The Fairies (also known as Fae) are a species that Malleus notes to be similar to humans; they speak different languages and have different traditions. Fairies can vary in size and kind. Malleus also mentions that most fairies can be surprisingly petty and stubborn.
Briar Valley Fae[]
The fae who inhabit Briar Valley are human-sized, but still carry unique traits depending on what type of fae they are, and live much longer than humans. The fae seen in Briar Valley tend to have animal characteristics, such as Malleus' black horns and Maleanor's tail, and have been seen to turn into animals. Lilia and the Draconias are each able to turn into a bat and dragons, respectively. Malleus hatched from an egg, took the form of a baby dragon as an infant, and reportedly took 20 years to be able to stand in his human form[1], implying that an animal form is the natural state for large fae.
The Draconias' immense power and influence is attributed to their draconic lineage. Alternatively, Lilia has recieved derogatory comments as a bat fae[2], a characteristic of the species-based hierarchy within Briar Valley.[3]
Human-sized fae can be either nocturnal or diurnal, depending on their animal lineage, and humans who recieve a blessing from a nocturnal or diurnal fairy will have their hair color changed to silver or blonde, respectively.[4] The fae who inhabit Briar Valley are implied to be primarily, if not entirely, nocturnal, and nocturnal fae specifically have been subject to discrimination and stigma.[5]
Faeland Fairies[]
The Faeland is a place where the smaller fairies gather and live. They appear to be the size of the human's palm. Most of these fairies seem to have an androgynous appearance. They also seem to possess abilities to control and change the weather. When speaking, their voice sounds like bell. Their language can be translated to larger fae (and other species) with a tool called translator bell. Faeland Faries are diurnal, and fear nocturnal fae such as those in Briar Valley.[6]
In the story, small fairies tend to be in charge of keeping the school's climate in balance. They also show up infrequently to perform school maintenance. They play a bigger role in the Fairy Gala event.
Fairy Kinds[]
Fairies have varying appearances and abilities, depending on what kind they are. Their appearance is often based on their main elemental traits and powers.
- Fire Fairies: They have the ability to make fire. They first appeared in Book 4 where a fire fairy uses their magic to create heat.
- Water Fairies: They have the ability to make water. They first appeared in the Fairy Gala event.
- Craft fairies: They make the tools and implements other fairies need to change the seasons. They first appeared in the Fairy Gala event.
- Wood Fairies: They have the ability to control nature. They first appeared in Vargas Camp event.
Fairy Gala[]
The Fairy Gala is a festival that the fairies hold in celebration of spring. Those living in the Faeland choose a place to hold it on a whim when spring is near.
It's an event that celebrates the turning of the season with fancy outfits and a glitzy fashion show to showcase them. Interrupting such a festival could incur the wrath of the fairies.
In the Fairy Gala: Operation Steal the Show and Fairy Gala Remix: Operation Illusive Evolution events, Night Raven College's botanical garden was selected as the venue for the Fairy Gala.
Other Fae[]
Dwarves also belong to the fae kind. Their stature is shorter than an average human's, and they are diurnal.
Known Fae[]
- Malleus Draconia - A dragon fae
- Maleanor Draconia - A dragon fae
- Raverne Draconia
- Lilia Vanrouge - A bat fae
- Sebek Zigvolt - half-nocturne fae, half-human.
- Baur Zigvolt - A nocturne fae
- Fairy Queen - The queen of Faeland. She makes her first appearance in the Fairy Gala event.
- Craftfairy Leader - The leader of the craftfairies. Their name is Fairy Macy and they make their first appearance in the Fairy Gala event.
- The Seven Swords from Royal Sword Academy: Dominic, Grum, Shelpie, Hop, Timmy, Snick, and Toby, who are from the Shaftlands.[7]
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Trivia[]
- The fairies' designs are based off of the fairies from the Disney Fairies series. The craftfairies are based off of the Tinker Fairies, especially Tinker Bell, the head craftfairy's name, Fairy Macy is based on Fairy Mary, and the Fairy Queen is based on Queen Clarion.
- Malleus says that Fae like to play tricks year-round, which may explain Lilia’s penchant for pranks and teasing.
- Lilia claims that fairies have more sensitive palates than humans
- Baur is originally from Sunset Savanna, implying the existence of more fae cultures and lineages beyond the Faeland and Briar Valley[8]