Butterfly

As caterpillars enclose themselves in their chrysalises to undergo metamorphosis, the magic of Unira may intertwine itself with a special chrysalis deemed worthy. A few weeks later, out of the enchanted chrysalis will come not an ordinary butterfly, but a butterfly fairy.

Appearance

Beautiful and elegant
Four large wings covered in tiny scales
Often brightly colored or otherwise eye-catching
Long, thin antennae

Fluttery manner of flight, while graceful, makes them fairly slow - rely on bird mounts or wind currents for longer distances
Drawn to flowers, commonly tending to gardens in their settlements and in the areas around their homes

Special Traits

Temperament

Gentle, friendly - other classes tend to feel comfortable in their calming presence
Hospitable - Not uncommon for them to invite strangers over for a nice cup of tea

Appreciation for beauty
Beautifully decorated homes that match their own unique styles and preferences - no butterfly home feels quite like another
Grassland-dwelling butterflies are well known for their murals. The exteriors and interiors of their homes are often beautifully hand painted

Culture

Cicada

Cicadas undergo the longest metamorphosis out of the six groups that make up the fairy classes. After hatching, cicada nymphs burrow into the ground and typically stay there for a few years as they grow into their adult form. The magic of Unira may intertwine itself with a nymph, and when the time comes for the adult cicadas to finally surface out of the ground, the enchanted nymph will emerge as a cicada fairy.

Appearance

Four wide clear wings
Antennae are short and thin, often difficult to spot
Normally brown, black, green, or any combination of those colors

Most commonly known for their impressive ability to make loud calls and music by vibrating their large wings against their bodies
Especially active and vocal in the summer months

Special Traits

Temperament

Loud - very sociable and enjoy making conversation
Life of the party - can make any time into a good time
Warm - always want to make sure their loved ones and those around them are happy

Music is incredibly important to cicada culture
Many cicada fairies join a traveling music group at some point in their lives
Skilled musicians often learn to play additional instruments in tandem with their wings

Culture

Dragonfly

When dragonfly nymphs make their way to the surface for the first time after living their lives underwater, the select few nymphs who were enchanted will transform into dragonfly fairies the moment they surface. Dragonfly fairies feel a connection to water for the rest of their lives.

Appearance

Four long transparent wings that do not overlap
The only class lacking any antennae
Their coloration is highly varied

Fast fliers of the six classes
Highly perceptive, and their lightning-fast reflexes make them naturally skilled hunters
Incredibly agile flight - the only class that can hover and fly up, down, and backwards
Special connection to water - typically choose to live near the water and spend much of their waking hours around water

Special Traits

Temperament

Active and energetic - Always on the go and rarely taking things slow
Fearless - Don’t take unnecessary risks but know exactly what they’re capable of
Attentive - Always absorbing information from their surroundings

Take pride in their flight - consider themselves the best-flying class
Flight is independence. Being flightless means relying on others (which some dragonflies come to appreciate for emotional closeness with others)
Hunting - Prefer wild-caught food, rather than farming like other classes
Swamp-dwelling dragonflies have developed adaptive footwear allowing them to alternate between flight and water skating

Culture

Beetle

As ordinary beetles are dormant in their pupae as they undergo the change from larva to adult, the magic of Unira may creep into a pupa. When it emerges from the pupa, out will come a beetle fairy.

Appearance

Their outer wings form a protective shield called elytra that protect their flight wings
Elytra can be smooth and reflective or iridescent
Short, thin antennae
Wide variety of colors - normally either bright or muted and dark
Some have horns - can be dual antlers or a single horn

Most beetles are nocturnal
Very capable of flight, but often still feel most comfortable on the ground

Special Traits

Temperament

Mellow and steady - Aren’t quick to lose their temper
Hardworking - Find enjoyment in their work and will see a task through to its end

Horn duels are a popular sport and cultural practice for many beetle fairies
False horns are used by hornless beetles with an interest in dueling
Connection to the earth - many live on the ground, or enjoy building and tunneling
Desert-dwelling beetle fairies take pride in the fact that nearly all of the adobe homes were built by their class
Many of this class are skilled at carpentry, metalwork, glasswork, and/or building

Culture

Moth

As ordinary moths lay dormant in their pupae and metamorphosize into their final winged forms, the magic of Unira may weave its way into a select few cocoons. When the time comes for the moths to emerge from their cocoons, out of the enchanted ones will come a moth fairy. The silk from their cocoons are kept and normally woven into something of the fairy’s choosing, such as an item of clothing or a tapestry.

Appearance

Covered in fur-like scales, giving many of them a fluffy look
Four large overlapping wings covered in tiny scales
Most often in shades of brown, but can come in a wide variety of colors
Long antennae with a fluffy appearance

Special connection to the cosmos - instinctively know how to navigate by the moon and stars
Most moth fairies are nocturnal

Special Traits

Temperament

Quiet and understated demeanor - Don’t usually feel comfortable in the spotlight, preferring to work on the sidelines
Intellectual - Often pondering the words of a friend, new uses for magic, or any of life’s mysteries
Cautious - Always think about something before committing

Gravitation towards academia - Many of Unira’s greatest thinkers, philosophers, and inventors throughout history have been moths
Importance of philosophy - Desire to understand life, love, and magic
Textile work - silk holds great importance, many moths enjoy weaving intricate tapestries or other types of textile work

Culture

Grasshopper

Unlike most other insect groups, grasshoppers don’t enter a dormant phase where their entire metamorphosis occurs. Rather, they grow gradually as nymphs until they eventually develop wings and become adult grasshoppers. Upon a grasshopper’s first leap through the air, magic may enter a lucky grasshopper’s heart and transform it into a grasshopper fairy by the time it hits the ground.

Appearance

Tallest class with notably longer legs than other classes
Four long thin clear wings - the upper and lower wings look distinct
Normally green or brown in color
Long straight antennae

Unique manner of flight - crouch down and leap forward, use their wings to catch air and further the jump
Fly in short bursts rather than free flying

Special Traits

Temperament

Down-to-earth, genuine - they aren’t shy to speak their mind, which normally are words of kindness
Lighthearted - easy-going and idealistic

Proficient in farming - groups of grasshopper fairies (and occasionally other classes) work together to take care of a farm to feed their communities. Some groups may assign each fairy a set responsibility, but most groups are generalists and cooperate on all aspects of tending to and harvesting crops.