#elf guide

1. Find the voices that whisper in the wind tunnels and let them remind you of trees but never follow their cries

2. Your ears are more telling than you will ever be. When a man smiles and it is just a touch too wide. Your ears will twitch. Always trust what they tell you.

3. The night is not your friend. You will see things in the flashing lights that you cannot explain and nobody else will know. These are your secrets to carry.

4. There is a woman who appears only in the darkest alleys on a crescent moon. If you meet her do not look her in the eye. You may have forgotten but she will always remember.

5. Make sure to carry snacks in a bag to keep your blood sugar up

6. If you see a building with an owl carved on its entrance do not enter. The meetings inside are not for you. If you see a building with a crow it is safe, but be sure that once you enter you speak only the truth.

7. Guard your name like you guard your heart. The Fey may smile and laugh but they are not kind, and will take what is yours.

8. If you go to a dance studio at 2 AM you will find a reflection in the mirror that flickers. It will come closer the longer you stay. If you reach out it may grant one wish, but be careful of your phrasing.

9. Magic is as common as the glittering glass but not nearly as delicate. Be wary. Do not trust what your eyes may see.

10. Put sunscreen on the tips of your ears every four hours.

11. You are in the land of misfits and rejects scurrying under the boots of the mighty. A glance can convey a thousand messages. You are all always in danger.

12. When the day gets hot and the streets grow hazy, do not be afraid. These wavering mists are your friend. They will heal wounds long forgotten if you are brave.

13. Snow creates prey of us all. It mutes the world. Be silent. A single sound will let them know you are here.

14. Your smile is your weapon. Use it sparingly. You do not want to know what happens when it becomes ineffective.