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A fairy (妖精, pronounced "yousei") is a simple creature of magic that represents some aspect of nature. Many of them are also simple-minded. The term "fairy" is sometimes used interchangeably with the term "elf", but fairies have none of the rich cultural background usually associated with elven races.

Fairies may have abilities relating to the four seasons, weather, emotions, longevity, decay, fertility, or other aspects of nature. The power exercised by a single fairy is usually harmless and small scale, so they're more suited to playing around, rather than causing major happenings. Fortunately, most fairies are easily amused.

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