Plane of Faewyld

The Faewyld, also known as the Plane of Fae, is an echo of the Prime Plane, suffused with unrestrained life and potent magic. Created by Helios, the god of life, and Theia, the goddess of earth and substance, the Faewyld is the embodiment of unbridled emotions and the boundless potential of life. It stands in direct contrast to The Netherveil, which reflects the suppressed, decaying echoes of existence. Both planes were created after the Solis Singularity to sustain and balance sentient life within the Prime Plane.

Despite its vibrant beauty, the Faewyld is not without rules. Every creature—be it Fae, sprite, elemental beast, tree, or plant—exists in a perpetual cycle of rebirth. Plants regrow from root or seed, while sentient fae and spirits are reborn anew upon death. True, permanent death is only possible by one’s own hand: a fae who willingly takes their life severs themselves from the cycle and returns not to rebirth but lingers as a wraith or revenant, their soul adrift without anchor.

Actions taken in one’s life have spiritual weight: the deeds, virtues, vices, and choices of a fae directly influence what form they are reborn into next.

The Faewyld itself represents Growth, as a sub-element of Life (e.g., Helios), and serves as the living counterbalance to the Netherveil, which embodies Decay. This duality is essential to the spiritual and emotional stability of all planes.

Appearance

The Faewyld is a plane of breathtaking, awe-inspiring beauty, where every aspect of nature is more vivid, vibrant, and alive. Endless verdant forests stretch out as far as the eye can see, filled with trees that seem to touch the heavens. The sky is eternally bathed in the golden twilight of either the setting or rising sun, creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. Fireflies and enchanted lanterns glow throughout the forests, casting a haunting yet serene light across the landscape.

In the Faewyld, all sensations are heightened. Colors are more intense, smells are richer, sounds are sharper, and even emotions seem more profound. The plane responds directly to the emotions of its inhabitants and visitors alike. Joy and happiness bring about lush growth, vibrant colors, and serene landscapes, while sadness or rage can cause withering plants, violent storms, and unsettling shadows. This constant flux makes the Faewyld an ever-changing, unpredictable realm.

Origin and Creation

The Faewyld was born from the collaborative efforts of Helios and Theia following the Solis Singularity. After the elements of creation were stabilized, it became clear that the sentient beings inhabiting the Prime Plane required a balance of their emotional and spiritual aspects. Helios envisioned a plane where life would exist in its most unrestrained, raw form, while Theia provided the substance and connection to the earth that would allow this life to flourish.

Thus, the Faewyld was formed as the embodiment of pure, unrestrained emotion and the untamed potential of life. It reflects the Prime Plane in much the same way as a dream reflects reality, where familiar landscapes take on fantastical and exaggerated forms. The plane serves as a space where life can be experienced in its most intense and magical state, and where sentient creatures can explore the full range of their emotions and desires.

During the Solis Singularity, as the Eldari offered themselves to stabilize existence, three Archfey emerged from the resulting primal torrent of life energy:

King Cernunnos, the Horned Lord, Warden of the Hunt
Queen Visunna, the Lady of Light
Morrígna, the Black Rose

These three Archfae are equivalent in power to lesser Primus deities but are bound to the Faewyld; they cannot manifest outside it.

Though Visunna and Morrigna were sisters, embodying light and shadow respectively, both vied for King Cernunnos as mate. When Cernunnos chose Visunna, Morrigna’s heart darkened, her grief and jealousy twisting into the Wither—a force of corruption that became the foundation of the Court of Wither.

Cernunnos and Visunna gave birth to the Sylvarin, the fae-elves. They forged Ithandriel as their capital, set atop a floating island in the heart of the Faewyld. Together they molded Rift Crystals, each containing the soul of a Sylvarin.

Sylvarin do not reproduce or reincarnate like other fae. Instead, upon death, they return to the radiance of their Rift Crystal and are reborn from it—meaning that if the crystals were destroyed, so too would the Sy2lvarin perish forever. These crystals are housed within Ithandriel and are fiercely guarded.

Innate Arcana

The Faewyld is a realm of immense magical power. The very air is thick with enchantment, and the plane itself is intertwined with the arcane energies that flow from the Ether. Magic in the Faewyld is both more potent and more chaotic, capable of grand feats but often with unpredictable consequences. The plane enhances spells, abilities, and emotions, allowing those who reside within or visit to perform incredible acts of magic that would be impossible elsewhere.

One of the most profound aspects of the Faewyld is its emotional resonance. Emotions shape reality here—despair can cause entire regions to wither and die, while joy can cause flowers to bloom in an instant. This emotional feedback loop makes the Faewyld both wondrous and dangerous, as strong negative emotions can spiral out of control and have catastrophic consequences for the landscape and its inhabitants.

Connections and Significance

The Faewyld exists as a necessary counterpart to the Netherveil. While the Faewyld represents the flourishing of life, emotion, and magic, the Netherveil reflects the decaying echoes of existence, where all light and joy are suppressed. Together, these two planes maintain balance in the Prime Plane, ensuring that the emotional and spiritual aspects of life are neither overwhelming nor completely absent.

The Faewyld is ruled by the Court of Verdance, a council of powerful Archfey who wield near-godlike power within their domain. These Archfey are ancient and capricious beings, as changeable as the Faewyld itself. They govern the different regions of the plane, from the lush, vibrant forests to the strange and surreal landscapes shaped by the most intense emotions. The Faewyld is also home to numerous fey creatures, many of whom are mischievous and unpredictable, reflecting the chaotic nature of the plane.

The plane is intertwined with the Prime Plane, and it is said that certain places in the material world, where nature is especially vibrant or magical, serve as gateways to the Faewyld. These portals allow those attuned to nature or magic to travel between the planes, although such journeys are perilous due to the unpredictable nature of the Faewyld and its inhabitants.

Unlike other realms, the Faewyld is divided into four ever-expanding, perpetual seasonal domains—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Each exists in eternal equilibrium, its borders fixed by ancient decree. This structure was imposed by the Court of Verdance, led from Ithandriel, to prevent elemental Khaos from consuming the plane.

Movement between the seasonal realms is only possible through Visunna’s Lumenways—translucent pathways of living light that arc out of Ithandriel like threads of dawn. Only Visunna or those she blesses may allow travel between seasons.

Legacy and Impact

The Faewyld has a profound influence on the mortal world. It is a source of enchantment and wonder, inspiring countless myths and legends of magical creatures, hidden realms, and strange encounters. Many who visit the Faewyld return changed, having experienced emotions and magic in ways they never could have imagined. However, the unpredictable nature of the plane means that many who enter never return, lost to the ever-shifting landscape of emotions.

The Faewyld also plays a critical role in the continuation of life. Its creation ensured that emotions and creativity would flourish in the Prime Plane, providing a counterbalance to the decay and suppression of the Netherveil. Without the Faewyld, life would be stagnant and devoid of emotional depth, while without the Netherveil, life would spiral into chaotic excess.

The founding of Ithandriel, the creation of the Sylvarin, and the heartbreak of Morrigna mark the earliest histories of the Faewyld. These events set into motion the eternal cycle of expansion, reincarnation, and seasonal conflict that defines the plane today.