Selkie

Selkies are a variety of aquatic Fae. Taking the form of seals, they are often seen in the seawaters of Tokavaig.

Physiology & Behaviour
Selkies inhabit the seawaters of Tokavaig, and it is very rare to find them thriving in freshwater conditions. Their most common form is the shape of a seal, where they are least vulnerable, but most uncomfortable.

Many a time, Selkies will rest on shores or rocks and remove their seal skins to unveil human-like forms. Male Selkies have seductive powers over human women, and are rare. In order to summon them, a human woman must shed seven tears into the sea. Male Selkies tend to stay with their human spouses.

The lives of female Selkies sometimes are considered that of tragedy if not careful. Should a human male steal the Selkie's skins, they will no longer be allowed to return to sea and by contract, will have to be wed to the human. Occasionally, by chance, the Selkie's child will find the mother's hidden seal skin and once again allow her to return to sea.

Selkies can utilise illusion magic, but only while in their seal skins.

Breeding
Selkie cannot breed with each other, and can only breed with humans.

Weaknesses
Without their seal skins, they are bound by contract to the person wielding it.

They are unable to swim or use magic without their seal skins. Additionally, they would be physically weaker than humans of the same size and build without them.