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The '''Chosen Ones''' were [[human]] children whom [[Fairies]] would protect and avenge if harm came to them. Eventually, the Fairies would claim these children and take them to their "[[Lost Lands]]". Once there, the children would become Fairies themselves. The Fairies required these children to continue their race, despite being immortal (or near-immortal). | The '''Chosen Ones''' were [[human]] children whom [[Fairies]] would protect and avenge if harm came to them. Eventually, the Fairies would claim these children and take them to their "[[Lost Lands]]". Once there, the children would become Fairies themselves. The Fairies required these children to continue their race, despite being immortal (or near-immortal). | ||
This connection between human children and Fairies plays homage to the writings of Welsh author [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Machen Arthur Machen]. He believed that | This connection between human children and Fairies plays homage to the writings of Welsh author [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Machen Arthur Machen]. He believed that fairy folk had to claim one human life every time they emerged, in order to replenish their ranks. | ||
In [[1909]], after a heavy night of drinking among his unit, one of [[Jack Harkness]]'s soldiers accidentally killed a Chosen One in [[Lahore]] by running them over with a military vehicle. In retaliation, the Fairies killed all his men, sparing only Jack, perhaps aware of his inability to die. | In [[1909]], after a heavy night of drinking among his unit, one of [[Jack Harkness]]'s soldiers accidentally killed a Chosen One in [[Lahore]] by running them over with a military vehicle. In retaliation, the Fairies killed all his men, sparing only Jack, perhaps aware of his inability to die. | ||
In [[2007]], [[Torchwood Three]] allowed the Fairies to claim [[Jasmine Pierce]] as their Chosen One. Jack permitted this on grounds that the Fairies would cause immense destruction beyond Torchwood's control if they were deprived of | In [[2007]], [[Torchwood Three]] allowed the Fairies to claim [[Jasmine Pierce]] as their Chosen One. Jack permitted this on grounds that the Fairies would cause immense destruction beyond Torchwood's control if they were deprived of the newest addition to their ranks. ([[TV]]: ''[[Small Worlds]]'') | ||
[[Category:Human ethnic groups]] | [[Category:Human ethnic groups]] | ||
[[Category:Biologically modified species]] | [[Category:Biologically modified species]] | ||
