Dreamkin

Dreamkin are familiar creatures born from the Dreamworld. They often resemble real animals or some hybrid of it, such as canine or birds of prey. Each one is different depending on the child of whom it is the guardian, though it is not restricted to children; they're just slightly more likely to have Dreamkin.

The most consistent feature is their feathery wings. Other physical features include their odd fur (or feather) patterns. They communicate through telepathy, which to the unacquainted can be uncomfortable, the feeling comparable to falling or getting yanked as their vision becomes filled with the Dreamkin's piercing gaze, even at a large distance. Some have protruding rib cages and extremely thin, curved spinal bodies. Almost all Dreamkin have strange, moon-like eyes.

They can change their size at will, but growing often takes up energy. Every Dreamkin has a unique ability that they can temporarily grant to their child. They aren't considered to have genders. In some rare cases, Dreamkin have adopted orphan children to protect, or agreed to enter soul contracts with adults.

Nobody knows exactly how they originate, but they seem to manifest and appear suddenly to lost children or adults in danger. It's theorized that a combination of emotional pain, childhood imagination, and magical talent leads to the creation of one. Scholars and the world in general regard them as a myth born from folklore and fairytales, due to lack of evidence. Oskaar and the Stars constantly observe the Dreamworld where they are "born", and watch as they make their way to the real world to a child in suffering who has unknowingly summoned them; this is one way to find new members to recruit. Dreamkin and their powers often physically reflect the personalities or even traumas of its master. It isn't until Book 3: The Fox & The Owl that we get more information on them.

The feather of a Dreamkin holds a large amount of power that the user can "burn" restoring a large amount of their own energy. They're also a powerful alchemical ingredient.

When a Dreamkin dies, any feathers disintegrate. The name of a Dreamkin varies heavily, from simple, plain names to exotic swords, for they sometimes have their own name, such as in the case of adult masters, or are given their name by the master.

Pelagia ("Doughey-Nose")
Ringmaster Oskaar Reynarde's Dreamkin. Pelagia resembles a fennec fox, but with black outline markings, and a pentagram on its forehead. Pelagia often has a grumpy face and is usually found either sitting nestled as Oskaar's cravat, or roaming the circus grounds and observing Stars.