History Literature / OfFearAndFaith

* [[{{Flashback}} Flashback]]: Invoked [[spoiler:and ''weaponized'' by Sorrow.]] Most of the group have [[DarkAndTroubledPast unpleasant flashbacks]] during the fight with [[spoiler:Sorrow.]]

* DarkAndTroubledPast: As of ''Falling In the Black'', it's clear that ''all'' of the main characters have histories along these lines, and it's hard to tell who has it the worst.

* DespairEventHorizon: ''All'' of the Disciples inside the eponymous fortress in ''Fortress of the Damned'' have crossed this except for Grazia (albeit just barely). Later, [[spoiler:Sorrow tries to push most of the Stray Dogs past this.]]

* MyGreatestFailure: Implied. August asks North if the latter has any regrets and North says that he has just one, but doesn't elaborate any further than that. [[spoiler:We get to see firsthand what this regret is in ''Falling In the Black'', and it is not pretty.]]

* DeadLittleSister: [[spoiler:North has one, [[NeverFoundTheBody presumably]]. He views her death as his own fault (and it pretty clearly was) and letting it happen is his [[MyGreatestFailure one and only regret]].]]

* MartialPacifist:

* TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive: After Kavik refused Noble and August’s attempts to recruit him, he was found by another [[TalkingAnimal feral]] [[TheChooserOfTheOne Fionbri]] named [[{{Jerkass}} Garu]] who decided to convince Kavik to join August, and refused to take no for an answer.

* PrettyBoy: Kavik is described as this, a fact for which he was mercilessly bullied when he was a teenager.

* {{Bishonen}}: Kavik is described as this, a fact for which he was mercilessly bullied when he was a teenager.

* NearDeathExperience: [[spoiler:Aiden and Lilac]] share one in "Fear the Reaper" when [[spoiler:the tunnels they're both in collapse on them.]] "Echoing Scars" begins with the former trying to come to terms with the resulting trauma.

* StepfordSmiler: Elin has shades of this, although it's debatable how much of her bubbly persona is just an act. Either way, as of "Echoing Scars" it's obvious that she has much deeper emotional scars than she lets on.
* SurvivorsGuilt: August has this after the second battle with Fear, feeling responsible for the high death toll of said battle since he believes it was his plan that got so many people killed. North helps him try and make sense of it in "Echoing Scars".

* SurvivorsGuilt: August has this after the second battle with Fear, feeling responsible for the high death toll of said battle since he believes it was his plan that got so many people killed.

* TheAlcoholic: August used to be one and struggles to keep that vice in his past.[[labelnote:*]]Disregarding a couple of ContinuityErrors in the early chapters.[[/labelnote]] So he's picked up a [[MustHaveNicotine different habit]] to use as an emotional crutch instead.

* TheAlcoholic: August used to be one and struggles to keep it in the past.[[labelnote:*]]Disregarding a couple of ContinuityErrors in the early chapters.[[/labelnote]] So he's picked up a [[MustHaveNicotine different habit]] to use as an emotional crutch instead.

* StepfordSmiler: Elin has shades of this, although how much of her bubbly persona is just an act is currently unclear.

The story focuses primarily on the eight main characters and their CharacterDevelopment as they fight against the [[TheLegionsOfHell Nichts]], demonic creatures that have destroyed most of the world, the [[TheHeartless Voices]], powerful demons that can manipulate the minds and senses of people, and the Disciples, the military organization that keeps what's left of the world in order, through [[KnightTemplar whatever means necessary]].

* BewareTheNiceOnes: Phenix is a very well-mannered individual and a bit of a push over, but ''don’t'' threaten his friends. [[ThouShaltNotKill He won’t kill you]], but he will [[ManOnFire set you on fire]].

* TheCasanova: Aiden, who seems to be able to successfully flirt with literally every woman he meets.

* ChivalrousPervert: Aiden comes off as this, but it’s [[HandsomeLech mostly an act]]. [[LadykillerInLove Except with Lilac]].

* HandsomeLech: Aiden is more this than a ChivalrousPervert, not really giving any thought to the feelings of the women he’s pursuing (the main reason he's upset about his girlfriend cheating is only because she cheated on him ''first''). This however, [[LadykillerInLove does not apply around Lilac]].
* HatesBeingTouched: August, except by [[NotBloodSiblings Scarlet]].

