The Conceptuals

Beings composed purely of ideas, Conceptuals have existed since the dawn of civilization, influencing religion and shaping the course of history. They appear in many different forms and there is minimal classification of them, but a few loose groups have been defined. Due to a lack of outer planes in the cosmology of Oacca Seri, the Conceptuals occupy places in the real world imbued with power and belief.

Twyll
The Twyll, commonly known as Fey or Ferries, are lesser beings of good. They embody the idea of curiosity, the dreamlike wonder of childhood. Though mischievous and oft unpredictable, the Twyll maintain an existence unmarred by the melancholy of adulthood. They also act as beings of life, representing nature, birth, and fertility. It is said that the elves exist because of prehistoric interactions between the Fey and the Nambas. There are two types of ferries, Syllwie and Llyberkin.

Syllwie
Syllwie, also known as “Canny” or “Seelie” fey, are more benevolent than their counterpart. These creatures, including brownies, pixies, and gnomes are generally helpful to humans and represent the nurturing aspects of nature - they are spirits of harvests, communion, and healing. They also embody the unconditional kindness of children and animals, consistently striving to help others. Despite this, they also tend to have harmless fun at others expense, though they will always try to set things right if they get themselves or others in trouble.

Llyberkin
Llyberkin, also referred to as “uncanny” or “unseelie” fey, are more mischievous and dangerous. These creatures, including boogeys, hobs, and will o’ th’ wisps, represent the dangerous parts of nature and the mysteries of what lies in the shadows. These creatures live in caves or under houses, pulling pranks on those around them and causing as much mischief as possible. They represent a child’s lack of understanding of consequences, and hence will do things like steal children and burn down houses because they don’t know any better. Ultimately though, much like their Syllwan counterparts, these creatures have a good heart and are willing to help others if they think it will be fun.

Slyuagh
Slyuagh, also referred to as grotesques, are lesser beings of evil. They represent the disillusionment of adulthood, the fear of death, and the monotony of life. Slyuagh are beings of shadow, creatures of darkness and misery that feed on the latent unhappiness of existence. Much like fey, they exist in two classifications: