Kat

18 years of my life and still no idea what im doing- but at least i can make it rhyme

[akilovesebardo]

Hello and welcome!

I'm Katerina — Kat for short. 18 years old, studying linguistics (hence the endless overthinking of every sentence). For years I wrote only in my native language: fanfiction, detailed character analyses, and poetry. It was my quiet, personal space. Recently I decided to try something new — posting in English online. I want more practice, better skills, and to connect with people who love the same stories and characters as I do.

Right now this blog is dedicated to Twisted Wonderland — the world, the characters, the atmosphere completely hooked me. In the future I plan to write for other fandoms too as new ideas appear.

This is a sharing space. Fandom is about exchanging feelings, thoughts and headcanons — big or small. So feel free to:

drop by and say hello

talk about your favorite characters

share what makes your heart ache or smile in this universe

ask me to write something (drabble, oneshot, analysis, anything)

You can freely take any of my ideas, headcanons or concepts and develop them in your own posts — just tag me as the original source. I really want to see what you create with them. I write headcanons, fics, analyses and other stuff — but nothing sexual or overly suggestive. I don’t enjoy writing that kind of content, so I keep everything tame and non-explicit in that regard.

From now on, any post that needs it will have clear warnings at the top + in tags (angst, dark themes, triggers, etc.). My very first posts didn’t have them because I was still learning Tumblr formatting — that’s fixed now.

Reblogs are super welcome (they help a lot ♡). If you want to repost my work elsewhere, go ahead — just keep my username as the author and link back here if you can. Requests and asks are always open. I may be slow sometimes (university + life), and I’ll say no politely if an idea doesn’t match my comfort zone, but I read and appreciate every single message. ✦ MASTERLIST 🎉✨

(Still small, but growing~) → Twisted Wonderland → More coming soon…

Thank you for stopping by. Every like, reblog, comment or ask gives me motivation to keep writing and getting better. Truly thank you ♡

[akilovesebardo]

GUESS WHOS BAAAAACK

Hey everyone, i’m back. sorry for straight up disappearing on you like a ghost— shit got real. My health decided to yeet me into the fucking hospital with 190 blood pressure and a pulse stuck at 145 non-stop for WEEKS. Absolute nightmare.

I’ve been dealing with it, got put on meds now, and yeah… they’re slowing me down a bit, but at least i’m not vibrating like a goddamn jackhammer anymore.

I’m gonna try my best to get back to writing as soon as i can. Thank you for sticking around.

Have a great day, loves 💕

[akilovesebardo]

Hey guys~ 💜✨

It's been a full month since I posted that giant fae lore ramble about Fae biology.

I honestly thought it'd just sit there collecting dust and maybe one pity like from my irl friend who pretends to care about my hyperfixations lol.

But y'all… actually came back?? Left comments, sent asks, kept asking little questions even after the notes slowed down. The fact that you were curious enough to poke me again made me stupidly happy. 😭🫶

Thank you. For real. I was ready to hibernate, but your interest yanked me right back out.

Would you want something similar from me? Not necessarily another biology deep-dive—could be anything: culture, traditions, school dynamics, how a dorm actually functions day-to-day, family structures, rivalries with RSA, food habits, fashion logic, war trauma ripple effects, whatever vibe hits. Long, rambly, full of me yelling in parentheses, the usual.

So I'm feeling bold (and slightly unhinged again).

If you're down, just yell in the replies or drop an ask with the species/dorm/group/whatever you want me to tear apart next. Even if it's only a few of you, that's more than enough to make me open 20 tabs and write another novel. No pressure at all—if you're good, I'm good too.

But if you're curious… who or what should I yap about next? 👀

[akilovesebardo]

Azul doesn't like change...

Yo, my friend is eating seafood right now as we talk, and I’m sitting here thinking—what the hell would Ariel actually do if she saw this plate of fried calamari in front of her? Like, would she scream, cry, throw the table, or just stare in horror while remembering her octopus 'best friend' Ursula? That’s the exact vibe Azul gives me sometimes. He’s got that same energy deep down—seafood on the menu feels personal, even if he’d never admit it out loud.

Azul is the king of “I finally got my life together, please don’t touch anything”. Think about it. Kid Azul was the chubby, slow, inky octopus everyone made fun of. He literally hid inside a damn pot because the Coral Sea kids were brutal. Then he decided “nah, I’m rewriting this story” — studied like a maniac, learned magic way faster than most people his age, slimmed down, got sharp, got glasses, got the whole sophisticated merchant aesthetic. That wasn’t just growing up. That was survival. He rebuilt himself from scratch.

Once you do something that extreme to feel safe, you get really protective of the version you ended up with. Any change after that feels like someone trying to drag you back to the pot days. New menu item? Threat. Someone rearranging the lounge furniture? Threat. Floyd deciding today he wants to call him “Octo-chan” instead of just messing with him quietly? Tiny threat, but still threat. Even good changes can feel scary because WHAT IF they mess up the fragile balance he’s keeping?

That’s why he’s obsessed with contracts. A contract is change you can control. You write the rules, you set the penalties, you know exactly what happens. Life outside contracts? Too unpredictable. Too much like the old days when he had zero say in how people treated him.

And the funniest/saddest part? The only people who get away with forcing change on him are Jade and Floyd. Because they were there before he changed. They already know the “weak” version. So when they mess with him it doesn’t feel like an attack—it feels like proof he’s still allowed to exist even if things shift a little. Everyone else? Nope. Stay in your lane.

It’s him clutching the life raft he built after almost drowning(LOL). Super understandable once you see the backstory. But also makes for hilarious moments when the world (especially Night Raven College) refuses to stay still.

“The Calamari Incident”

Mostro Lounge was quiet for once. Just the soft gurgle of the tanks and the scratch of Azul’s fountain pen across the ledger. He liked nights like this. Predictable numbers. Predictable shadows. Predictable Jade wiping down already spotless counters just to look busy.

Then Jade spoke.

“I’ve decided to trial a new appetizer tomorrow,” he said, calm as if he was announcing the weather. “Fried calamari rings. Lightly dusted with herb salt. I believe the land students will find it nostalgic.”

Azul’s pen stopped.

He didn’t look up right away. He just felt the familiar cold squeeze in his chest—like ink trying to cloud the water but nowhere to hide.

“Jade.” His voice came out flatter than he intended. “We finalized the seasonal menu three weeks ago. The kelp crisp stacks are performing adequately. There is no need for substitutions.”

Jade didn’t even pretend to look apologetic. “Floyd has already deep-fried three batches. He insists the texture is ‘superb when they’re still stupid-hot’.”

Right on cue, the kitchen door banged open.

“Ehhh~ Azul! You gotta try these!” Floyd swung in holding a steaming basket like it was a trophy. “They’re all golden and curly, just like your old baby tentacles used to get when you got mad~”

Azul’s ears burned. He could feel the phantom jiggle of those round, useless limbs he used to hate so much. The memory hit fast and stupidly vivid: him curled in the dark of his family’s storage pot, listening to laughter drift through the water while his fingers cramped from gripping textbooks.

He adjusted his glasses. Once. Twice. A third time.

“That is not an appropriate comparison,” he said tightly. “And we are not adding it to the menu.”

Floyd pouted dramatically, then popped a whole ring into his mouth. “Mmmph. So crunchy. You’re missin’ out, Koebi-chan’s boss.”

Jade leaned against the bar, arms crossed, smiling that thin, knowing smile. “It’s only a trial. One night. If profits dip, we revert immediately. No long-term commitment.”

Azul stared at the ledger like it might save him.

He hated this feeling. The tiny voice in the back of his head whispering what if it succeeds and then everyone expects more changes and then the whole system collapses and I’m back to being the fat slow octopus nobody wanted around—

He exhaled through his nose.

“…One night,” he said at last. “One. And if customer feedback is below 92% satisfaction I will personally deduct the ingredient cost from both your wages.”

Floyd lit up like a deep-sea anglerfish. “Deal!”

Jade inclined his head. “Noted.”

Azul pinched the bridge of his nose. “And Floyd—no more comparing anything on the menu to my… anatomy. Ever.”

“Ehhh, no promises~”

Azul groaned—quiet, defeated, almost fond.

Later, when the lights were lower and Floyd was sprawled across three chairs “testing” the new booth cushions, Jade slid a small plate in front of Azul. Just three rings. No fanfare.

Azul stared at them for a long moment.

Then—very slowly—he picked one up.

Blew on it.

Took the smallest bite.

The crunch was loud in the silence.

He chewed. Swallowed. Expression carefully blank.

“…Acceptable,” he muttered.

Jade’s smile grew a fraction wider. “High praise.”

Azul didn’t answer. He just took another bite, smaller than the first, like he was afraid to admit he liked it.

Somewhere under the table, his foot tapped once—nervous habit he thought he’d trained out of himself years ago.

Change still scared him. But maybe—just maybe—with these two morons watching his back, it didn’t have to feel like drowning anymore.

He pushed the plate toward Floyd without looking at him.

“Finish them before they get cold.”

Floyd snatched them with a gleeful cackle.

And for once, Azul didn’t correct him.

He just let the sound echo through the lounge like it belonged there.

Like maybe some things could change… and still feel like home.

[akilovesebardo]

Hiii! I wanted to ask you more accurately about malleus's age, he's 178 so hes almost 18 in human years, yet lilia said dragon faes become adults around 1000 years old. Does that mean that he will be old even in human years (like 200 years old in human years)? It's said that he will "soon" become king, are they letting an adolescent ruling 😭?

