(Slightly based on Maggie Stiefvater's Lament and Ballad- the faeries in this are slightly based on them.)

I can remember the first time dancing really called to me. I was alone in my room. There wasn't even any music playing, and I had never done any dancing before, but I just had to dance. I couldn't dance, but I had to. That was the start of a long road.

Every evening for I don't know how long, I danced alone in my room. It was only small, so I couldn't move much, but I just had to dance. One night I was doing it. I spun around, and there was someone sitting on my bed. "You're good." She said. I knew she was bluffing, as I was only moving my arms around and small things like that. "But I can help make you better." She stood up, and I knew she wasn't human. She was pale, and I could see wings behind her back. I was scared, but I managed to say, "And what would you get out of it?" She laughed, and the sound sent chills up my spine. "Helping you. Oh, and of course, you'd have to give me something in return." She looked me dead in the eyes, and I saw that her irises constantly changed from blue to green and back to blue. "You'd have to help me become human."

I decided to help her. After all, what harm could it do? But I didn't know that as she gained her humanity, I would lose mine...


These fairies of the dance are the Sidhe, or faeries, of Irish legends. They are the Tuatha de Danann.



In Ireland the Sidhe are considered to be ancient Celtic gods. Pagan spirits of Ireland were known as the Tuatha de Danann.

Tuatha de Danann means ‘Children of Danu or Dana’ a legendary race of people who overthrew the Irish in ancient times. When the Tuatha de Danann was overthrown themselves by the Milesians they took shelter in earth barrows (sidhe). Deprived of offerings and affection the Tuatha de Danann shrivelled and withered until they became the little people.

These little people lay in hiding or hundred, thousands of years until they were strong enough to emerge. They used the strength of the Irish language, Gaelige, as a source of strength. But now, when Gaelige is only spoken in the Gaeltacht regions, they have chosen to emerge. They emerge all over the world, but in Ireland especially. They choose those who have been drawn to dance. They offer their help, but their victims have to help the Sidhe retrieve their humanity. The sidhe are beautiful, but with white skin and eyes that constantly change colour. They have basic telekinsis, which means they can move objects with their minds.

The Sidhe really want their powers back. They use what little powers they have to attempt to turn their victims into Sidhe. There are Gaelic speakers all over the world who are wary of the Sidhe. They know that the Sidhe have a weakness to iron. They are cloverhands, which means they can see the Sidhe. The Cloverhands are feared by the Sidhe, but they know that if they can get their powers back, they can defeat the Cloverhands.

So the poor dancers are caught in the middle. The Sidhe want their powers back, the Cloverhands want to defeat the Sidhe, and the dancers are the key to both. They have to make the decision whether to do something they love, or keep holding onto their humanity.

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No GM or PP. The Sidhe only have basic telekinsis. Very few can read minds.
While a basic knowledge of the Irish language would be an advantage in this RP, it's not neccessary.
Good spelling and grammar is a must.
At least a paragraph per post.
Try and post at least once a week, prefably every three days.
Respect other roleplayers.
Enjoy!
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(Fill Out the form in English- I just thought I'd teach you a little Gaelige. :) )

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[i]M'Ainm: (My Name)[/i]
[i]M'Aois: (My Age)[/i]
[i]M'Iscne: (My Gender)[/i]
[i]Mo Chuma:(My Appearance-Picture)[/i]
[i]Mo Pearsantach: (My Personality)[/i]
[i]Eile: (Other- Include here if they are Dancer, Sidhe, or Cloverhand.)[/i]

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