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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

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