"Fictionkin is defined as being an otherkin who sees themselves either to be a reincarnation or parallel incarnation of a fictional character. This is quite the way we Silver Elves see them as well. . . . we are not always as powerful or as skilled as the individual character to whom we feel related. However, it is important to understand that in relating to such characters, we are not only attempting to communicate who we are inwardly, who we feel ours’elves to be, but we are also communicating our imaginal aspects of our s’elves, which means whom we strive to be and become."
What is our Silver Elves Reaction to Fictionkin?
Fictionkin is defined as being an otherkin who sees themselves either to be a reincarnation or parallel incarnation of a fictional character. This is quite the way we Silver Elves see them as well. Fictionkin have seen a show or read a story or played a video game and get a sense that they are like one of the characters. Perhaps, even say to thems’elves, that’s me! We have certainly done this when reading a story, in fact many times. It is a resonant connection to a character in a story. It feels as though the author somehow knew you and was actually writing about you only, perhaps, giving you another name as people sometimes do so they won’t get sued. Only, in this case, the characters one feels kin to are usually amazing beings to which one feels an incredible closeness and a deep sense of connection and an eagerness to be. It just feels right.
Of course, we are not always as powerful or as skilled as the individual character to whom we feel related. However, it is important to understand that in relating to such characters, we are not only attempting to communicate who we are inwardly, who we feel ours’elves to be, but we are also communicating our imaginal aspects of our s’elves, which means whom we strive to be and become. We, in a sense, are speaking of what we feel to be our destiny as soulful spirits.
That really is true of nearly all of us elfae and otherkin folk. We may not have the beauty, in worldly appearance, or even the elf ears that fiction proclaims we have or even the magical power of enchantment that elfin folk are seen as having but that is something that is growing in us. It is what we are developing toward (see our book Faerie, Fae, and Otherkin Tribes). We may not be great archers and marksman, as say Legolas or other wood elves are seen as being, but that doesn’t mean we can’t shoot a bow and increase our skills, through practice, by doing so and in doing so become great. The same is true of our powers of enchantment. We may not be as great as a particular character to whom we relate, but that doesn’t mean we have no powers at all.
This same sort of association can also be seen with those who see thems’elves in historical characters and say that they are the reincarnation of Napoleon or Cleopartra or some other noted historical figure. This doesn’t mean that one was actually Napoleon in a past life, although someone was, but rather that one was someone quite like Napoleon who, for whatever reasons, didn’t quite make it into the history books. Obviously, a dozen or more people couldn’t have been Napoleon in a former lifetime, but there are many people whose past lives bear a similarity to Napoleon’s.
The same is true of the multitude of individuals we’ve met who proclaim or sometimes just strongly hint that they were and are Jesus (see our book Jesus Christ Elf Lord: The Faerie Foundations of Christianity, Book One and also see newly published Book Two). They are unlikely to have actually been Jesus but what they are really saying is I’m like Jesus. If you wish to understand me, think of me as Jesus, for we are very much the same. Whether they can actually live up to such declarations is, again, questionable. But from an elvish point of view that is not the point at all. The point is that Jesus is the model for their manifestation of their own unique Jesus-ness. They are, we hope, living in the spirit of Jesus, and thus becoming in that way more divine. They will never be Jesus. Only Jesus will ever be Jesus. However, they may become someone quite similar and unique as their own spiritual manifestation. And with these simultaneous multiple instances of Jesus in fiction kin, Jesus thus becomes a sort of defined archetype that others may use as a guide to their own evolution.
Of course, being elves and part of the otherkin and magical community, we are more likely to encounter various versions of Galadriel, Legolas, Elrond and so forth instead of Jesus, not that we don’t still run into Jesus from time to time, but also Merlin, lots of Merlins, Gandalf and King Arthur now and again, also.
Merlin and King Arthur are what we might call semi-historic characters both fictional and possibly based upon a real individual or several real individuals (see Nicolai Tolstoy The Quest for Merlin). And that is what we often see with fictionkin. There is a sense they have that fictional characters are based, in part, on real individuals whose lives and beings the author used as a model for his character. And, in a magical sense, that real character is their own s’elf.
Of course, fictionkin are actually going the other way around. They are taking fictional characters, who may or may not be based upon real individuals, and reverse engineering them into actual characters, which is to say thems’elves, that they bring to life through their lives in the world. Which is a form of magic. And really, that is what all of us elfae and otherkin folk are doing. We are making our visions real by being the elves and others we inwardly know ours’elves to truly be (see our book The Elven Way: The Magical Path of the Shining Ones).
Why do Various Otherkin Use the Suffix -kin to Describe their Kintype?
