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Faery Index

Alven: Also known as the Ottermaaner they origianted in the Netherlands. The Alven's element is water and they are found in the River Elbe. To contact them look in Faeryland and attempt approching them as a friend, as someone who loves nature and the moon. They could possiable be helpful in healing and protection spells for marine life and night-blooming garden plants. These fae are most acitive at night and have light, nearly invisiable bodies. They have no wings, however do travel by air encased in water bubbles. Sometimes when the mood strikes they will let themselves been seen wearing the skins of otters and are only malicious towards those humans who descerate their sacred plants and homes. They dance and play in the moonlight living in lakes, ponds, and rivers; though their main home is the Elbe River. They hold night-blooming plants sacred and their enemies are fish, thus they prefer to live where there aren't any.

Ashrays: Also called Water Lovers and Asrais they are Scottish fae who's element is water and are active at night. They appear to be around twenty years of age and can be both male and female with whities nearly translucent bodies. Often they have been mistaken for sea ghosts. They cannot live on land and if touched by sunlight they will melt into a rainbow coloured pool of water.

Ballybogs: Known as ballybogs in Ireland, they are called Bogles in Cornwall and Wales and are Boggans in Northern England and the Isle of Man. Other names for these creatures are Peat Faeries, Bog-a-goos, Boggies, Bogles, and Mudbogs. They are active all year and found at mud holes and peat bogs. Ballybogs are very small mud covered creatures, making it a bit apparent that their element is that of Earth. They have nearly completely round bodies, no necks, long spindly arms and legs and are usually solitary. They are said to be stupid, and can be mean or helpful but speak no language and merely grunt and slobber. They appar to be harmless in Ireland, merely unpleasent, and they were once believed to be the guardiean of the bogs. In Northern England many games were played around the time of Yule until the 17th century in which young men acted as ballybogs in a game of tag.

Beansidhe: While faeries that annoucne a death are found throughout the world, the Beansidhe seems to have originated in Ireland and in Celtic lore. The Anglicized spelling is Banshee,and she is also called the Washer of the Shrouds, Washer at the Ford, and Washer at the Banks. When she appears as a Washerwoman she is reffered to as the Bean-nighe. She seen the night before a death, and it is said you can hear her wail. Her element is water and she appears as a full size woman, though seems to be rather filmy. Generally these faeries are attached to a certain family or region, it is a common belife that the Beansidhe is attacted to noble families of Ireland or Milesian descent.

Boggarts: With the element of Earth these Scottish faeries are also known as the Boogey Man, Boogies, Padfoot, Boggans, Gobs, Blobs, Hobbers, Gobelins, Hobgoblins, and Goblins. Boggarts are male dwarves with a distored squatting form and a cousin of the house Brownie, with exteremly opposite intentions. Boggarts adopts homes just to destroy things and are greedy and ill-tempered. Should you discover a Boggart in your home it will require a complete exorcism. They love to torment children and seem to take special joy in nearly smothering them at night and taking their food from them. These fae are active at night.

Brownies: Scottish house fae with the element of Earth. The House Brownie or Little Man are small dwarf fae, usually male, with black eyes. They have long, nimble fingers and pointed ears and wear suits of blue, brown, or green. They come out at night and take care of homes. They are known as Hobs in England.

Buggers: English fae, however may have come to England from Germany as Trolls. Their element is air and they are active all year. They are fantastic shapeshifters and are considered dangerous to humans. In England the term "bugger" has come to mean a bratty child, but the fae are a type of goblin. Perhaps "bugger" is derived from Boogey Man or Boggart.

Bunyip: Originated in Australia and possiably Central Africa also. They are active at dawn, noon and dusk and with their element being water live in bogs, marshes, and swamps of Oz. They seem to be very popular in the southeastern region and the natives believe strongly in them. These fae appear to be small, plump humans who stand around 4 feet high and are covered in the mud and slime of the swamps. They have backward feet, however they rarely leave the shallow waters. These are native fae seen by the aborigines whom claim that a white person cannot see them. However, they are shy and rarely seen by anyone, though they can be heard as they bark like dogs. The Aboriginies work with these creatures on a regular basis.

