Flutter

Tree Flutter

Tree Flutters are born from the twin trees Forn Sheedhiel and Harn Sheedhiel, known respectively as the Summer and Winter Trees. These sacred trees took root in enchanted soil, rich with ancient magic. When a seed from Laisidhiel touched this land, its earth-aligned essence merged with the lingering fae energy, giving rise to the first Flutter Trees. Their dual nature reflects the resting place of the original Summer and Winter Queens of the fae, whose sepulcher lies beneath the grove forever nourishing the roots with their legacy.

General Information

Common Name

Flutter

Other Names

Earth Element (rare use as collective)

Physical Description

Average Height

Large Form: 3.5 ft

Short Form: 9 in

Body Structure

Bi-pedal humanoid, leaner than Faun, lightweight but still stronger than other Pae

Skin

Peach fuzz

Distinctive Features

Horse ears, large gossamer wings, hooves, antenna

Abilities & Powers

Physical Traits

Stronger and more stamina than Light Pae, but weaker than Faun

Able to fly and hover like Fae lineage

Main Abilities

Each Pae receives two player-selected and staff-approved powers

Racial Abilities

Stronger magical affinity due to their Tree's Aether saturation

Sizemorph – Able to grow and shrink on command without reset

Age-Based Abilities

Child

Elemental Shield – A strong vine shield if on the ground & a wind shield if flying

Teen

Elemental Shield – A stronger version replacing the Child's shield

Elemental Pillar – A silver pillar of light that spills out vines to bind the opponent

Floral Tool & Weapon Constructs – Able to use surrounding plant life to create tools or weapons (can only be used in Loka Nei Jungle)

Weaknesses

Taint (to be expanded on later)

Weaker outside their element

Strength and endurance not as powerful as Faun lineage

Reproduction

Method

Intercourse

Gestation Period

Live Birth – One season

Seeds – Two seasons

Average Number of Offspring

Live Birth – 2 to 4

Seeds – Come in bunches of six; twins are possible

Diet

Primary Food Sources

Mostly herbivores with some being omnivores

Hunting/Gathering

Provided by the dining hall via a mix of hunters and gatherers

Dietary Needs

High calorie food

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

The Queens, Sentry, Elders

Communication

A form of Faunese with an ancient accent, Earth Runes, Gudi, Firesides, Mellons

Cultural Practices

Only Flutters are allowed to live in the Tree

Flutter males protect their females, young, and the Tree

Communal meals at the dining hall

Customs & Traditions

Sweetheart Social

Firesides

Hearth Warming

Harvest Celebration

Growing Celebration

Powers Ceremony at Childhood

Engagement Flower

Marriage Ceremony

Seed Harvest

History

Origin

A lost acorn from Laisdhiel grew into twin trees in the Fae Clearing due to powerful magic

Major Historical Events

Queen Belwen emerges as the single Avatar despite twin trees

First seed harvest grows into the Elders of the Tree

Seeds lost during a hurricane

First Fireside meeting held due to the loss of seeds; becomes seasonal tradition

Elders establish the Growing Ceremony to celebrate new generations

The Growing Ceremony calls some of the lost seeds back

Harn ices over; Queen Belwen and Head Guard Lisian intercept Seer Vanya and Takeko

Missing Queen found as a small teen stuck in tree roots; thaw begins once she is saved

Coronation of Queen Alora

Flutters introduced to the Faun as allies

Exchange program initiated to learn Faun skills

Root travel system implemented for fast travel to Laisdhiel and beyond

Other Information

Languages Spoken

Faunese with an ancient accent

Religious Beliefs

Worship of nature

Technology Level

Primitive tech with advanced magical systems (e.g. tree-controlled plumbing, alcoves, lighting)

Tools & Weapons

Plant-based, enhanced by racial abilities

Allies

Faun, Faun subtypes, Naiad

Enemies

Blood Pae (slur), others

Current Status

Small but growing