One might wonder why so many otherkin, in describing thems’elves, add the suffix -kin to their ‘kin type’. They will say that they are demonkin or vampirekin, or wolfkin or some other type of kin instead of simply saying, I’m a vampire or wolf or whatever. It is a somewhat curious phenomenon and like all things that pique our curiosity, it drew us to contemplate the reasons why. Not that our conclusions will be necessarily accurate or encompass every way of looking at the idea but, still, this is our own reaction to the fact that so many do this.
First, it is probably just custom. Someone did it first and others liked it upon hearing it and followed their example. Not blindly, but out of attraction. That, in a way, does differentiate we elfae folk from the normal folk (who may actually be primarily huldu folk, or hidden fae). We follow the example of others because we like whatever it is that they have done or worn or whatever and we adapt it to our own style and flair. The normal folk ever seek to conform in order to disappear in the mass so they can do whatever it is they are up to in secret and unseen. They are like spies in that way and criminals as well. They ever seek to blend in so they won’t be recognized and spotted. Whereas, we other elfae are out here waving our eccentricities around like a flag. We Silver Elves are ‘out’, so to speak, while they are still very much and quite determinedly in the closet, or behind closed doors, doing … god knows what, which is the whole point for them. They wish to blend into the herd. They feel it’s safer that way.
We get the sense that when someone adds -kin to their kintype, they are, in fact, announcing quite strongly their association with we of the elfae community, which is also the otherkin community. They are not only saying, I am a vampire. They are also proclaiming that as a vampire they are one of us of the Faerie worlds. A man or woman might also become a vampire and, in doing so, be transformed into an otherworldly being but may not necessarily see thems’elves as a part of our world. Although, we would still see them as being so, even if they are vampires who function in a predatory way. But it is quite possible that they are ‘normal’ vampires, by which we mean that they wish to merge among the normal folk, as the normal folk seek to blend together as one amorphous mass, and disappear among them. Which is much more likely for predatory vampires than those who are symbiotic in the acquisition of energy needs.
The fact that some otherkin add -kin to their type is a declaration of kinship, saying I am one of you, but of a particular type, and being elfae individuals, certainly of an individual variety of that type as well. Demonkin and vampirekin, etc. means I am an otherkin that is of the vampire or demon type and lineage.
It is, of course, utterly unnecessary for individuals to add -kin to their type. They can simply say I’m a vampire or demon or werewolf or whatever and that would certainly be okay with us Silver Elves and we expect most elfae sorts. We understand that in relating to us at all you are part of the other-world, the Faerie dimensions. But then, we have a rather expansive understanding of what is considered fae. We see elves, faeries, pixies, brownies and all sorts of fae in the world around us. But saying one is -kin is, well, very familial and rather nice really. Yes, you are our kin and we are happy to have you among us, dear ones, whomever you may be as long as you come in love and harmony.
Of course, in some cases, such as Fictionkin, that designation is quite necessary. One wouldn’t say, for instance, I’m Fiction. That just wouldn’t work as an identity. Or at least as a communication of one’s identity. In that case, adding -kin is important. It lets others know what you mean, whereas I’m Fiction, would just elicit a sort of ‘what?’ from most of us if we didn’t know that the individual meant that they are of our kindred.
Of course, it is possible that someone would use the term -kin in the way that the term elf- friend is used to mean I am a friend of elves but not an elf. Thus, someone could be saying, I’m kin to vampires but not a vampire or demon or whatever. But we have never encountered anyone that seemed to be using that suffix in that way.
In the long run, it is really about clear communication. Using -kin or not, is about others understanding what you mean. And if you mean you are otherkin of whatever sort, we are glad to have you with us.
La tae lun u Eldat te vari elsorin (By the light of Elfin be ever blessed),
The Silver Elves
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We also invite you to join our elven and otherkin groups on Facebook, dear Kindred! Here is our vision for the groups as a virtual community:
For those wishing to join our many Silver Elves groups for Elfae and also friends of Elfae on Facebook, here is fairly complete list below of ones that we administer: You are all invited to any and all of them! We envision our 16+ Elfae Facebook groups as all connected (so in a way all one big elfae community group) and so going from one to the other is like meandering or flying around and being in a large elven community. It is like beautiful and enchanting large multi-story house that is inhabited by a number of elfae groups: (bottom floor has three private groups inside: The Elven Wayand also Feasting with the Elves with a big kitchen and dining area for chatting, along with the Elven Homegroup); (second floor has the Faerie Craft group with a large display studio for elfae art); and (in the attic is the Elven Oracles Group where group oracle readings are always being shared). There are also lots of large enclosed or screened in porches off the main house (where you will find: Magical Books of the Silver Elves, Elfin Faerie Lore, Elven Life and Magicand We Adore Elves); there are also two gazebos, one is outside in the front lawn for Elvish Magical Chat and the other is in the back yard for I heart Elven Magic; an open circle outside around the bonfire to the side of the house for the Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon group; a quaint tree house out front for Elfae Tree Folk to meet; a faerie circle that is a bit beyond the back of the house in the forest for The Faerie Circle group to meet; and at the front gate is a cozy elfae cottage for those first entering to be greeting in the group Silver Elves Embassy. There is also a path from the house that wanders down to the creek and goes through where the group Nature and the Unseen Realms with the Elves and Otherkin meet and also that leads to meeting placesfor United Otherkin Alliance and its private sister group. So please do come join us in any and all of our groups:
The Magical Books of the Silver Elves — https://www.facebook.com/groups/539205916250397 This is our largest elfae group on Facebook and where you will find us Silver Elves often hanging out! And if you would like to find out more about our 60 The Silver Elves books on The Elven Way, please do join us! We have discussions here about our Silver Elves books as well as about Elven and Otherkin philosophy, elven lifestyle and the Elven Way. If you have read our books and would like to discuss them with us, this is the place to come join in the discussions and ask also questions. And please do come share here in this group your own creative elven works of art, music, writing, crafts, or whatever you do to manifest Elfin in your life in your own way, as well as your thoughts and feelings about living the life Elfin.
