Aurenfaie
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Aurenfaie refers both to the people of Aurenen and the language spoken by this group in the Nightrunner
series of fantasy
novels by Lynn Flewelling.
series of novels by Lynn Flewelling. They are long-lived and adept at magic and fighting- they bear many similarities to Tolkien
's elves in that they are classically viewed as particularly wise and yet also incredibly reclusive.
Each clan lives in their specific "Fai'thast" (Folklands; home)- the territory owned by their clan and are ruled by a Khirnari- The eleven Khirnari's of the major clans form the Iia'sidra- the ruling body of the Aurenfaie, who ensure the laws of the land are followed and pass judgement on those accused of breaking them.
"Sarikali" stands as sacred grounds to the Aurenfaie, and is described as "The Heart of the Jewel" Non-Aurenfaie are rarely allowed to enter Sarikali and, when they are, their eyes are covered on the journey. Many small dragons, known as "Fingerlings," make their residence in Sarikali.
Nightrunner
The Nightrunner Series is a multi-part fantasy series written by Lynn Flewelling. It currently contains six novels and one collection of related short stories.‘Nightrunner’ refers to the occupation of Seregil and Alec, the series’ two main protagonists...
series of fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
novels by Lynn Flewelling.
Overview
The Aurenfaie are a fictional race from the NightrunnerNightrunner
The Nightrunner Series is a multi-part fantasy series written by Lynn Flewelling. It currently contains six novels and one collection of related short stories.‘Nightrunner’ refers to the occupation of Seregil and Alec, the series’ two main protagonists...
series of novels by Lynn Flewelling. They are long-lived and adept at magic and fighting- they bear many similarities to Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.Tolkien was Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke College,...
's elves in that they are classically viewed as particularly wise and yet also incredibly reclusive.
Culture
The Aurenfaie are seen as the people of Aura- the Aurenfaie name for the god the Skalans call Illior. As such, they are a highly spiritual and peaceful people, generally slow to violence. They believe in taking as much as is needed from nature (in terms of hunting etc) and no more. The Aurenfaie hold dragons in special reverence, viewing them as being chosen creatures of Aura. (As Skalans similarly see Owls to be the chosen animals of Illior).Community
The Aurenfaie community is split into clans, led by eleven larger clans, said to have come from eleven drops of blood shed by Aura. The clans are distinguished by different coloured and carefully folded headscarves called sen'gai.Each clan lives in their specific "Fai'thast" (Folklands; home)- the territory owned by their clan and are ruled by a Khirnari- The eleven Khirnari's of the major clans form the Iia'sidra- the ruling body of the Aurenfaie, who ensure the laws of the land are followed and pass judgement on those accused of breaking them.
"Sarikali" stands as sacred grounds to the Aurenfaie, and is described as "The Heart of the Jewel" Non-Aurenfaie are rarely allowed to enter Sarikali and, when they are, their eyes are covered on the journey. Many small dragons, known as "Fingerlings," make their residence in Sarikali.