Asrai

The Asrai are a type of aquatic Fae that is commonly found on the banks of open seas and oceans. They are commonly described as timid or shy, and are usually lithe with a delicate build. They are often said to look like tall, beautiful maidens, with teal, purple, or pale to dark blue skin and webbed hands and feet. In place of hair, the Asrai are known to have wavy folds of seemingly sculpted skin that can grow as long as the middle of their back.

Despite their apparent youth, the Asrai are as immortal as any other Fae, and can live to be hundreds - if not thousands - of years old. Scholars believe that the Asrai hail from the Elemental Plane of Water, which would explain the innate association with seas and oceans. They seem to be able to communicate intuitively with aquatic animals and similar life forms, and are often known to travel with such creatures.

It is said that Asrai are so beautiful to gaze upon that when witnessed by a mortal they will be overcome with a desire to capture them. Common belief is that only men are affected by this compulsion, but this has been proven to be false in recent years. Despite this odd compulsion, Asrai are deathly afraid of capture since they are well known to wither and die in captivity.

Asrai are widely believed to be Cryokinetic, and not magical as is the case with most Fae creatures. This psychic talent is believed to be instinctual - with many Asrai being unable to entirely control it in times of great duress or fear.

It is believed that when an Asrai is killed, they turn into a pool of water - leaving no physical remains.

Like many Fae, Asrai are vulnerable to cold-forged iron. In addition, they are also vulnerable to light, even causing them to become fatigued in direct sunlight (Allergy: Sunlight). Asrai do not have wings, and are commonly nocturnal. Silver and water seem to heal the creatures.

The Asrai Fae mark is a clockwise three-ring spiral, which is commonly green or blue.