faeries

plural of faerie
as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers in ancient folklore faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings who could wreak havoc on the lives of humans

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  • Featuring humans, elves, orcs and other fantastical creatures engaging in wars, treasure hunts and campaigns, the D&D game, one of Hasbro’s key franchise brands hailing from Wizards of the Coast, is overseen by a host, known as the Dungeon Master, and employs a signature multisided dice.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Past racial tension between elves and humans is all but ignored in the plot.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Faeries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faeries. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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