Devas: Devas orginated in Persia but are also found in Greece, England, and Isle of Man. Devas have no certain element, their element depends entirely on where they live. When they can be seen they are said to be golden-coloured and wear richly coloured clothing. Usually devas appaer as tiny spheres of light. They are nature spirits and appear to be shy, but interested in humans. As nature spirits they are active all year round only seem to be ecspeically busy in the spring time. They are said to heavily populate the Epping Forest in England.

Dryads: Dryands originated in the Celtic countries though tree spirits are found throughout the world. Other names for dryands are Druidesses, Tree Ladies, Hamadryads, and Tree Spirits. They are called Sidhe Draoi, which means "faery Druids" in Gaelic. While their element is air they live in trees, usually found in those sacred to the Druids (willow, oak, ash, thorn, elder, birch, and rowan). Though these fae are always reffered to as being female, they appear to be androgynous. They are most active during full moons.

Elves: Elves are found throughout the world and they are usually called by their Germanic names Erl, Elb, and Mannikin. Their element is Earth and they are found in woodlands, homes, and feilds; most active at night. It is said they are adpt spinners, as is seen in the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, and can make shoes. Usually they are dressed in the manner depicted in the culture of their homeland and are chubby and small. Rarely are they dangerous to humans, usually they are kind. Generally trooping elves are good, while the solitary elves are the ones to keep away from.

The Erlkonig: Hailing from Germany and some parts of Denmark and "Elleerkonge" in Danish, his element is air, and while not making his rounds he lives in the Nordic Land of the Dead, Valhallah. Erlkonig literally means "Elf King" and appears as an elf wearing a large golden crown and nice tailored clothing. The only time the Erlkonig is seen is before death, and only by the one about to die. He is a huge part of Germanic folklore as far back as the dark ages. It is also said the way in the Erlkonig appears forshadows the type of death. If the Erlkonig looks pained, it will be a painful death, and if he appears calm, it will be a calm death.

Fays: Originated in Albania, Fays are also called Fada, Fae, Fata, Fas, and Fee. Their most obvious element is that of air and can be found in nature all year round, but most obviously in the spring and fall. These are seasonal faeries who are tiny with wings and capricious natures. They have not been known to be malicious. Much loved by the Triple Goddess, their apperance changes as the wheel turns and have been credited with aiding plants, shaking trees in autumn to work dead leaves loose, and opening the blossoms on spring flowers.

Fin Folk: Though they originated in Scotland they also are found in Wales and Cornwall. Their element is water they are called the Lady's Own and Sea Gardeners as well. Though they seem to not wish humans any harm, these anthropmorphic faereis have made it clear they do not want contact with us. The Fin Folk have never been found outside of mythology and fairy tales. It is said they live in the lochs of Scotland in a splendid underwater world. This world is covered by vibriantly coloured flowers and lush paradise due to their love of gardening.

Gwragedd Annwn: (Gwer-geth Ai-noon) Are found in the Black Mountains of Wales and are beautiful blonde water faeries. They are helpful to human mothers, poor, and children and love children. The Gwragedd Annwn appear female only and have human size. They seem relatively uninterested in males unless they happen to be seeking a mate (which is unlikely). They enjoy female company, though it is easy to offend them and can be very temperamental. They love dancing, and have been spotted dancing under the full moon many times. Some mythologists belives the Irish Faery Queen was of this race of faery. Occasionally they have married human males and these have proven to be fairly happy unions and their offspring are often musically gifted. It used to be common in rural parts of Wales you can find someone who will point out entire families believed to be descended from such a union. They have breathtaking beauty and cannot count past the number five, and they collect everything in fives. They are wonderful mothers and loyal, but somewhat distant, wives.

Heather Pixies: These are Scottish faeries and also seen in the Yorkshire region of northern England as Moor Sprites. Their element is either air or earth are are seen in feilds of heather or on the moors. They have golden or clear auras and translucent, delicate wings. Also they are known for pulling pranks.

