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Faun

Common Name

Faun

Other Names

Earth Element (rare use as collective)

Physical Description

Average Height

3.5ft (4ft with antlers)

Body Structure

Bi-pedal humanoid, stocky and sturdy

Skin

Fur-covered

Distinctive Features

Bi-pedal legs, full fur coverage, branchlers/horns/antlers, ungulate ears, split hooves

Abilities & Powers

Physical

Strongest and fastest of the Pae group when in their element

Main Abilities

Each Pae receives one player-selected, staff-approved power

Racial Abilities

Child

Earth Shield – Element depends on breed (e.g., Naiad = water); provides minor protection [Limit: 5 per RP]

Teenager

Earth Shield – Stronger; disperses with one hit; replaces Child version [Limit: 5 per RP]

Earth Bolt – Small, concentrated mass of earth thrown for mild damage [Limit: 5 per RP]

Adult

Earth Shield – Absorbs up to 3 hits (physical or magical); replaces Teenager version [Limit: 3]

Earth Bomb – Explodes on impact, dealing area damage with rock shrapnel up to 15 yards [Limit: 3]

Elemental Boost – Greater maneuverability and resistance in native element (e.g., fire immunity); [Cost: None; natural adult boost]

Weaknesses

Taint (to be expanded), weakened outside their element, sink in water

Reproduction Method

Intercourse

Gestation Period

Live Birth – One season

Acorns – Two seasons

Average Number of Offspring

Live Birth – 2–4

Acorns – Mostly one; rarely two

Diet

Primary Food Sources

Mostly herbivores; some are omnivores

Hunting/Gathering

Dining hall provides food via hunters and gatherers

Dietary Needs

Fibrous foods

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

Hierarchy

Chieftain Rais, Inner Circle, Outer Circle, Earthtenders, Hunters / Oaken Shield / Rangers

Communication

Languages

Faunese, Common (for island dwellers)

Methods

Earth Runes, Town Cryer at the Gathering Dias, Mellons (messengers)

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Rooted in tradition

Only Faun and subtypes may live in the Tree

Faun males protect the Tree, females, and young

Communal meals at the dining hall

Tree Branches (TBD)

Customs & Celebrations

Named Events

Childhood Powers Ceremony

Engagement Flower

Marriage Ceremony

Acorn Harvest

History

Origin

Foundation

Laisidhiel was born of the first acorn imbued with Earth Element magic. The first Faun, Earthmother, emerged as the Tree’s avatar.

Major Historical Events

Telrunya Falls

The island falls from the sky and settles in the sea; the Tree shifts and brings the Faun to Telryunya.

Naiad Alliance

A pact is formed with the Naiad

Faunies Arrive

They seek shelter among the Faun

Tree Explosion

Injures many, including Earthmother

Farun Tree, Rochadhiel

Earthmother discovers a healing tree and a new subtype

Princess Guidance

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna help build society

Seer Vanya’s Vision

Leads her to meet Flutter Queen Belwen, Head Guard Lisian, and the angel Takeko

Flutters Discovered

A new Pae group is found

Exchange Program

Helps build Flutter society

Root Travel System (RTS)

Designed by Geomancer Pyreth and the Circle to connect trees island-wide

Interactions with Other Species

Allies

Naiad (treaty and alliance)

Farun & Flutters (adopted and uplifted)

Enemies

Blood Pae (slur)

General Outlook

Wary of outsiders

Other Information

Languages Spoken

Faunese, Common (by islanders)

Religious Beliefs

Worship of the earth element, respect for others, strong moon reverence

Technology Level

Bronze Age with magical enhancements (plumbing, magical refrigeration)

