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Fey & Fairytale Inspired Pack [Interest check]

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01-27-2025, 11:10 PM
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FEY INSPIRED PACK INTEREST CHECK

Welcome to my interest checker! I had this half baked idea for a new character
I have recently created named Meris (after drooling over her design for the better part of half a year). It’s recently consumed all my focus and now we’re here. This is still very much in the early stages in terms of structure of ranks, finding a name, and location for the pack to reside. Depending on the amount of interest, I will release adopts with pre-built in ties and histories with Meris, lore, fleshing out of the ranks, traditions and festivals, the laws of the group, territory/location, and finally the bane of my existence: a group name. Side note: if you have any ideas for names for the group, hmu because I suck at naming groups.

The pack is based on the Seelie and Unseelie with several different courts that make up one large court. My goal? Have a pack that worships my character and have intermingling politics that may or may not be similar to Game of Thrones.

Note: this is a 3-3-3 pack due to its darker elements and takes on the Fair Folk and fairy tales. Read at your own risk.
Double Note: Things are subject to change! This is still a wip <3
 



This group was inspired by hoshposh of Celtic and Gaelic lore, modern media, and my own world building thrown into the mix with a sprinkling of classic fairytales. There is no “accurate” way to play the Fey and everyone is welcomed! <3


With every iteration over the generations, the tale has evolved, but one element has remained constant: the Moon is the Creator. As the Mother of the Fey and all of their Fair Folk, our goddess, Our Lady of the Sea and Sky, Maiden of the Moon, is held in high regard. The beginnings of her life are unknown, a recollection eroded by the unrelenting march of time. However, one Divine Truth endures: she is an unchanging constant, deserving of unwavering devotion and reverent worship. She walks among us, and as such, we must offer her the respect that our Lady of Silverlight rightfully commands.

Currently Seeking
Desired Fey or Fairytale inspired characters that were a part of Meris court before waking up in Canis.

Lacking More of a suggestion but would be nice to have these skills or age range etc.

Surplus For lore purposes, avoid solid white wolves.

UFA Need a character or want pre-made connections? These characters are up for adoption! Will be added to later!
  Adults · Character  |  Children · N/A

THE FIVE COURTS
I’ve broken down the four courts into two traditional alignments: Seelie (good) and Unseelie (bad), but this is no way a “hard rule”. Character’s and their stories can push them one way. The alignments (and honestly stereotypes in general) are just predominant expectations of a Court. I’ll elaborate more on the courts below! The Courts are subject to change once I gather more information on their potential lords and ladies, but for the most part these are just generalizations.

THE HIGH COURT


THE AUTUMN COURT


THE WINTER COURT


THE SPRING COURT


THE SUMMER COURT



Looking to join? Tag our leaders in a thread at LOCATIONS LEADERS FREQUENT HERE!

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01-27-2025, 11:13 PM (This post was last modified: 01-27-2025, 11:14 PM by Meris.)
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reserved for character adopts
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01-27-2025, 11:13 PM (This post was last modified: 01-27-2025, 11:14 PM by Meris. Edited 1 time in total.)
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reserved for formation tracking
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01-27-2025, 11:14 PM
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RAISES MY RUBBY FLY HANDS
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01-27-2025, 11:16 PM (This post was last modified: 01-27-2025, 11:24 PM by Grim. Edited 1 time in total.)
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This definitely seems up my ally and I'd love to consider some ideas for a character. Anyone in specific that might have been around prior with Meris?

Some name ideas as well that generalize more based off the Fae/Fairy aspect : Myrrhaven, Velasmyr, Faemoria, Auralithia
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❝ beneath the surface, the nightmare lingers. ❞
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01-27-2025, 11:35 PM
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(01-27-2025, 11:16 PM)Grim Wrote: This definitely seems up my ally and I'd love to consider some ideas for a character. Anyone in specific that might have been around prior with Meris?

Some name ideas as well that generalize more based off the Fae/Fairy aspect : Myrrhaven, Velasmyr, Faemoria, Auralithia

 I have a small handful of adopts that I'm still in the process of fleshing out though they are mentioned in the Courts little blurbs. The Prince of Fools, King of Winter, and the Painted Lady. Once I get their lore and backstories solidified I'll post them here and you can take a look at them! :3
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01-27-2025, 11:36 PM
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01-27-2025, 11:37 PM
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(01-27-2025, 11:35 PM)Meris Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:16 PM)Grim Wrote: This definitely seems up my ally and I'd love to consider some ideas for a character. Anyone in specific that might have been around prior with Meris?

