Iele

Iele are one of the four Fae species within the world of VARULV.

Physiology
Much like Ulven, Iele are shape-shifters, and can change between two forms, at will.

The Iele's primary form is Human-like, with several distinct features. All Iele have grey skin, which varies from very light to very dark, almost black, in color. They grow hair on the same portions of the body as Humans do, though the color range of Iele hair can be shades of white or grey even in youth, to darker greys and blacks -- all of which have a faint hint of blue. The hair on their eyebrows is often elongated, and all Iele have red irises. Like Trolls, Iele have pointed ears, though theirs are turned forward and are less flush with the side of the Iele's head. In this form, Iele are often called Drow by other races.

Their secondary form is that of a bird-like creature. In this form, the Iele's body is covered in white/grey feathers. They boast a pair of wings and a feathered tail, allowing them the ability to fly. Their head structures very much resemble that of an eagle or similar bird of prey, with the addition of two long, pointed ears. Their feet are also very bird-like, and allow them to grasp things in the same way that a raptor would.

Magicks, Abilities and Weaknesses
Iele use Air Magicks in combination with their own voices to create soundwaves capable of producing substantial force. They can also manipulate the air in order to allow their voices to carry across long distances.

They are natural charmers, and often snare the hearts of others without even trying. Humans seem especially prone to an Iele's seduction magick and have been known to succumb to anything from having their opinions swayed in the Iele's favor, to falling in love with them, and in the most sinister cases, having their minds enslaved by them.

All Iele have especially good hearing which has given them an obsession with sounds. Most Iele are drawn to or deterred by different sounds made from different materials. One example is their extreme dislike of the sound a piece of silver makes, when it comes in contact with another piece of silver. Another has to do with the bells they strap to their feet, which have no magical components of their own. If removed, however, the Iele may find it hard to concentrate on anything other than recovering them.

Like all Fae, Iele are near-immortal and will not die due to old age. They stop aging at adulthood and will remain alive until killed by unnatural means.

Notable Iele

 * Wyn

Trivia

 * The Iele in VARULV are based on a combination of many real-world mythological creatures, including Dark Elves, Harpies, Veela and Banshees.