Tools & Weapons

Wood and metal-based

Current Status

Thriving

Subtypes

Known Subtypes

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 == Faun ==
+;Common Name
-=== Common Name ===
+::Faun
-* Faun
+;Other Names
+::[[Earth Element]] (rare use as collective)
-=== Other Names ===
-* Earth Element (rare use as collective)
 === Physical Description ===
-* '''Average Height:''' 3.5ft (4ft with antlers)
+;Average Height
-* '''Body Structure:''' Bi-pedal humanoid, stocky and sturdy
+::3.5ft (4ft with antlers)
-* '''Skin:''' Fur-covered
+;Body Structure
-* '''Distinctive Features:'''
+::Bi-pedal humanoid, stocky and sturdy
-** Bi-pedal legs
+;Skin
-** Fur fully covering body
+::Fur-covered
-** Branchlers/horns/antlers
+;Distinctive Features
-** Ungulate ears
+::Bi-pedal legs, full fur coverage, [[branchlers]]/horns/antlers, ungulate ears, split hooves
-** Split hooves
 === Abilities & Powers ===
-* '''Physical:''' Strongest and fastest of the Pae’il group when in their element
+;Physical
-* '''Main Abilities:''' Each Pae receives one player-selected and staff-approved power
+::Strongest and fastest of the [[Pae]] group when in their element
-* '''Racial Abilities:'''
+;Main Abilities
-** '''Child:'''
+::Each Pae receives one player-selected, staff-approved power
-*** Earth Shield – Element depends on breed (e.g., Naiad = water); provides minor protection [Limit: 5]
+;Racial Abilities
-** '''Teenager:'''
+::<u>''Child''</u>
-*** Earth Shield – Stronger; disperses with one hit; replaces Child version [Limit: 5]
+::Earth Shield – Element depends on breed (e.g., Naiad = water); provides minor protection [Limit: 5 per RP]
-*** Earth Bolt – Small, concentrated mass of earth thrown for mild damage [Limit: 5]
+::<u>''Teenager''</u>
-** '''Adult:'''
+::Earth Shield – Stronger; disperses with one hit; replaces Child version [Limit: 5 per RP]
-*** Earth Shield – Stronger still; absorbs up to 3 hits (physical or magical); replaces Teenager version [Limit: 3]
+::Earth Bolt – Small, concentrated mass of earth thrown for mild damage [Limit: 5 per RP]
-*** Earth Bomb – Exploding earth mass with rock shrapnel; affects up to 15 yards [Limit: 3]
+::<u>''Adult''</u>
-*** Elemental Boost – Greater maneuverability and resistance when in native element (e.g., fire cannot hurt fire) [Cost: None; natural boost for adults]
+::Earth Shield – Absorbs up to 3 hits (physical or magical); replaces Teenager version [Limit: 3]
+::Earth Bomb – Explodes on impact, dealing area damage with rock shrapnel up to 15 yards [Limit: 3]
+::Elemental Boost – Greater maneuverability and resistance in native element (e.g., fire immunity); [Cost: None; natural adult boost]
-* '''Weaknesses:'''
+;Weaknesses
-** Taint (to be expanded)
+::[[Taint]] ''(to be expanded)'', weakened outside their element, sink in water
-** Weakened outside their element
-** Sink in water
-* '''Reproduction Method:'''
+;Reproduction Method
-** Intercourse
+::Intercourse
+;Gestation Period
-* '''Gestation Period:'''
+::Live Birth – One season
-** Live Birth: One season
+::[[Acorn]]s – Two seasons
-** Acorns: Two seasons
+;Average Number of Offspring
+::Live Birth – 2–4
-* '''Average Number of Offspring:'''
+::Acorns – Mostly one; rarely two
-** Live Birth: 2–4
-** Acorns: Typically one; rarely two
 === Diet ===
-* '''Primary Food Sources:''' Mostly herbivores; some are omnivores
+;Primary Food Sources
-* '''Hunting/Gathering:''' Most food provided by dining hall via hunters and gatherers
+::Mostly herbivores; some are omnivores
-* '''Dietary Needs:''' High in fibrous foods
+;Hunting/Gathering
+::Dining hall provides food via hunters and gatherers
+;Dietary Needs
+::Fibrous foods
 === Behavior & Society ===
 ==== Social Structure ====
-* Chieftain Rais
+;Hierarchy
-* Inner Circle
+::[[Chieftain Rais]], [[Inner Circle]], [[Outer Circle]], [[Earthtenders]], Hunters / [[Oaken Shield]] / [[Rangers]]
-* Outer Circle
-* Earthtenders
-* Hunters / Oaken Shield / Rangers
 ==== Communication ====
-* Faunese
+;Languages
-* Earth Runes
+::[[Faunese]], [[Common]] (for island dwellers)
-* Town Cryer at the Gathering Dias
+;Methods
-* Mellons (messengers)