Fae Biology: Is Malleus a baby?

The short answer: Malleus is already like a late teenager or young adult in his body, mind, and how he acts (around 17-18 human years old), even though dragon fae society treats anyone under 200-300 as a "baby" or "hatchling." He won't suddenly become "old" in human terms when he hits 1000—he'll just be seen as a full grown-up in fae eyes. Becoming king "soon" is totally fine because he's already mature enough to rule, even if elders still call him a kid. It's like two layers: real biological/mental maturity vs. how super-old fae view the young ones.

Let's start with his real age and growth. Malleus is 178 years old right now. The most common fan way to compare this (and it fits what the game hints) is the 1:10 rule: 1 fae year feels like about 10 human years for maturity. So divide 178 by 10, and you get roughly 17.8—basically 18 in human years. This matches how he looks, thinks, and behaves: tall, powerful, smart about magic, lonely but wise, and dealing with teen-like feelings (like wanting friends but scaring people away). His body is fully grown—no baby dragon features left. He walks, talks, uses huge magic, and goes to school like the other third-years. In real biology terms, his cells, brain, and muscles have developed to adult level already. Magic keeps him looking young forever (no wrinkles or gray hair), so he stays in that prime "young adult" stage for centuries.

But here's where it gets tricky: older fae like Lilia still call him a "child," "hatchling," or "young one." Why? Because for dragon fae, childhood lasts way longer. Lilia says dragon fae are considered hatchlings (like babies) at 200 years old, teens at 500, and full adults at 1000. So at 178, Malleus hasn't even hit the 200-year "baby" mark yet in their eyes. It's not that he's actually a toddler—it's cultural and social. The oldest fae (who live 1000+ years) see anyone under 200-300 as super young, like how your grandma might still call a 20-year-old "the baby of the family" even if you're driving a car and have a job. Biologically and mentally, Malleus is way past baby stage—he's a late teen/young adult. Socially in Briar Valley, he's still "the little prince" to the elders. Both things are true at once, and the game uses this to make him feel lonely and out of place.

Now, will he be "old" like a 200-year-old human when he reaches fae adulthood at 1000? No way. At 1000 fae years, using the same 1:10 idea, he'd be like 100 in human years—but that's not how it works for fae. They don't age like us. Magic slows everything down so much that they stay looking and feeling young for almost their whole life. At 1000, Malleus will be a full adult in fae terms (strong, wise, ready for big responsibilities), but he'll still look like a handsome 18-20 year old guy. No gray hair, no aches, no "old man" vibes. Fading (getting weaker) only starts much later, like for Lilia at 700 (who gave up lifespan to hatch Malleus). So 1000 is more like human "legal adult" age—ready to rule, marry, lead—but the body stays prime forever-ish. In biology terms, their cells repair super well with magic, so aging is mostly "fading" of power, not breaking down like human bodies do after 70-80.

About becoming king "soon"—yes, they're okay with an "adolescent" ruling, but he's not really one. In fae society, especially for dragon royals, maturity isn't tied to a number like 1000. It's about being ready:strong magic, good judgment, and bloodline. Malleus already has insane power (one of the top mages), he's smart, and the throne is his by right. "Soon" probably means in the next few decades or centuries—nothing urgent in fae time. Humans might see 178 as too young to rule a country, but fae time moves slow. Think of it like some old human kingdoms where princes ruled at 16-18 because they were ready, even if elders still babied them. Malleus is treated like a kid by Lilia and others because dragon fae childhood is centuries long, but he's capable of king stuff now. No one's saying "wait till you're 1000"—he's already leading Diasomnia and handling big threats.

Why design it this way? It fits the story's themes. Malleus feels like a teen (lonely, wanting friends, big emotions), but society sees him as a baby dragon because fae lives are so long. It makes him relatable—he's powerful but still growing emotionally, like a human teen. And it explains why he clings to Lilia and the group: they treat him like family, not just a "hatchling." In biology, it's like animals with super long lives (tortoises or elephants) where "young" lasts decades, but they're functional adults much earlier. Dragon fae just stretch that out with magic.

So yeah, Malleus at 178 is like an 18-year-old human in real terms—ready for adult life, including ruling—but dragon fae culture calls him a kid until way later. He won't turn "old" at 1000; he'll just be officially grown-up while still looking young. It's sweet and sad at the same time—super long life means he has forever to grow, but also forever to feel alone until he finds people who see him as he really is. Hope this clears it up! 😭

[akilovesebardo]

Rook cant drive (SAVANACLAW EDITION)

My friend is trying to get his driver's license, lol—total disaster every time, keeps stalling the car while yelling at squirrels. That's kinda the vibe I'm going for with this Rook headcanon. Look, Rook's this insane hunter dude from Twisted Wonderland—eyes like lasers, smells you from a mile away, Unique Magic that basically lets him GPS any "prey" no matter what. Canon straight-up shows him as a beast in the wild: tracking Leona through savannas, saving Vil on that creepy Island of Woe in Book 6, even switching dorms from Savanaclaw to Pomefiore 'cause Vil's beauty hit him like a truck. But driving? Modern cars ain't bows and arrows, man. Here's the real talk: Rook's from Sunset Savanna, right? But his family's loaded—old ancestor built villas worldwide with teleport spells linking them all (Book 6 reveal: they hop countries in seconds, Epel loses it asking what the Hunts even do). Rook's middle kid in a big family (six siblings total), reunions rare 'cause everyone's busy jet-setting (or portal-hopping). Growing up, he never needed to drive—teleporters + chauffeurs + preferring to hunt on foot made cars pointless. He shows up at NRC all "wild" (Vil's words: frayed jeans, torn knees), staring at Savanaclaw's beat-up trucks like alien beasts. He learns later—vignettes/events have him handling stuff fine—but early on? Total crash magnet. Why? Brain wired for beauty. Mid-drive, spots a "magnifique" sunset or Leona napping savage-king style, boom—poem time, swerve city. Silly AF: no gloves yet, hat flying off, yelling "Roi des Lions!" while plowing into bushes. But it hits emotional too (Suffer) —— Rook's always observing others, never himself. Failing at something so basic? Rare "ugh, I'm not perfect" moment, like regretting not seeing Vil's pain sooner in Book 6. Makes him grow, bonds him tighter with Epel (sharing "rustic" grit lessons), annoys Leona into grudging respect. Fits canon perfect: subverts the flawless stalker into a lovable, privileged klutz who levels up through real-world friction.

"Arrow Off-Course"

Dust hung thick in the Savanaclaw backlot like golden smoke, the afternoon sun turning everything sharp and alive—the way the plains back home used to shimmer before a hunt. Rook Hunt, barely weeks into his first year at Night Raven College, stood taller than most freshmen, freckles dusting his cheeks, hair a little messier under the brim of his hat. No gloves yet (those would come later, with Pomefiore's insistence on leaving no trace), just callused hands from bows and endless running. The Dark Mirror had dropped him here, among the lions and hyenas, and he hadn't questioned it. Persistence fit, after all.

Leona Kingscholar lounged against one of the dorm's battered jeeps, tail flicking lazily. Second-year already, king in everything but name. He eyed the new kid—the human from Sunset Savanna who stared too hard, smiled too wide—and decided to test him. "Oi, Hunt. You track like you say you do? Get us to the ravine. Jeep's yours." A couple of second-year beastmen snickered from the sidelines, one of them—a scrappy wolf-eared guy—hopping into the back with a grin. "Don't wreck it, newbie. Leona'll make ya scrub the whole thing with your fancy hat."

Rook's pulse jumped, not fear—never fear—but the thrill of new prey: this roaring metal beast, untamed and unfamiliar. Back home, movement meant portal flashes between family villas, private escorts, or simply running free across vast grounds—siblings scattered worldwide, reunions rare but explosive. Cars? Unnecessary when ancestors' magic bridged oceans in a blink. "Très bien," he murmured, sliding behind the wheel. Hands on the steering column like drawing a bowstring. The engine coughed awake, vibrating up his arms. "Let us begin the chase!"

He floored it. The jeep lunged—too eager, too raw. Rook laughed, bright and wild. "Magnifique! Such spirit!" But the wheel yanked left as a sudden flock of ravens erupted from the scrub, black wings carving perfect arcs against the sky. "Ah—the symmetry, the freedom—!" Distracted for half a heartbeat, and the jeep swerved hard. Crunch. Nose-first into a wall of dry thorns, branches snapping like fireworks.

The second-year in back yelped, tumbling into the footwell. Leona kicked his door open, ears flat, tail lashing. "You gotta be kidding me." He hauled himself out, dusting sand off like it personally offended him. The wolf-eared guy crawled free, laughing so hard he wheezed. "Tch, told ya—total menace."

Rook stepped out slow, hat crooked, a leaf stuck in his hair like a trophy. "What splendid chaos," he declared, striking a dramatic pose amid the wreckage. But the words felt thinner than usual. Inside his chest something twisted—sharp, unfamiliar. Missed the mark. He could track a deer across three valleys by scent alone, yet this simple machine had thrown him. He saw Leona's coiled strength, the second-year's scrappy spark, the ravens' grace… but his own hands on the wheel? Blurred. Invisible. For once, the hunter felt hunted by his limits.

