The Fae - Strengths and Weaknesses

There are a number of things that Fae are strong or weak to, and the following list covers the general idea. However, you are encouraged to give your character his own strengths and weaknesses, separate from this list.

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Strengths

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Alignment

Fae are stronger if they are aligned to Seelie or Unseelie. If Fae choose not to be aligned to either, they are considered “Wilde” Court and do not get the benefits or shared power from being aligned to either Seelie or Unseelie Courts. Note: Wilde Court Fae are not currently permitted to be played in Haven.

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Magic

Fae are very strong magic-users compared to any other species, and most of their abilities come from the use of magic, so the stronger the magical energy is in an area, the stronger the Fae will be.

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Tricksters

Fae are tricksters. No matter what court they fall under, they are known to be wily, cunning, and impish. They are able to get their way, whether through suggestion, persuasion, or deceit, most of the time, and most Fae have silver tongues with which they sway opinions.

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Weaknesses

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Forget-Me-Nots

These flowers or herbs cause adverse reactions in Fae. Forget-Me-Nots repel Fae with their scent, and if consumed, these flowers stop the flow of magic inside of a Fae for a short time, cutting them off from nature. They may also make the Fae sick and induce vomiting or fever.

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Iron

Fae are extremely weak to iron - that’s why large amounts of iron are forbidden in Haven, including the use of iron in weaponry. Iron burns the flesh of Fae, and causes brands and scars that will never fully heal.

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Sage

Sage only affects Fae who have been lost to the dark arts of black magic. Sage acts as a cleanser of black magic, and so any black magic-using Fae that comes in contact with it will feel extreme pain. Sores might crop up over their skin, and they may become sick. Sage is used in ceremonies to cleanse Fae, and others, of black magic when the government captures someone using it.

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Salt

Salt does not affect a Fae unless it is poured around the Fae in a circle. If that happens, a Fae’s magic goes on the fritz and the Fae cannot escape the circle until someone else breaks it for them.