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	If there was ever a necessary constant in the universe, it's the Wyrd. "Wyrd" is an old Germanic word or some shit that pretty much means Fate (which leads to some clever ''wyrdplay''... geddit?), and while the Wyrd is tied to everything that exists, only fae beings have the power to manipulate it. It acts as an adhesive between every single thought, atom, and concept in existence, and since it is destiny in all its forms, it determines reactions, repercussions, and causes and effects between everything in the form of Contracts. This means that it's only because fire has a number of contracts with the Wyrd that a flame is hot to the touch, that it can hurt you, that it cooks flesh, or that it dies when it runs out of fuel. Because it's only contracts sealed by the Wyrd that keep all of reality from unraveling and fucking our universe over, it's kind of a big deal that the worst antagonists can [[DM\|rape reality with just a thought]] if they catch you in the wrong place.		If there was ever a necessary constant in the universe, it's the Wyrd. "Wyrd" is an old Germanic word or some shit that pretty much means Fate (which leads to some clever ''wyrdplay''... geddit?), and while the Wyrd is tied to everything that exists, only fae beings have the power to manipulate it. It acts as an adhesive between every single thought, atom, and concept in existence, and since it is destiny in all its forms, it determines reactions, repercussions, and causes and effects between everything in the form of Contracts. This means that it's only because fire has a number of contracts with the Wyrd that a flame is hot to the touch, that it can hurt you, that it cooks flesh, or that it dies when it runs out of fuel. Because it's only contracts sealed by the Wyrd that keep all of reality from unraveling and fucking our universe over, it's kind of a big deal that the worst antagonists can [[DM\|rape reality with just a thought]] if they catch you in the wrong place.

	Luckily, because they spend time being in such close proximity to where the Wyrd is the strongest, humans taken to Arcadia (are forced to) learn how to strike deals with elements and concepts, or they die from exposure to Time Cube logic. This is where Changelings get their Contracts, semi-magical spells that allow them to mess with one aspect of reality for the low, low price of a point of Glamour, an energy extracted from the extremes of human emotion. On top of that, contracts always have a loophole, known as a Catch, where you can use the power for free if certain conditions are met.		Luckily, because they spend time being in such close proximity to where the Wyrd is the strongest, humans taken to Arcadia (are forced to) learn how to strike deals with elements and concepts, or they die from exposure to Time Cube logic. This is where Changelings get their Contracts, semi-magical spells that allow them to mess with one aspect of reality for the low, low price of a point of Glamour, an energy extracted from the extremes of human emotion. On top of that, contracts always have a loophole, known as a Catch in 1e and a...well, Loophole in 2e, where you can use the power for free if certain conditions are met.

