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	==Relations Between the Seelie and Unseelie==		==Relations Between the Seelie and Unseelie==
	Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.		Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.

	Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might, so the [[Weathermay-Foxgrove Twins]] surmise, explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>		Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might, so the [[Weathermay-Foxgrove Twins]] surmise, explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>

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	The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment]], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72-73">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 72-73</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].		The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment]], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72-73">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 72-73</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].

	A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>		A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity<ref name="Gaz V p. 107">Gazetteer V p. 107</ref>. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>

	The above distinction is not to say that the Seelie Court is merely a benevolent, [[Good]] twin of the Unseelie<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>- the Seelie as a collective are a hedonistic and, dominated by the [[shee]], even amoral lot<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>. The Seelie look out for Arak interests before those of mortals.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>		The above distinction is not to say that the Seelie Court is merely a benevolent, [[Good]] twin of the Unseelie<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>- the Seelie as a collective are a hedonistic and, dominated by the [[shee]], even amoral lot<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>. The Seelie look out for Arak interests before those of mortals.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>

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	Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.		Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.

	Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might, so the [[Weathermay-Foxgrove Twins]]surmise, explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>		Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might, so the [[Weathermay-Foxgrove Twins]] surmise, explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>

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	The Two Courts, comprised of the [[Seelie Court]] of [[Queen Maeve]] and the [[Unseelie Court]] of [[Prince Loht]], comprise the collective [[state of the Arak]], each of the Courts ruling [[The Arak\|Arak]] society in [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]] of six months to their [[year]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref> (only a [[fortnight]] outside of the Shadow Rift due to [[temporal fugue]]).		The Two Courts, comprised of the [[Seelie Court]] of [[Queen Maeve]] and the [[Unseelie Court]] of [[Prince Loht]], comprise the collective [[state of the Arak]], each of the Courts ruling [[The Arak\|Arak]] society in [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]] of six months to their [[year]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref> (only a [[fortnight]] outside of the Shadow Rift due to [[temporal fugue]]<ref>[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 121</ref>).

	The [[Malachite Palace]] serves as the [[seat of authority]] for whichever faction is currently in power. (Maeve and Loht will rule together during the couple of days between each regime rotation.) Although some politically adept individuals remain in the Palace the full year, most court-going fey attend it only when their faction is in charge, unable to stomach the contrasting ways of the opposite Court.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>		The [[Malachite Palace]] serves as the [[seat of authority]] for whichever faction is currently in power. (Maeve and Loht will rule together during the couple of days between each regime rotation.) Although some politically adept individuals remain in the Palace the full year, most court-going fey attend it only when their faction is in charge, unable to stomach the contrasting ways of the opposite Court.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>
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	==Differences Between the Two Courts==		==Differences Between the Two Courts==
	The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment]], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="~~Gaz V~~ p. ~~113~~">[[~~Ravenloft Gazetteer V~~]] p. ~~113~~</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].		The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment]], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72-73">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 72-73</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].

	A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>		A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>

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	Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.		Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.

	Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.		Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might, so the [[Weathermay-Foxgrove Twins]]surmise, explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72">Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 72</ref>

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	==Relations Between the Seelie and Unseelie==		==Relations Between the Seelie and Unseelie==
	Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.		Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">Ravenloft Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.

	Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.		Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.

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	==Differences Between the Two Courts==		==Differences Between the Two Courts==
	The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].		The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment]], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].

	A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>		A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>

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	The Two Courts, comprised of the [[Seelie Court]] of [[Queen Maeve]] and the [[Unseelie Court]] of [[Prince Loht]], comprise the collective [[state of the Arak]], each of the Courts ruling [[The Arak\|Arak]] society in [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]] of six months to their [[year]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref> (only a [[fortnight]] outside of the Shadow Rift due to [[temporal fugue]]).		The Two Courts, comprised of the [[Seelie Court]] of [[Queen Maeve]] and the [[Unseelie Court]] of [[Prince Loht]], comprise the collective [[state of the Arak]], each of the Courts ruling [[The Arak\|Arak]] society in [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]] of six months to their [[year]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref> (only a [[fortnight]] outside of the Shadow Rift due to [[temporal fugue]]).

	The [[Malachite Palace]] serves as the [[seat of authority]] for whichever faction is currently in power. (Maeve and Loht will rule together during the couple of days between each regime rotation.) Although some politically adept individuals remain in the Palace the full year, most court-going fey attend it only when their faction is in charge, unable to stomach the contrasting ways of the opposite Court.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>		The [[Malachite Palace]] serves as the [[seat of authority]] for whichever faction is currently in power. (Maeve and Loht will rule together during the couple of days between each regime rotation.) Although some politically adept individuals remain in the Palace the full year, most court-going fey attend it only when their faction is in charge, unable to stomach the contrasting ways of the opposite Court.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>

	The Two Courts are dominated by the [[Nine Breeds\|Nine Major Breeds]], with only members of those Breeds permitted entry into the Malachite Palace, and of those Breeds, certain [[noble]] families, whom may speak without special permission. Maeve and Loht sit at the top of the power hierarchy, with the [[courtier]]s coming in at the next highest tier of power. Although only nobles bear speaking rights at Court, the exact makeup of individuals in the Courts can vary as they are loose assortments rather than fixed arrangements.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>		The Two Courts are dominated by the [[Nine Breeds\|Nine Major Breeds]], with only members of those Breeds permitted entry into the Malachite Palace, and of those Breeds, certain [[noble]] families, whom may speak without special permission. Maeve and Loht sit at the top of the power hierarchy, with the [[courtier]]s coming in at the next highest tier of power. Although only nobles bear speaking rights at Court, the exact makeup of individuals in the Courts can vary as they are loose assortments rather than fixed arrangements.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>

	==Differences Between the Two Courts==		==Differences Between the Two Courts==
	The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].		The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].

