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Some people dream, while others act. This image purely describes the Fae of the Shadow Court. While few, even among the Fae are fully aware of the Shadow Courts populace or intentions, all have heard rumors. Members of the Shadow court view themselves as the only Free Fae in among those from the Old World as well as the New. Sometimes, it's difficult to work out what one wants in life. We want to see new places. Enjoy time with friends. Or, perhaps, pursue that one piece of knowledge that will make everything make sense.
However the confines of High Society have everyone always working within someone else's agenda. What about those who want to represent balance; respect their own freedoms, work with others, and protect those threatened by conformity? While rejecting both the Seelie and the UnSeelie beliefs, those who walk in the Shadows cannot spare themselves from the drama of the Fae. One can find both those of mixed breeding with purest millennia old bloodlines, arguing heatedly in darkened corridors.
The Shadow Court believes there need to be people willing to look beyond the confines of society - people who can find out what's going wrong... and help put it right. Fae society being what it is, breeds superiority, while those of the Shadow Court may be more likely to take a human as consort, they still see the futility and ignorance in the mortal populace. Freely forming cliques and amongst themselves they walk where they will.
Admittance to the Shadow Court for outsiders is extremely rare, as they have been credited with causing the rift between the Seelie and UnSeelie Courts. Upon entrance to the court, visitors must be prepared with valuable and unusual gifts though usually those gifts pass unseen into the inner recesses of the Dark Sithen. Suitable gifts include any item of power, or object not affected by the Fade.
The physical appearance of the Shadow Court, like the Seelie Court mirrors nature; silver maple trees and shimmering willows, strong and delicate, with high climbing wisteria reaching and tightly knotting to create a living ceiling, fill the empty throne hall. Golden light filteres from between the branches to caress a red marble floor. Light purple and red flowers gleam like lanterns amidst the treetops. Semi-precious jewels of garnets, citrine, and carnelian sparkle from arches of thick ivy lining the path to the throne. Bronze statues adorned with gems further attest to the wealth and beauty of the current ruler, whoever it may be... The throne itself, and one who sits on it, are the focal points of the room.
The throne of the Shadow Court is shaped like a large diamond dragon, as brilliantly lethal and beautiful as the Fae nobility.
Those of the Shadows find nothing compelling it the politics of the Seelie and UnSeelie Courts. The Shadow Court is comprised of adventurers, explorers, seekers of knowledge, and outcasts. People who don't feel the need to conform, but neither do they feel the need to tear down society. They're different, they know it, and they're going to make the most of it.