	===Contracts===		===Contracts===

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	==Changelings==		==Changelings==
	So, to reiterate, Changelings are Fairies. More specifically, they're fae, and every last one of them was once a human, born on Earth, probably raised on Earth (Abducted babies and children usually don't last long and typically go barking mad if they do survive), and stolen away by god-like alien monsters to be transformed into slaves/playthings. Their souls, and indeed their personalities were shredded by thorns, and they served their usually terrible Durance in [[Arcadia]] in a mindless stupor. But on the rarest occasion, a slave catches a whiff of memory that overpowers their desire to stay in Arcadia, and they work to free themselves by outfighting, outsmarting, outcharming or outbargaining ~~their freedom from~~ their Keepers. They earn their sweet liberation, and can begin the healing process to mend their broken bodies and broken minds. But even so, they have to deal with all sorts of problems. Odds are that either a long time has passed in the real world since he's been abducted, leaving him anachronistically stranded, or a short time, leaving him as an adult while his family expects him to be a child. Secondly, there's a good chance that a Fetch, an identical simulacrum created by his Keeper, was left to live his life from the moment he was taken, and odds are he's not willing to give up his place without a fight, if he even knows he's a copy made to replace you (Imagine being stalked and hunted down by a monster, and OH MY GOD HE'S YOU). Even if the Changeling can get his life back on track, he's still a Changeling. He's forever changed, and being tracked by the Gentry, Changeling Privateers and Loyalists, as well as the more gutsy denizens of the Hedge, and his family is considered fair game to get his guard down; it’s enough to destroy his already fragile mental state, which is literally eroding his relation with reality.		So, to reiterate, Changelings are Fairies. More specifically, they're fae, and every last one of them was once a human, born on Earth, probably raised on Earth (Abducted babies and children usually don't last long and typically go barking mad if they do survive), and stolen away by god-like alien monsters to be transformed into slaves/playthings. Their souls, and indeed their personalities were shredded by thorns, and they served their usually terrible Durance in [[Arcadia]] in a mindless stupor. But on the rarest occasion, a slave catches a whiff of memory that overpowers their desire to stay in Arcadia, and they work to free themselves by outrunning, outfighting, outsmarting, outcharming or outbargaining their Keepers. They earn their sweet liberation, and can begin the healing process to mend their broken bodies and broken minds. But even so, they have to deal with all sorts of problems. Odds are that either a long time has passed in the real world since he's been abducted, leaving him anachronistically stranded, or a short time, leaving him as an adult while his family expects him to be a child. Secondly, there's a good chance that a Fetch, an identical simulacrum created by his Keeper, was left to live his life from the moment he was taken, and odds are he's not willing to give up his place without a fight, if he even knows he's a copy made to replace you (Imagine being stalked and hunted down by a monster, and OH MY GOD HE'S YOU). Even if the Changeling can get his life back on track, he's still a Changeling. He's forever changed, and being tracked by the Gentry, Changeling Privateers and Loyalists, as well as the more gutsy denizens of the Hedge, and his family is considered fair game to get his guard down; it’s enough to destroy his already fragile mental state, which is literally eroding his relation with reality.

	===Kiths and Seemings===		===Kiths and Seemings===

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	'''Court of the Yellow Dragon'''		'''Court of the Yellow Dragon'''
	*'''Court Emotion''': Reflection		*'''Court Emotion''': Reflection
	*More moderate and contemplative than its fellow Directional Courts, the Court of the Center usually ~~take powers~~ after one of the other Courts has completed a great work in order to give the changelings of those courts a moment of reprieve and self-reflection. They follow Huanglong, the Yellow Dragon.		*More moderate and contemplative than its fellow Directional Courts, the Court of the Center usually takes power after one of the other Courts has completed a great work in order to give the changelings of those courts a moment of reprieve and self-reflection. They follow Huanglong, the Yellow Dragon.

	====Courts of Sun and Moon====		====Courts of Sun and Moon====

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	All Directional Courts have access to '''Contracts of the Four Directions''': Contracts that help the Changeling track, locate, and move vast distances.		All Directional Courts have access to '''Contracts of the Four Directions''': Contracts that help the Changeling track, locate, and move vast distances.

			=====Directional Courts (2E)=====
			2E retooled them, bringing them more in line with the concept of the Mandate of Heaven and introducing a fifth Directional Court. Rather than passing power from one another, they all act as co-rulers to preserve harmony in their domains.

			'''Court of the Black Tortoise'''
			*'''Court Emotion''': Suffering
			*Mostly unchanged from 1e's Court of the North.

			'''Court of the Vermillion Bird'''
			*'''Court Emotion''': Rebellion
			*The members of this Court often suffered greatly during their Durance, and now they won't be made to suffer again. They view Change as the foundation of the Mandate of Heaven, and are always at the forefront of any struggle against social systems they believe to have ossified become oppressive.

			'''Court of the Azure Serpent'''
			*'''Court Emotion''': Envy
			*Mostly unchanged from 1e's Court of the East.

			'''Court of the White Tiger'''
			*'''Court Emotion''': Honor
			*Mostly unchanged from 1e's Court of the South.

			'''Court of the Yellow Dragon'''
			*'''Court Emotion''': Reflection
			*More moderate and contemplative than its fellow Directional Courts, the Court of the Center usually take powers after one of the other Courts has completed a great work in order to give the changelings of those courts a moment of reprieve and self-reflection. They follow Huanglong, the Yellow Dragon.

