Badkhaneh

First encountered by Azdaja in southern Ilsabard, these miqo'te were to be the final court to appear. However, due to the voidsent invasion of Meracydia, Azdaja's transformation of the Badkhaneh was incomplete and they've never joined her brood in truth. As a result, Badkhaneh experience an unusual form of immortality - they are born mortal, their lineage carrying latent potential for fae existence but lacking the necessary aether for transformation.

Living short, fleeting lives, they endeavor to fill the void within. Only a select few, like the first Badkhaneh to ascend, are fated to hunt formidable creatures and consume their power. The more mythical and extensive their list of successful "hunts and consumptions," the more significant and powerful the resulting immortal Badkhaneh becomes.

It's important to note that the Badkhaneh's religious beliefs and cultural inclinations may vary widely among individuals, influenced by their personal experiences, cultural heritage, and spiritual leanings. Considering their diverse origins spanning various backgrounds, the Badkhaneh may not adhere to a singular religious belief system or even language. For example, the first Badkhaneh, Slayer Of Giants, is said to have a Corvosi mortal name.  This variety reflects in the way the Spring court members recieve and treat their names.

However, three distinct name categories and naming traditions are unique to the group:

Mortal Name: A name/names the Badkhaneh were given or lived under during their mortal existence. It signifies their connection to their mortal origins, so significance of sharing and requesting it is immense, as relationship with mortality varies for each Badkhaneh.

Hunt Title: Upon ascending to immortality through their hunts, the Badkhaneh may acquire a title from the older and more experienced Badkhaneh, reflective of their most significant hunt or a deed that lead to the ascension. This title symbolizes their loss of mortality and might encompass elements of their hunting prowess, personal achievement, or significant battles.

Chosen Name: After achieving immortality, some Badkhaneh might adopt a chosen name, either taken or given, representing an identity they resonate with or a name of significance to them. Some use it as means to divorce themselves from their past, or to reinforce it, depending on the outlook of each individual fae. 

Badkhaneh often possess green hair and/or eyes.

Before ascension, they exhibit sharper fangs and claws among the miqo'te.

Afterwards, they gain some control over their shapes and forms within certain imprinted ranges, though with less pliability compared to other fae courts.

Their home, the City of Pairidaeza serves as a symbol of their purpose — to follow in their patron's footsteps while forever searching for her trail. Its four gardens bloom with life, and its palaces are filled with Badkhaneh hoard of trophies. It is a city of rest for the immortals returning from yet another hunt.

Its entangled location enables Spring fae to be the most interconnected with other Shards among the courts on the Source. This often makes them the guides to distant realms for other fae.

Badkhaneh face challenges with progeny. Offspring sired by Badkhaneh are born mortal, typically left with mortal families to avoid the tragedy of outliving them due to the fae's lengthy lifespan and desire to hunt. Their ability to create life differs from other courts; they lack the ease of sharing their life-force, making it torturous and often fatal to extract it from themselves. This is why Badkhaneh experience some lack of understanding from other courts due to their need for "mortal" reproduction. 

Offspring resulting from unions with fae from other courts may become immortal, primarily aspected towards the non-Spring parent's nature, with limited visual inheritance from the Badkhaneh sire. Without significant aid from the non-Spring parent, however, these children may be born mortal or dangerously in-between.

Generally, immortal Badkhaneh were raised by mortal parents, emphasizing the tragedy of their existence: to evolve beyond the limitations of their mortal beginnings.

• Esuna's effectiveness is limited on Badkhaneh due to their unique aetheric composition.
• In their Hunts, Badkhaneh ride mounts manifested from the memories of their slain foes. Tangible mirages that are made and dispersed on a whim.