Fae of Carmarthenshire (Wales), the Bendith y Mamau are reviled in folklore. Possibly related to hobgoblins, they were notorious child and baby snatchers, secreting them from their homes and taking them back to their freeholds. They would raise the child, teaching it of music and song in an extended Reverie, only returning the child much later, with only faint memories of sweet music. Indeed, a young child or baby is an exceptional font of the sweetest Glamour, which is why so many kithain had reputations for stealing children. It's not that the Bendith y Mamau are evil, but they are generally very selfish, caring little for the distress they cause the family. The Seelie Court has made efforts to curb this activity, citing that it could attract unwelcome attention, and the Bendith that wish to join the Seelie Court (and there are a few) must swear an Oath never to partake in any such activities. Unfortunately the Unseelie are not so accountable, and fully realise that in this modern era were children go missing all the time, a few more are hardly noticed. The Bendith envy beauty, and are sometimes consumed by jealousy, but they generally treat their captives well. Thankfully, only a rare few enjoy the taste of twisted, nightmarish Glamour, and their methods of inducing such are best left unspoken... This kith are few in number, exceptionally uncommon beyond the boundaries of Wales. The Welsh never dispersed to the extent that the Irish, Scots or English did. Of great surprise to all who know of them, the Bendith are astounding brilliant musicians and singers. It's a sad twist of fate that they can never reach Rapture, and perhaps this is the reason behind their envy of beauty, and their subsequent kidnapping activities.

Appearance
The Bendith y Mamau are a stunted and ugly kith; short, with twisted limbs and greyish skin. Their eyes are puckered and inscrutable and their noses large and bulbous. Their mouths are usually grim with their lower lip protruding over their upper, much like the mouths gurners are so fond of pulling. Their hair is thick and wiry, usually ginger in colour, with the male grumps invariably going bald. Their ears are large and round, sticking out, and their eyebrows resemble large thick tufts of ginger hair. Their redeeming feature is their voice which is rich and resonant (the males) of sweet and lilting (the females).

Seemings
Childling Bendith (called Crimbils) are, if anything, even uglier than the adults. They quickly show an aptitude for music and song, revelling in the attention it garners. When not practising their arts they tend to live lonely childhoods, shunned by other children and becoming jealous of their attractive classmates. Despite this, Crimbils are surprisingly calm of temperament.

Wilder Bendith are passionate musicians, constantly frustrated by their inability to reach the heights they know are just beyond their reach. They use their musical gifts to compensate for their homely mien, only meeting with very limited success. Thus, they are often frustrated and angry, driving themselves harder into their music. Their tastes have become very eclectic in this modern era, and many have joined modern bands, but despite this they still have a very downhome demeanour.

Grump Bendith really fit the name and image of Grump. They are moody and glum, only finding brief respite in their music. It is the Grumps that are most likely to practice their ancient traditions of kidnap, as their envy and lust for beauty and Glamour gnaws at them in the twilight of their years.

Lifestyles
The Bendith y Mamau are musicians and singers of the highest order, traditionally joining Men's Chorals, or performing local Welsh folk music. More recent years have seen an increasing number turning to contemporary music, or giving a modern twist to older elements.


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