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Glossary of Common Supernaturals
Also Known As Monsters
Ephemerals
You will not encounter many Ephemeral’s in your time here though you may out on missions. Ephemerals are, much like Mothpeople, very secretive and not much is known about them, including their origins or even what their true form is.
They can mask their appearance as human without the use of the traditional glamour that the rest of the supernatural community uses, and can shift into smoky
shadows and slip through solid surfaces. Their most preferred form looks
very much like a leather winged humanoid demon hybrid with a tail and
horns of various shapes. Many have red or purple skin in this form with
black or yellow eyes and pointed canines.
You will generally not know if you are working with an Ephemeral as they prefer not to disclose that except to our hiring department. For additional questions regarding
your Ephemeral co workers, please call Sarah M. Summers.
(Art found on Pinterest, M.T. Whipple)
Fae
This is a term that actually encompasses a wide range of supernaturals that all have their origins within the same ancient supernatural group. The web of ancestry is so tangled among the Fae that most you meet will swear to having one of the Tuatha de Danaan as a direct ancestor, and most aren’t exaggerating.
Fae fall into four main groups with many sub groups under them that include beings such as Goblins, Leprechauns and the occasional Satyr, none of which you will likely
encounter during your time here.
You may encounter one of the other four however, they include: Earth Fae, Water Fae, Wind Fae and the far more elusive, High Fae. Fae look mostly humanoid in appearance with skin colors ranging from snow white to indigo. Their hair and eye color run the gamut depending on the group they hail from. All Fae have tell tale pointed ears and canines. For additional questions regarding your Fae co workers please call Morgan Bell.
Gargoyle
It has only been in the last century that Gargoyles have joined our ranks. With their ability to sense other supernatural creatures with varying degrees of accuracy, they are some of our most powerful agents when tracking artifacts that are in the possession of other supernaturals.
Although they are extremely strong, they are vulnerable to harm as any of us are unless they raise up their stone skin, a natural magic that makes them invulnerable to harm for upwards of two minutes.
In appearance they range from six feet tall to over eight. Their skin has a range of colors from very light green that’s almost white to a dark purple. Eyes range in shade from dark green to purple, to red, yellow and orange. They have tails of various lengths and prehensile strength that they use in battle. Their wings are their most vulnerable part and often times these are hidden beneath a secondary glamour for their protection. Most Gargoyles have horns of various sizes and lengths. Female Gargoyles appear human though they have many of the same magical gifts as their male counterparts. For additional questions regarding your Gargoyle co workers, please call Salli Richards.
(Fan Art by DottorFile, DeviantArt)
Mothman/woman
One of the most elusive and secretive of all the supernaturals you will encounter, the Mothpeople have a rich history dating back to the golden age of Queen Elizabeth herself. Once the prized companions of her court, these sensitive and mysterious supernaturals were the inspiration for the fairies of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Mothpeople have the most variation in their appearances depending on their hive, climate and general sensibilities. Most are slender, between five and seven feet in height with gorgeous wings that boast intricate patterns of various colors. They have three sets of arms, with the middle and bottom sporting pincer-like hands, and the top pair ending in hands very much like a human’s in appearance, though they are covered in fine hair that feels velvety soft to the touch. Their faces are generally oval shaped with two very large eyes that are either dark brown or black. The color of a Mothpersons body and wings are dependent on their hive and there is therefore no common color scheme. Mothpeople are highly secretive about their hives and will not answer your questions about their coloring.
(Art found on Pinterest)
Orc
Some of our most decorated agents have been Orcs. They have a heightened sense of taste and smell that gives them the most refined palates on the planet. They also pass on generational memories of taste so that the foods of their ancestors are preserved in the palates of every generation. Appearances vary from light green to very dark green, with eye colors ranging from dark red, various shades of blue and purple. Their height can vary depending on if they are also human or other supernatural species. Most Orcs range from six feet tall to just over seven, with a few even topping out around eight if their heritage is unimpeded by human parentage. Most male Orcs have tusks of various lengths. Female orcs are actually very rare, as most Orc babies are male.Thus most Orcs have human or Gargoyle parentage in their backgrounds. If you see an Orc female do not approach her as she will likely have male Orcs in attendance as bodyguards or mates and they can be very territorial. For additional questions regarding your Orc co workers, please call K. Nanjiani.
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Werewolf
Hunted to near extinction, Werewolves are one of the oldest groups of supernaturals you will encounter. They guard the truth of their origins very closely but we believe it is connected with Druid nature magics. After the battle of Culloden, they went underground until glamours were perfected to hide their true natures more effectively. Standing anywhere from six feet to seven and half, most have fur covering the majority of their bodies in a range of colors. Eye color is also a wide range, falling within the spectrum of human colors. Though originating in Scotland, Werewolves (and to a lesser degree Werebears) can be found in most every country, though you would never know it. Though their numbers have increased in the last fifty years, they remain suspicious of outsiders and do not trust humans easily. During the three days of the full moon Werewolves must retreat to the countryside to let their more primal side out. If you ever find yourself in the company of a Werewolf during this period, please retreat slowly and do not provoke them. For additional questions regarding your Werewolf co workers, please call Viktor Sheen
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