	====Courts of Sun and Moon====		====Courts of Sun and Moon====

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	===Entitlements===		===Entitlements===
	In addition to the Courts, there are also semi-independent Nobilities that a Changeling can join once their Wyrd is high enough. An Entitlement mechanically acts as a Prestige Class, and fluffwise makes the Changeling a Noble in the eyes of the Court and the Wyrd. This can mean trouble, though, since the True Fae tend to gravitate towards Changelings of rank rather then commoners. A Changeling with an Entitlement has sworn an oath to fulfill the function of his office, which grants him benefits, such as spinning straw to gold to designing and building massive structures in an hour, in exchange for some manner of weakness~~. There's a ton of these and they're in almost every book. Read up on them, they're pretty neat~~. Second Ed changes them from social clubs ~~you can join~~ to roles you can take up to receive ~~special~~ benefits~~...~~as long as you fulfill the duties that come with ~~the~~ role. Sometimes there can be only one in the world, ~~like~~ The Red Queen~~, sometimes there's enough seats for a~~ motley, ~~like~~ The Knights of Blades. The rules are in the Oak, Ash, and Thorn supplement.		In addition to the Courts, there are also semi-independent Nobilities that a Changeling can join once their Wyrd is high enough. An Entitlement mechanically acts as a Prestige Class, and fluffwise makes the Changeling a Noble in the eyes of the Court and the Wyrd. This can mean trouble, though, since the True Fae tend to gravitate towards Changelings of rank rather then commoners. A Changeling with an Entitlement has sworn an oath to fulfill the function of his office, which grants him benefits, such as spinning straw to gold to designing and building massive structures in an hour; in exchange for some manner of weakness. Second Ed changes them from social clubs to specialist roles you can take to receive unique benefits as long as you fulfill the duties that come with said role. Sometimes there can be only one in the world, for example The Red Queen. Entitlemens can apply to an entire motley, such as The Knights of Blades. The rules are in the Oak, Ash and Thorn supplement.

