Character Stories
Fairies and elves don’t write their stories the way many people do. Their words and adventures are captured in nature – the colour of their stories decorating the landscape around you. They share their tales around the fire in the eventide. The laughter and magic rising in the smoke, being carried on the wind into the panorama around them.
One group of fairies was tasked by the Elven Fairy Queen with encapsulating the beauty of these secret tales in a way that they may bring joy and strength to all those who saw them – even if they didn’t understand everything they saw.
As the stories were told and their beauty drifted up into the air, certain tales were caught by these skilled story tellers and taken to their workshop. Here they would mix the stories with the elements they found around them over enchanted furnaces. Once mixed, they would pour the mixtures into cracks in the rocks - thus creating the most beautiful gems you have ever seen. Some would be individual crystals, others found as bands and veins within the rock.
If you listen carefully when you happen upon these beautiful gems you may hear one of the Fae reciting the tale it tells to their children. Tales of bravery, of love, of wonder, of strength, of creativity, and of adventure.
The Elven Fairy Queen
Once upon a time there was a Queen who ruled the Elven Fairy Kingdom with love, mercy, and tea. The Elven Fairy Queen enjoyed continual peace in her lands.
The throne room of the Castle, where the Queen would conduct the business of the Kingdom, was a haven of joy, calm, and hope. All who visited enjoyed her hospitality and calming tea.
She loved friendship and creativity. Music, art, light, and laugher were found wherever you roamed in the realm along with, of course, the calming tea that was served within the Castle itself. All who lived in the Elven Fairy Kingdom enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere that was found throughout the Queen’s lands. The woodlands, hills and moorlands were filled with happiness and tranquillity.
She was brave and would fight to protect her people, but she was also a peaceful soul and would do all she could to provide a peaceful safe haven for both her people and those who visited her realm.
The Queen not only enjoyed good friendships with those who lived within her Kingdom, but also with the rulers and peoples of surrounding realms. She would often make blends of tea to celebrate friendships, agreements, and alliances.
The Queen enjoys the calm of nature, and she made a chamomile infusion to enjoy in the Fairy Castle that brought some of that peace into her home.
The Iron King
The mischievous Iron King has a heart of gold under all his bravado. A skilled craftsman himself, he often makes tokens to display his talents.
The Elven Queen was approached by the Iron King as an act of friendship. His lands lie to the South of the Elven Fairy Kingdom. The two rulers quickly found a mutual love of fun and laughter, along with an interest in their respective armouries.
The Queen sent the Iron King a subtle blend of black teas with a hint of lemon to the Iron King as a sign of friendship and not long after a treaty was signed between the two monarchs. In return, the Iron King sent the Elven Fairy Queen a beautiful token via her trusted advisor Spamdalf.
The Pineapple King
A fun-loving Ruler with a passion for nature, adventure, and laughter…with often a hidden Pineapple or two to be found.
When the Elven Fairy Queen became ruler of the Elven Fairy Kingdom, she ventured to lands beyond the realm to meet the Kings of the surrounding territories. Her first quest was to the north and west to visit the Pineapple King.
She had heard tales of this fun-loving King who loved nature and was a skilled swordsman. He would often be found laughing with his family and friends and taking part in tournaments displaying his skills with a sword.
When the Elven Fairy Queen visited the Pineapple King, she took a gift of tea for him that was inspired by his love of nature with a cheeky hint pointing towards his exotic name.
The Pirate King
A loyal and brave King who will seek fun filled adventure at every turn. His quests on the seven seas are legendary, but he always makes time to visit his allies.
The Pirate King sought an audience with the Elven Fairy Queen when she was travelling to visit the Elven Patriarch and Fairy Queen Mother. The Pirate King’s loyalty, sense of adventure, and good humour made an alliance between the two rulers easy to negotiate. The Queen was also very interested to learn about the rare jewels the Pirate King had discovered that had thought to have been lost forever.
The Elven Queen celebrated the alliance with an exotic tea full of mystery.
Prince of Loxley – Son of the Pineapple King
A lover of games and adventure, even in the darkest places. The Prince of Loxley will often venture on missions to rid the realms of those who seek to destroy the goodness and light.
