Briarbarbed Fae

The inherent danger of befriending a fae, most notably nymphs, is that their identities are entirely fueled by emotions. While most fae are in a constant state of joy and celebration, intimacy with mortals can often change this.

Many Fae can learn to experience other emotions, and even begin to empathize and think like a mortal, but with love, empathy and friendship between a mortal and immortal, comes the inevitability of tragedy.

Some fae simply cannot handle the loss of friend or lover and are irreversibly damaged by the experience. They are transformed into Briar Fae, who desire only revenge or to wallow in their own sadness. Briar fae are in credit dangerous and will often slaughter those they meet indiscrom