Hobgoblin: Originating in England and Germany where they are known as Gobelins. Other names for this faery are Hobgobs, Hob-thrush, Billeeboinkers, Bloblins, Gooseys, Goblins, and Brags in Scotland. Their element is earth and it is a generic term for evil faery. Some appear as mean looking elves and others as dark blobls. The English Hobgolin lives in homes and makes trouble for those living there.

Leanansidhe: (Lan-awn-shee) She lives in the Isle of Man and it is said there is only one of her and she lives on Ireland's eastern coast. However, a similar faery is found in Hebrew legends known as Estrie. She is a beautiful female vampire faery who's element is water. She gives inspiration to poets, only her services cost death or captivity in her kingdom. She is active in the night and is a blood-sucker. She does not drink the blood of her victims, she collects the blood in a large red cauldron. The cauldron is the source of her powers of poetic inspiration and beauty and connects her with the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess.

Merpeople: Merpeople are a worldwide phenomena, also called Mermen, Mermaids, Blue Men, Fish-Folk, Merrows, and Water Dancers. Their element is obviously water and they live in the sea and are found in the sea and at the seashore. Generally they're called mermaids or mermen, depending on their sex, are have the upper body and head of a human with the lower body being that of a fish. They appaer as adults and are exceedingly beautiful. No children have ever been seen. Usually they are friendly and hard to anger, but they can be angered by people who pollute their homes. Mermen rarely take human brides, and they are said to be wonderful and protective parents. They are also known to have healing powers and herbal information.

Pillywiggins: While forms of flower faeries are found all over the world, these fae are native to Wales and England also called Spring Faeries or Flower Faeries. Their element appears to be air, and they are active during spring and early summer. You can find them in wildflower fields, ecspecially near oaks, and in spring gardens. These seasonal faeries are small winged beings who are exteremly playful. Their purpose appears to be to tend to spring flowers. The live among wildflowers growing at the foot of oaks, and are trooping faeries. Occasionally they have been caught mimicking human behavour and having dances or weddings; they do not seem to play pranks. They also seem to enjoy riding bees going from flower to flower. Ariel, their queen, is a very seductive blonde and seems to favour riding bats instead. Ariel dresses in a transparent, thin white grament, sleeps in cowslip beds, and has the ability to control the winds.

Pixies: Originated in Scotland; they are called Grigs or Dusters in East Anglia (a part of England), and Piskies in Cornwall. Pixies are also known as Pisgies, Pechs, Pickers, and Pechts. The term "pixie" is often incorrectly used as a generic term for all British faery folk. Their element is air and they are most active during spring and found in flower gardens and around wildflowers. A pixy is a small creature with a head to large for it's body and little delicate wings. Their large heads have pointed ears and pointy noses with arche eyebrows and shiny and translucent wings. Usually they are seen wearing seasonal colours and florals and often wear little caps (usually the tops of foxglove or toadstools) as hats. Gernally they are friendly but are given to nonmalicious mischeif and pranks. These fae will not touch iron, it is said to much contact with iron can kill them. Pixies despise human laziness and have been known to pinch those who are. These trooping fae enjoy playing, dancing, and music. They have large dances that are called Pixie Fairs in northern England. Some humans have come across these dances and have been let watch briefly, but they are never invited to join in. They do not seem to seek out human contact, yet can be helpful to those deserving of their help.

Robin Goodfellow: Though it seems he is native to England, other native lands include Greece, possiably Germany, and other Celtic Lands. He is called Jack Robinson, Puck, or Pan and he element seems to be Earth, however it may be all elements. Puck lives in woodlands and is active all year, except between Samhain and Ostara. This faery looks like a Greek Satyr, he has the head of a young male and the body of a goat. His playful, lusty nature makes him adept to play pranks on humans and he carries pan pipes. He has small horns on his head, and he loves to dance to the playing of his pipes. He is usually stronly associated with the Great Horned God and this assoication is strengthened in that he never is seen between Samhain and Ostara. He has never been sen alone, but always is seen with many animal friends dancing to his pipes. He may also be known as the Lord of Greenwood and the Elizabethan balland "Robin Has to the Greenwood Gone" could have been a song about this deity. According to English legends Robin is the son of a mortal mother and faery father and loves to play tricks on the poor unsuspecting humans who venture into his wood. When the trick is successfully completed you can hear his laughter if you are lucky. It is also said that he is skilled at bird and animal calls.

