Yaha

The planet Tatl was once lush and full of life, and under these conditions, the Yaha evolved. Affectionately referred to as “fairies” by humans – a term that eventually caught on with everyone else – Yaha are diminutive, flight-capable humanoid beings, averaging about 9 inches (22 cm) in height. They have four small, delicate wings growing from their back, and have very pale skin, ranging from white to grey. Additionally, Yaha have four eyes, and ridges along the tops of their skulls, which can sometimes look like crowns.

Yaha wings produce a thin layer of a lubricating substance on their wings when they enter a heightened emotional state. This substance eventually dries and falls off the wings in tiny flakes. This is commonly referred to as “fairy dust”, and while it has utterly no medicinal or nutritional benefits, spurious rumours and urban legends often attribute it with everything from the power to grant immortality, wishes or cure diseases.