What Kind of Fae Are You? Light Court, Dark Court, or Wild Fae Quiz

Discover whether you belong to the Light Court, Dark Court, Wild Fae, or the elusive Shadow-Walkers

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Across folklore, literature, and fantasy worlds, the Fae are mysterious beings whose magic is woven from emotion, nature, and the unseen laws of ancient realms. But not all Fae are the same. Some radiate the brilliance of the Light Court, bringing harmony and illumination wherever they go. Others carry the sharp, intoxicating allure of the Dark Court, whose power is drawn from depth, shadow, and calculated intensity. Then there are the Wild Fae—untamed, joyous, unpredictable spirits of the forests and wind. And, in the spaces between them all, the rare Shadow-Walkers lurk: fae who move like whispers between courts, belonging everywhere and nowhere.

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Think of iconic fantasy beings: the ethereal kindness of Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings, whose glow can soothe or terrify in equal measure. The razor-edged charm of Kaz Brekker from Shadow and Bone, with shadows stitched into his very presence. The chaotic delight of Puck from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, full of mischief, wonder, and absolute unpredictability. And then there are characters like Yennefer from The Witcher, who bridge worlds with complexity, ambition, vulnerability, and power that refuses to fit neatly into one place. These figures reflect the four core energies of the fae.

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This quiz explores your instincts, your emotional patterns, your sense of power, your relationship to nature, and how you navigate both conflict and connection. Are you drawn to light, shadow, chaos, or liminal spaces? Do you soothe or disrupt? Do you guide or tempt? Does your spirit shimmer, crackle, blaze, or shift?

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The Light Court is composed of fae who thrive on clarity, empathy, beauty, and harmony—those whose presence feels like sunrise and whose magic brings balance. The Dark Court is ruled by fae who embody intensity, ambition, mystery, and strategic brilliance—those who draw strength from night and secrets. The Wild Fae are joyful, chaotic, and deeply attuned to natural forces—beings who resist rules and create their own magic simply by existing. And the Shadow-Walkers… they are rare, enigmatic fae who move between courts with ease, wielding a magic that is half-light, half-dark, and entirely their own.

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As you navigate these seven questions, listen to your deeper instincts. Don’t choose what you want to be—choose what feels true in your bones. The fae realm has a way of revealing who you really are beneath the surface, whether you shine, brood, burn, or shift like dusk.

What energy do you naturally radiate?

Warm and uplifting Mysterious and intense Playful and untamed Calm but unreadable

Choose a magical landscape:

Sunlit glade Moonlit citadel Enchanted forest Misty crossroads

In conflict, you tend to:

Heal and mediate Strategize and dominate Laugh and disrupt Withdraw and observe

Pick a fae symbol:

Golden wings Black rose Twisted vine Shifting fog

How would others describe your presence?

Comforting Intense Chaotic fun Mysterious

Choose a fictional character you vibe with:

Galadriel – LOTR Kaz Brekker – Shadow & Bone Puck – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Yennefer – The Witcher