That night, sprawled on his bunk in the Savanaclaw dorm (still smelling of earth and musk, not yet perfumed like Pomefiore would be), Rook pulled out a scrap of paper. Ink smudged under his fingers. In the swerve lies hidden beauty—raw, jagged, waiting to be honed. A small ache lingered behind the poetry. Not shame, exactly. More like… hunger. To see clearer. To chase better.

Time moved. Rook practiced in stolen moments—jerky starts smoothing into control, distractions tamed one by one. Vil's light pulled him across dorm lines soon after; the transfer papers became his new hunt. By the time he stood in violet robes, hat feather proud, he could drive with theatrical grace if needed. But he never forgot that first crash. In quiet moments—like Book 6, arrow drawn steady across the Island of Woe to reach Vil—he remembered. The sting of stumbling fueled the precision now. Silly origins for an unerring aim. Beauty in the break, he'd whisper later, heart full and a little sore. And somehow, that made every perfect shot feel earned.

[akilovesebardo]

Hii, what do you think crowley is? A fae or another species?

No, I didn’t forget about you, I swear! 😭 Your question was actually fire and I got completely carried away writing a whole damn analysis (again), discovered some new shit for myself in the process and now I can’t shut up about it. So yeah… enjoy my nonsense. Have fun reading :)

Fae Biology: What exactly is Crowley?

Step 1: His Looks – Do They Line Up with Fae Body Features?

Proof 1: Those pointed ears are a strong fae match. Every fae we've seen has elongated, pointy ears—it's a core biological trait evolved for enhanced sensory input, like picking up magical frequencies, distant sounds, or even emotional "vibrations" (Lilia uses his to detect heartbeats or whispers during Book 7's war scenes, helping him in battles). Crowley's ears poke out clearly under his top hat in official game sprites, promo art, and the anime adaptation—they're not rounded like humans or twisted like some merfolk. This fits fae biology spot-on, as ears help them thrive in isolated, thorny places like Briar Valley by alerting to threats early. Without this, fae wouldn't have survived human invasions 400 years ago.

Proof 2: Glowing gold eyes add to the fae case. Fae eyes often have unique adaptations for low-light or magical vision (Malleus's vertical green slits for predatory night hunting like a dragon, Sebek's sharp gaze for croc-like ambushes in swamps). Crowley's eyes shine a bright yellow-gold behind his mask, which could be a fae "tapetum lucidum" layer (like in cats or wolves, reflecting light for better dark sight—real biology parallel). In darker game scenes, they almost glow, hinting at fae night adaptations. But gold isn't exclusive to fae (some humans or beastmen have odd eyes too), so it's supportive but not proof alone.

Proof 3: His height and build could work for fae. Fae bodies vary wildly by subtype for ecological fits (Malleus at 202cm is towering and imposing like a dragon apex predator, Lilia at 158cm is compact and agile like a bat for cave navigation). Crowley's 191cm puts him in the tall range without being extreme, and his slim, elegant frame suggests fae lightness—mana-infused bones make them flexible and strong without bulk, perfect for quick movements. He dashes around campus in events without sweating, matching fae endurance from their slow, efficient metabolism (like long-lived turtles in real life conserving energy).

Not fae proof: Zero visible animal traits. Fae subtypes always show biological markers tied to their evolution—ridged horns for mana conduction and defense in dragons (Malleus's S-curved ones act like antennae for lightning or curses), sharp fangs for piercing or venom in bats (Lilia's peek out in grins, aiding in nocturnal hunts), or tough scales and jaws for biting in crocodiles (Sebek's enhanced chomp from his mom's side helps in guards duty). Crowley has none of that: no horns bulging under his hat (fans have analyzed every angle of his 3D model in the game—no bumps), no fangs when he yells or laughs, no scales on exposed skin. Instead, his whole vibe is avian—beak-shaped mask, black feathered coat like wings, gold claw rings on gloves, and a crow-headed cane. This doesn't align with fae biology, where animal features are innate and functional (e.g., horns as weapons in Book 7 wars).

Fae traits evolved for survival in specific niches (dragons for highland dominance, bats for dark agility); Crowley's "bird" elements are artificial, like he's covering up or mimicking something. If he were fae, he'd probably show off subtype pride like Malleus does with his horns—hiding them doesn't make sense for a species that values heritage. Plus, skin healing: Fae regenerate fast from mana (Lilia has no scars after centuries of combat), but Crowley avoids injury entirely, so no test. Overall, looks tease fae but lean more toward a bird-hybrid disguise, clashing with pure fae polymorphism.

Step 2: Age and Growth – Is He Aging Like a Fae Would?

Proof 1: He seems timeless, which screams fae longevity. Fae biology features ultra-slow development—roughly 1 fae year equals 10 human years in maturity (Malleus at 178 acts like an 18-year-old with teen angst, Lilia at 700 behaves like a 70-year-old grandpa but with youthful energy from magic cell repair). Crowley drops lines implying he's ancient: in personal vignettes, he claims to have been headmage "for eternity," references the Great Seven (Disney villains as historical figures) like he witnessed their eras, and in Book 7 casually explains fae-human wars (400+ years ago) with insider details, as if he read forbidden scrolls or lived through it. Logical: If fae, his body would still be in prime form at 500-700 years, with mana acting like a youth serum (parallel to real long-lived species like Greenland sharks, slow metabolism prevents breakdown). His boundless energy—fixing magical messes without rest—fits fae efficiency.

Proof 2: No signs of "fading" yet. In fae biology, aging hits as "fading" when mana depletes (Lilia's case in Book 7: weakening spells, fatigue from war trauma and overuse, like a battery running low after centuries). Crowley shows zero slowdown—he's hyperactive, organizing events like the Spelldrive tournament in Book 2 or the VDC in Book 5 without complaints. If fae, he could be mid-lifespan (300-500 years, equivalent to human 30-50), pre-fading stage.

Proof 3: He knows too much old lore. In Book 8's early chapters (tournament prep with special classes like mazes and Spelldrive), he mentions "Wish Pieces" (artifacts like the enchanted rose or glass slipper that alter history) with expert ease, tying into fae ancient magic. Fae brains have expanded lobes for retaining centuries of knowledge (like how Lilia recalls war tactics perfectly).

Not fae proof: Dodges personal age reveals. When students like Ace grill him in vignettes ("How old are you really?"), he laughs it off or changes topics—fae like Lilia proudly flex their age (700 years as a badge of experience). Logical: Fae biology links longevity to status (longer life = more mana wisdom); hiding it doesn't fit their proud, community-minded evolution (wars forged group bonds). No family mentions either—fae have deep lineages (Malleus's royal dragon egg traditions, Sebek's crocodile heritage from mom). Crowley acts rootless, no Briar Valley ties or subtype stories.

Fae growth requires emotional investment (love for hatching eggs or raising young); his isolation suggests a species without that biological need, like solitary birds in real life (ravens live alone often). In Book 8, he uncovers RSA holding Meleanor's cup (a fae artifact), but treats it like a collector's item, not personal history.

Step 3: Magic and Powers – Fae Innate or Something Craftier?

Proof 1: Effortless spells scream fae innate magic. Fae magic is biological—mana circulates like a second bloodstream, allowing casts without props (unlike humans needing gems). Crowley whips up barriers on the fly (protects from Riddle's overblot rampage in Book 1), ignites finger flames casually, and deploys his "lash of love" whip to restrain or seal magic (like in training vignettes). This matches fae efficiency: mana as an organ, evolved for quick survival spells (Malleus summons thorns from imagination, Lilia reverses attacks mid-battle). In Book 6's Ignihyde arc, he navigates STYX's underworld tech (tied to ancient fae-like portals), hinting at deep mana reserves.

Proof 2: World-bending summons. Fae can warp reality with emotions (Malleus's Book 7 overblot traps the world in dreams, drawing from loneliness). Crowley "summons" Yuu from our world via the Dark Mirror in the Prologue, claiming it's an "accident," but the mirror obeys him like a tool (it scans souls but reports to him first). Logical: Fae biology handles massive mana loads (dragon fire from oxygen-rich lungs, bat ultrasonics from vocal sacs); if fae, cross-dimensional pulls fit, especially with Book 8's Wish Pieces (artifacts that bend fate, like fae curses).

Proof 3: Blot handling teases fae tolerance. Fae bodies detox blot passively (slow accumulation from long lives, like lactic acid in muscles but magical). Crowley appears after every overblot (Books 1-7 bosses), collecting remnants perhaps (fan theories from wiki: blot stones for experiments). In Book 8, blot ties to "taboo" magic like executioner spells; if fae, his system could store it without snapping.

Not fae proof: Lacks a unique magic signature. Fae spells are personal, tied to biology (Malleus's "Fae of Maleficence" thorns channel through horns, Sebek's lightning bursts from croc jaws like electric eels). Crowley's are basic and tool-like—whips from cane, fire from fingers—no emotional twist or subtype flavor. He freaks out during overblots (hides in Book 5's Pomefiore chaos), unlike fae who confront them (Lilia battles Malleus head-on). Logical: Fae biology buffers blot with emotional homeostasis (long lives build resistance); Crowley's panic suggests a weaker, non-fae system. Huge clue: He fully shape-shifts to a bird in the anime opening and manga—fae enhance forms (Lilia adds bat wings), not total transforms. That's beastman territory (partial shifts like Ruggie's hyena laugh) or spirit lore.

Crowley's twisted from Diablo (Maleficent's raven in Sleeping Beauty)—a loyal bird spy who turns to stone but revives, mirroring how Crowley "revives" situations post-overblot. Real raven biology: intelligent, tool-using (crows solve puzzles with sticks), fits his lock-picking in Book 3 better than fae elegant casts.

