Mesmer

A mesmer is a fae who can control the locomotor system of others against their will.

Introduction
Mesmers are as much a mystery to the Fae as they are to Humans. No one quite knows how their ability to control others like a living puppet dancing on the ends of invisible strings works but those that have fallen under the sway of a Mesmer know first hand how impossible it is to break free from that control. Not until the Mesmer decides to let them or some powerful outside influence plays savior. It's not even how, or even if, they feed on humans.

Mesmers often tend to align with the Dark Fae, though this generalization is shaky at best considering that mesmers are a rare species.

Origins

 * The name of the species is derived from the verb "to mesmerize". The verb is derived from the name of Franz Anton Mesmer (May 23, 1734 – March 5, 1815), German physician who theorised that there was a natural energetic transference that occurred between all animated and inanimate objects that he called magnétisme animal. Later, in 1843 James Braid, a Scottish physician proposed the term hypnosis for a technique derived from magnetism but more limited in its claimed effects.

Powers and Abilities
Though the precise mechanism of their power is unknown, it appears that a mesmer can take over a victim through the use of hand gestures; controlling the victim like a puppet on strings. So long as a Mesmer's hands are not bound they can use their abilities. Outside of external forces, it seems impossible to break a Mesmer's grip on a victim unless they willingly let them go or if they can be distracted.

The Siracon

 * From the old times, the Siracon is an ancient weapon made of unicorn horn and will hurt all fae, and it protects the bearer from corruption. The Siracon is powerful enough to cut the influence of a mesmer.

Feeding
The feeding habits of Mesmers are not generally known, though some think they feed on the fear and pain they generate in their victims, which may be why so many known mesmers are dark-aligned.

Known Mesmers

 * Rachel Berry