* InnocentProdigy: Tel, who, while not a child, is very sweet and innocent but also incredibly perceptive and good at understanding how people think.

* NoSocialSkills: August’s attempts at fraternizing with the other members of the group upon first meeting them are painfully awkward.

* [[WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHeartAnyway What Kind of Lame Weapon is Love, Anyway?]]: Phenix’s [[CoolSword Testament]] Love is made fun of by some of the others, and even he doesn’t understand the logistics of having a weapon that supposedly embodies love.

The plot starts off with [[TheSnarkKnight August]] and [[ExtremeDoormat Phenix]] being approached by Noble and Vatra, mysterious talking animals offering the two men a chance to accompany them on a journey. They won't say where they're going or how they'll get there, only saying that the two will find their destinies on the path, an offer which neither of them can refuse despite all logical reasoning warning them against it.

After thirty years and countless lives lost to war with demonic monsters called [[TheLegionsOfHell Nichts]], a group of [[PettingZooPeople Fionbri]] are recruited to put an end to it by [[TheChooserOfTheOne Vatra]] [[TalkingAnimal and]] [[TheObiWan Noble]], agents of an enigmatic city ruler calling himself "The Lunar Emperor". The story centers around this group and their CharacterDevelopment as they try to complete their mission to stop the Nichts. The party is as follows:

'''[[TheHero Phenix]]''' – ExtremeDoormat and MartialPacifist, tries to protect his friends and fight for his ideals but isn’t always able to be dominant.

'''[[TheLancer North]]''' – [[TheLeader De facto leader]] of the group and [[WarriorMonk deeply religious]], tends to think in [[PayEvilUntoEvil black and white]] but always has [[AFatherToHisMen his friends]] and [[GoodShepherd other peoples’]] wellbeing at heart.

'''[[PluckyGirl Elin]]''' – [[AttentionDeficitOohShiny Scatterbrained]] and [[GenkiGirl easily excitable]], Elin is TheMedic and TheHeart of the group, always bringing joy wherever she happily bounces along. Also the only [[CatGirl non canine]] member of the group.

'''[[ChivalrousPervert Aiden]]''' – TheCharmer and [[TheCasanova a constant flirt]], he is relaxed and charismatic. Somewhat self-centered, but cares more about Lilac than he likes to admit – even to himself.

'''[[TeamMom Lilac]]''' – Caring, wise, [[NiceGirl sweet]] and [[ProperLady ladylike]], Lilac brings out the best in the people around her despite her [[HeroicSelfDeprecation dangerously low opinion of herself]]. Fell in love with Aiden at first sight.

'''[[InnocentProdigy Tel]]''' – [[{{Keet}} Hyperactive]], [[TheIdealist optimistic]] and [[NiceGuy kind]], Tel’s [[IncorruptiblePurePureness childlike innocence and strong moral compass]] help keep the group together and on the right track, but he's often reckless and completely stubborn.

'''[[TheSnarkKnight August]]''' – TheSmartGuy of the group, August is [[SourOutsideSadInside morose]], [[NoSocialSkills anti-social]] and cynical, but will [[KnightInSourArmor always do what he thinks is the right thing]], even if he [[DeadpanSnarker gripes about it along the way]].

'''[[TheGadfly Kavik]]''' – A confident and laidback BloodKnight who is very sensitive and compassionate toward his friends, despite loving to push their buttons. [[MoralMyopia If you’re not one of his friends, he’s not a known giver of fucks.]]

* YourMindMakesItReal: Magic in this universe is said to be powered by belief; if someone can believe they can do something with magic, then they probably can.

''To have faith is to have wings.''

Of Fear and Faith is a WebSerialNovel hosted on FurAffinity and written by [[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/silvertherainbowwolf/ Silver Wolf]] that focuses on the themes of, well, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin fear and faith]], using characters borrowed from various users on [[FurAffinity FA]].

!! This series provides examples of:

* [[AttentionDeficitOohShiny Attention Deficit… Ooh, Shiny!]]: Elin is easily distracted by noises, insects and pickles and her narration will sometimes drift off topic to notice minute details and trivial things that are unrelated to the scene as a whole.

** The group (especially Elin) is terrified by the prospect of running into Ferro, the leader of the Disciples of Strength. As it turns out, they have [[CompleteMonster good reason]] to be.

* TheLeader: North is a type II, being calm, rational and usually knowing how to make the most of the crew's unique talents.