The Elven Fairy Queen came across the Prince of Loxley in the most unlikely of places…a dark enchanted wood. At first the Queen was reticent to enter the unfamiliar territory but, with the help of the young Prince, the Queen found her way to all kinds of marvels and mysteries.
The Queen made a smoky black tea with raspberry leaf, marshmallow root, and rose petals to celebrate the young prince’s accomplishments in ridding the darker places in the realms of those who seek to destroy goodness and light.
The Royal Decree
When peace is furthered, or other glad tidings are to be announced, the news must be spread throughout the Elven Fairy kingdom and beyond by a trusted spokesman.
The Queen is glad to know such an individual – a fun and charismatic member of the Pineapple King’s Court. He spreads the news and ensures that there is fun and celebrations.
The Elven Fairy Queen is always pleased to celebrate with a cup of tea, and so she made a special blend of Earl Grey with pomegranate peel and apple to celebrate these joyous occasions.
Lady of the Forest
A talented artist and lover of nature, the Lady of the Forest is a member of the Pineapple King’s Court and spreads the calming touch of nature in all she does.
She is also the Guardian of the Forest Gems – ensuring that everyone may enjoy their beauty. A quiet soul with an inner strength, the Lady of the Forest brings a sense of peace to all she meets.
To honour the Lady of the Forest’s work, the Queen created a tea blend that drew on the jewels of the woodland – a mix of black tea, apple, raspberry leaf and marshmallow root.
Master Blacksmith
The Master Blacksmith is a quiet soul who produces the most beautiful blades not just in the Elven Fairy Kingdom, but in all the lands. Unassuming and modest in character, he works tirelessly bringing beautiful blades into being.
The Elven Fairy Queen wanted to honour his work with a smoky black tea within which were hidden gems of pomegranate peel and rose petals.
The Ginger Bard
The Ginger Bard’s larger than life presence, full of joy and happiness, is spread throughout the lands as he sends his greetings from Kingdom to Kingdom. A member of the Pineapple King’s Court, there are many of his notes found throughout the realms of all the rulers bringing joy to their recipients.
The Elven Fairy Queen honoured the joy brought by the Bard with a bright black tea full of life with orange peel, ginger and lemon peel.
Emilia Rose
A gentle soul with a love of nature and animals, Emilia Rose is a Lady of the Court of the Elven Queen. She can often be found in the gardens and woodlands of the realm tending the beautiful flowers and playing with the wolves who live in the Kingdom.
If you listen quietly, you will hear her speaking words of affirmation to the resident of the Kingdom. Her roses also adorn the Throne Room of the Elven Fairy Queen.
The Queen was so grateful for Lady Emilia’s gentle positivity that she created a rose petal infused Earl Grey blend with raspberry leaf to share the joy Lady Emilia brings.
Hernandez
Hernandez is a mysterious magical craftsman with a cheeky glint in his eye. His games are all meant in fun, and he uses his magic to produce jewellery fit for royalty. He has made the Elven Fairy Queen beautiful pieces that she wears for the most celebrated of occasions…but no one quite knows how he does it.
To celebrate the work of this magician, the Elven Fairy Queen created her own potion of mystery and intrigue – a wonderful black tea containing marshmallow root, and sparkling glints of pomegranate peel, pineapple, and lemon peel.
Forest Archer
While the Elven Fairy Kingdom is a peaceful realm, the Queen entrusts the safety of the realm to the elusive figure of the Forest Archer.
He guards the lands from outside threats. He is unrivalled with a bow yet, when you do come across him, he is humble and kind.
The Elven Fairy Queen created a refreshing herbal woodland blend for the archer to take on his wanderings in the Forest containing apple, marshmallow root, elderflower, raspberry, and a hint of Yerba Mate.
The Forest Minstrel
The Elven Fairy Queen met this kind, fun minstrel quite by chance as he was walking with his cat and fox through the forests of the realm in search of fungi to eat.
His music captured the imagination of the Queen – taking her in her imagination soaring high into the air, then down into caves, and then up again onto high mountain tops. She asked him to play his music and write songs to cheer the hearts of her people.
