The Uncrowned are a secret society of Pooka who feel they have as much right as any kithain to hold titles and rule freeholds.
Overview[]
Pooka rarely join noble houses since they consider the sidhe to be no more noble — at least by birthright — than any other kith. They themselves were once seen as gods, they reason, and that is even more impressive than any sort of temporal power. While some pooka may serve in noble courts as jesters or more recently, in other capacities, most prefer the company of their fellows. This doesn’t mean that all pooka simply accept the idea that they are commoners. Far from it! The Society of the Uncrowned hosts a number of pooka who feel that they have every right to hold as many positions of leadership and freeholds as any other kith — and they currently strive to take what they believe should be theirs. Mostly formed from Unseelie pooka, the Uncrowned infiltrate noble courts throughout faerie society with the stated aim of discrediting, unseating and replacing the nobles that hold authority. Most other fae don’t believe pooka capable of feats or arms or much else besides lying and pulling pranks. This plays into the hands of these ruthless fae who use their skill in fighting, their animal shapes, sex, blackmail, charisma, bribery, promises of future power and anything else they think might help to oust the rulers and set themselves up in their places — even hiring assassins. In some smaller freeholds, the Uncrowned have already gained a few victories, taking over the leadership of motleys and ruling by acclaim. Because they usually undermine the former authorities, winning those who are ruled to their side, the Uncrowned are not repudiated by the Dreaming and can take possession of the freehold and Balefire without any immediate repercussions. Whether there will come a reckoning later, none can say. For now, the society remains small, secretive and almost unknown aside from the furtive whispers of those whom they’ve ousted, yet allowed to live.
References[]
- CTD. Kithbook: Pooka, p. 56.