Salamanders: Originated in the Middle East, they are also found in China and a key part of Ceremonial magick. Also called Fire Elementals or Guardians of the South their element is fire and they are invoked as you invoke the elements to your circle. Elementals Salamanders look exactly as their lizard-like amphibian salamanders. These being are thought of a powerful, and they know their value to magicians. Many pagans have seen these being around their candle flames and hearth while preforming spells and rituals involving fire. Most witches and magicians formally banish them after spellwork is done as their energy seems to be disruptive after ritual work. Cermonial magicians, Egyptian Mystics, and Jewish Mystics work with them often.

Santa Claus: Originated in Europe, Turkey, and Western Asia and he is also called St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, The Holly King, King of the Waning Year, and Sinter Klass. His element is air and he is found from Midsummer to just after Yule. This one-of-a-kind faery is usually portratyed as portly, with usually a red or green suit and sprig of holly in his hat. His portlyness is symbolic of abundance and he is always shown smiling and happy. This is a kind faery who ecspecially enjoys children. Santa Clause was origanially the pagan Holly King who reigned from Midsummer to Yule when the Oak King took over. He is usually included in the pagan pantheon of seasonal and elemental entities. Deer are sacred to him and elves are in his service. Later the Christians turned him into a saint and is the patron saint of Russia.

The Seelie Court: Originated in Scotland but they may have been derived from old Indian legends of god-like spirits of good and evil who had great battles in heaven. Their elemen is air usually but it can be any and they are also called the Sluagh or The Blessed Ones. The Seelie Court are blessed trooping faeries who ride on the winds and are heard, but no seen. In folklore they appear as a huge number of light and benevolence riding on the night air. The court is made of the most kind and heroic and beautiful faeries of Scotland and ride on the winds of earth looking for good they can do. They also act as arbiters and judges in faery courts. Some stories say the Seelie Cour lives underground when they are not in flight. These faeries are active all the time, but most active at night and on the Sabbats.

Selkies: Originated in Scotland and the Orkney Islands, they are called Roanes in Northern Ireland. Their element is water and they live in the ocean and lochs of norther and western Scotland, and along the Herbrides Islands coastline. These seaside faeries of Scotland appear as seals with some human characteristics. They can shed their sealskin and have perfect male or female human forms that attrach many young people. Some selkies have been lured into the human world and live as mortals, but usually they lure thier mates into their realm. They cannot steal human mates, they must convince them to come of their own accord. It is believed they can control the coastal storms. They have a capricious nature and a jealous nature that can be problematic with their human mates. When they tire of their human mates, and they do, their mates die of broken hearts.

Snow Faeries: Origianted in Europe and Asia they are also called Jack Frost, The Frost King, Frost Faeries, Winter Faeries, and Old Man Winter. In Scandinavia and Japan she is the Snow Queen and Father Frost in Russia. Their element is water and they are found from late autumn to early spring and usually at night in woods or near streams and lakes. Snow Faeries appearcne differs with their location. In some places they are trooping faeries like Pillywiggins who collectively bring winter to the world. If this is the case they are usually small winged fae and dressed in white. Sometimes they are indvidual creatures such as Jack Frost, a solitary male being, or the Snow Queen. They do not appear to have an interest in humans at all. These faereis are a personification of winter who bring on winter, encourage snowfall, and paint frost on windowpanes. The Danish Snow Queen however lives in a great palace and is childless, and is always looking for children who would not be missed to make her own. Danish pagans make yearly liverations or offereings to her to ensure their safety through winter. In Russia the Frost King is an old man, rather like a Slavic version of English Jack Frost.

Spriggans: Origianted in England Spriggans also appear in Cornwall where they are said to be bodyguards to the Unseelie Court. Their element is air and they are active all night long. These are small round fae who can infalte to huge sizes by sucking in air. When they are on the ground they are mistaken for sharp rocks commonly and live in the mountains and sky. These fae are dangerously malevolent. They are said to be the bodyguards of the Unseelie Court and in England are the most unpleasent faeries. They are ecspeically greedy, but despiese human misers and are ecspeically nasty to them. In the past these faeries were blamed for changelings, being wonderful thieves, blighting crops, and they are in control of destructive winds.