The minstrel introduced the Queen to some of his friends, and this band of merry folk laugh and joke and create wonderful music together that fills the air of the realm with joy.
The Queen made the Forest Minstrel a green tea blend to take with him on his travels containing elderflower, apple and bilberries.
The Grand Druid of the Forest
A master of many musical instruments and different musical styles, the Grand Druid creates all manner of spells using music and stores them in his secret vault to use when he needs. His spells affect the forces of nature – bringing joy and peace to the Forest around him.
The Forest Minstrel met the Grand Druid of the Forest on his travels – the Grand Druid’s particular mastery of the stringed instruments encouraging the Minstrel to get to know him more. As they talked and shared their love of music, they realised that they could collaborate to not just create the music needed by the Grand Druid for his spells in the Forests, but to bring joy to the peoples of the Further Lands. Joining with the Forest Minstrel and the High Elf of the Dark Forest, this group of musicians has spread much laughter, joy, and love throughout the lands and realms of this world.
The Forest Minstrel introduced the Grand Druid to the Elven Fairy Queen. She was so impressed with the power of his magic that she asked him to use his spells across the Elven Fairy Kingdom, looking after the Forests and bring more love and laughter to her people, and she made him a black tea blend containing orange peel and blackberries to refresh him on his exploits.
The Forest Muse
Legend has it that the Forest Muse was once engaged to a cruel King from a far-off realm. The beautiful maiden escaped his cruel clutches by faking her death in a river.
Having floated many miles down the meandering waterway, she eventually reached the borders of the cruel ruler’s kingdom, crossing over into unknown lands. This was when she met the Fae folk.
A small party of flower fae had been sent by the Elven Fairy Queen to study the plants of different realms when they came across the beautiful maiden, sat shivering on the river bank. They gave her dry clothes and warmed her with one of the Queen’s teas.
The maiden joined the party and everywhere she went her kindness, humour, and beauty made the flowers look more radiant. She painted beautiful portraits of the Fae as they went about their work, and in turn the fae were inspired by her to capture the beauty of the places and people they visited.
When the party arrived back in the Elven Fairy Kingdom, they took the maiden to see the Queen. The Queen and the maiden spent many hours laughing together and talking about art.
The Queen offered the maiden sanctuary in the Elven Fairy Kingdom, and now the Forest Muse creates beautiful pieces of art and inspires others in their creative journeys.
The Queen made the Forest Muse a beautiful blend of black tea with hibiscus, elderflower, rose petals and raspberries to reflect the beauty she portrays in her work.
The High Elf of the Dark Forest
The Dark Forest is a mysterious place – far to the West, over the ocean, from the Elven Fairy Kingdom. A skilled musician, the High Elf of the Dark Forest was taught music by the birds of the Forest and he writes music so beautiful that it casts a spell over anyone who hears it.
An enigmatic figure to many, the High Elf would go on quests – sometimes to learn more of the magic and mysteries of song from birds of other forests, sometimes to meet with other musicians, as he perfected his craft. It was on one of these quests that the High Elf found the Forest Minstrel. Now, along with the Grand Druid of the Forest, they travel together creating music that makes the heart sing of anyone who hears it.
The High Elf was introduced to the Elven Fairy Queen by the Forest Minstrel. The Queen and High Elf quickly formed a strong friendship – defined by their elvish sense of humour and shared love of music. To celebrate this friendship the Queen created an Earl Grey blend containing raspberries and blackberries for the High Elf to take with him on his travels.
The Spirit of the Forest
Deep within the Forests of the Elven Fairy Kingdom lives a shy being. Not often seen during the day, this enigmatic creature is a mystery to many. She can be glimpsed during the evenings casting her jewels throughout the Forest if you know where to find her.
The Spirit of the Forest embodies the beauty and peace of the Forest around her. The Elven Fairy Queen visits with her when she can, and they enjoy these times listening to the music of the Forest together.
The Queen made a calming chamomile infusion containing raspberry leaf, blackberries and bilberries for the Spirit of the Forest.
