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