The faerie are a magical race, similar to the Elves,[3] an ancient race of humanoid beings with supernatural powers that originated from an other-dimensional world that borders upon Britain and Ireland on Earth.
There are faeries native to Avalon,[4] the world of the Celtic Gods, and lived in Fairyland, deep within the Forest of a Thousand Sorrows of Avalon.[2]
History
Relations to other races and species[]
The faerie are closely related to the Leprechauns (who are closely related as well to the Elven race).[2]
They are closely related to the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim,[5] one of the Nine Worlds of Asgardian Cosmology, and are even stated to be the one and same group.[6] It is also considered that both Dark and Light Elves are included among the Faerie of Celtic myth,[7] while another account described only the Dark Elves as being of the same race as those Faerie (leaving no relation between Faerie and Light Elves).[8] Though the Elves of Otherworld are related to be the Fae through the Leprechauns, the Elves of Otherworld aren't considered as related to their Asgardian counterparts.[2]Powers and Abilities
Powers
Magical Energy Manipulation: All Faeries have a strong capacity to manipulate mystical energy, which they often use to perform spells or enchantments. Because of this, all faeries have a vast potential as Sorcerers (or Sorceresses).[citation needed]
Immortality: Most Faeries are functionally immortal.[citation needed] They are immune to the effects of aging and cease aging upon reaching adulthood.[citation needed]
Wings: Faeries often posses insectoid wings protruding from their back that allow them to engage in flight.Weaknesses
Miscellaneous
Type of Government
Level of Technology
Representatives
See Also
- 58 appearance(s) of Fairies (Otherworld)
- 4 minor appearance(s) of Fairies (Otherworld)
- 38 mention(s) of Fairies (Otherworld)
- 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Fairies (Otherworld)
- 12 image(s) of Fairies (Otherworld)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Oberon's entry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Otherworld's entry
- ↑ All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z: Update #2 ; Glossary
- ↑ Wisdom #1
- ↑ Avengers (Vol. 3) #1
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Vol. 2) #18 ; Malekith's entry
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 #4 ; Leir's entry
- ↑ All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #4 ; Elf with a Gun's entry