Hear ye, hear ye, good folk of the realm! As summer arrives again, so too do castles rise as people gather from far and wide to step through that portal back into the enchanted realms of medieval fantasy. Renaissance Faire season is here.
Each year this magical gathering attracts characters of all kinds, from goblins and elves to noble knights and minstrel troupes. Whether you’re seeking costume inspiration or simply getting in the mood for fantastic adventures, we’ve designed a quiz to ascribe you the faire-going archetype that suits you best.
We’ll also pair you with a perfect potion to befit your character—but you'll have fun perusing our full collection of essential oil incense and candle blends.
TAVERN MAIDEN
Charismatic, hardworking, and inconceivably cool, you’re the local it-maiden everyone wants to befriend. A wench of impeccable taste, you’re known to relish a crafty bard-song or a traveler’s tale. Though you have an unbelievable reserve of patience when you need it, be not fooled: You are a maiden who brooks no ribaldry. After all you’ve seen while serving the folk of the realm, it’s a miracle your sanity is intact! Your experiences have given you a worldly perspective. You are intelligent, resourceful, and have a real knack for reading people. You are just as wise to the tricks man plays on others as to the tricks man plays on himself. At the end of the day, you can navigate through anything so long as you are true to your will.
Tavern Maiden's Potion: Goldberry incense, with lemongrass, tea tree, frankincense, & fir
KNIGHT OF THE REALM
Honorable, trustworthy, and loyal unto your death, you are a noble warrior in service of the realm, your life devoted to protecting all who call it home. You possess the strength of courage in your heart, and you believe in the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Witches, beasts, and corrupted kings stand no chance against your righteous sword. When you aren’t studying the blade, questing for your king, or attending your mighty steed, you can usually be found kicking back at the tavern with your fellows and enjoying a cold tankard of beer. There is nothing you wouldn’t do for those you love, and you are prepared to sacrifice everything to keep them safe. Care for yourself as you care for others and victory shall always be yours.
Knight's Potion: Cath Palug incense, with lemon, patchouli, & cedarwood
TOWN ORACLE
Compassionate, insightful, and decidedly strange, you walk this world cloaked in mystery. As the town oracle, your unfathomably mystical aura has led many to believe you are not truly of this realm. You possess a vast knowledge of the arcane arts and your keen eye can pierce any veil to see what’s really going on. Although prone to speaking in riddles, you always tell it like it is. Your most loyal patrons swear by your word, but most folks in the village don’t know what to make of your peculiar presence. Some might even fear your powers. The truth is, it’s not that you’re misunderstood—it’s that you’re incomprehensible. Embrace your oddities and let no peasant fetter the infinite realms and intrepid magics you contain.
Town Oracle's Potion: Full Moon candle, with grapefruit, ylang ylang, & cedarwood
ASSASSIN-FOR-HIRE
Observant, cunning, and resourceful, you aren’t here to frolic with fools. You have a one-track mind with a mission to accomplish and a debt to collect. Armed with a sharp wit and a laser focus (as well as an array of hidden daggers and poisons), you are exceptionally intelligent and have leveraged your skills to make the system work for you—and your patrons are more than willing to pay the price for your unmatched expertise. You’ve mastered the art of pinpointing your target’s weaknesses, as well as the cleanest escape route, with just a moment’s glance. Your loyalty is hard-earned, yet once granted, you make a companion for life. Follow your instincts and you’ll go far—but remember life is rarely easy for a lone wolf.
Assassin's Potion: Timberwolf incense, with peppermint, citrus, rosemary, & pines
TRAVELING MINSTREL
Lively, effervescent, and irresistibly warm, your convivial presence brings joy across the lands. Whether you’re singing epic tales of love and battle or plucking an achingly beautiful lament on your lute, you’ve invested great time in honing your craft and every audience is captivated by you. Your whimsy is infectious. An artist at heart, you’re driven to create and to share your talents with the good folk of the realm. You love to connect with the inhabitants of the villages you pass through and trade tales over a flagon of ale or fairy wine. Time in nature replenishes you, and you always glean inspiration from a striking sunset or a good thunderstorm. You know life is short and the world is wide—as such, your truest home will always lie within yourself.
Traveling Minstrel's Potion: Hummingbird incense, with peppermint, citrus, & ylang ylang
HALF-FAE WENCH
Thoughtful, enchanting, and stubborn, yours is an innately magical soul. With blood that has been touched by the fae, you often feel as though you’re caught betwixt two realms, never quite belonging anywhere you go. Even so, you are not without friends. You keep a close coven of confidants and like to spend your time about town perusing trinkets and arcane memorabilia. You find comfort in the dark and lovely woods and can often be found wandering barefoot through a misty glade in search of wild herbs and mushrooms to forage. You’ve had to fight for standing in society, and though it’s easier to survive by blending in, you won’t apologize for who you are. Your magic is strongest when you believe in the exquisite power of your own existence.
Half-Fae Wench's Potion: Night Nymph incense, with fir, patchouli, & clove
