Mebd

    Her memory has stood the test of time, yet so little is actually known of Her. She is older then time itself. She was present when England rose from the water, and She will undoubtedly be present when it is burned by the sun.

    The patron of Witches and Priestesses

    She has been known by many names through the ages; Morrigan, Morgan, Babd, Mebd, Banshee, Queen Mab, Morgan Le Fae, and a million million more. She is The Beginning and The End, the Great Mother, and The Goddess of Death, Guardian of the Dead. Her powers are exhaustive, though She rarely utilises them, preferring instead to weave spells. This is simply because She finds it….fun. There are few who would have the strength to cause Her harm, so she feels no need to exercise Her power fully. Although, be sure, if She is threatened, She will retaliate. Mebd is a shape shifter, though She often comes in no form at all, often, She is simply….present….a whisper carried on the air….a slight tinge in the darkness….a soft aroma of earth wafting through the room….

    She has walked in many realms spanning the width of the globe, and has been known by all ancient cultures….yet She long ago chose Her kingdom to be that of England and here presided as Queen Mab, Queen of The Fae. Now She walks again, awoken from Her slumber that had spanned centuries, forgotten as She was by the people as they moved out of The Dark Ages. The prayers and offerings of the frightened townsfolk stirred Her, calling Her from Her sleep to offer guidance once more….but She has been attracted by the darker powers that reside here…

    Mebd is the embodiment of magic. She is, essentially, a good natured soul, though She displays a great degree of determination and will power in the face of adversity, and She will prevail. Defending Her people from threats at any cost, She is both fierce and deadly to her enemies and loving and protective to her children. Some have gone so far as to call Her evil, being as She is so closely linked to death, but She never really kills anyone she just "lets them die". In doing so she is not evil but a force of nature simply letting nature come to its logical conclusion.

    The Fae

    With the return of Mebd to the mortal realm, so the lush lands of England begin to stir. The earth around the Keep comes alive…Mebd has brought with Her The Fae.

    Faerie is a world of dark enchantments, of captivating beauty, of enormous ugliness, of callous superficiality, of humour, mischief, joy, and inspiration, of terror, laughter, love and tragedy. It is far richer than fiction would generally lead one to believe and, beyond that, it is a world to enter with extreme caution, for of all things that faeries resent the most is curious humans blundering about the private domains like so many ill mannered tourists. So go softly-where the rewards are enchanting, the dangers are real

    These are a selection of the little people that can now be seen around The Keep and the county of Kent.

    Asparas - Usually female, also known as sky-dancers. They bless humans at important stages in their lives, and are often seen at weddings. They live in fig trees and sometimes appear to scholars or scientists, seduce and exhaust them, making sure they don't venture into areas that the spirit world deems unfit.

    Asrai - are small and delicate female faeries who melt away into a pool of water when captured or exposed to sunlight.

    Bauchan - also Bogan. A type of Hobgoblin. Like most faeries, they are fond of tricks, sometimes are dangerous, and sometimes are helpful

    Bogie - This is the generic name for some different types of Goblins. Their temprerments range the spectrum from benign to malevolent.

    Bogles - Generally evil-natured Goblins although they are more disposed to do harm to liars and murderers.

    Disir - these are spirits who attach themselves to a particular place, usually man made, like houses. Especially old houses.

    Goblins - A breed of small, swarthy, malicious beings-although 'goblin' as a term is often used as a general name for thee uglier inhabitants of Faerie. They sometimes appear in the shape of animals which appropriately reflects their bestial nature. They are the thieves and villains of Faerie, companions to the Dead, especially on Halloween.

    Spriggans - Grotesque and ugly in shape. Although quite small, they have the ability to inflate themselves into monstrous forms which has led humans to believe them to be the ghosts of old giants. Apart from their useful function as guardians of hill treasure, Spriggans are an infamous band of villains, skilled thieves, thoroughly destructive and often dangerous. They are capable of robbing human houses, kidnapping children (and leaving a repulsive baby Spriggan in exchange) causing whirlwinds to destroy fields of corn, blighting crops and all manner of other unpleasant mischief.

    Pixies - There are varying traditions about the size, appearance and origin of the Pixies, but all accounts agree about their being dressed in green and about their habit of misleading travellers.

    Will O' the Wisp - No one is quite sure what these distant floating balls of flame are, but they are generally associated with and are sometimes thought of as faeries. They are sometimes thought to be the souls of children who have died and like to cause mischief.