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Behaviour And Motivation
The fae are a creative and expressive people. They try to live their life to the fullest, making every day of their long lives count. The fae are passionate about the things they enjoy, but often find it hard to do those things they do not care much for. This is a common cause for conflict between the elves and the fae.
Living And Housing
Many Fae treat Asgard as if it was one enormous garden. However instead of using fertilizer, the fae use their magical gift to shape the landscape of Asgard to a place that is easy for them to live in. Unlike the elves who tend to stick to the forests. The fae prefer the grassy regions of Asgard. Their they plant large gardens where everything will grow with exceptional zest. It takes much time to grow these gardens, but with an average life span of 350 years, the fae have plenty of time.
Most things Fae do is either done with the assistance of magic, or entirely through magic. This includes the farms, towns and cities they build. A two story building might take years to make. But once it is finished it will last for centuries, and it is always beautifully decorated. There are no plain surfaces anywhere in the home of a fae.
Language
Most Fae prefer to speak Northern trade (English). Though this language developed some unique phrases and terminology, it is remarkable how true it stayed to its ancient form which the Gnomes thought them. Both Fae and Elves prefer speaking it on both the Vortex and on Heimr, even in situations that would favour them otherwise. Their written language is know as Asgardian Runes or Feyfont which, though seemingly complex, is a highly effective syntax.
All Fae children are taught the native Fae language, as a result, this is the most spoken language of the Fae people. The language is regarded as the most beautiful language of Heimr. Due to its natural melody, the normal spoken word is often confused with singing. In addition to this, almost all fae are thought the Northern Trade language, which they use to communicate with the elves and the other Heimrian races.
Art
Many of the greatest artists and writers on Heimr are fae. There is even a large demand for Fae art in Southern Heimr, though nobody there would ever publicly acknowledge having or buying such art. The Fae spend a lot of time creating art, composing songs and dance.
Contracts
One remnant of this old structure which is still very much alive today, is the practice of Contracts. These are most commonly used in the practice of Adoption within a higher Family or Castre. For example, a fae might let his family member be adopted by a prominent family in favour for his daughter's virginity or one-tenth of his yearly production of grain. Either bound by word or a small magical ritual, the contract is a socially accepted method of business. One of the Scribe's Caste roles is the remembrance of these multitude of contracts.
Contracts with other species are uncommon, but not unheard of. Slavery, for instance, is seen as a contract rather than forced labour.
Demography
Most fae live within sophisticated cities and settlements, though there are some who prefer the forests over any modern habitat. These so-called feral fae often cling to a more traditional life, forsaking the set Asgardian social structure and thus becoming casteless.
Cultural appearance
Fae often wear cloths of their own design and making. Because of this there is not really any common style of clothing. Often these cloths are colourful and extensively decorated.
Hair And Hair Style
Facial hair is uncommon within the higher castes of fae en elf society. Warriors, who tend to lead a rougher lifestyle, sometimes grow and carefully groom their beards and moustaches. Men from higher castes who enjoyed a military education or wish to appear more rugged, may decide to grow a beard as well. Fae facial and body-hair tends to grow much slower than that of their human or orc counterparts, so for a fae or elves this is usually a committed choice.