Muse wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:40 pm When it comes to the working with the Fae, especially the more old fashioned Faeries, there are three types of people who fall into it:

1. Arrogant people (people who instigate the Fae and after experiencing something, decide to "work with them" for thrills)

2. Ignorant people (people who think they work with the fae because a binding or a book says so, but Faeries aren't that simple - and never will be)

3. Experienced people (usually with a family history of Faerie-based entity work, knows what an actual Faerie is versus an Elemental and understands customs, what to do and not do, etc. --- highly judgemental of everyone else, and usually for good reason lol)

Personally speaking I don't work with the Fae at this time. Had some run ins as a child, nearly drowned, not a big fan. That stated, I think a lot of sellers - and I mean a LOT of sellers, - misjudge what a Faerie is. The only seller I've seen whose listings look like actual Faerie listings (thus far) is a seller by the name of Devil's Trumpet. They give strong warnings about working with a Faerie and provide lots of knowledge on the being, how to provide offerings, etc without dressing up the Faerie as anything other than what it actually is.

I should also state that I've only ever seen Fae of a dark nature, or morally grey with dark undertones. I've never seen a good Faerie, I don't believe good natured Fae exist. That doesn't mean I think they're evil. I just think they're one of those beings that thrive on chaos and enjoy many things humans might not.

So why would someone work with a Fae?
Sometimes it's familial. Sometimes it's because they resonate with the energy. All Keepers are drawn to different things. Just because i dislike working with angels regularly doesn't mean I discount those who do.

Then again...who knows, maybe those people are secretly a changeling? You'd never be able to tell ~

Shadow Stitches wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 4:46 pm

Muse wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:40 pm When it comes to the working with the Fae, especially the more old fashioned Faeries, there are three types of people who fall into it:

1. Arrogant people (people who instigate the Fae and after experiencing something, decide to "work with them" for thrills)

2. Ignorant people (people who think they work with the fae because a binding or a book says so, but Faeries aren't that simple - and never will be)

3. Experienced people (usually with a family history of Faerie-based entity work, knows what an actual Faerie is versus an Elemental and understands customs, what to do and not do, etc. --- highly judgemental of everyone else, and usually for good reason lol)

Personally speaking I don't work with the Fae at this time. Had some run ins as a child, nearly drowned, not a big fan. That stated, I think a lot of sellers - and I mean a LOT of sellers, - misjudge what a Faerie is. The only seller I've seen whose listings look like actual Faerie listings (thus far) is a seller by the name of Devil's Trumpet. They give strong warnings about working with a Faerie and provide lots of knowledge on the being, how to provide offerings, etc without dressing up the Faerie as anything other than what it actually is.

I should also state that I've only ever seen Fae of a dark nature, or morally grey with dark undertones. I've never seen a good Faerie, I don't believe good natured Fae exist. That doesn't mean I think they're evil. I just think they're one of those beings that thrive on chaos and enjoy many things humans might not.

So why would someone work with a Fae?
Sometimes it's familial. Sometimes it's because they resonate with the energy. All Keepers are drawn to different things. Just because i dislike working with angels regularly doesn't mean I discount those who do.

Then again...who knows, maybe those people are secretly a changeling? You'd never be able to tell ~

OMG THIS! The Main reason I don't have more fae in my keep is that most sellers seem to go off the Post- Victorian Era concept of faeries and I have no idea what I'd even be purchasing.

Huffette wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:57 pm I have also had fae in my life as a kid. The fae I had in my life were the kind and gentle kind. The reason I guess was because I had nothing else to turn to other than the spirit world as a kid. I was rejected by the natural world, my parents wanted a boy, I was a girl, etc. I was abused by my parents, the teachers, most grownups. As a result, I turned to my senses and relied upon what the angels brought me to play with. This included fae, unicorn, pegasus, and other light creatures. The arc angel Michael looked over me, and still does to a certain extent. I kind of think he raised me, and nurtured me because my parents made my life a living hell.

Yes, if a fae is mistreated or you tread upon them, intentionally or unintentionally, they can become angry. They will seek revenge, unless you ask forgiveness. I did a few times, and learned to ask forgiveness very quickly. They have feelings and emotions just like humans and other humanoid creatures. They know love and hate.

As Creepy Hollows points out, there are two classes of fae light and dark. Creepy Hollows sells mostly light fae. Some other sellers sell the dark fae, which are tricky and are bad business. I have both here, and both, bound and unbound. The trick to caring for fae is to learn what they need and to address this need.

If they are woodland by nature, they will keep your flowers in bloom and healthy far longer, if they are naturally located near mountains, they would appreciate something that resembles their home, like mountain laurel, etc. Like other types of spirits, bring something that resembles something of their homeland to them. They will appreciate it.

jonmadden91 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:36 am The Fae I in my keep seem willing to work with other spirits in my family. Fairies are my favorite spirt so there's a lot of personal bias here. But from my experience, they seem more willing to work with other spirits. This is probably because I tend to interact with fae more though, so they trust me more, and I feel okay relying on them making the peace with others, tasking them, befriending them etc. Your trust can make them more willing to trust. I'd say treat fae as you treat your favorite white arts spirit. I'm not that experienced with Grey - Very dark arts fae although I do have a few in my keep. I rather not get on their bad side or annoy them which is why my interactions are limited though lol.