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Elven Home — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712981718807166 This is an enchanting and private place for all elfae folk to share in cozy comfort. Feel free to share anything elfae related, and please do share (with images when you can) all about your own Eald (Elven Home) and the special aspects of it that make it your own enchanting elfin space.
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Elfae Tree Folk— https://www.facebook.com/groups/499002196782965 A place to share anything about the beloved trees that we elfae love so very dear and about life as a tree folk. This group is for you to spread your elven light through the day & the night and the forest.
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Elven Life and Magic — A group for fae folk of all kinds posting their magic and how they manifest living as an elfae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629491797123886
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Elvish Magical Chat — Posting and chatting all about elves, faeries, pixies, and magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/307775362744491
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The Faerie Circle — A group for the magical elfae folk. Be ever blest!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025483294180077
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Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon — A place to share your magic and enchantment with other elf witches! https://www.facebook.com/groups/806583242768352
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Faerie Craft —This is a group to share your elven and fae creations, and yes you are welcome to advertise your elfish/faerie crafts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/395403367195312
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I Heart Elven Magic — For those who love Elfin Magic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215672296
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Feasting With the Elves (having fun sharing elven recipes and healthy eating) — https://www.facebook.com/groups/597948240617006
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United Otherkin Alliance —https://www.facebook.com/groups/328253710566869 This is an alliance for Otherkin/ Therians, where elves, faeries, dragons, kitsune, gnomes, hobbits, merkin, pixies, brownies, nymphs, driads, niaids, valkyrie, vampires, devas, fauns, unicorns, animal kin and all manner of Faerie Folk gather and come together! This group is open to anyone who wishes to be part of a congenial group of Otherkin.
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The Elven Way — This group creates a place for people to learn about the Elven Way and for Elves, Otherkin, and their friends to have a fun gathering place to enjoy each other's company and share things on the path. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the Elven Way and friends of such. This is one of our few private groups on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165938637423212
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Nature & the Unseen Realms with the Elves & otherkin. A spiritual journey — This is a very active elven and otherkin group posting those generally unnoticed realms and wonders of Nature. https://www.facebook.com/groups/196916350335537
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Elfin Faerie Lore — For Faeries and Elfin Folk. This group is for sharing elfin faerie lore, magic and life as Fae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975038062512421
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Silver Elves Embassy — This is a place of rest and gathering together to relax and share our stories, dreams for the future, and magic of our elfin adventures. We Silver Elves share some of our magical tales and adventures in this group that have lead us to further embrace the Shining Ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206231890276255
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We Adore Elves — This group is just a little hideaway for us to all come share our love for elves and elven and our elfin-faerie creativity as we manifest Elven in our lives. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elfae
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New Group!
The Elvish Shine of Danu — The Elvish Shrine of Danu group is a place to explore ancient elven and fae people and our culture of the past, as well as a place to join together for those elven living in the present who feel connected to the spirit of the elfin ancestors, and to share the dream of the elves of the ancient future. From our Silver Elves point of view we are essentially spiritual, energetic and thus magical races. If you have an elfin soulful spirit, then you are related to all those who came from Faerie in the past. We hope all of you will enjoy sharing about our eldars like the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Daoine Sidhe as well as others of our elven ancestors around the world of all cultures that stir our hearts and souls, and awaken our spirits to the realms of Faerie. https://www.facebook.com/groups/740612329835931
Also do look for our other elfae groups on Facebook: Elfae Spirituality Group, Elfae Tree Folk, Elven Oracles Group, Elfin Faerie Lore, and Danu Folk Elves.
