Elfin

In the forests of Mahiri (though rare sightings have been reported elsewhere in the world) live a strange little creature that the locals call Elfin, Faeries, or Sprites. These creatures are small, no bigger than a child, with long hair, pointed ears, and large bright eyes. They are elusive and private, preferring close knit settlements in deep and remote areas of the forest.

No human has ever visited an Elfin village, with traders meeting in neutral locations, often a meadow or by a pond, where the Elfin can approach quietly, and disappear quickly if needed. Always an enigma, Elfin goals and morals are rarely understood. Some Mahiri communities have boasted good trade relations with an Elfin community for years before the community suddenly vanishes. People have reported Elfin leading them to safety through dangerous wilds, while others report Elfin luring lone travelers into the forest never to be seen again.