Animal kings and their courts are almost always closely associated to the Fey Swirls. The Skylords also maintain contacts in the swirls on an individual basis. Most surprising is that even Orcind have been known to have been befriended by the swirls.
Fey Swirl Titles:[edit]
This is a list of commonly included leaders of a Fey Swirl
- Lightbearer: Chief Wizard
- Greenweaver: Plant tender
- Swordwielder: Military Leader
- Pathseeker: Chief Hunter
- Earthworker: Chief Farmer
- Beastmaster: Animal Tender
- Tool User: Chief Craftsman
- Samaseen or Speaker: Diplomat
Known Swirls[edit]
There are too many types of Fey Swirls to easily list. Only broad, and incomplete, categories can be made to cover the differences.
- Green Swirls. Primarily comprised of leprechauns, pixies, sprites, and red caps. Amber, Diaga, Diaga Raks. Queen Titiana is a member of the Green Swirl
- Red Pine Swirl:
- Wave Swirl: Mer races and water Fey. Remba Region
- Fern Swirl: Western Arden
- Sage Swirl: A central Arden Swirl of primarily Dryads, Kobolds, and sprites. Politically opposed to the Green Swirl.
- Red Sands Swirl:
- Ice Swirl: Northen and Ice Wastes.
Known Swirls[edit]
Green Swirl[edit]
- Lightbearer: Chief Wizard: Ansus Tai Alros
- Swordwielder: Military Leader: Sabus Tai Fanat
- Earthworker: Chief Farmer: Placi Tai Husir()
- Greenweaver: Plant tender: Alros Tai Frenzer
- Pathseeker: Chief Hunter: Alieece Tai Falerol
- Beastmaster: Animal Tender: Yestir Tai Guntris
- Tool User: Chief Craftsman
- Samaseen or Speaker: Diplomat: Queen Titania
Sage Swirl[edit]
- Lightbearer: Chief Wizard: Langin Tai Alros( Leprechaun)
- Swordwielder: Military Leader: Guth Tai Faniro( Korrad)
- Earthworker: Chief Farmer: Cara Tai Hutino( Sprite)
- Greenweaver: Plant tender: Yavana Tai Asgir(Dryad)
- Pathseeker: Chief Hunter: Cal Tai Fal( Folletti)
- Beastmaster: Animal Tender: Rostir Tai Kantris( Kobold)
- Tool User: Chief Craftsman( Kobold)
- Samaseen or Speaker: Diplomat: Kels Tai Ferrit(Dryad)
Red Pine Swirl[edit]
- Lightbearer: Chief Wizard: Rufis Tai Ran( Leprechaun)
- Swordwielder: Military Leader: Samil Tai Fas ( Korrads)
- Earthworker: Chief Farmer: Tar Tai Dolk ( Folletti)
- Greenweaver: Plant tender: Formil Tai Husha( Nixies)
- Pathseeker: Chief Hunter: Galis Tai Istonis( Folletti)
- Beastmaster: Animal Tender: Galtin Tai Jalril
- Tool User: Chief Craftsman: Gans Tai Hof ( Koboldes)
- Samaseen or Speaker: Diplomat: Kopi Tai Gastir ( Mermaid)
Descriptions of Terms[edit]
Fey Loyalties are amongst the most incomprehensible part of understanding the Fey. One must keep in mind that they have loyalties, which they are fanatically strict about, but that they change frequently. Humans have complained that it is not Loyalty if it changes so rapidly. Elves complain that the fey have far too many overlapping levels of loyalty. Dwarves complain that the fey have no leadership and no loyalties at all. Orcind complain that the fey are difficult to catch and eat, although they are well worth the effort and taste good raw.
Much of the social activities revolve around the Rath or hall of particular fey. Hospitality is nearly a religion to the fey and the Rath is the place hospitality is worshipped. A generous fey will adorn a hall and other fey will visit it. Where these are built varies widely. Rath loyalty depends on the ability of the Rathskall or holder of the Hall to entertain his guests.
Fey join swirls for several combat related reasons. If a swirl is victorious in battle or receives combat acclaim then fey of that inclination may join. Pleasure
Some swirls are sensualist and hedonists, being loyal to those who share their pleasures. Also Rath loyalties fall under this heading. Raths being places of celebration and entertainment.
Some swirls exchange service for instruction in various forms of skills: magical, combative, intellectual, artistic. They then may remain loyal to their instructors. Elven Influences
Some joins swirls at the request of the Elven Council or individual elves.
Some join swirls comprised of compatible or complementary races.
Defeated fey may join the victorious swirl as conditions of surrender or submission. This relates to single combats up to swirl conflicts.
Some join swirls who espouse hatred for other races or swirls.
