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Lore:Faun

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Fauns
A Faun Lord
A Faun Lord
Type Race (Beastfolk)
Range Systres
Appears in

ESO

Fauns are deerlike trickster[1] beastfolk native to the Systres, where they ecologically fill a similar role that goblins do for most of mainland Tamriel.[2] Rumors exist of creatures of nature either Man or Mer in appearance being the first inhabitants of the archipelago.[3] Fauns themselves are described as having bodies of tall, slender Mer,[4] and are confirmed to have been on the Systres isle of Galen before the Druids of Galen settled there.[5] Some nature spirits called from the Green are bound into the forms of Fauns.[6] According to Lady Arabelle Davaux, almost every known encounter with a Faun and the other denizens of Tamriel ends in violence. These violent tendencies have prevented a further understanding of their dialect and culture from developing.[2] One documented tale describes a particularly cruel encounter with a Faun during which they attacked a water carrier without clear provocation, strung him up upside down, stuffed his mouth full of garlic cloves, smothered him in honey, and then agitated a nearby hornet's nest before leaving him to his fate.[7] This position is contradicted by the House Dufort representative Parisse Plouff, who described them as protectors of nature who usually aren't vicious.[8]

Fauns dwell in herds which function as close-knit families.[5] Faun Lords hold a leadership role among Fauns, and have been known to turn the hunt around on hunters active in their territory. They are also noted for their magical abilities, and for being able to "turn the forest itself against intruders". This seems to even extend to allowing them to command Spriggans and Indriks in battle.[8][9][10] Female Fauns seem to either be rare or not exist, causing speculation of them reproducing via magical means, non-traditional methods, or females simply being kept well hidden. Fauns appear not to have their own verbal language, and communicate in simple grunts and chirps.[4] Fauns utilize rune-like lettering which is a part of their obscure dialect.[11]

Although they reject outside observation, Fauns have still left an impact on the Bretons that share their homeland. Fauns can be found depicted on decorations and as children's toys.[12][13] Their hooves are kept as good luck amulets.[14] A specific type of flute used by druids is rumored to have originated from a group of Fauns willingly showing them how to make them.[15]

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  1. ^ Corruption of Root's dialogue in ESO: Lost Depths
  2. ^ a b Loremaster's Archive - Bretons & High IsleLady Arabelle
  3. ^ Sorrows of the WindBastibien Marolles, Historian
  4. ^ a b The Flora and Fauna of GalenElise Aglilmir, Traveling Naturalist
  5. ^ a b Druid Edaen's dialogue in ESO: Firesong
  6. ^ Frii's dialogue in ESO: Firesong
  7. ^ A Hunter's Journey VI: Fauns
  8. ^ a b Parisse Plouff's dialogue in ESO: High Isle
  9. ^ Events of Wildhorn's Wrath in ESO: High Isle
  10. ^ Hunter Marwig's dialogue in ESO: High Isle
  11. ^ Faun's Lark Cladding antiquity codex entries in ESO
  12. ^ Faun Feast Decanter contraband description in ESO
  13. ^ Plush Faun contraband descriptions in ESO
  14. ^ Faun Hoof contraband description in ESO
  15. ^ Druid's Whispering Willow Flute contraband description in ESO