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When John Jacob Astor’s fur empire and the construction of the Erie Canal caused an economic growth spurt that would transform New York City into the financial capital of the world, the faerie community sensed the great challenge that lay ahead. Faerie folk, who had lived alongside the Lenape tribe for over three thousand years, went to work visiting the dreams of the city’s elite. They planted seeds in the collective consciousness that would grow into the creation of a sprawling central park positioned according to the principles of geomancy. They were wise enough to know that without an oasis of natural beauty, within the heart of a city that would soon overflow with commerce, humans would suffer severe consequences.

        They also knew that they would need a suitable home where they would be insulated from the churning machinations of the city, a place where they could retreat at the end of a long day of guiding and educating humans. The faerie elders chose locations and rendered designs for ten archetypal faerie villages before construction of the park had even begun. Prior to that time, the faerie folk lived in hidden enclaves scattered around the island's countryside. When they saw the Commissioners' Plan of 1811, with its imposing street grid and barely an acre set aside for natural preservation, they knew they must act. As is often the case, the faeries got their way, and in 1857, construction of the park began. It would take another twenty years to complete, but the faeries did not mind. They took great pleasure in finding countless ways to influence the park’s architects, ensuring that certain features were included, which pleased them.

       Faeries are wise enough to know that regardless of what occurs in the human world, it is vital that they keep their spirits high and their trust of life's beauty intact. They accept that humans are an autonomous species, free to follow or ignore the guidance provided by their invisible friends.

        Our story begins on a snow-swept winter day when a young boy and girl, who live on opposite sides of the park, experience their first encounter with the little people. Henry Moore, asks his father to take him for a sleigh ride through the park. A young faerie named Undine, who inspired Henry, tags along for the ride. At the time, Linda Flavian who was walking with her Irish nanny, Mary Kate, through the park, notices Undine riding on Henry’s knee. The two families are eventually guided by faeries to form an alliance that will imperceptibly alter the course of human history. 

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