+::Earth Runes, Town Cryer at the [[Gathering Dias]], [[Mellon]]s (messengers)
 ==== Cultural Practices ====
-* Rooted in tradition
-* Only Faun and their subtypes may live in the Tree
-* Faun males are protectors of females, young, and the Tree
-* Communal meals at the dining hall
-* Tree Branches (TBD)
-==== Customs & Traditions ====
+;Traditions
-* Sweetheart Social
+::Rooted in tradition
-* Hearth Warming
+::Only Faun and subtypes may live in the Tree
-* Harvest Celebration
+::Faun males protect the Tree, females, and young
-* Growing Celebration
+::Communal meals at the dining hall
-* Childhood Powers Ceremony
+::Tree Branches (TBD)
-* Engagement Flower
-* Marriage Ceremony
+==== Customs & Celebrations ====
-* Acorn Harvest
+;Named Events
+::[[Sweetheart Social]]
+::[[Hearth Warming]]
+::[[Harvest Celebration]]
+::[[Growing Celebration]]
+::[[Childhood Powers Ceremony]]
+::[[Engagement Flower]]
+::[[Marriage Ceremony]]
+::[[Acorn Harvest]]
 === History ===
 ==== Origin ====
-The Tree was born of the first acorn imbued with Earth Element magic, giving life to it and its inhabitants. The first Faun was Earthmother, avatar of the Tree, who has nurtured their society ever since.
+;Foundation
+::[[Laisidhiel]] was born of the first acorn imbued with Earth Element magic. The first Faun, [[Earthmother]], emerged as the Tree’s [[avatar]].
 ==== Major Historical Events ====
-* The Isle of Telrunya falls from the sky and settles in the ocean. The Tree shifts to the island and births the Faun there.
-* Alliance pact with the Naiad
-* Arrival of the Faunies who seek shelter with the Faun
-* Explosion injures many, including Earthmother
-* Earthmother discovers the Farun Tree, revealing a new subtype
-* Princesses Celestia and Luna help nurture the society
-* Seer Vanya receives a cryptic message leading to the Fae Clearing; meets Flutter Queen Belwen, Head Guard Lisian, and angel Takeko
-* Discovery of the Flutters
-* Exchange program initiated with Flutters to build relations
-* Geomancer Pyreth and the Circle plan a root-based travel system to connect Trees
-==== Interaction with Other Species ====
+;[[Telrunya Falls]]
-* Treaty and alliance with Naiad
+::The island falls from the sky and settles in the sea; the Tree shifts and brings the Faun to [[Telryunya]].
-* Hostile toward Blood Pae (slur)
+;[[Naiad]] Alliance
-* Farun and Flutters adopted and supported
+::A pact is formed with the Naiad
-* Generally wary of outsiders
+;[[Faunies]] Arrive
+::They seek shelter among the Faun
+;Tree Explosion
+::Injures many, including Earthmother
+;[[Farun]] Tree, [[Rochadhiel]]
+::Earthmother discovers a healing tree and a new subtype
+;Princess Guidance
+::[[Princess Celestia]] and [[Princess Luna]] help build society
+;[[Seer Vanya]]’s Vision
+::Leads her to meet Flutter [[Queen Belwen]], Head Guard Lisian, and the angel Takeko
+;[[Flutters]] Discovered
+::A new Pae group is found
+;Exchange Program
+::Helps build Flutter society
+;[[Root Travel System]] (RTS)
+::Designed by [[Geomancer Pyreth]] and the Circle to connect trees island-wide
+==== Interactions with Other Species ====
+;Allies
+::[[Naiad]] (treaty and alliance)
+::Farun & Flutters (adopted and uplifted)
+;Enemies
+::[[Blood Pae]] (slur)
+;General Outlook
+::Wary of outsiders
 === Other Information ===
-* '''Languages Spoken:''' Faunese, Common (used by island dwellers)
-* '''Religious Beliefs:''' Earth Element worship; respect for other elements; strong moon reverence
+;Languages Spoken
-* '''Technology Level:''' Bronze Age; metal tools and weapons; magical plumbing and refrigeration
+:;Faunese, Common (by islanders)
-* '''Tools & Weapons:''' Primarily wood and metal
+;Religious Beliefs
-* '''Allies:''' Naiad and other elemental-aligned Pae
+::Worship of the earth element, respect for others, strong moon reverence
-* '''Enemies:''' Blood Pae (slur)
+;Technology Level
-* '''Current Status:''' Thriving
+::Bronze Age with magical enhancements (plumbing, magical refrigeration)
+;Tools & Weapons
+::Wood and metal-based
+;Current Status
+::Thriving
 === Subtypes ===
-* Farun
-* Flutters
+;Known Subtypes
-* Emberkin
+::[[Farun]]
-* Fauny
+::[[Flutters]]
+::[[Emberkin]]
+::[[Fauny]]