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Morcant is one of the few [[Fae]] who sometimes lives among wixes in human form. He passes himself off as something of a recluse antiquarian.
Morcant is a [[Fae]] who runs a shop of rare items and antiques in the [[Hag Market]]. He wears well-cut but old tweed suits, and carries with him the smell of book dust and brimstone.  


You may catch sight of him where he presently lives on [[Candlestick Row]], in well-tailored but worn out tweed suits, though you will find that he does not socialise. Morcant often disappears from society for weeks to months at a time.  
His manner is bookish, dry and grumpy - lightened by touches of manic whimsy that endear him to few. Morcant has a great love for all things old, though his memory of the past seems patchy.  


He abhors the mistreatment of creatures and harbours deep dislike for modern day muggles.
He abhors the mistreatment of creatures and harbours deep dislike for modern day muggles. As a rule he does not interfere with wix affairs. To other Fae, Morcant has a reputation for being crotchety and unpredictable. He is well-known to significant figures in the Hag Market.  


==History==
==History==
In February 2018, Morcant established himself newly in Edinburgh after a long period of hibernation. He has since become a common and quiet fixture at [[The Blue Ghoul]], and keeps a suite of rooms as a long term guest at [[Pendragon Hotel]].
Prior to current circumstances, Morcant has been known by many other names over the centuries.  
Prior to current circumstances, Morcant has been known by many other names over the centuries.  


He is originally a Fae of north-west Wales and has played a part in various local mythologies. Historically, he is emblematic of the Welsh red dragon. Morcant is responsible for the destruction of the Anglo-Saxon white dragon, an act which he deeply regrets.
He is originally a Fae of north-west Wales and has played a part in various local mythologies. Historically, he is emblematic of the Welsh red dragon. In legend, Morcant was responsible for the destruction of the Anglo-Saxon white dragon, an act he deeply regrets.
 
As a rule he does not interfere with wix affairs and prefers to observe. He also keeps an eye on the affairs of other Fae in regards to humans.
 
To other Fae, Morcant has a reputation for being crotchety and unpredictable.


==Fae Form==
==Fae Form==
Morcant’s true form is that of a brass red dragon - surpassing in size even the largest breed of beast dragon.
Morcant’s true form is that of a brass red dragon, which can only be taken when he is at or near his dwelling in Dinas Emrys, Wales.  
 
In order to maintain his powers as a Fae, he must return to his dwelling in Dinas Emrys, Wales, every seven years. Here, by a lake secreted in an nderground cavern, Morcant can hibernate for months.


==Fae Powers==
==Fae Powers==
In addition to typical [[Fae]] abilities, Morcant possesses the ability of flight, as well as influence over water and fire. He is capable of shapeshifting into various reptilian forms.
In addition to typical Fae abilities, Morcant can shapeshift into various small reptiles.
 
Morcant is at the height of strength in Wales, particularly close to his home in Dinas Emrys. As Fae powers are connected to their homes in nature, Morcant is considered particularly powerful by his fellow Fae due to the fact that Dinas Emrys is a historical/protected site.
 
Most of the plants he keeps are potted and grown in soil brought from Dinas Emrys; some of the plants themselves are also from that corner of Wales.  


As Fae powers are connected to their homes in nature, much of Morcant's powers are only accessible at Dinas Emrys, which is a historical/protected site. When threatened, this is where Morcant will flee.
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Morcant is a Fae who runs a shop of rare items and antiques in the Hag Market. He wears well-cut but old tweed suits, and carries with him the smell of book dust and brimstone.

His manner is bookish, dry and grumpy - lightened by touches of manic whimsy that endear him to few. Morcant has a great love for all things old, though his memory of the past seems patchy.

He abhors the mistreatment of creatures and harbours deep dislike for modern day muggles. As a rule he does not interfere with wix affairs. To other Fae, Morcant has a reputation for being crotchety and unpredictable. He is well-known to significant figures in the Hag Market.

History

Prior to current circumstances, Morcant has been known by many other names over the centuries.

He is originally a Fae of north-west Wales and has played a part in various local mythologies. Historically, he is emblematic of the Welsh red dragon. In legend, Morcant was responsible for the destruction of the Anglo-Saxon white dragon, an act he deeply regrets.

Fae Form

Morcant’s true form is that of a brass red dragon, which can only be taken when he is at or near his dwelling in Dinas Emrys, Wales.

Fae Powers

In addition to typical Fae abilities, Morcant can shapeshift into various small reptiles.

As Fae powers are connected to their homes in nature, much of Morcant's powers are only accessible at Dinas Emrys, which is a historical/protected site. When threatened, this is where Morcant will flee.