	==The True Fae and Arcadia==		==The True Fae and Arcadia==

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	*[[Furry\|'''Beasts''']] were taken and transformed into animals and monsters, usually by having their bodies and minds swapped around at their Keeper's discretions. They aren't very smart but they get shit done, and enjoy better animalistic perceptions and a sort of animal magnetism. In 1e their flavor of animal is determined by Kith; most are fairly literal (Broadbacks are based on working animals, Hunterhearts on predators, etc), but some are more metaphorical (Truefriends are based on loyal animal companions and beloved pets, Riddleseekers on beasts as symbols of intelligence/wisdom/learning). In 2E, they gain an extra dot of any Resistance attribute. They can also move faster and deal lethal damage in unarmed combat, but have to spend Glamour to do so if they're affected by any condition related to fear. Additionally, they risk Clarity loss if they hurt someone because they acted without thinking.		*[[Furry\|'''Beasts''']] were taken and transformed into animals and monsters, usually by having their bodies and minds swapped around at their Keeper's discretions. They aren't very smart but they get shit done, and enjoy better animalistic perceptions and a sort of animal magnetism. In 1e their flavor of animal is determined by Kith; most are fairly literal (Broadbacks are based on working animals, Hunterhearts on predators, etc), but some are more metaphorical (Truefriends are based on loyal animal companions and beloved pets, Riddleseekers on beasts as symbols of intelligence/wisdom/learning). In 2E, they gain an extra dot of any Resistance attribute. They can also move faster and deal lethal damage in unarmed combat, but have to spend Glamour to do so if they're affected by any condition related to fear. Additionally, they risk Clarity loss if they hurt someone because they acted without thinking.
	*'''[[Grimdark\|Darklings]]''' were abducted when they broke some seemingly random and arbitrary rule that the Fae set in place (which can be pretty much anything). They're grimderp boogeymen, nightmare creatures, and various other fantastic things that go bump in the night. They're also smart and sneaky ~~guys~~. The sun messes with their Contracts. Their 1e Kiths are all about specific flavors of spoopy, from slender men wriggling through the pipes to creep into your bedroom and drag you away to life-sucking monsters to Freddy Krueger-style slashers (complete with blade-hands!). In 2E they gain an extra dot of any Finesse attribute and can spend Willpower to disappear into some insubstantial substance (this also costs Glamour if there are witnesses). However, they risk Clarity loss if a secret or some other important information they know turns out to be false.		*'''[[Grimdark\|Darklings]]''' were abducted when they broke some seemingly random and arbitrary rule that the Fae set in place (which can be pretty much anything). They're grimderp boogeymen, nightmare creatures, and various other fantastic things that go bump in the night. They're also smart and sneaky. The sun messes with their Contracts. Their 1e Kiths are all about specific flavors of spoopy, from slender men wriggling through the pipes to creep into your bedroom and drag you away to life-sucking monsters to Freddy Krueger-style slashers (complete with blade-hands!). In 2E they gain an extra dot of any Finesse attribute and can spend Willpower to disappear into some insubstantial substance (this also costs Glamour if there are witnesses). However, they risk Clarity loss if a secret or some other important information they know turns out to be false.
	*[[Golem\|'''Elementals''']] were transformed into some kind of element, hence the name. They're not really social capable or smart, but like the Beasts they can get shit done, and they can make themselves tougher with glamour. Naturally, their 1e Kiths focus on what specific kind of element they turned into, from the classic elements like fire, earth, air and water to more esoteric ones like steel, pollution, ice, etc. In 2e they get an extra dot in a Resistance stat and can act through their element if surrounded by it at a range of up to 3 yards, although this requires Glamour if their Willpower is less than half of its maximum. They risk Clarity loss whenever they are coerced or otherwise forced to act against their will.		*[[Golem\|'''Elementals''']] were transformed into some kind of element, hence the name. They're not really social capable or smart, but like the Beasts they can get shit done, and they can make themselves tougher with glamour. Naturally, their 1e Kiths focus on what specific kind of element they turned into, from the classic elements like fire, earth, air and water to more esoteric ones like steel, pollution, ice, etc. In 2e they get an extra dot in a Resistance stat and can act through their element if surrounded by it at a range of up to 3 yards, although this requires Glamour if their Willpower is less than half of its maximum. They risk Clarity loss whenever they are coerced or otherwise forced to act against their will.
	*'''[[Elves\|Fairest]]''' were treated like treasures or pets, beloved to the very limited extent that the Gentry can love anything other than themselves. Other Changelings scoff at the supposedly terrible Durances of the Fairest (how could being treasured and adored be all that bad?), but the Keepers can express “love” in some really fucked up ways. The Fairest are too often cruel and manipulative, and while some may try to fight such tendencies, the book pretty much says "nah, man. They're all bitches". Their 1e Kiths focus on exactly why their beauty was important; living art piece, courtesan, star in the night sky, noble warrior, and more. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Power stat and can spend Willpower on behalf of other characters (albeit for a Glamour cost if the recipient distrusts them), and risk Clarity loss if their actions or inaction cause harm to their allies.		*'''[[Elves\|Fairest]]''' were treated like treasures or pets, beloved to the very limited extent that the Gentry can love anything other than themselves. Other Changelings scoff at the supposedly terrible Durances of the Fairest (how could being treasured and adored be all that bad?), but the Keepers can express “love” in some really fucked up ways. The Fairest are too often cruel and manipulative, and while some may try to fight such tendencies, the book pretty much says "nah, man. They're all bitches". Their 1e Kiths focus on exactly why their beauty was important; living art piece, courtesan, star in the night sky, noble warrior, and more. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Power stat and can spend Willpower on behalf of other characters (albeit for a Glamour cost if the recipient distrusts them), and risk Clarity loss if their actions or inaction cause harm to their allies.

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	\|authors = Kelly Barnes-Herman ''et al''		\|authors = Kelly Barnes-Herman ''et al''
	\|year = 2007 (1st) <br> 2019 (2nd)		\|year = 2007 (1st Edition)<br>2019 (2nd Edtion)
	\|books = Changeling: The Lost Rulebook		\|books = Changeling: The Lost Rulebook
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:175px">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:175px">