Some name ideas as well that generalize more based off the Fae/Fairy aspect : Myrrhaven, Velasmyr, Faemoria, Auralithia

 I have a small handful of adopts that I'm still in the process of fleshing out though they are mentioned in the Courts little blurbs. The Prince of Fools, King of Winter, and the Painted Lady. Once I get their lore and backstories solidified I'll post them here and you can take a look at them! :3

grabby hands for that King of Winter

Hehehee— I'll be on the lookout for them!
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01-27-2025, 11:43 PM
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(01-27-2025, 11:36 PM)haru Wrote: SIGN ME TF UP

 *Makes grabby hands* Do you have any ideas or would you like to wait and see about what I have in store for adopts? :3
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01-27-2025, 11:43 PM
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(01-27-2025, 11:37 PM)Grim Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:35 PM)Meris Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:16 PM)Grim Wrote: This definitely seems up my ally and I'd love to consider some ideas for a character. Anyone in specific that might have been around prior with Meris?

Some name ideas as well that generalize more based off the Fae/Fairy aspect : Myrrhaven, Velasmyr, Faemoria, Auralithia

 I have a small handful of adopts that I'm still in the process of fleshing out though they are mentioned in the Courts little blurbs. The Prince of Fools, King of Winter, and the Painted Lady. Once I get their lore and backstories solidified I'll post them here and you can take a look at them! :3

grabby hands for that King of Winter

Hehehee— I'll be on the lookout for them!

Noted! Once I get them up, I'll tag you <3
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01-27-2025, 11:47 PM
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(01-27-2025, 11:43 PM)Meris Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:37 PM)Grim Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:35 PM)Meris Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:16 PM)Grim Wrote: This definitely seems up my ally and I'd love to consider some ideas for a character. Anyone in specific that might have been around prior with Meris?

Some name ideas as well that generalize more based off the Fae/Fairy aspect : Myrrhaven, Velasmyr, Faemoria, Auralithia

 I have a small handful of adopts that I'm still in the process of fleshing out though they are mentioned in the Courts little blurbs. The Prince of Fools, King of Winter, and the Painted Lady. Once I get their lore and backstories solidified I'll post them here and you can take a look at them! :3

grabby hands for that King of Winter

Hehehee— I'll be on the lookout for them!

Noted! Once I get them up, I'll tag you <3

yiipppeee

Not me finding more excuses to make another character XD
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01-27-2025, 11:50 PM
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01-27-2025, 11:52 PM
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(01-27-2025, 11:50 PM)haru Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:43 PM)Meris Wrote:
(01-27-2025, 11:36 PM)haru Wrote: SIGN ME TF UP

 *Makes grabby hands* Do you have any ideas or would you like to wait and see about what I have in store for adopts? :3

i do ! i've been dying to use my man lirannon who is a seelie type <3
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 ooooooh, what a handsome boy. slide into my dm's (.devi.b) and we can work something out! I'm winding down for the night though, so apologies if I don't immediately reply <3 lay all your ideas and thoughts at me tho! :3
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01-27-2025, 11:56 PM
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01-28-2025, 12:32 AM
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I am so interested in this!!
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01-28-2025, 06:18 AM
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(01-28-2025, 12:32 AM)Sable Wrote: I am so interested in this

Yes
!! Come on aboard! Who do you have for me?
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01-28-2025, 02:12 PM
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(01-28-2025, 06:18 AM)Meris Wrote:
(01-28-2025, 12:32 AM)Sable Wrote: I am so interested in this

Yes
!! Come on aboard! Who do you have for me?

I’m not 100% sure! but could I dm you on discord to discuss who might fit?
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01-28-2025, 03:21 PM
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(01-28-2025, 02:12 PM)Sable Wrote:
(01-28-2025, 06:18 AM)Meris Wrote:
(01-28-2025, 12:32 AM)Sable Wrote: I am so interested in this

Yes
Come on aboard! Who do you have for me?

I’m not 100% sure! but could I dm you on discord to discuss who might fit?

Go on ahead
My dm's are open ?
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