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<h3>The Italian word for fate is 'fada'; and the Italian word for faery is 'fata'. It is believed by some (myself included) that :
1. these faery were once demi-deities who controlled the fate of humankind;
2. that these faery are part of nature and inhabit objects and physical places.
</h3><BR><BR><h4>AGUANE</h4><BR>
This is a race of female spirits. They are the spirits of the mountains and hills, and the streams and rivers.
</h3><hr><BR><BR><h4>CALLICANTZAROI</h4><BR>
These are trooping faeries who are small, skinny and always nude. They are all partially or totally blind and spend their time trooping together. If you encounter the Callicantzaroi, identify yourself as a friend and offer them some pork, as this is their favorite food. Their associated element is Earth.
</H3><BR><hr><BR><h4>FAUNI</h4><BR>
These are the guardians of forests and fields. Their associated element is Earth.
</H3><BR><hr><BR><h4>FOLLETTI</h4><BR>
The Folletti travel in the wind and can be seen at play, causing swirls in the dust. They are female. One of their favorite appearances is in the form of butterflies. They are usually friendly towards humans, but can be mischievous. Their associated element is Air.
</H3><BR><hr><BR><h4>FOLLETTO</h4><BR>
The Folletto travel in the wind and can be seen at play, causing swirls in the dust. They are male; small and light and practically invisible, but their distinguishing feature is that their toes point backwards. They seem to pay no attention to humans, but can be mischievous and annoying. They change the weather merely for their own sport and not for any baneful purpose. Their associated element is Air.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>GIANES</h4><BR>
They are solitary wood elves who will occasionally aid humans. They are master cloth weavers, but weave for fun rather than for anyone's benefit. Divination is another one of their talents. Their usual method of divining to to scry into their moving spinning wheels. Their associated element is Earth.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>LINCHETTO</h4><BR>
They belong to the elven race, specifically night elves. They hate disorder and will not dwell where there is disorder. These elves are said to cause nightmares and odd noises in the night. Their associated element is Air.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>MASSERIOL - MAGUT - MAZAPEGUL</h4><BR>
They are always male, dress in red and have a booming laugh. He is plump but always impeccably dressed and groomed. They have been known to help out on farms as long as they don't have to get themselves dirty. In some legends they give a lot of gold to people (essentially woman) that like them. Their associated element is Earth.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>MONACHETTO</h4><BR>
These a gnome-like spirits associated with caves or tunnels. Their associated element is Earth.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>MONACIELLO</h4><BR>
They are always male, dress in red and are always drunk, but not unfriendly. Their name, Monaciello, means 'little monk' which is how their hooded cloak-dress makes them appear. They inhabit and guard wine cellars. They have merry personalities and like to steal human clothing for sport. Their associated element is Earth.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>ORCUILI</h4><BR>
They are dwarves with a mean disposition. When they are seen, they appear as bearded males. They dwell in caves. Contact is not advised. Their associated element is Air.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>ORCHI</h4><BR>
They are giants with a mean disposition. When they are seen, they appear as bearded males. They live on clouds and only descend to earth for food. Contact is not advised. Their associated element is Air.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>PALOS</h4><BR>
They are the elemental spirits of the North. They are very etheric and have influence over mental processes, creativity, thought and concept.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>SETTIANO</h4><BR>
They have influence over inner motivation, the subconscious, and life fluids. Their associated element is Fire.
<BR><hr><BR><h4>SILVANI </h4><BR>
They appear as winged wood nymphs who have a very filmy appearnce, almost ghost-like. They are of no use to humans, but do not seek to harm us. Clothed in red, they wear animal furs. Their name, Silvani, means 'wooded' or 'woodland'. They love the color red and are attracted to anything of this color. The Silvani are the protectors of all animal wildlife. Their associated element is Air.</font><BR><BR>
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Sources:<br>
Ways of the Strega, by Raven Grimassi<br>
Hereditary Witchcraft, by Raven Grimassi<br>
The Faery Experience Around the Globe<br>
A Witches Guide to Faery Folk<br><br>
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