[h1]The Fae[/h1] Charms/Wards: Rowan Trees, Rowan Tree & Herb talismans/amulets, bells, gifts of bread, four-leaf clovers, inside-out clothes, cold iron, shunning Fairy places, avoiding offense or invasions of privacy, knowing names, fairy ointment Traits: Cannot lie; must accept gifts, but are obligated to repay in kind; equal exchange in all barters; bind others, and bound themselves, by their words and the terms of their agreements (geas) [Hider=Pagan deities:] Tuatha Dé Danann (Ireland) Leprechauns (presided over fortune/luck) Hags Giants/Ogres/Trolls [/hider] [hider=Spirits of the Dead:] Banshee Dullahan Ghoul Wight Will-o-the-Wisp Siren Nuckelavee Redcaps [/hider] [hider=Precursors:] Seelie/Unseelie Courts a.k.a. The Fair Folk (Scotland) (incl. Pixies/Imps/Sprites/Tooth Fairies) Selkie Centaur Goblins & Hobgoblins [/hider] [hider=Spirits of Nature:] Spriggan - forest tricksters Sylph - spirits of the air Faun - woodland guides Grindylow - terror in stagnant water Kelpie - rushing water, evil intention Gnomes - people of the earth [/hider]