Species Information: Sylph
The sylphs are the air spirits. Their element has the highest vibratory rate of the four (air, earth, fire, water). They live hundreds of years, often reaching one thousand and never seeming to get old. The leader of the sylphs is a being called Paralda who is said to dwell on the highest mountain of Earth.
Sylphs, also known as Windsingers, are elemental air spirits claiming both Greek and Egyptian ancestry. As a whole, this miniature race is very beautiful. Like other elementals, they possess the ability to shapeshift and may assume human form.
Kind of nature, they are most helpful with wishes involving air, though they will assist with any positive desire. In addition, they are associated with mental development and one of their functions is to inspire human creativity. The sylphs are drawn to those who use their minds, particularly those on creative arts.
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They are usually seen with wings, looking like cherubs or fairies. An example is the above painting I use to portray Gwenythe Laire Annwn. Sylphs are very regal in manner and bearing. Sylphs hold their word of honor to be inviolate, and once sworn to protect something, they will defend it to (or even past) their death. Theirs is an ancient and proud legacy, and it is dying out.
It is for this reason that they have come down off their mountains and rejoined changeling society in large numbers. If they are to die, then at least they will be remembered for the honor, glory and majesty that is inherent to their kind.
For the purposes of the LJS Society, Fae of all kinds are represented by a black hibiscus flower.
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."
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