It is common among humans to see things not as they are, but as what their imaginations perceive them to be. Experiences are romanticized, and folklore is created. However, some of these tall tales are not as far-fetched as you might think. For, within a lie, there is always a kernel of truth. Among these legends are those of otherworldly creatures and people. But, the truth is often so wildly distorted that you may not recognize them for what they are. So…let me enlighten you.
There is a world beyond the human realm; one of creatures whose nature is between human and angel. In fact, they are said to be descended from fallen angels. They are a species who crave the sun. Without it, they will lose their pure magic and wither away. They can see beyond the human eye and hear beyond the human ear. They possess white-blonde hair and bright, blue or green eyes that shine like jewels. Their natural bodies are light—though, not see through—but with an astral glow. Yet, they are changeable, and when they venture into the human world, their skin loses some of its luster, taking on a matte sheen that blends them with the humans.
They are a people of magic. Magic that is protective in nature, used for the care of innocents, the healing of wounds, and to fight the evil forces that would threaten the vulnerable. Though they can confuse you with their words, they cannot lie. For, if they do, they will become a part of a darker world—an evil existence. Their glow will dim, their lustrous blond hair will bleed into black, and their eyes will become the shade of the mud that has colored their soul. They will endeavor to bring more light over to the dark.
Children that are a mix of these people and humans are targeted because they are easier to turn. They must spend their early years in the human world until they are marked at the age of twenty-one. Then, their mixed nature will be detectable and the magic will flow through their veins, allowing them to enter both realms. They are virtually undetectable as a Halfling, until they are marked. Still, there are those who can seek the dormant magic, lying in wait, to be released. They are protected because knowledge of their true people is built upon the folklore of the humans. They cannot fully comprehend what they will become, or the importance of keeping the existence of these people a secret. They are more susceptible to being courted by the darkness. And, in the dark, they are as their ancestors are—one of The fallen.
Of what creatures do I speak?
They are the Fae.