Great Families

Aycayia

There aren’t too many critters in the World of Darkness that can make Satyrs blush. The Aycayia may be one of those few. Of Neo-Taíno legacy in the Caribbean Islands, the Aycayia were a Family thought to be responsible for native merfolk tales. They aren’t merfolk (though have an affinity for the water). They were just based on a legend of a group of lusty sisters who pleasured men but stole their will, and were banished to a distant island. The banishment failed to work, however, since men went out of their way to visit the women anyway.

This story was not entirely untrue either. The Aycayia were renowned seducers, appearing as any either gender to lure men and women away from their responsibilities. When angered, unfortunately, the Aycayia grew dangerous, acting like kelpies of European legend – luring their victims into the sea and drowning them under the waves. For the most part, Aycayia are good natured, energetic, and…ummm…eager folk.

But that isn’t simply a temperament. The Aycayia were created on purpose to be the tempters of the Caribbean. Though the islands are known for their relaxed, vacation-ish atmosphere, the natives originally worked hard to sustain themselves like any other race. The Aycayia helped the people relax and tried to dissuade the people from unnecessary brutality. (The cannibalistic Caribs were their greatest embarrassment.) The Aycayia let themselves be used by mortals and other fae, but that didn’t mean their sexual proliferation was due to a low self-image. Indeed, their sexual confidence spoke to the Family’s strength and zest for life – something that reflected on their mortal counterparts and remains to this day.

Appearance

Like the nearly extinct native folk, most Aycayia opt for nudity. They have no shame about their bodies. Of course, their active lifestyles usually keep them lean and shapely. Most are quite attractive, in fact. If an Aycayia wears any garments, it’s an enagua – a small skirt or apron. They almost always go topless. If forced to interact with normal society, they will don loose clothing. But underwear is probably pushing it. Their mocha skin is often tanned gold and their hair dark and long. Their most supernatural feature, visible only in their fae miens, are the gill slits on either sides of their necks. Aycayia generally seem to be relaxed and content, even if they’re actually nervous or frightened. “Don’t worry, be happy” isn’t just an axiom for these fae – it’s a call of duty.

Seemings

Conetzin are not mature enough to take up their Family’s “duties” in the fullest fashion. But they know more innocent ways to bring joy to others and do so whole-heartedly. The Aycayia do not let their conetzin be drawn into sexuality and corruption, and grow rabidly protective about them (and children in general).
Tlacatl blossom into adults with the full knowledge of the physical and emotional pleasure they can share, and do so frequently. They view it as their Family’s crusade to help others knock down pointless inhibitions and cut loose.
Huehueintin may be among the most “experienced” men and women in the world. Many embrace roles that keep them tangentially involved in Family affairs, such as pursuing awareness and prevention of the spread of STDs.

Lifestyles

Aycayia like relatively easy jobs such as tour guides or prostitutes. A few even take up more criminal jobs, such as drug runners. Some Aycayia capitalize on their aquatic talents in some way, becoming divers of some sort. Some don’t work at all, and live off the gratuity of others. Few attempt to do any sort of cultural preservation, at least regarding Caribbean natives. They try to protect their history, but most “natives” of the Caribbean are so mingled with African and European blood that they’re a race onto themselves.

Affinity: Actor

Spirit Wrath: Aycayia gain a –1 difficulty to summoning their Spirit Wrath when protecting children from corruption. (Like most supernatural beings of the Caribbean, this puts the Aycayia at odds with the decadent Followers of Set.)

Birthrights

Fish in the Sea -- Aycayia are amphibious, able to breathe indefinitely on land or in the water (salt or fresh).
Joygasm -- Aycayia radiate an animal magnetism that cannot be denied. They gain a bonus of –2 difficulty to all Subterfuge rolls and cannot botch Subterfuge or Seduction checks. Conetzin do not have this Birthright; it evolves only after the child matures into an adult.

Frailties

Lust Unrestrained -- Aycayia lack sexual inhibitions and that reflects in their nymphomaniac behavior. When presented with an opportunity to have sex with a desirable partner, the Aycayia must succeed on a Willpower roll (difficulty 7) to break off and take care of other business. Conetzin do not have this Frailty; like the Joygasm Birthright, it evolves after the child matures into an adult.

Quote: “Manikato! Mmm, does your friend want to have some fun, too?”

Outlooks

Alux -- What good little farmers. Feed me, Seymour!
Chasa -- They’re so kind. And big.
Curapira -- Hey, relax!
Encantado -- You’re just going to have to learn how to share.
Nagual -- Can any of them become fish, I wonder?
Kithain -- Some are jerks, but most are all about having fun. Let’s party!