Fairies are one of the three main sapient ancestries in Hanaq, characterized by their pink blood and hooved anatomy.
Fairies have a historically tense relationship with Dragons. Esperanto, a fairy dominated society, stands firm against the dragon-ruled Warden.
Their most distinctive biological feature is their pink blood.
Subtypes
Fairies encompass several distinct subtypes:
Equines
Ruminents
Ruminants are gentle, grounded fairies with deep-rooted ties to the land. They are often community-focused and prefer peaceful, rural lifestyles.
- Deer
- Goats
- Sheep
- Gazelle
- Bovines
Bugponies resemble Equines but have insect-like features such as wings, body patterns, and—most commonly—solid-colored eyes.
Kirin
Kirin are an uncommon cross between a fairy and Dragon. Due to the association, many face prejudice.
Fairies can produce viable offspring with both Dragons and Beasts. For example, hippogriffs are a notably common hybrid of Griffon and Equine, and a fairly common sight in Hanaq.
Culture
Fairy culture is usually characterized as open-minded, humble, and prioritizing harmony.
Fairy societies tend to be matriarchal. A queen typically serving as head of state before a king. Most fairy-dominated republics have a female president or prime minister.
In more traditional fairy cultures, stallions are often seen as too carefree to manage domestic or political responsibilities, and are instead encouraged to focus on cultivating personal skills or study, finding a wife, or tending to nature.