Dorchfia is a wild fairy, who habitually takes the form of a large black cat. She is vicious and aggressive towards "civilised" folk, whom she sees as a threat to her precious forests. She encourages the spirits of trees to grow into wild and terrifying shapes to deter trespassers, and creates many illusory lures and traps designed to ensnare ( Read more... )

Devri Vannalat is chief shaman of the Anouki tribe, who live in the frigid wastes of the distant north. His role in the tribe is to manage the tribe's oral histories, provide healing (both supernatural and otherwise), and help locate the richest hunting/fishing grounds. He also uses ice magic to construct the tribe's large dwellings and buildings, ( Read more... )

The teeming masses of the svart-alfar lurk in caves and dark corners all over the world. Small and wiry, their coal-black skin makes a sharp contrast to their wide pale eyes, and the musty smell of rot often accompanies them on their rare forays to the surface on moonless nights. They are individually cowardly and prefer to move in groups when ( Read more... )