R&R World Building Headcanons (Pt. 1)

R&R World Building Headcanons (Pt. 1)

Since @patch-of-grass and I have really been hyperfixating for both the Romance and Royals books, along with an AU in the works as well. I figured I post some of the headcanons that apply to some World-Building for the books as well as the upcoming au!

I do have a lot of ideas that could be their own separate post once I organize my thoughts. But for now, just some small snippets I've had since they've been bouncing around in my head.

The world outside the holiday spaces appear much less vibrant and colorful to those that live in the holidays.

For holiday folks, since their spaces, along with themselves are filled with Joy. The world outside does appear more desaturated and dull by comparison.

This does mean, that when other humans do emit the emotion of Joy, they can't help but be drawn to it and to make normal humans happy to see more of those vibrant colors.

Also normal humans that are drawn to those from holiday kingdoms mention that they have this sort of bright energy about them.

Holiday folks have slightly pointed ears

When holidays are in Spring and Winter, they tend to point more upwards. In Summer and Fall, they tend to point more downward.

This does make them stand out a bit more in the normal world. However, just like the Joy hides information about the holiday world, it also obscures the pointed ears with an illusion spell that all people learn at a young age.

Holiday Folks are made of 70% Joy.

Unlike humans, Holiday folks are made of 70% joy rather than water.

This doesn't mean that they can go without water or hydrating but they can last a bit longer without it as long as they have access to Joy.

Ascension Sickness, Joy Drain, and more Holiday afflictions?

Both of these illnesses are something that effect Holiday folks.

Ascension Sickness is primarily only something that applies to members of Holiday royalty gaining a higher role. The severity of how this affects them depends on how well they were guided and trained to take that role before the transfer of power and announcing of their new titles into the world. (This is one that I will go into more detail in a separate post in the future if there's interest. Don't want to make this too long.)

Joy Drain occurs when one overuses their magic to the point it heavily affects their own personal reserves. It does act like exerting yourself in exercise and not taking breaks.

The reverse can also happen when using large amounts of Joy that the body can't handle. This is also one that relates to the title and hierarchy so this mostly only applies to royalty. (Also related to titles and how I think Joy operates in the world along with my au.)

Apologies if this all seems too random and not exactly readable but I just wanted to get some of this out! Hope you enjoy!