Society
As one might expect, sulur-neh has created a distinct dynamic within Fae culture. An oligarchy has developed, a caste system and government borne of elders and bloodlines. Some view this as a form of racism (notably the Fae of the Alakar branches), whereas others see this as the rightful adherence to deeply held traditions (obviously including those of the Faelakar).
It is notable that nothing close to a violent resistance or rebellion has ever taken place in light of this system. Heated but well-constructed and delivered arguments at clan gatherings have always sufficed as a forum for expression on the matter. Such is the way of the Fae on internal matters.
The nation of the Fae is one based upon etrans, or clans; these clans look to their eldais, or elders, for guidance and leadership where it is required. Where there are large centers of population, these elders meet with one another to discuss issues of mutual importance when needed. The eldest of these is the unais of a region, the One who speaks for them. Once a year, all of the elders of every clan (and normally their immediate families) meet in Eldara, the recognized physical center of their culture. It is here that the Quo-unais resides, "the High One." The High One is the eldest of the Fae remaining on Shaintar, and this entity is the final word of authority for all Fae of this world.
The Fae are a peaceful people; to them all life is sacred. It is their belief that all living things are valuable - even Vainar the Fallen is born from the same essans-vold ("Font of Essence") as they. However, they are not pacifists. They have long known the dangers of the Nether and the Abyss and the influence of these evil sources upon Shaintar. Many thousands of them died (or as they say, were "cast away") when they attempted to sue for peace with the Kal centuries ago. The Alakar, which are by far the most numerous of the Shaintar Fae, finally took up arms and joined the other races in fighting the Kal, as well as other foes of their people.
Over time, the Fae took it upon themselves to act as guardians against the Nether and the Abyss here on Shaintar, much as their kindred serve the Ascended in this capacity in Corelisia. To this end, they sought out the most benevolent and capable of the human rulers and aided him in his quest to unite as many of his people as possible. The Fae recognize the dominance of the humans over Shaintar and see it as inevitable that humans will be the soldiers in any conflict between the Ascended and their foes.