The Davanish Sidhe began as Capercaille, a lemur-like primate dwelling in the islands off the eastern coast of Africa. The Capercaille were a communal species, living in peace and always connected to each other through the songs their bodies emitted. Roughly half-a-million years ago, an event changed the course of natural evolution. Some stories claim the change was mystical, though the more practical-minded of the Sidhe point to scientific causes. Whatever the reason, the Capercaille became the Sidhe and gained sentience of their individuality–both a blessing and a curse in the minds of modern Sidhe.

The Davanish are the original Sidhe Tribe from which all other Karui spring. They are nothing if not a contradiction. Their defining features are: a staggering arrogance, owing most likely to their undisputed place as the progenitor group of the species; an almost pathological love of music, art, stories and all things creative (indeed they are known to become enthralled by music, even endangering themselves in order to stop and listen); and a notorious trickster hero persona common to such mythical figures as Cu Chulain, Loki, or Kokopele. As a group, they are staunch supporters of ancient Sidhe tradition, yet at the same time, thoroughly irreverent on an individual level.

The Davanish crave adventure and their famous impish curiosity often lands them in serious trouble. But, luckily, their penchant for getting into hot water is matched by their resourcefulness and ability to manoeuvre their way out of just about any sticky situation. Rhiannon, the first Queen of the Sidhe, and a quintessential Davanish, is known as The Trickster Queen.

         Some Sidhe remark that there is also a deeply-hidden sadness about the Davnish. With such a long history, the Tribe has seen its share of sorrow. But the fun-loving and frisky nature of the Tribe nearly always wins out when in social groups. They Davnish love to drink, make music, dance and make love, and their parties are legendary. Yet anyone who dismisses a Davanish Sidhe as a harmless, silly hedonist does so at his peril; they are fierce and stealthy warriors and brilliant tacticians when it comes to warcraft.

"”When I can no longer trust my sister, trust itself is a cold, dead anchor.