Hamadryade of the Southern Forest
In the Southern Forest there flows a river lined with the most beautiful trees in the land. If you listen carefully as you walk there you will hear the song of the Hamadryade. Her songs tend the trees – making them grow taller, stronger, and more beautiful than any found anywhere else in the Kingdom. The rich tone of her voice can also soothe those who are weary and melt even the hardest of hearts. It isn’t just her voice that is so attractive: her great beauty is only rivalled by her love, kindness, and generosity which are all seemingly without bounds.
The Elven Fairy Queen met the Hamadryade whilst on a on a walk with the Forest Minstrel. The Queen was enchanted by the songs of the Hamadryade and was thrilled when she learned of the Hamadryade’s love of tea. The songs of the Hamadryade can now often be found being played within the court of the Elven Fairy Queen – making the hearts of the Queen and her courtiers soar, and in return the Queen has the pleasure of sharing calming teas and infusions with the Hamadryade.
The Queen created a black tea blend with lemon peel and raspberries to honour the rich depth of the Hamadryade’s voice and the beautiful highlights that come as you listen to it.
The Sun Queen
The Sun Queen was a majestic being. Her grace and love radiated to all around her. She brought with her a warming glow and lit up everyone’s lives. She had an adventurous spirit and a heart full of love and resilience.
The power the Sun Queen held to give light to the world was seen in her eyes, and the gentleness in how she handled her power to allow the plants to grow was seen in her kind heart.
The Sun Queen would often take walks up into the mountains, through the forests, and into the desert to ensure the light and warmth she provided was doing all it needed.
The Moon Queen made the Sun Queen a green tea blend to enjoy on her travels that featured the floral and fruity notes of rose petals, hibiscus, and orange peel.
The Moon Queen
During the day, the Moon Queen is an elusive creature but can occasionally be seen wandering the lands picking the most beautiful ingredients if you look carefully.
Under the light of the Moon, in the quiet of the night, the Moon Queen would mix these ingredients to create potions to aid the peoples of the Elven Fairy Kingdom and the Realms beyond.
There are many who believe the Moon Queen to be the Elven Fairy Queen in disguise. The only one really knows is the Sun Queen but whenever she is asked, she simply glows brighter. Whatever the truth, the two Queens certainly have a special relationship.
The Moon Queen also made her own blend of black tea with raspberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, bilberries and raspberry leaf to take with her and keep her refreshed on her ventures to collect ingredients.
The Snail Wizard
The Snail Wizard was a quiet soul. He would wander the forest, quietly casting spells to bring joy into the lives of those he saw. But Snail Wizard had a problem.
He was so tired all the time. He visited the Moon Queen, and in the light of the moon she made for him a potion of chamomile, raspberry leaf, peppermint, orange peel, and raspberries that was perfect before bed. He would make it in his little cauldron and drink it from his mini shell styled cup before getting a really good night’s sleep.
The Dancing Pixie
The Dancing Pixie dances through the Forest, singing and dancing and twirling between the trees. She is loved by everyone who meets her – her kind heart draws everyone to her.
However, the Dancing Pixie struggled with cramps and pains, so she visited the Moon Queen. The Moon Queen created a potion for her of raspberry leaf, chamomile, hibiscus, rose petals, ginger and bilberries.
The infusion compliments the monthly cycle of the moon so the Pixie could continue to dance and bring joy to so many all month round.
The Sprite Crumpeteer
The Sprite Crumpeteer was a cheerful Sprite who would entertain as he danced and made music through the forest bringing cheer and joy. He would also look for the most fabulous foods to eat on his travels. He would taste any delicacy that he could.
The problem the Sprite Crumpeteer had was that he was so excited to try everything, he didn’t pace himself. So he paid the Moon Queen a visit and she created a potion of peppermint, marshmallow root, ginger and bilberries that was ideal after a meal.
Mother Earth
Mother Earth was walking in the Forest with the Grand Druid when she first saw the Moon Queen at a distance. The Moon Queen also saw Mother Earth. Her kindness, beauty, and strength were greatly admired by the Queen.
Over time, Mother Earth and the Moon Queen began to talk. As they saw each other more and more, they became good friends. They both saw the things that weren’t ok in the world and wanted to make them better.
The Moon Queen created a tea that represented Mother Earth’s desire to see the peoples of the realm not waste the precious gifts given to them and to look after the world in which they dwelt.