Fauny

Fauny

Common Name

Fauny

Other Names

Earth Element (rare use as collective), Faun

Physical Description

Average Height

3.5ft

Body Structure

Bi-pedal humanoid, stocky and sturdy

Skin

Peach fuzz

Distinctive Features

Bi-pedal legs, full fur coverage, markings called Cutie Marks, upright ears, 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

Earth Fauny

They have a 'green thumb' giving them a leg up when it comes to tending plant life.

Unicorn Fauny

They have magical abilities that shine from their horn: like levitating items and apparate.

Pegasus Fauny

They have the power to fly and move clouds.

Alicorn Fauny

They have all the benefits of Pegasus and Unicorn Fauny.

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

Customs & Celebrations

Named Events

Sweetheart Social

Hearth Warming

Harvest Celebration

Growing Celebration

Childhood Powers Ceremony

Engagement Flower

Marriage Ceremony

Acorn Harvest

History

Origin

Foundation

Laisidhiel lost multiple seeds that found their way to a foreign land with its own magical element. These trees were changed due to that magic and birthed the Fauny.

Major Historical Events

A darkness settles over their home- creating a chaos they cannot continue to live in.

Celestia, Luna, and Cadance receive an innate 'call' to load up all Fauny kind and set sail for an unknown land.

Faunies Arrive on the Island

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

Religious Beliefs

Worship of the earth element, respect for others

Technology Level

Bronze Age with magical enhancements (plumbing, magical refrigeration)

Tools & Weapons

Wood and metal-based

Current Status

Thriving