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Fern Witchery
A hybrid creation of the Sixth World, fern witchery combines the nascent elven beliefs of Tir Tairngire with a basis of conventional witchcraft. Grounded in strongly naturalistic and animistic beliefs, fern witchery is often mistaken for one of any number of eco-spiritual belief systems. Fern witchery originated in Tir Tairngire, and to a smaller extent, the Salish Sidhe Council, and is concentrated in those areas, although a small following has begun in Seattle. The term “fern witch” was originally a derogatory term for magically active elves who followed a “back to the land” philosophy, but the tradition has since claimed the name as its own. Despite its strongly elven connections, there are nearly as many non-elves practicing fern witchery as there are elves. Many fern witches follow a mentor spirit known as a totem. Typical totems include animal totems, mythic totems, and nature totems as well as the Great Mother.
Drain: Willpower + Intuition
Spirits: Combat spells – Fire spirits (salamanders); Detection spells – Air spirits (sylphs); Health spells – Plant spirits (manitous); Illusion spells – Water spirits (undines); Manipulation spells – Earth spirits (gnomes)
Tools and Trappings: Magical tools in fern witchery include the dagger (athame) and chalice of conventional witchcraft, but leave out many other common elements. Fern witches use a number of natural plants, herbs, and minerals in their magic, as well as incense and a proliferation of crystals. Cards or carved crystals are often used for divination, and singing or chanting in Sperethiel is a common Centering technique.

For information on Plant spirits, see Frank Trollman's write up here.