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Many coastal folks have developed their own techniques for pelts, and can become selkies that are inspired by their local fauna. Pelt carving is a very delicate craft, and the resulting pelt can fail when it is damaged through trauma or simple wear and tear and requires lots of mending and checking - because a failing pelt can seriously harm a human. However, everyone who can work magic through a charm can use them.

True selkies hail from cultures who have been using these pelts for such a long time; the magic has affected them in such a way that sometimes, people are born with pelts. These grow with their owner, they are very robust and can heal on their own.