When confronted with a doppelganger of his true nature, Grimalkin was not surprised to find that his inner self was not that much different from his outer self, suggesting that Grimalkin doesn’t suppress his true nature. [Are we finished? I see a butterfly.…]

Good to know: When Grimalkin speaks, listen and do as he says. Do not question him unless you wish to either wind up dead at the hands of some dangerous creature or feel like the stupidest being ever to enter Faery. If Grim vanishes, run away from wherever you are immediately and quietly.

The Faery Rulers

LEANANSIDHE

(Lea, the Dark Muse, Queen of the Exiles, Ruler of the Between)

At one time, Leanansidhe was one of the most powerful beings in the Nevernever. She inspired many great artists, including James Dean, Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix, helping them to produce their most brilliant works. Of course, there was always a price to be paid for her gifts. She would occasionally kidnap mortals who were especially gifted and keep them until she got bored.

Allegedly, Leanansidhe was banished from the Nevernever by Oberon for growing too powerful and having too many mortal worshippers. However, her banishment was actually due to the jealousy of Titania. Setting up residence in a mansion in the Between, Leanansidhe gathered new followers and crowned herself Queen of the Exiles, taking in stray faeries who had nowhere else to go.

Leanansidhe likes expensive things and has clients with unusual tastes, and she uses half-breed “employees” to procure these items. She also has the habit of abducting male human musicians and turning them into musical instruments. She calls all of these men Charles, as she finds it hard to remember their real names. She is the one responsible for abducting Meghan’s human father, though she did it at Puck’s request and did not know at the time who he was connected to.

Leanansidhe is incomparably beautiful, with wavy, waist-length hair that shimmers like strands of copper. She is tall and pale and carries herself like the queen she knows she is.

Good to know: Leanansidhe’s mesmerizing beauty and charm can turn on you in an instant. If you enter into a bargain with her, do so with the greatest of caution, lest you end up as a violin or grand piano.

MAB

(the Winter Queen, Queen of Air and Darkness, Sovereign of the Autumn Territories)

The Queen of the Unseelie Court draws the eye of everyone in the room. Her hair is so black it appears blue, and spills down her back like a waterfall of ink. Her eyes are pitch-black.

Mab is a cruel queen, forcing her three sons to compete for her favor and using their emotions and weaknesses against them whenever possible. However, despite this, it is obvious that Mab loves her sons and her grief is mighty when she loses Sage to betrayal, Rowan to his own folly by Ash’s hand and Ash to love.