	A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>		A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>
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	==Relations Between the Seelie and Unseelie==		==Relations Between the Seelie and Unseelie==
	Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.		Despite their differences, the Two Courts have lived side by side for over four millennia<ref name="Gaz V p. 113">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. They do not go to [[war]] with each other- save perhaps, specific parties through [[changeling]] proxy battles- the [[Law of Arak]] forbids Arak from every slaying Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 114">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 114</ref>, and each Arak subrace has its role for society<ref>For an overview of the interests and roles of each Arak subrace, see [[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 141-150 and [[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 56-62, 110-124.</ref>. Indeed, there are situations where members of different Courts may cooperate- in times of concentrated Arak war efforts, the shee and portune may work with the sith and muryan<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 62</ref>.

	Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.		Although they have common cause, this is not to say that the Seelie and Unseelie Courts have the same goals. For example, the shee generally wish to preserve mortals as things to play with, watch, and sometimes admire, which sometimes puts them at odds with factions in the Unseelie Court that wish to wage violent conflict on humanity<ref>Van Richten's Guide tot he Shadow Fey p. 58</ref>. Nor are the Courts the same on methods they use. The Unseelie Court are far more ruthless in the use of direct [[intimidation\|coercion]] and [[violence]] to get what they want from other parties- such as mortals- than the Seelie Court is. The increased ruthlessness might explain why the Unseelie Court is increasing in power and influence and why its subraces are increasing in relative population with the Shadow Rift.

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	The Two Courts, comprised of the [[Seelie Court]] of [[Queen Maeve]] and the [[Unseelie Court]] of [[Prince Loht]], comprise the collective [[state of the Arak]], each of the Courts ~~ruling~~ ruling [[The Arak\|Arak]] society in ~~the~~ [[Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]] of six months to their [[year]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref> (only a [[fortnight]] outside of the Shadow Rift due to [[temporal fugue]]).		The Two Courts, comprised of the [[Seelie Court]] of [[Queen Maeve]] and the [[Unseelie Court]] of [[Prince Loht]], comprise the collective [[state of the Arak]], each of the Courts ruling [[The Arak\|Arak]] society in [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)\|the Shadow Rift]] of six months to their [[year]]<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref> (only a [[fortnight]] outside of the Shadow Rift due to [[temporal fugue]]).

	The [[Malachite Palace]] serves as the [[seat of authority]] for whichever faction is currently in power. (Maeve and Loht will rule together during the couple of days between each regime rotation.) Although some politically adept individuals remain in the Palace the full year, most court-going fey attend it only when their faction is in charge, unable to stomach the contrasting ways of the opposite Court.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>		The [[Malachite Palace]] serves as the [[seat of authority]] for whichever faction is currently in power. (Maeve and Loht will rule together during the couple of days between each regime rotation.) Although some politically adept individuals remain in the Palace the full year, most court-going fey attend it only when their faction is in charge, unable to stomach the contrasting ways of the opposite Court.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>

	The Two Courts are dominated by the [[Nine Breeds\|Nine Major Breeds]], with only members of those Breeds permitted entry into the Malachite Palace, and of those Breeds, certain [[noble]] families, whom may speak without special permission. Maeve and Loht sit at the top of the power hierarchy, with the [[courtier]]s coming in at the next highest tier of power. Although only nobles bear speaking rights at Court, the exact makeup of individuals in the Courts can vary as they are loose assortments rather than fixed arrangements.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>		The Two Courts are dominated by the [[Nine Breeds\|Nine Major Breeds]], with only members of those Breeds permitted entry into the Malachite Palace, and of those Breeds, certain [[noble]] families, whom may speak without special permission. Maeve and Loht sit at the top of the power hierarchy, with the [[courtier]]s coming in at the next highest tier of power. Although only nobles bear speaking rights at Court, the exact makeup of individuals in the Courts can vary as they are loose assortments rather than fixed arrangements.<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>

	==Differences Between the Two Courts==		==Differences Between the Two Courts==
	The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V] p. 113</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].		The Two Courts differ in terms of component Arak breeds/subraces, [[alignment], and position on mortals. The Unseelie Court faction is mainly comprised of the [[shee]], the [[alven]], and the [[portune]], whereas the Seelie Court is mainly comprised of the [[sith]], the [[muryan]], the [[powrie]], and the [[teg]]. The [[fir]] may belong to either faction, whereas the [[brag]] remain neutral to the factions and may work for either one<ref name="Gaz V p. 113>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer V]] p. 113</ref>. On [[alignment]], the Unseelie Court is mostly [[Evil]], whereas the Seelie Court is a mix of [[Good]] and [[Neutral]].

	A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>		A possibly great point of contention between the Two Courts is their positions on [[mortal]] [[humanoid]]s. The Seelie Court hold generally fond, if patronizing and dismissive, attitudes towards the interesting creatures that make up humanity. In addition, the Seelie Court is generally more content to keep to their amusements and not war against humans unless provoked. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court's fascination with mortals is more of a [[cruel]] and unfeeling kind- as subjects to be tormented, subjugated, and [[killed]]. In addition, the Unseelie Court generally thirsts for more power, conquest, and dark pleasures.<ref name="Gaz V p. 114-115">Gazetteer V p. 114-115</ref>