Pixies were humanoid creatures of magic that inhabited the world of Avalon. They were loyal servants of the Sidhe.
History[]
Pixies were inhabitants of Avalon, where they served the Sidhe. Grunhilda, a pixie who served the Sidhe Elder, spent twenty years disguised as a human in the court of Gawant. She acted as nursemaid to the changeling Princess Elena and kept the fairy inside her dormant until the time came for Elena to marry Prince Arthur of Camelot. Grunhilda was later killed by Merlin (The Changeling).
Appearance[]
Pixies are humanoid in appearance with pink skin; large pointed ears; long noses; plump clawed fingers; and dozens of small black warts all over their bodies. They also had long purple tongues which they used to catch and eat flies (The Changeling).
Abilities[]
Pixies were capable of powerful magic such as glamour enchantments and locking/unlocking spells. They could also practice Sidhe magic, as Grunhilda was able to contact Avalon and summon the Sidhe Elder.
Pixies were also able to produce pixie dust, which could be used to soothe Sidhe. When a pixie died, their bodies were reduced to pixie dust.
Physically, pixies appeared to be quite resilient, as Grunhilda was able to withstand multiple blasts from Merlin's Sidhe Staff before dying (The Changeling).
Known Pixies[]
| Pixie | Status | Trivia | Photo |
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| Grunhilda | † |
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Mythology[]
Pixies are creatures in British folklore. In most stories they were similar in nature to the Irish and Scottish Aos Sí and were believed to inhabit ancient underground sights such as barrows, stone circles, dolmens, ringforts, or menhirs. In others, however, they were said to be of human origin.
In traditional folklore, pixies were described as childlike and short in stature. They often dressed in rags and possessed a weakness for finery; a piece of ribbon was said to be highly prized by them. Pixies were usually benign in nature, rewarding considerate humans and punishing neglectful ones, and their presence brought blessings to those who were fond of them. However, they were also quite mischievous and were sometimes said to steal children or lead travelers astray.
Pixies were fond of dancing and outdoor wrestling, and had a spiritual connection to horses. They liked to ride them for pleasure and left tangled ringlets in their manes.
In modern folklore, pixies are often depicted with pointed ears, green clothing, and pointed hats.
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