Step 4: Behavior and Mind – Fae Pride or Bird Sneakiness?

Proof 1: Tricky deals and hoarding vibe fae folklore. Fae biology includes sharp minds for survival pacts (Azul's contracts echo octopus fae merchant deals, but fae love binding words). Crowley hoards shiny gems (cries over school budget in vignettes), blackmails for luxuries (steals Fairy Gala outfits for himself), and twists "help" (lets Yuu stay but delays sending home). This matches fae emotional biology: they play games from loneliness or pride (Malleus hides invites out of fear).

Proof 2: Deep lore knowledge. In Book 7's fae wars and Book 8's special classes (e.g., arcane drills with mazes), he explains artifacts like the Briar Valley stone (Silver's ring) or Princess Glow cup with pro-level detail, like a fae scholar. Fae brains evolve for vast memory storage (neural plasticity from centuries).

Proof 3: Masked emotions. Fae hide vulnerabilities (Sebek's loud loyalty covers identity issues from half-human blood). Crowley's over-the-top drama and literal mask might conceal fae isolation—he's always in his office alone, no close ties shown.

Not fae proof: Rough with animals, comic goofiness. Fae bond deeply with nature (Silver attracts birds from fae blessing, Lilia cooks with mana-sensed ingredients). Crowley yanks Trein's cat Lucius by the tail in vignettes—like a bird's instinctive fear of feline predators (real ravens flee cats). He's slapstick funny (dramatic cries, work-shirking), clashing with fae elegance or intensity (even playful Lilia has a serious war vet side). Diasomnia (pure fae dorm) treats him like an outsider—no "kin" recognition (fae biology includes shared sensory cues like mana scents or vibes).

Fae minds evolve for group loyalty and emotional depth (wars built alliances); Crowley's self-serving sneakiness fits solitary bird evolution (ravens hoard food alone, use deception). Deep think: His lock-picking with gadgets (Book 3) echoes real crow intelligence—using tools for problems, not raw fae mana bursts.

Step 5: Story Hints and Deeper Clues – Piecing the Puzzle

Proof 1: Mirror mastery. The Dark Mirror sorts souls for dorms, but Crowley commands it (overrides for Yuu in Prologue, mirror "speaks" to him like a boss). Fae control elements biologically (Malleus warps dreams via thorny curses). Book 8 hints mirrors link to Wish Pieces (fate-altering items from Disney like the magic lamp); if fae, he'd wield them as ancient kin.

Proof 2: Overblot involvement. He arrives post-overblot every time (Books 1-7), perhaps harvesting blot (Tumblr theories: blot fuels artificial artifacts). Fae biology tolerates blot (passive detox from longevity); if fae, he'd experiment safely.

Proof 3: Mickey connection. In Book 7 dreams, Mickey Mouse chats with Yuu through a mirror—Crowley's office has the same type. Disney nod: Ravens as messengers in tales (like in Cinderella or Snow White).

If fae, why not direct fae magic for cross-world talks?

Not fae proof: No Briar Valley customs. Fae speak archaic/fancy (Malleus calls humans "child of man"), Crowley is modern and casual. In Book 8's tournament prep, he pushes NRC (villain school) vs RSA (hero school), (HELP IM HAVING mlp FLASHBACKS WITH THIS SHIT) but fae hold grudges from human wars— if fae, he'd be more biased or reveal ties. Anime/manga bird form: Flies as a full crow—fae enhance (Sebek's lightning form amps croc traits), not complete morph.

Crowley's name and design twist "Crow" from various villains, but core is Diablo (Maleficent's raven)—a non-fae pet who spies and endures curses.

Step 6: Big Theories with Extra Proofs and Deeper Analysis – What Might He Really Be?

Theory A: Raven Beastman (Strongest Fit).

Proof: Avian design (beak mask, feathers, claws) hides animal parts like beastmen do (Leona covers lion tail sometimes). Full bird shift in anime (beastmen transform partially, like Jack's wolf mode in events). Cat hate (vignettes) mirrors bird prey instinct; lock-picking (Book 3) like crow tool use (real ravens bend wires for food). Disney: Diablo raven spies for Maleficent, turns to stone but revives—Crowley "revives" post-crisis situations. Logical biology: Beastmen evolve animal-human mixes for niches (Savanaclaw lions for savanna strength); raven type would be smart, aerial scouts—fits his info-gathering (overblot watching). My thoughts: Not fae because no slow growth or emotional blot ties—beastmen age human-like (Leona 20 acts 20), matching Crowley's mid-age energy without fading. Game theme: Beastmen represent wild instincts; Crowley's sneakiness flips fae nobility, building to a reveal where he's manipulating for beastman goals (maybe revenge on fae from wars?).

Theory B: Malleus's Dad Raverne (Fan Favorite with Twists).

Proof: Book 7 flashbacks—Raverne vanishes in war, has pointy ears, black hair, gold-ish eyes like Crowley. Fans theorize time travel or disguise (mask hides dragon horns?). Book 8's Briar stone (Silver's ring) and cup tie to royal fae lost items. Logical: Dragon fae biology (long life, big mana) fits if hiding to protect Malleus. My thoughts: But Raverne was a peaceful diplomat loving humans; Crowley's selfish schemes don't match. Fae biology needs family bonds (love for egg hatching); abandoning Malleus contradicts that emotional core. If true, it deepens themes—fae's long lives lead to hidden regrets.

Theory C: Overblot Spirit or Created Being.

Proof: Always at overblots, maybe feeds on blot (Reddit: blot stones for Wish Pieces in Book 8, turning curses to power). No family hints—perhaps blot-made like phantoms (ink monsters). Disney: Ravens as death omens (Snow White crow scares queen). Logical: Not fae biology—no subtype or growth; spirits are eternal without fading. My thoughts: Fits game villain twist—Crowley as "final boss" collecting blot for world reset, paralleling fae overblots but as a non-biological entity. Themes: Magic's cost without fae emotional buffers.

Theory D: Human Mage with Tricks.

Proof: Dodges past, uses gadget-like magic (cane whip). Ears could be fake (illusion spell). But short human life doesn't fit his old knowledge. Logical: Human biology weak to blot—he'd overblot easy, but doesn't. My thoughts: Weak theory—game hints supernatural origin.

My Final Guess: Not Fae, He's a Raven Beastman (or Bird-Like Spirit).

Why? Fae clues (ears, magic) are too generic—pointy ears show on non-fae mages (like Trein or Crewel sometimes in art). Bird proofs stack higher: Design, full shift, crow intelligence, Disney Diablo inspo (loyal spy enduring curses).

Biology deep dive: Fae need love/community (emotional hatching, war alliances); Crowley's isolation and tool smarts mirror real raven evolution—solitary, problem-solving birds with 20-30 year lives (TWST beastmen extend that). Not fitting fae slow fade or subtype pride.

Story analysis: He's likely collecting overblots/blot stones for a big twist (Book 8's taboo magic or Wish Pieces revival), like a raven hoarding shinies for a nest. This flips fae nobility—beastman "wild" side as the true manipulator. If fae, it'd undercut Diasomnia's uniqueness; bird keeps mysteries fresh. More in future books? Book 8's tournament might unmask him during RSA clashes! What do you think—raven dad or something wilder? Drop more questions!

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Diasomnia GC – 1:47 AM

Silver

Father I think I left my sword in the lounge again sorry

Lilia

Khee hee hee~

You left more than your sword, my sleepy knight.

You also left your dignity when you fell asleep standing up during Sebek’s 47-minute lecture on “proper saluting angles”

Sebek

LORD LILIA THAT WAS A PRIVATE CONVERSATION BETWEEN ME AND YOUNG MASTER MALLEUS!!!

HOW DARE YOU REVEAL SUCH SACRED MOMENTS TO THE GROUP

Lilia

Private? Darling, your voice carries further than Malleus’ thunderstorms.

The entire wing heard you yell “THE ANGLE MUST BE 47 DEGREES FOR OPTIMAL RESPECT!!!”

I recorded it. Want the ringtone version? ♪

Malleus (online 3 min ago, typing…)

…Lilia.

Delete it.

Lilia

Oh? Is that an order, my little dragon?

Or merely a very polite royal request~?

Because if it’s the latter… I might “accidentally” set it as Silver’s alarm tomorrow.

Silver

please no

I already dream about Sebek yelling

don’t make it real life too

Sebek

THIS IS TREASON AGAINST THE YOUNG MASTER’S DIGNITY!!!

I DEMAND YOU HAND OVER THAT RECORDING IMMEDIATELY, SIR!!!

Lilia

Khee hee hee hee hee

Demand all you like, Sebek.

But remember: I trained you in swordplay and spells since you were knee-high, and raised these other two from egg and cradle.

I have blackmail material older than Briar Valley’s oldest oak.

Now go to bed before I start humming the “47-degree salute song” I just composed~ ♪🦇

Malleus

…Good night, Lilia.

(Do not compose that song.)

Lilia

Too late.

It’s already in my head.

Sweet dreams, my traitorous children~ 💚💙🖤

Silver (seen 1 min ago)

…why am I like this

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tbh this is prob gonna sound super offensive but when it comes to fae magic/lifespan, does it differ between genders?

Fae Biology: Does fae magic or how long they live change if they're male or female?

