fairies of folklore are vicious, vindictive and cruel, embodying forces of nature. they are responsible for all manner of mischief and ills, ranging from petty vandalism and theft to outright murder and kidnap. they are not necessarily evil. they just have big egos. changelings are creatures spoken of in many folklore, fantasy and fairy tales from across the world - they are regarded as creatures that are placed into mortal homes by fairies or demons, who proceed to kidnap the original child of the home. changelings are often said to exhibit odd behavior or have traits that are not normally found in human young: some tales also spoke of changelings that had voracious appetites, unnatural knowledge and imp-like traits that made them more mischievious and/or disturbing to their mortal "parents".

the rules:
- the fae are eager to make deals. however, their help cannot be trusted.
- the fae cannot lie, but they will not tell you the truth.
- if you learn their true name, they will be forced to serve faithfully.


other:
- the fae lust for "handsome youths, guileless virgins, broody young wives, nursing mothers and newborn babies, spiriting them away at will."
- the presence of fae or their magic may be accompanied by the faint sound of bells.
- the will-o'-the-wisp in dark woods is the fae's doing, meant to lead travelers astray