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	*[[/tg/\|'''Ogres''']] were forced to serve brutal Durances that made them big and strong, whether it was fighting in a gladiatorial arena or building houses at the end of a whip. Though not necessarily stupid, Ogres tend to get pissed much easier than most other Seemings, and have a tenden-'''I WILL REND THE FLESH FROM YOUR BONES AND BOIL YOUR ENTRAILS IN A STEW, HUMAN''' But seriously, they may act gruff but many just don't want to be hurt any further than they have been already. Although this may seem a fairly narrow Seeming, it's got a surprising amount of 1e Kiths, from the fairytale troll living under the bridge to Bigfoot-esque wilderness monsters to living stone golems to the magical, embittered hags who lay curses. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Power stat and can temporarily cause the Beaten Down tilt on opponents in combat, but have to expend Glamour to do so unless they're fighting on someone else's behalf. They risk Clarity loss if they frighten anyone who's not their enemy.		*[[/tg/\|'''Ogres''']] were forced to serve brutal Durances that made them big and strong, whether it was fighting in a gladiatorial arena or building houses at the end of a whip. Though not necessarily stupid, Ogres tend to get pissed much easier than most other Seemings, and have a tenden-'''I WILL REND THE FLESH FROM YOUR BONES AND BOIL YOUR ENTRAILS IN A STEW, HUMAN''' But seriously, they may act gruff but many just don't want to be hurt any further than they have been already. Although this may seem a fairly narrow Seeming, it's got a surprising amount of 1e Kiths, from the fairytale troll living under the bridge to Bigfoot-esque wilderness monsters to living stone golems to the magical, embittered hags who lay curses. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Power stat and can temporarily cause the Beaten Down tilt on opponents in combat, but have to expend Glamour to do so unless they're fighting on someone else's behalf. They risk Clarity loss if they frighten anyone who's not their enemy.
	*'''[[Dwarf\|Wizened]]''' were the literal slaves, and the subjects of constant humiliation at the hands of their Keepers. They're usually "less" in some way, whether they're thinner, shorter or just less substantial. If you want to play a tradesman or a more traditional class ( 1e Kiths include stuff like Soldiers, Blacksmiths, etc), this is the seeming for you. They're also hella fast, so they're perfect if you want to play a character with a nimble Mien. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Finesse stat and can turn any material into any other material as long as they have the right tools (or Glamour to jury-rig said tools), so they can literally spin straw into gold. They risk Clarity loss when taken off-guard by unpleasant surprises.		*'''[[Dwarf\|Wizened]]''' were the literal slaves, and the subjects of constant humiliation at the hands of their Keepers. They're usually "less" in some way, whether they're thinner, shorter or just less substantial. If you want to play a tradesman or a more traditional class ( 1e Kiths include stuff like Soldiers, Blacksmiths, etc), this is the seeming for you. They're also hella fast, so they're perfect if you want to play a character with a nimble Mien. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Finesse stat and can turn any material into any other material as long as they have the right tools (or Glamour to jury-rig said tools), so they can literally spin straw into gold. They risk Clarity loss when taken off-guard by unpleasant surprises.
	*'''[[LARP\|Grimm]]''' were made for 2e, found in the companion book ''Dark Eras: A Grimm Dark Era'' (no, I am not making that up). Grimm ~~(both plural and singular)~~ start out as very, very boring humans. No ambition, no imagination, just heaps and heaps of dull, dependable pragmatism. In other words, the absolute last people who'd attract the attention of the True Fae-- this is given as the reason they're so rare. All Grimm tell a similar story of their escape: They had a fantastically awful durance, yet slowly but surely began to see clues and patterns that led them to freedom-- fairytale logic. On the way out, they struck a deal with the Hedge itself to forever immerse themselves in the stories mortals tell, playing myriad different roles vastly more colorful and vibrant than their real dreary selves. Their blessing is that once per session, Grimm can gain a point of Clarity when, without being asked, someone treats them as they would anyone else in their assumed role. Their curse is that have a Clarity breaking point whenever they do something counter to their role. And it's not as if a Grimm can do without a role-- role-less Grimm have to reroll all successful dice for actions eluding the True Fae and Huntsmen, and take the worse result.		