This article is about the type of fairy called Asrai. For the band, see Asrai . For the Wood Elves of the fantasy setting, Warhammer, see Wood Elves In Brythonic mythology an Asrai is a type of aquatic fairy, similar in some ways to mermaids, nixies, selkies, sirens or morgens. Some sources describe them as timid and shy, standing only between 2 and 4 feet tall, while others depict them as tall and lithe.Froud, Brian; and Alan Lee (2002) Faeries. Pavilion Books ISBN: 1862055580 They are said to look like beautiful young maidens, sometimes as young as children, while actually being hundreds of years old.[LINK: http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/threeshires/text/asrai.htm] The Asrai They may have webbed hands and feet, resembling some descriptions of selkies.

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