Sidhe (Shee)

Exiled nobility in a Banal world, the sidhe recall a time when they held undisputed sway over the Dreaming. Once they were known and feared as the Good Folk, and their whims enchanted and terrified mortals for millennia. Now the tales are cast aside, the gates closed and the songs gone old and stale. For sidhe, the age of wonders has already died, and they mourn its passing.
This mourning, however, does not cripple the sidhe. Though they fear death and Banality like few faeries ever could, they stare back in the face of oblivion and sneer. Other Kithain consider the sidhe cold and arrogant, and they are right; the triumph of the sidhe, however, is the refusal to lie down and die. They are every inch nobility, as beautiful and terrible as any dream could be, and pursue a return to the Dreaming with fanatical dedication.
There are, of course, exceptions; some sidhe grow hopeless and self-indulgent, letting their freeholds fall into disrepair. Others become Unseelie tyrants, ruling their demesnes through cruelty and intrigue. Still others drop out of the nobility game and go among the commoners, though their nature shine through their disquises. Sidhe are also notorious for switching between the courts without warning. Given the whims of these lords, it´s no wonder few faeries trust them.
Whatever they choose to do, sidhe always do it with grace and refinement. Many seem detached, but those close to them know that the blessing and curse of the sidhe is to live deeper in the Dreaming world than most faeries ever will. This walking dream-state gives most sidhe a glazed and unfocused air. Bards´ songs say that the eldest sidhe live in the past, present and future all at once; if there is truth to this, the nobility will not confirm it.
Banality is a deadly curse, and sidhe suffer more from it than any other Kithain do. Death is likewise a terror, for sidhe are not reborn as other faeries are. While some consent to be given a wake, few of them do, for they will reincarnate as commoners - litterally a fate worse than death! Death and Banality weigh heavily on the sidhe, and they often resent the Arcadian faeries for locking them out of paradise. Many quest for a return to Arcadia or throw themselves into orgies of Glamour-gathering to ensure their continued health - these vain fae cannot bear the thought of simply fading away.
These kith inspire a supernatural awe, even in changelings with superior strength or skill. The very presence of a sidhe in her true form captures the hearts of mortals and colors the Dreaming. An angry sidhe is a terrible thing; even redcaps hesitate to attack a raging highborn knight. The noble ones may "cloak" their auras, but some sign of their birthright is always apparent.
All sidhe are dignified, with courtly manners and social graces. It is nearly impossible to make one look foolish (though pooka keep trying). Their passions run deep; love or vengeance is never forgotten. They are expert hands at romance and subterfuge and look with a parent´s favor on Kithain and mortal alike. Whatever course a sidhe may choose, he will follow with a ruler´s power and a lion's courage.

Apparance:
All sidhe resembles humans of unearthly beauty; their bodies are perfect, their features pleasing and their hair rich and colorful. They are ethereal and carry a hint of sadness even when they laugh. Tall and lean, they are fierce and regal, with pointed ears, angular features and a commanding gaze. Their eyes are of odd yet striking colors: violet, silver, etc. They rarely wear anything but the finest clothing.

Seemings:
Childling highborns are spoiled; even the best of them throw tantrums when things don't go their way.
Wilder sidhe are proud and spirited, indulging every whim in youth and assuming knightly honors later.
Grump sidhe are sadly regal, often distracted by the weight of their positions. Many yearn to be young again.

Lifestyles:
Sidhe blood is cobalt blue; they hold most fae lands through title and often hold influential positions in the mortal world as well.

Affinity:
Because they have spent little time on Earth, the sidhe have not developed an affinity.

Birthrights:
Awe and Beauty - Sidhe radiate power with their simple presence and are remarkably attractive; all sidhe get two extra dots of Appearance (even if this increases the Trait above 5) and stand out in a crowd (not always a good thing...). The difficulties of all Social rolls (especially Empathy or Intimidation rolls) made by an impassioned sidhe are reduced by two. Anyone who tries to attack an angry sidhe head-on must make a Willpower roll versus difficulty 6 (or even higher if facing a powerful lord or lady).
Noble Bearing - All sidhe are dignified; any cantrip that would make a highborn look foolish immediately fails, and no sidhe will botch an Etiquette roll.

Frailties:
Banality's curse - This is the bane of the sidhe; Banality affects these kith as if it were one point higher than it actually is. Additionally, each point of Banality a highborn earns becomes two points instead. Sidhe are also prone to fits of depression lasting for weeks on end; they often overcome these fits by changing their Legacies back and forth.

Quote:
"If the Dreaming is to live again, we must swim in wonder and take the mortals with us - will they or no."

Outlook
Boggans - Honest, gentle folk, but always check the corners.
Eshu - Braggarts and beggars, but full of wisdom. Show them in and drink of their lore.¨
Nockers - If it weren't for their usefulness, I'd toss them out of the Dreaming and let them bitch at the crows.
Pooka - It's amazing how much effort they still soend trying to make us look silly. You'd think they'd have given up by now.
Redcaps - Foul; even the best of them are no better than mortal thugs.
Satyrs - Fun for a tryst or two, but ultimately a bore.
Sluagh - Beware their ilk and curry their favor. The underfolk are our coffin-worms and we are buried with them.
Trolls - Honest guards and graceful losers.

-Mark Reinhagen