In the Disney game Twisted Wonderland, the answer from what we know is no—there's no big difference based on gender. It's more about what kind of fae they are, like dragon type or bat type.

First, let's talk about lifespan—how many years fae live. In Twisted Wonderland, fae live super long compared to humans, but it depends on their type, not if they're a boy or girl. For example, dragon fae (like Malleus, a guy, and his mom Maleanor, a girl) both live over 1,000 years. The game says dragon fae are still like babies at 200 years old, teens at 500, and full adults at 1,000. Malleus is 178 years old and acts like an 18-year-old human, while Maleanor was a grown-up mom who fought in wars with the same long life ahead of her if she hadn't died in battle. No hint that girl dragons live shorter or longer than boy ones. Bat fae, like Lilia (a guy), live about 1,000 years too, but he starts "fading" (getting weaker and losing magic) around 700 because of his type and all the fights he's been in, not because he's male. If there was a girl bat fae, she'd fade the same way—it's like how in real animals, turtles live long no matter if they're male or female; it's the species that sets the clock.

Why no gender difference? Biologically, think of fae bodies like long-living animals where boys and girls age the same. In real biology, some bugs or fish have girls living longer, but for big animals like elephants or whales, it's pretty even. Fae seem like that— their long lives come from slow body changes, like cells fixing themselves better with magic. Magic acts like a battery that keeps them young, and both genders have the same battery size based on type. Dragon fae have bigger batteries (longer lives) because they're tough predators, evolved in thorny places like Briar Valley. Bat fae have smaller ones for quick flying and hiding in caves. Stress from wars (like in Book 7) drains the battery faster for anyone, guy or girl. Fans on sites like Reddit guess fae age 10 times slower than humans (1 fae year feels like 10 human years), so Malleus at 178 is like 18, and Lilia at 700 is like 70. But again, no split for boys vs. girls—it's the same math for both.

Now, magic—does it work different for male or female fae? Nope, the game shows it's the same. Fae are born with magic inside them, like it's part of their blood or bones. It's not learned like human magic; it's natural, like how birds are born knowing how to fly. Maleanor, a female dragon fae, had huge magic—she turned into a full dragon, shot fire, and cursed whole groups of humans in the war. She's as strong as any male dragon would be, maybe even more because she was a queen. Lilia, a male bat fae, flips spells around and flies, but his power comes from being a general, not being a guy. Malleus, her son (a guy), is one of the top mages ever, but that's from his dragon blood, not gender. The game calls all fae "mages," no old words like "witch" for girls or "wizard" for boys anymore—that stuff is from way back in the wars, over 400 years ago.

Biologically, why equal? Magic in fae is like a body system, same as hearts or lungs. Both genders have the same "mana tubes" running through them, carrying magic like blood carries oxygen. In real biology, think of electric eels—males and females both make shocks the same way; it's not stronger in one. Fae magic grows with age and practice for everyone. Girls like Maleanor use it for big fights or making eggs (she gave magic to Malleus's egg to help him hatch), while guys like Lilia use it for battles or raising kids (he sang and gave love-magic to hatch Malleus). No weaker side—it's even. If there was a difference, evolution in Briar Valley would make it show: during wars with humans, both male and female fae fought hard, so strong magic survived in both. Weak magic in one gender would die out, but it didn't.

What about mixed fae, like half-human? This is where lifespan gets shorter, but still not by gender. Sebek (a guy) is half crocodile fae (from his mom, a girl) and half human (from his dad). Fans think he'll live 200-500 years—longer than humans (80 years) but shorter than full fae (1,000+). He grew up at the same speed as Silver (a human boy), not super slow like Malleus. If there was a half-fae girl, she'd have the same mixed life—it's the half-blood that cuts it short, like mixing dog breeds where pups live medium length. Magic might be a bit weaker too, but again, same for boys and girls.

Digging deeper, why does the game do it this way? Twisted Wonderland flips Disney tales, like Maleficent (a strong female villain) inspiring Malleus, so it keeps power equal. Biologically, it makes sense for a species like fae: in a tough world with wars and magic blot (that bad ink from too much power), equal strength in both genders helps them survive. If girls had weaker magic, fae might have lost wars; if boys lived shorter, who'd protect eggs? It's balanced for the group. But it adds sad stuff: all fae, guy or girl, outlive humans, so love stories with outsiders end in heartbreak. Like if a fae girl falls for a human guy, she watches him age fast while she stays young—same if it's a fae guy and human girl.

In short, no, magic and lifespan don't differ by gender in fae biology. Both get the same long lives and strong powers based on type (dragon tough, bat quick). It's like real animals where species rules over boy-girl stuff. This keeps the story fair and deep—power is for everyone, but time makes feelings hurt more. If new books add stuff, we might learn more, but right now, it's equal across genders.

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Fae Biology: Hybrids and Comparisons

In Twisted Wonderland, almost all fae are pure fae. But there is one very important half-fae character: Sebek Zigvolt. His mom is a full fae (from the crocodile-like family), and his dad is a normal human who works as a dentist. Sebek is the main example we have of what happens when a fae and a human have a kid.

What Sebek Got from His Fae Mom (the Strong Stuff)

Sharp yellow-green eyes with vertical pupils → he can see really well in the dark, just like real crocodiles or night animals.

Pointy eyelashes and big sharp fangs → these are family traits. His grandpa Baur has the same fangs and even some green scales on his jaw. It means Sebek has super strong jaws—he could probably bite through something hard.

Very good hearing and smell → he notices tiny sounds and smells that normal humans miss. That’s why he’s so good at being a guard for Malleus.

Strong body and fast reflexes → he can run, jump, and fight way better than most humans.

Magic that turns him into lightning → his special spell “Living Bolt” makes him super fast and powerful, but it hurts him a lot afterward (burns, shaking, tired muscles). Pure fae like Malleus can use huge magic without getting hurt so badly.

So the fae side is very strong in him physically and magically.

What He Got from His Human Dad (the Weaker Stuff)

He was born the normal human way (9 months pregnancy), not from a giant egg that takes hundreds of years like dragon fae babies.

He probably won’t live as long as a full fae. Full fae like Lilia can live 700–1,000+ years and still look young. Fans guess hybrids like Sebek might live only 200–500 years because the human part makes the body age faster.

His magic came late. Most pure fae kids get magic very early. Sebek was a “late bloomer,” which means the human side slowed down his magic growing up.

When he uses too much magic or gets really angry/emotional, the “blot” (THAT BITCH-)(black ink poison from magic) builds up faster in him than in pure fae. That’s partly because his body isn’t 100% built for huge amounts of magic.

How Long Do They Live? Simple Comparison

Pure fae (like Malleus or Lilia): 500–1,000+ years, sometimes look young forever.

Half-fae (like Sebek): probably 200–500 years (fan guess based on story hints).

Normal humans (like Yuu or most students): 70–100 years.

Silver (special case): he’s fully human, but a fae spell made him sleep for ~400 years. So he’s still teen-aged even though he’s super old. He got some fae-like perks (animals like him, pretty eyes that glow a bit), but only because he grew up with fae magic around him—not because he has fae genes.

Other Groups Compared to Fae and Hybrids

Beastmen (Jack, Ruggie, Leona): They have animal ears, tails, strong senses, and fur. They’re not fae at all. Their animal parts help with balance, smelling, hearing, staying warm. They age like humans (normal lifespan), but they’re physically tougher than average humans.

Merfolk (Azul, Jade, Floyd): They have gills + lungs, can change between legs and tail, and some glow in the dark. No known half-merfae kids in the story.

Normal humans: Short lives, no natural magic (they need special tools or training), get tired fast, and blot hurts them very quickly.

Why Hybrids Are Special (and a Little Sad)

Sebek acts like he’s 100% fae—he worships Malleus, calls humans weak, and tries to hide that his dad is human. That’s because fae society (especially old ones like his grandpa Baur) used to look down on humans. They thought humans were too weak, bred too fast, and destroyed nature. But Sebek is proof that mixing can make someone really strong: he has fae power + human determination.

At the same time, he has problems pure fae don’t have:

His body isn’t perfect for huge magic → it hurts more when he pushes too hard.

He might not live nearly as long as Malleus or Lilia.

He feels torn inside: proud of being fae, but his dad’s human side is part of him too.

In Book 7 we see more about old fae-human wars. Back then fae and humans fought a lot. Hybrids like Sebek are rare because most fae didn’t want to mix with humans. But now (in the present story) things are slowly changing. Diasomnia dorm (Malleus, Lilia, Silver, Sebek) is like a little family that shows different kinds of people (and half-people) can live together and care about each other.

So hybrids are kind of a bridge: they have some of the best parts of fae (strength, magic, sharp senses) but also some human weaknesses (shorter life, harder to handle big magic, stronger emotions). That makes them super interesting characters—and it’s why Sebek’s story feels so real and emotional.

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Fae Biology: Aging and Fading: Gradual Depletion

In Twisted Wonderland, fae live a very long time — usually between 500 and 1,000 years or even more, depending on what kind of fae they are. But they don’t get old the same way humans do. Humans get gray hair, wrinkles, weak muscles, and move slower as they reach 70 or 80. Fae look young on the outside for almost their whole life. Their skin stays smooth, their hair stays colorful, and their body stays strong-looking right up until the very end.

This happens because magic flows inside their body like blood. Magic keeps repairing their cells and keeps them looking young. So even when a fae is hundreds of years old, they can still look like a teenager or young adult.