*'''[[LARP\|Grimm]]''' were made for 2e, found in the companion book ''Dark Eras: A Grimm Dark Era'' (no, I am not making that up). Grimm start out as very, very boring humans. No ambition, no imagination, just heaps and heaps of dull, dependable pragmatism. In other words, the absolute last people who'd attract the attention of the True Fae-- this is given as the reason they're so rare. All Grimm tell a similar story of their escape: They had a fantastically awful durance, yet slowly but surely began to see clues and patterns that led them to freedom-- fairytale logic. On the way out, they struck a deal with the Hedge itself to forever immerse themselves in the stories mortals tell, playing myriad different roles vastly more colorful and vibrant than their real dreary selves. Their blessing is that once per session, Grimm can gain a point of Clarity when, without being asked, someone treats them as they would anyone else in their assumed role. Their curse is that have a Clarity breaking point whenever they do something counter to their role. And it's not as if a Grimm can do without a role-- role-less Grimm have to reroll all successful dice for actions eluding the True Fae and Huntsmen, and take the worse result.
	**Grimm were unfortunately made for a book before the gameline they were for was finished, and as a result their crunch is kind of a mess: They don't have favored Contracts like other Seemings do, they don't get a bonus dot to an Attribute like other Seemings do, and their blessing doesn't quite gel with how the Clarity system ended up working in 2e. Then there's the issue of "roles". It's established that Grimm take on lots and lots of roles, but how exactly this works isn't really clear. The text states that while embodying a role they appear as that role, so no costuming is needed, but how exactly roles can be switched and how often this can occur is left undefined. The qualifications for taking a role aren't stated either, and in fact the text implies there are none: "Cinderella is Cinderella whether or not she can clean. Sinbad is Sinbad even if he doesn’t know how to sail." This is to justify the fact that roles don't confer any kind of bonus to actions, but it seems like it's asking for arguments about whether or not a Grimm is really adhering to a role. If you want these guys in a game it's probably best to either work out a set of house rules for them or wait for a future revision.		**Grimm were unfortunately made for a book before the gameline they were for was finished, and as a result their crunch is kind of a mess: They don't have favored Contracts like other Seemings do, they don't get a bonus dot to an Attribute like other Seemings do, and their blessing doesn't quite gel with how the Clarity system ended up working in 2e. Then there's the issue of "roles". It's established that Grimm take on lots and lots of roles, but how exactly this works isn't really clear. The text states that while embodying a role they appear as that role, so no costuming is needed, but how exactly roles can be switched and how often this can occur is left undefined. The qualifications for taking a role aren't stated either, and in fact the text implies there are none: "Cinderella is Cinderella whether or not she can clean. Sinbad is Sinbad even if he doesn’t know how to sail." This is to justify the fact that roles don't confer any kind of bonus to actions, but it seems like it's asking for arguments about whether or not a Grimm is really adhering to a role. If you want these guys in a game it's probably best to either work out a set of house rules for them or wait for a future revision.

