Faun2

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
  • Fur fully covering body
  • Branchlers/horns/antlers
  • Ungulate ears
  • Split hooves

Abilities & Powers

• Physical: Strongest and fastest of the Pae’il group when in their element
• Main Abilities: Each Pae receives one player-selected and staff-approved power
• Racial Abilities:
  • Child:
    • Earth Shield – Element depends on breed (e.g., Naiad = water); provides minor protection [Limit: 5]
  • Teenager:
    • Earth Shield – Stronger; disperses with one hit; replaces Child version [Limit: 5]
    • Earth Bolt – Small, concentrated mass of earth thrown for mild damage [Limit: 5]
  • Adult:
    • Earth Shield – Stronger still; absorbs up to 3 hits (physical or magical); replaces Teenager version [Limit: 3]
    • Earth Bomb – Exploding earth mass with rock shrapnel; affects up to 15 yards [Limit: 3]
    • Elemental Boost – Greater maneuverability and resistance when in native element (e.g., fire cannot hurt fire) [Cost: None; natural boost for adults]

• 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: Typically one; rarely two

Diet

• Primary Food Sources: Mostly herbivores; some are omnivores
• Hunting/Gathering: Most food provided by dining hall via hunters and gatherers
• Dietary Needs: High in fibrous foods

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

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

Communication

• Faunese
• Earth Runes
• Town Cryer at the Gathering Dias
• Mellons (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

• 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.

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

• Treaty and alliance with Naiad
• Hostile toward Blood Pae (slur)
• Farun and Flutters adopted and supported
• Generally 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
• Technology Level: Bronze Age; metal tools and weapons; magical plumbing and refrigeration
• Tools & Weapons: Primarily wood and metal
• Allies: Naiad and other elemental-aligned Pae
• Enemies: Blood Pae (slur)
• Current Status: Thriving

Subtypes

• Farun
• Flutters
• Emberkin
• Fauny