heres the lore on Lobose’s species
they’re from the Guardian Realm!!
This realm is inhabited by immortal neopets called Guardian Faeries. They are not born; Tutella instead creates neggs through magic in which they hatch (she really liked the Negg Faerie and decided she wanted in on that, too). As they are all immortal, age is measured through brain development, rather than years. The faeries live in this idyllic cloud society until they are given an assignment.
"Assignments" are the names given to Neopians who are in need of the company of a Guardian Faerie. Tutella selects faerie neopets based on potential compatibility, but it is completely up to the faerie themselves whether or not they wish to take on the assignment. They will take on a new form upon entering Neopia and will spend their time there on the assignment until it is eventually completed.
Completion of an assignment is never quite the same every time, but in most cases, it is considered complete when the assigned Neopian no longer has need for a Guardian Faerie. This can mean growing up, moving away, finding a lover or spouse, finding a calling, or any other method. In some extreme cases, it can mean cutting the faerie out of their life completely, or in tragic cases, death. There are also some faeries who never truly complete their assignment; they may maintain a lasting constant friendship, marriage, etc with a faerie without ever realizing their identity.
Upon completing an assignment, the faerie returns to their realm, and depending on the strength of their connection upon leaving, may leave without a single trace. The stronger the bond, the more the assigned Neopian will retain. The name will always disappear, but it is possible that an assigned Neopian could remember the name of their faerie and may end up summoning them themselves should they recall it. Otherwise, Neopians will typically remember that someone was there for them during that time, but will have trouble recalling a name, face, or specific conversations. Had the assignment not been completed amicably, they may not remember anything.
If the faerie ends up significantly less involved in their Neopian's life, they may decide to leave in that moment. Some faeries voluntarily stay in Neopia long after their assignment is done. Some may just not want to do any assignments and stay hanging out in the realm. There is no shortage of faeries, so they are not hatched too often.