But inside, things are slowly changing. The magic that keeps them alive and strong starts to run out little by little. This slow loss of magic is called fading.

Here’s how it usually happens:

1. They stay young-looking for a super long time

   Lilia Vanrouge is about 700 years old right now. He looks like a cute, playful boy with pink hair and big eyes. But 400 years ago — during the big war between humans and fae — he already looked exactly the same. The game shows flashbacks, and he hasn’t changed at all on the outside. That means fae can look young for centuries.

2. Different kinds of fae age at different speeds

   - Bat fae (like Lilia): They can live up to around 1,000 years. 

   - Dragon fae (like Malleus): They live even longer — maybe more than 1,000 years. Malleus is 178 years old, but in dragon fae years he’s still like a very young child (maybe human 5–10 years old LOL (or maybe 15, idk)). They grow up super slowly. 

   - Smaller fae (like the ones in Fairy Gala) probably don’t live as long, but the game doesn’t tell us exact numbers yet.

   A very rough way people guess: 1 fae year is about like 10 human years. So Lilia at 700 is like a human around 70 — old for a human, but he still looks like a teen because of magic.

3. Fading starts quietly 

   The first signs are small. Their magic gets weaker. Spells don’t work as strongly. They get tired faster. Lilia says his magic is fading because he was too wild and fought too much when he was younger (lots of battles in the war, crazy spells, staying up all night playing games even now). All that extra hard work used up his magic faster than normal.

4. Later stages are more serious 

   - Magic becomes very weak or almost gone. 

   - Body gets tired all the time. 

   - They can’t fight or use big spells anymore. 

   - In the worst stage, their body starts to disappear — turning into light particles or fading away completely, like Lilia almost did in his dream in Book 7. 

   He only came back because Malleus and Silver poured their love and magic into him. But even that can’t fix it forever. The fading will keep going.

5. Feelings make it worse

   Being lonely, sad, angry, or guilty speeds up fading. That’s why Lilia hides how bad it is — he doesn’t want to make Silver or Malleus sad. Negative feelings make the black ink (blot)(THIS BITCH) build up faster, and that hurts their magic even more.

6. Why this happens to fae 

   Fae live so long that they can’t have babies very often (dragon eggs take hundreds of years to hatch!). If they never got old and died, there would be too many fae and not enough magic in the world for everyone. So fading is nature’s way of keeping the balance. It’s sad, but it stops the population from growing forever.

7. What it means in the story

   - Lilia knows he’s fading, so he tries to say goodbye quietly and leave without hurting his family. 

   - Malleus is scared of being alone forever because he will outlive almost everyone he loves. That fear is why he trapped everyone in dreams in Book 7. 

   - It shows that even super powerful, beautiful, long-living fae have to face the end someday. Magic makes them strong, but it can’t make them live forever without a cost.

Right now (early 2026 in the JP server), Book 8 is still going and hasn’t changed anything big about fading. It’s still the same rule: fae eventually fade, and there’s no real way to stop it completely. The only thing that helps a little is love, rest, and not pushing their magic too hard.

So even though fae look young and cool for hundreds of years, inside they’re slowly running out of the magic that keeps them alive. It’s one of the saddest and most beautiful parts of their story.

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Fae Biology: How Fae Magic Really Works Inside Their Bodies

Fae magic isn't something they "turn on" like a light switch. It's part of them, like breathing or a heartbeat. Their bodies make magic energy (called mana) naturally, all the time, and use it like fuel to do spells. Think of it as a built-in power system that fae are born with—humans don't have this; they have to learn magic and use tools (like magic pens with crystals) to help control it.

Step 1: Making the magic energy (mana)

Fae bodies create mana inside themselves. It's like how your body makes energy from food, but for fae it's magical. They get some mana from eating food that has a tiny bit of magic in it (that's why they can taste if food has magic or not—plain human snacks feel "empty" or even upset their stomachs, like Malleus hating too-sweet cakes). They also pull extra mana from the air around them, especially in places full of nature magic like Briar Valley forests or thorns. Dragon fae like Malleus make tons of it through their horns (the horns act like little antennas that grab and store mana). Bat fae like Lilia might make it faster in their head or near their fangs for quick spells. Baby fae start making very little mana, but it grows stronger as they get older—around their "teen" years (which for fae is like 150–200 years old), their special personal spell (unique magic) wakes up.

Step 2: Moving the mana around the body

Once made, mana flows through special tiny tubes inside the fae body. These tubes run next to their blood vessels, so mana travels with the blood but in its own path. It's like having two separate highways: one for regular blood and oxygen, one just for magic. The heart helps pump both, but it beats slowly (only about 40–50 times a minute) to save energy for their super-long lives. Dragon fae have bigger tubes because they need to send huge amounts of mana for giant spells like making thorns everywhere. If something blocks the flow (like too much bad feeling), problems start.

Step 3: Using the mana for spells

When a fae wants to do magic, their brain tells the mana where to go. The brain and mana work together super closely—whatever the fae imagines strongly can happen. That's why their special spells feel so personal: Malleus thinks of thorns and curses because that's what his dragon side feels like; Lilia thinks of flipping spells backward because he's quick and tricky. They don't need wands or crystals like human students at Night Raven College—the magic just comes out naturally. Fae are way stronger at raw magic because their bodies are built for it from birth.

Step 4: The bad side – blot (the "trash" from magic)

Every time they use magic, a little bit of leftover "trash" called blot (A BITCH) appears. Blot looks like black ink and is poisonous. It's like car exhaust—if you run the engine too hard without breaks, the exhaust builds up and hurts the car. For fae, blot comes out faster when they feel really angry, sad, scared, or lonely. Their bodies are pretty good at cleaning it away slowly (through rest, eating, sleeping), but if they keep using lots of magic while feeling bad, blot piles up inside. Humans get blot too, but they use magic crystals in pens to soak it up so it doesn't stay in their bodies. Fae don't need those crystals because their bodies handle more blot naturally—but they still have a limit.

Step 5: What happens when too much blot builds up – overblot

When blot gets way too high, the fae goes into overblot. Their body gets covered in black ink, their eyes glow weird, and a big scary shadow monster (called a phantom) appears behind them. The phantom is made of all their built-up bad feelings and extra magic. It makes the fae super powerful for a little while (they can do impossible spells), but it's dangerous—the ink hurts their insides, messes up their thinking, and can even kill them if it goes on too long. In overblot, the fae's body changes: Malleus grows huge thorns, his horns get sharper; Lilia might look more bat-like and wild. The only way to stop it is for friends to break the spell (like punching through the ink monster with teamwork magic). After, the fae feels super tired, sometimes forgets things, or gets weaker for a while.

Step 6: Getting older and "fading" 

As fae get really old (like Lilia at 700+ years), their magic-making parts start to wear out. It's like an old phone battery that doesn't charge as well anymore. They make less mana, spells get weaker, and they feel tired all the time—this is called "fading." If they push too hard (like fighting in wars for hundreds of years), fading happens faster. Lilia's story in Book 7 shows this: his body is slowing down because he used so much magic and felt so much pain in the past.

Why this matters in the story 

Fae magic being part of their body makes them feel powerful and special, but also lonely. They live so long and feel emotions so deeply that bad feelings build blot faster. Humans die quick and don't have this problem the same way, so fae like Malleus feel left behind when friends age and leave. The game uses this to show that even super-strong beings need friends to stay balanced—without help, their own power can hurt them. That's why Yuu (who has zero magic) can help: they don't add more blot, they just listen and calm everyone down.

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Fae Biology: Integumentary and Immune Systems: Regeneration and Toxin Resistance

The skin and immune system of fae in Twisted Wonderland are super special and help them stay strong for hundreds or even thousands of years. They are built different from humans because fae live in a world full of magic, thorns, old fights, and weird energies. The game does not give us exact science like a biology book, but we can put together what we see from the story (especially Book 7), character talks, and events.

The Skin – Their Outer Layer (Integumentary System)

Fae skin looks smooth, pale, and perfect most of the time. Think of Malleus or Lilia – they almost never have scars even after fighting for centuries. That is because their skin heals really fast.

How it works: 

- Normal human skin takes weeks or months to fix a bad cut and often leaves a mark. Fae skin uses magic energy (called mana) to fix itself much quicker. Small cuts close in hours. Bigger wounds heal in days without leaving ugly scars. 

- The skin has special stuff inside it like extra-strong building blocks (think of it as super tough glue and stretchy rubber mixed together). Magic makes those building blocks grow and move fast to close the hole. 

- Some fae have extra protection on parts of their body. Dragon fae like Malleus have hard horns on their head that are like natural armor and also help feel magic around them. Bat fae like Lilia have tougher skin in places, and Sebek has strong scales around his jaw from his crocodile side. These parts act like shields during fights or when they run through sharp thorns in Briar Valley. 

- Their skin makes a light oil that keeps it soft and fights off tiny bugs or dirt. This oil has a bit of magic in it so it cleans itself and stays healthy.

Why they heal so well: 

Fae skin is always pulling in magic from the air or from inside their body to repair damage. It is like having a built-in healing spell running all the time. But if they use too much magic or feel really upset (which makes bad ink called blot build up), healing slows down because the body gets busy fighting that ink poison instead.

What happens when things go wrong: 

In overblot (when a fae loses control from too much blot (A BITCH)), their skin changes in scary ways. It turns dark, gets black lines like ink veins, and sometimes grows sharp thorns out of nowhere. This shows the healing system going crazy and out of control. After they calm down, the skin goes back to normal pretty fast, but they might feel weak for a while.