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	*[[Furry\|'''Beasts''']] were taken and transformed into animals and monsters, usually by having their bodies and minds swapped around at their Keeper's discretions. They aren't very smart but they get shit done, and enjoy better animalistic perceptions and a sort of animal magnetism. In 1e their flavor of animal is determined by Kith; most are fairly literal (Broadbacks are based on working animals, Hunterhearts on predators, etc), but some are more metaphorical (Truefriends are based on loyal animal companions and beloved pets, Riddleseekers on beasts as symbols of intelligence/wisdom/learning). In 2E, they gain an extra dot of any Resistance attribute. They can also move faster and deal lethal damage in unarmed combat, but have to spend Glamour to do so if they're affected by any condition related to fear. Additionally, they risk Clarity loss if they hurt someone because they acted without thinking.		*[[Furry\|'''Beasts''']] were taken and transformed into animals and monsters, usually by having their bodies and minds swapped around at their Keeper's discretions. They aren't very smart but they get shit done, and enjoy better animalistic perceptions and a sort of animal magnetism. In 1e their flavor of animal is determined by Kith; most are fairly literal (Broadbacks are based on working animals, Hunterhearts on predators, etc), but some are more metaphorical (Truefriends are based on loyal animal companions and beloved pets, Riddleseekers on beasts as symbols of intelligence/wisdom/learning). In 2E, they gain an extra dot of any Resistance attribute. They can also move faster and deal lethal damage in unarmed combat, but have to spend Glamour to do so if they're affected by any condition related to fear. Additionally, they risk Clarity loss if they hurt someone because they acted without thinking.
	*'''[[Grimdark\|Darklings]]''' were abducted when they broke some seemingly random and arbitrary rule that the Fae set in place (which can be pretty much anything). They're grimderp boogeymen, nightmare creatures, and various other fantastic things that go bump in the night. They're also smart and sneaky ~~guys~~. The sun messes with their Contracts. Their 1e Kiths are all about specific flavors of spoopy, from slender men wriggling through the pipes to creep into your bedroom and drag you away to life-sucking monsters to Freddy Krueger-style slashers (complete with blade-hands!). In 2E they gain an extra dot of any Finesse attribute and can spend Willpower to disappear into some insubstantial substance (this also costs Glamour if there are witnesses). However, they risk Clarity loss if a secret or some other important information they know turns out to be false.		*'''[[Grimdark\|Darklings]]''' were abducted when they broke some seemingly random and arbitrary rule that the Fae set in place (which can be pretty much anything). They're grimderp boogeymen, nightmare creatures, and various other fantastic things that go bump in the night. They're also smart and sneaky. The sun messes with their Contracts. Their 1e Kiths are all about specific flavors of spoopy, from slender men wriggling through the pipes to creep into your bedroom and drag you away to life-sucking monsters to Freddy Krueger-style slashers (complete with blade-hands!). In 2E they gain an extra dot of any Finesse attribute and can spend Willpower to disappear into some insubstantial substance (this also costs Glamour if there are witnesses). However, they risk Clarity loss if a secret or some other important information they know turns out to be false.
	*[[Golem\|'''Elementals''']] were transformed into some kind of element, hence the name. They're not really social capable or smart, but like the Beasts they can get shit done, and they can make themselves tougher with glamour. Naturally, their 1e Kiths focus on what specific kind of element they turned into, from the classic elements like fire, earth, air and water to more esoteric ones like steel, pollution, ice, etc. In 2e they get an extra dot in a Resistance stat and can act through their element if surrounded by it at a range of up to 3 yards, although this requires Glamour if their Willpower is less than half of its maximum. They risk Clarity loss whenever they are coerced or otherwise forced to act against their will.		*[[Golem\|'''Elementals''']] were transformed into some kind of element, hence the name. They're not really social capable or smart, but like the Beasts they can get shit done, and they can make themselves tougher with glamour. Naturally, their 1e Kiths focus on what specific kind of element they turned into, from the classic elements like fire, earth, air and water to more esoteric ones like steel, pollution, ice, etc. In 2e they get an extra dot in a Resistance stat and can act through their element if surrounded by it at a range of up to 3 yards, although this requires Glamour if their Willpower is less than half of its maximum. They risk Clarity loss whenever they are coerced or otherwise forced to act against their will.
	*'''[[Elves\|Fairest]]''' were treated like treasures or pets, beloved to the very limited extent that the Gentry can love anything other than themselves. Other Changelings scoff at the supposedly terrible Durances of the Fairest (how could being treasured and adored be all that bad?), but the Keepers can express “love” in some really fucked up ways. The Fairest are too often cruel and manipulative, and while some may try to fight such tendencies, the book pretty much says "nah, man. They're all bitches". Their 1e Kiths focus on exactly why their beauty was important; living art piece, courtesan, star in the night sky, noble warrior, and more. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Power stat and can spend Willpower on behalf of other characters (albeit for a Glamour cost if the recipient distrusts them), and risk Clarity loss if their actions or inaction cause harm to their allies.		*'''[[Elves\|Fairest]]''' were treated like treasures or pets, beloved to the very limited extent that the Gentry can love anything other than themselves. Other Changelings scoff at the supposedly terrible Durances of the Fairest (how could being treasured and adored be all that bad?), but the Keepers can express “love” in some really fucked up ways. The Fairest are too often cruel and manipulative, and while some may try to fight such tendencies, the book pretty much says "nah, man. They're all bitches". Their 1e Kiths focus on exactly why their beauty was important; living art piece, courtesan, star in the night sky, noble warrior, and more. In 2e they gain an extra dot in a Power stat and can spend Willpower on behalf of other characters (albeit for a Glamour cost if the recipient distrusts them), and risk Clarity loss if their actions or inaction cause harm to their allies.