To further refine the nature of a changeling there are “Kiths.” In the First Edition, Kiths were an expansion on each Seeming, so an Ogre might be a “Bloodbrute”, who was forced into vicious combat, or a “Gristlegrinder”, who had a persistent and consuming hunger. The possibilities are incredibly varied, even if they begin from templates, called “Seemings.” These include Beasts, who had their humanity replaced with animalism Darklings, those who stay just out of sight and walk hand-in-hand with dread Elementals, forces of nature and matter – ranging from living conflagrations to animate statues Fairest, the most cherished and commanding of all – those created to capture attention Ogres, brutes and defenders – loyal and devoted monsters and Wizened, industrious and ever-busy. Alternately, this may be viewed as inner beauty and the human is transformed into a statue or other work of art/precious item. They may also feel that their new captive could inspire others and choose the changeling to lead their armies, or govern their household. They may then interpret it literally – and transform the human into a living candle, or the candle flame itself. For example, the Fae may have been attracted to the human’s inner spark and vitality. There’s no consistent rule – two completely identical abductees may play two very different roles. By the start of the game, the changeling’s escape may have further altered their form and nature.Įssentially, the Fae give their captives a role to play. Depending on the whim of the True Fae, also known as The Gentry, this transformation may manifest in a variety of ways. You would also find strong parallels with Netflix’s Jessica Jones, as Jessica and Kilgrave’s relationship is a perfect model for the relationship between a changeling and their Fae captor.Ĭhangelings are people who were abducted and taken to Arcadia, warped over time by Faerie magic. You could not go wrong drawing inspiration from Coraline, Labyrinth, and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. While I personally vehemently disagree that The Dreaming wasn’t a good fit, there is no way that Lost could ever be considered “not dark enough.” Where Dreaming was a modern fantasy, Lost is modern fantasy/horror, and is explicit about such from the start. It’s predecessor, Changeling: The Dreaming, was often criticized for not being “dark” enough to fit in a world of vampires and werewolves.
You belonged to them after all, and the Huntsmen, relentless pursuers in the servitude of the Fae, enter our world, determined to return you to your masters.ĭisclaimer: This title has been provided for purpose of review.Ĭhangeling: The Lost began in the reboot of the World of Darkness. Found by others like you, you entered into a new community of survivors – other “changelings” who had undergone the same experience and now aimed to rebuild their lives and ensure they would never be victims again.īut the Faerie never forgot you. Lost, you wandered until you discovered you were not alone. At the same time you had been changed, molded by your experiences in Arcadia, and those who had been close to you no longer recognized you. It acted like you, looked like you, and everyone accepted it as you. If you returned contemporary to your abduction you found that nobody had noticed you missing, for the Fae had molded a Fetch in your form: a creature of sticks, leaves, bits of cloth, and a portion of your shadow. Time may have passed – hours, days, centuries even. Past the brambles and thorns of the Hedge, which scratched and tore at you, until you found yourself back in our world. You found the strength inside to run – and you ran hard and fast. Whatever the reason, they had a role for you and forced you into servitude, catering to their story.īut eventually enough was enough. Taken beyond the borderland of the Hedge, the labyrinth that exists just outside our world, the Faerie took you to their realm of Arcadia, a land that reshapes itself to their whims, allowing them to enact twisted stories and demented theatre. Regardless of the why, you were abducted. Was it your actions? Or something they could sense deep inside? Maybe they had been watching you for a while, or you caught their eye in passing. You may never be completely certain what drew them to you. The path led you to a world of nightmare and wonder beyond your imagination. You were in the wrong part of town at the wrong time…
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