The Immune System – Their Body's Defense Team

The immune system is like an army inside the body that fights sickness, bad stuff, and poison. Fae have a very strong one because they live so long and deal with magic every day.

Main jobs it does: 

- Fights normal germs (bacteria or viruses) super well. Fae almost never get sick from everyday colds or stomach bugs. Some fans joke that Lilia or Malleus would laugh at a human flu. 

- Cleans up blot – that black ink waste from using too much magic or feeling angry/sad. Humans get blot buildup fast and can overblot easily. Fae bodies break blot down better and turn it into harmless stuff so it does not hurt them as quick. 

- Protects against some old dangers. In stories and old fairy tales, iron hurts fae. In the game (Book 7 war parts), humans used iron weapons and armor against fae. Some fans think iron messes up fae magic flow like poison, making wounds hurt more or healing slower. The game does not say it kills them right away, but it is not good for them. 

- Sunlight can be bad for night-loving fae (nocturnal ones like Lilia or Sebek's family). Bright sun makes their skin and inside parts feel tired or sore, like a really bad sunburn that drains energy. Day-loving fae (diurnal) are okay with sun and even like it.

How it stays strong: 

- Special cells in the skin and blood eat bad things fast. 

- Their body remembers old dangers for a very long time because they live forever-ish. 

- Magic helps the immune team work better – it is like giving soldiers super speed and power.

Weak spots: 

- If blot gets too high from big feelings (like Malleus feeling alone), the immune system gets confused and attacks the body a little, making overblot worse. 

- Old fae like Lilia start to "fade" when they get really old. Their immune system and healing slow down, skin gets thinner, and they feel weak more often. 

- Half-fae like Sebek have a mix – they heal fast like fae but might get tired or sick easier than full fae because of the human side.

Why This Matters in the Story

These body parts show why fae are so powerful but also kind of lonely. They can survive almost anything, but they feel things deeply, and bad feelings build blot that hurts them from the inside. Humans are weaker and die faster, but they make more kids and change quick. That is part of why the big fae-human war in Book 7 happened – fae could not keep up with human numbers even though their bodies are tougher.

The skin and immune system make fae look perfect and strong on the outside, but inside they have to balance magic, feelings, and time. It is cool how the game uses these ideas to make characters feel real – even magical creatures have body problems that connect to their hearts.

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Fae Biology: Reproductive and Developmental Biology: Slow and Magical

The way fae have babies and grow up in Twisted Wonderland is really different from humans. It takes a super long time, needs a lot of love and magic, and changes depending on what kind of fae they are—like dragon fae, bat fae, or crocodile fae.

First, fae don't have kids the same way as people. Some lay eggs, others give birth to live babies. The big difference comes from their type.

Dragon fae (like Malleus and his mom, Princess Maleanor) lay eggs. The mom carries the baby inside her for a while, then lays one big egg (about the size of a big watermelon or bigger). The egg has a hard shell that looks dark and shiny, like black rock with thorns. Inside, the baby gets food from a yolk sac full of magic from the mom. But here's the important part: the egg won't hatch on its own. It needs tons of love and magic poured into it from the parents (or someone who loves the baby like a parent). Normal dragon eggs hatch in just 2-3 years if the parents give enough care and magic every day. Without that love, the egg can get covered in dark blot (that bad ink stuff from too much bad feelings or a bitch) and never open. The baby inside might stay stuck forever or even die.

In the story, Malleus's mom, Maleanor, laid his egg during a big war with humans. She was super powerful, but she got hurt badly and died fighting. Before she died, she told Lilia to take the egg and hatch it for her because she loved her husband Raverne and Lilia loved them both—so Lilia could give the love the egg needed. But even though Maleanor gave a huge amount of her own magic, the egg stayed quiet for a very long time. It took over 200 years of waiting and trying before it finally hatched, and that was only because Lilia never gave up. He talked to the egg, sang songs, told stories, and gave it all his magic and even said it could take his life if needed. When Malleus came out, he wasn't a human-looking baby—he was a small dragon with scales, wings, and fire breath. It took him about 20 more years to learn how to walk on two legs and look more like a person. That's why Malleus is only 178 years old now, even though the war happened around 400 years ago. He spent most of that time as an egg, waiting for enough love.

This shows dragon fae babies really need feelings to grow. Magic alone isn't enough; it has to mix with real care and affection, like how a mom or dad hugs and talks to their kid. Without it, the egg just sits there, lonely and sad. That's why Malleus feels so alone sometimes—his start in life was full of waiting and missing his real parents.

For other fae types, like bat fae (Lilia) or crocodile fae (Sebek's family), things look more like human birth. They probably have live babies instead of eggs. We know this because Lilia has a belly button (a little mark on his tummy from when he was connected to his mom inside her). That means his mom carried him in her belly with a cord that gave him food and magic, just like human moms do. Crocodile fae moms might do the same, maybe having babies that can swim right away because their family lives near swamps. These babies probably come out looking more human-like or with animal features from the start, not starting as full animals like dragon babies.

What about mixed kids, like Sebek? He's half fae (crocodile side from his mom and grandpa) and half human (from his dad). He was born live, not from an egg, and grew up at a normal speed like Silver (who's human but raised by fae). Sebek is around 16-17 now, same as his classmates, but his fae side gives him longer life—maybe 200-500 years instead of 80 like humans. He gets the best of both: strong fae senses and bite power, but he doesn't grow super slow like full fae.

How fast do fae grow up? Very slowly! Dragon fae are still called "babies" or hatchlings at 200 years old (like a human toddler). At 500 years, they're like teens. Only at 1000 years do they count as full adults. Malleus is 178, so he's like an 18-year-old human in mind and body, even though he's way older in years. Lilia is about 700, so he's like a 70-year-old grandpa, but he acts young and playful because fae stay looking young forever. Sebek and Silver are normal teen ages because one is half-human and the other is fully human.

Why is everything so slow? Fae live in a tough place with wars and magic everywhere. Having few kids who take forever to grow means each one is super special and protected. But it also makes them lonely—parents might die before the kid even hatches, like what happened to Malleus. The story uses this to show big feelings: love isn't just nice, it's literally needed to bring new life. Without family or friends giving care, fae babies (or eggs) suffer. That's why Lilia became like a dad to Malleus—he saved him with love when no one else could. And that's why Malleus treasures his friends now; he knows how important that feeling is from his own start.

In short, fae babies need magic + real love to be born and grow. Dragon ones wait inside eggs for years (or hundreds if things go wrong), starting as little animals before learning to look human. Other fae have live births like us. Growing up takes forever—200 years to be a little kid, 1000 to be grown-up. This makes fae super strong and long-living, but also very emotional and sometimes sad because time moves so slow for them. It's one of the coolest and saddest parts of their world!

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Fae Biology: Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Intuitive Magic Control

Fae have very special brains and hormone systems that let them do magic almost like it’s automatic — they don’t always have to say long spells or wave a wand like humans do. Their magic feels natural, the same way you can ride a bike without thinking about every pedal turn after you learn it.

The Brain Part – Why Magic Feels So Easy for Them

Fae brains are bigger in the front and side parts compared to human brains. Those bigger areas are in charge of imagination, feelings, and remembering things forever. That’s why a fae like Malleus can think “I want a wall of thorns” and — boom — thorny vines really grow out of the ground. His brain turns the picture in his head straight into real magic. It’s like his thoughts are magic commands.

Because their brains can change and learn new things for hundreds of years, fae keep getting better at magic their whole long life. Lilia, who is super old, learned a special spell called “Far Cry Cradle” that lets him see memories. He got really good at it because his brain kept making new connections every time he used it — kind of like leveling up a skill in a game that never stops.

Their ears, eyes, and other senses are extra sharp too. They send tons of information to the brain very fast. For example, Lilia can probably hear super-high sounds (like bats do) and use them to find people or feel magic in the air. That helps him react instantly in a fight or when he’s protecting Malleus.

But there’s a problem: when fae feel very sad, angry, or lonely for a long time, it hurts their brain. In the game (Book 7), Lilia starts “fading” — his brain gets tired and foggy because of all the bad memories from the big war hundreds of years ago. It’s like when your phone has too many apps open and it slows down. His magic gets weaker and he forgets small things more easily.

There’s also something called blot( I will never get tired of calling it a bitch-) — black ink-like stuff that builds up inside when they use too much magic or feel too many bad emotions. Blot is like poison for the brain. When there’s too much, it makes the fae go crazy for a little while. That’s what happens in an overblot: the brain gets overloaded, sees scary fake things, and the body changes into a monster version of itself. Malleus’s overblot in Book 7 happened because he felt so alone that his brain turned his sad dreams into a giant trap that almost swallowed everyone.

Some fans think that when Lilia helped bring Malleus back after his overblot, their brains kind of “tuned” to each other — like two radios finding the same station. That’s why they understand each other so well now. It shows fae brains can connect with people they really care about.

The Hormone Part – Chemicals That Control Magic and Growing Up

Hormones are like little messengers that tell the body what to do. In fae, special hormones make sure magic stays calm and doesn’t go wild all the time.

Fae grow up very slowly. Most of them don’t become teenagers until they’re already 200 years old! Special hormones from a tiny part of the brain (called the pituitary gland) keep them looking and acting young for a super long time. That gives their brain extra years to learn magic and get really strong before they become adults.