Tighe Faeries: Origianted on the Isle of Man, however shares some charateristics of the Bean-Tighe Irish faery though no evidence if they may have migrated or appeared at the same time is found. Pronoucned (Tee or Teeg) they are relatives to the Scottish Browine and attach themselves to a home. Their element is earth and thay are found at night near your hearthside. At night they go abroad in pairs and take care of household tasks not accomplished during the day.

Trolls: Orgianted in Germany and Scandinavia they are also known in northern Italy and northern Scotland. In Sweden they are called Trolds and they are known as Hill Men or Berg People in Denmark. Their element is earth and they hate humans, other faeires, and animals. Trolls are believed to find humans ugly and are usually afraid of us and our power. Despite this they will never back away from a fight. They never steal human babies or take humans as mates, they feel we are worthelss and smelly. Trolls will not enter human homes as they think they smell horriable and they are rarely seen. They are carnivourous and nocturnal, but do not eat humans. Their favourite meats are mutiion and goat and have terriable table manners. They are very stupid and hate bright light.

The Tuatha de Danann: Orignated in Ireland and they take a leading role in the Invasion Cycle of Ireland. They are also known as Irish Faeries, the Gentry, or the Royalty. Pronoucned Too-ah day Thay-nan, they were one of the earilest conquerors of the island and their goddess Dana is one of the earliest Great Mother Goddesses of western Europe. Later Dana became Brigid. The Tuatha are trooping faeries who are fair and just with warrior like temperment. They appear just like humans, though smaller, and can be male, female, and there are children. They were dirven underground by the Milesians into the faery burghs that they live in today. Hurling is popular among them and a past king was very fond of chess. Much of the folk music of Ireland is attributed to them. They are said to have the invincible sword of the Sun God Lugh and the cauldron of Dagda, taken from the Land of the Dead.

Twlwwyth Tegs: Origianted in Wales, they are small anthropomorphic troopoing faeries of all genders and ages. Their element is earth and they are found at the Welsh seashore. Though friendly to humans, they appear to want little to do with us. They live in family like structures like ours were thousands of years ago However, the femals are equal to males in stature and society and live in clan familes.

The Unseelie Court: Like the Seelie Court they originated in Scotland but may have been forms of Indian god-like beings. Their element is usually air but can be any. Like the Seelie Court no one has ever seen them and human attempts to depicted them is usually as a massive dark cloud riding upon the wind. They are evil. They are active during the nights, ecspecially those from Samhain to Ostara. "Unseelie" is sometimes translated as "unblessed" but probably in this context means "damned". There are some legends that claim they were once memebers of the Seelie Court who fell from grace. Their unnerving howls and cackles can be heard. They enslave mortals they reckon will not be missed and carry them off with them because they are incapable of reproduction.

Wichtln: Origianted in Germany they are also found in many Eastern European countries. Other names are Vattarent in Switerzland and Wights in England. Their element is earth and they appear as very tiny elves dressed in brown fur coats. They have bulbous bodies with arms and legs much to long for them. They have a mischievous nature that can bordern on meanness. Some people claim they never sleep, this is probably untrue however they are tireless in the pursuit of fun. The adopt a home and can do many household taskes and are happy to guard and protect a home, but they have a poltergeist nature. Among their favourite pranks are tripping, pinching, letting out livestock, moveing things about, and causing spills. They can be controled minitmally with gifts, which they love.

Wilde Frauen: Origianted in Germany and possiably Scandinavia they are also called Elles and Elle Maids in Sweden. Their element is earth and they are found in unspoiled woodlands. Literally their name means "wild women'" and they are female wood sprites of Germanic and Scandinavian forests. They are about three feet high and come in all ages. They dress seasonally and will always be wearing the flora, colours, and foliage of the current season. They have a poweful queen. These faeries are less capricious then most wood sprites.

This is by no means a complete list of faeries, these are just some of my favourites. I'm sorry if I have forgotten your favourite, you could always e-mail me and will do my best to remedy this when I get a chance!