Gentle, shy, but deeply passionate, the swan maidens (masc: swan princes, neutral: swan lovers) have only emerged in notable numbers in the Kithain community recently, though legends of their singular and often tragic love lives have circulated for far longer. They are renowned as some of the greatest and most thoughtful lovers of the changeling world, but also seem to suffer terrible, tragic fates at a far higher rate than other fae. Nevertheless, these true believers never lose faith in the power of love and romance. Born of dreams of purity, grace, and most of all, true love, swan maidens are most numerous – if a word suggesting many exist can really apply – in Italy, France, and parts of Germany. In the past century they have slowly migrated to other areas, often in response to a passionate affair of the heart. Outside of their ancestral homelands, they usually either live in big cities (to be near people) or out in very rural areas (to avoid them after a broken heart). No matter where they go, however, swan maidens always gravitate toward places of great beauty, whether it’s a pristine forest glade or a museum district full of breathtaking masterpieces.