When they feel strong emotions — love, anger, sadness — hormones flood their body and make magic stronger. That’s why Malleus’s magic gets huge and scary when he’s lonely. It’s like pressing the turbo button, but if you hold it too long, the engine (their body) starts smoking (blot).

For baby fae, especially dragon ones like Malleus, love and happy feelings from someone close are super important. When Malleus was still in his egg, it wouldn’t hatch properly until Lilia loved him and talked to him a lot. Hormones from those happy feelings helped the egg finish growing. Without them, the baby might never come out.

In half-fae kids like Sebek (his mom is full crocodile fae, his dad is human), the hormones get mixed up. His human side wants to grow up fast, but his fae side wants to stay young longer. That can make his body confused and maybe not live as long as full fae.

Why All of This Matters in the Story (i am feelind sappy)

The way fae brains and hormones work explains a lot of sad and cool things in Twisted Wonderland:

- They can do amazing magic without trying hard → that’s why they seem so powerful.

- But bad feelings hurt them more than humans because emotions make magic go crazy → that’s why loneliness is so dangerous for them.

- They live so long that they watch friends die → that makes them scared to get close to people.

- Old fae like Lilia get tired in the head and body after wars and heartbreak → that’s why he’s “fading” even though he still looks young.

So even though fae look strong and scary on the outside, their brains and hormones make them super sensitive on the inside. That’s why the story keeps showing them finding a new family with Yuu and the others — because love and friendship are the only things that really keep their magic (and their hearts) healthy for hundreds of years.

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Fae Biology: Digestive and Excretory Systems: Minimalist Efficiency

Fae bodies are built to last a really long time (hundreds or even thousands of years), so they don’t need to eat a lot or very often. Their stomach and intestines work very slowly and carefully. They get the most energy possible from a tiny amount of food. Humans eat three big meals a day and feel hungry again soon. Fae can go days – sometimes even weeks – without eating much because their body is super good at saving energy.

Mouth and Taste

Fae have very sensitive tongues. They can taste not only sweet, salty, spicy, etc., but also tiny bits of magic (called mana) inside food. That’s why Lilia likes to cook weird stuff – his tongue can feel the magic in strange ingredients that humans think taste bad. 

Malleus really hates whole cakes. In the game he says they give him heartburn. Why? Because human cakes have lots of sugar but almost no magic. His stomach isn’t used to that kind of food, so it gets upset, like when you eat too much junk food and your tummy hurts.

Stomach and Intestines (Gut)

The stomach is small and doesn’t make very strong acid. Instead of breaking food fast with acid, it uses gentle magic enzymes (tiny helpers inside the body) to slowly melt the food over many hours or even days. 

The food moves very slowly through the intestines. This slow movement lets the body take almost every tiny bit of energy and magic out of the food. Almost nothing is wasted.

Special Helpers Inside the Gut – The Magic Bacteria

Inside every fae’s gut live billions of tiny living things (we call them bacteria or microbiome in science, but let’s just say “magic helpers”). These helpers are different from human ones. They love to eat mana (magic energy) more than normal food. 

When a fae eats something with magic in it, the helpers break the magic down and turn it into energy the body can use. This is why fae don’t need to eat much – a little magical fruit, some nectar, or even raw mana from the air can keep them going for a long time. 

- Dragon fae like Malleus might get energy from storms or lightning (maybe because of his powers). 

- Bat fae like Lilia might get energy from very small amounts of meat or blood-like things (like real bats do). 

- Small flower fae from Fairy Gala probably drink flower nectar full of magic, like butterflies.

Because the gut works so slowly and the magic helpers are so good, fae make almost no poop. What little waste they do make is usually turned into harmless vapor (like steam or smoke) by magic, so they don’t need to go to the bathroom very often.

The Liver – The Body’s Cleaning Factory

The liver is super important. It works like a super-strong filter. Whenever a fae uses a lot of magic or feels very strong bad emotions (anger, sadness, loneliness), a black poisonous ink called blot ( A BITCH) starts to build up inside them. 

Humans get blot very fast and need lots of rest to clean it. Fae livers clean blot slowly all the time, even while they sleep or just sit around. That’s one big reason fae can use huge amounts of magic without getting sick right away. 

But if they feel too much bad emotion for too long (like Malleus feeling lonely for hundreds of years), even their strong liver can’t keep up, and blot starts to leak everywhere → that’s when overblot happens and they turn scary and dangerous.

Why This Matters in the Story

Fae don’t eat like humans because they live in a world full of magic. Magic is like extra food for them. That’s why they look down on humans sometimes – humans eat a lot, make a lot of waste, and use up resources quickly. Fae think that’s wasteful. 

But this also makes fae lonely. Because they eat so little and live so long, they don’t share meals with others very often. Food and eating together is how humans make friends and families feel close. Fae miss out on that, and that loneliness makes blot build up faster. 

So their “simple” stomach is actually a big reason they are powerful… but also a big reason they feel alone.

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Fae Biology: Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Mana-Oxygen Efficiency

Fae hearts and lungs are built in a special way that lets them live for hundreds or even thousands of years. They don’t get tired or old as fast as humans do. The main trick is that their heart and lungs work together with magic energy (called mana) so they don’t have to eat or breathe as much as we do.

The Heart – Like a Super-Slow, Super-Strong Pump

A fae heart beats very slowly – only about 40 to 50 times a minute when they’re calm (our hearts beat 60–100 times). That slow beat saves energy so they can live a really long time without wearing out.

Inside the heart there are tiny crystal-like spots that hold extra mana. Every time the heart beats, it pushes blood full of oxygen (for breathing) AND mana (for magic) all around the body. The blood looks a bit shiny or colorful because of the mana in it.

When a fae like Malleus uses a huge spell or breathes fire, his heart speeds up for a short time to send more mana and oxygen where it’s needed – like to his horns or mouth. The horns act like pipes that help move the magic and also cool the body down so it doesn’t overheat.

The heart also helps clean up “blot” – that black inky stuff (A BITCH) that builds up when fae use too much magic or feel really sad/angry. The heart has little filters that catch most of the blot so it doesn’t hurt the body right away. But if too much blot piles up (like during an overblot), the filters get blocked and the ink starts leaking out everywhere, making the fae go crazy and grow monster parts.

Lilia is a good example of what happens when the heart gets old. In Book 7 we learn his magic is “fading.” That means the special mana parts in his heart are getting weak after so many years and after he gave a lot of his life energy to help hatch Malleus’s egg. So now his heart can’t pump mana as well, he gets tired faster, and he feels weaker. It’s kind of like when an old phone battery doesn’t hold a charge anymore.

The Lungs – Big Bags That Grab Both Air and Magic

Fae lungs are bigger than human lungs compared to their body size. They can hold a lot of air and also pull in mana straight from the air around them – almost like how plants take in sunlight.

Because they can grab mana from the air, fae don’t need to eat food every day like we do. They get a lot of their energy from breathing in magic instead of just from food. That’s why they can go a long time without eating and still be strong.

Different kinds of fae have lungs that do extra cool things:

- Dragon fae (like Malleus) have special extra pockets inside their lungs. These pockets store super-oxygen air. When Malleus wants to breathe fire, he squeezes those pockets really fast and the mana + oxygen mix turns into a flame right in his throat. He could do tiny sparks as a baby, but now he can make huge fire blasts.

- Bat fae (like Lilia) have lungs with lots of folds and pockets that help make high-pitched sounds for echolocation (like how bats “see” in the dark by shouting and listening to the echo). They also like to hang upside down because it helps blood flow back to the lungs easier when they rest.

- Crocodile fae (like Sebek’s mom’s side) probably have lungs that work well underwater for a little while, kind of like how alligators can hold their breath for a long time.

Sunlight can hurt the lungs of night-loving fae (nocturnals like Lilia). The sun damages the thin parts inside the lungs that grab mana, so they feel worse during the day and get tired faster. That’s one reason Lilia looks extra sleepy or weak in bright places.

What Happens When Things Go Wrong (Overblot & Fading)

When a fae gets too much blot (from using tons of magic or feeling super lonely/sad/angry), two bad things happen at the same time:

1. The heart gets clogged with ink and can’t pump mana properly → the body starts running out of magic energy.

2. The lungs fill with blot smoke → it’s hard to breathe and hard to pull in new mana from the air.

That’s why during overblot the fae looks scary: black ink drips out, they grow extra monster parts, and they can’t control themselves. It’s like their heart and lungs are having a really bad fight inside.

Lilia’s fading is slower but similar. His heart and lungs are just slowly losing the ability to hold and move mana. He can still fight and do magic, but every big spell costs him more and he recovers slower. It’s like an old car that still drives but needs a lot more gas and repairs.

Why This Matters in the Story( I am about to get sappy)

The way fae hearts and lungs work explains a lot about why they act the way they do:

- They live so long → they watch human friends grow old and die, which makes them feel very alone (especially Malleus).

- They don’t need to eat much → they seem “above” normal things, which makes humans think they’re stuck-up.

- Blot builds up from strong feelings → that’s why overblot happens when they’re super hurt or angry, not just from using too much magic.

- Lilia’s fading shows even fae aren’t immortal forever → it makes his goodbye in Book 7 feel really sad and real.

So in short: fae hearts beat slow and strong, lungs grab magic from the air, and together they let fae live crazy long lives… but strong feelings can still break them inside, just like they break humans. That’s what makes the Diasomnia boys so interesting – they look powerful and scary on the outside, but their hearts (literally!) can get hurt too.