Page 50 of Through the Veil (Endangered Fae #2)

Tearmann Island Visitor’s Guide

T earmann Island lies just southeast of St. John in the Bay of Fundy and can only be reached by ferry or authorized helicopter flights.

History:

Today, the bird sanctuary aspect remains intact since the Fae Collective Consulate’s footprint is quite small.

Visas:

Visas are required for all visitors, regardless of country of origin. Please bear in mind that these are granted only under certain circumstances and never for tourism.

Work visas: certain staff positions require a human interface, so visas for humans employed by the consul and ambassadorial staff will be automatically granted prior to orientation. Please see our website for employment opportunities.

Diplomatic visas: considered upon request, though most in-person diplomatic meetings will occur on the mainland. Our consular staff are happy to make arrangements.

Friends and family: priority will be given, upon request, to family members and friends of Tearmann Island residents. These visas must be approved directly by the Fae Collective ambassador or a member of one of the royal families.

Scientific study: priority will also be given to ornithologists with proper credentials since the fae recognize that ongoing ornithological studies should not be interrupted. Other branches of study will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Visiting:

Ferries run from St. John to Tearmann Island twice a day—at 7:30 and again at 16:30.

There are no hotel accommodations. Except in rare instances, all human visitors are required to leave before the end of the day.

The evening ferry will wait for security to clear the island of non-residents, so please be considerate of fellow travelers and return to the evening ferry in plenty of time.

Regardless of visa type, visitors will be directed to the Consular Reception to sign in upon arrival.

Please be advised that beyond the consular offices is Clothing Optional.

If you do not wish to encounter nudity, please remain in the human-occupied offices.

Fae are also much more likely to touch you than human strangers.

If this makes you uncomfortable, a polite please don’t will suffice.

Please be respectful of residents and wildlife during your stay.

Wildlife:

No large Canadian wildlife lives on the island. You won’t encounter moose, elk or bear here. There are, however, populations of small rodents and snakes and an abundance of birds, including several protected species.

Roseate Tern: listed by the Canadian government as threatened, the roseate terns return every spring to Tearmann Island and maintain a thriving breeding colony along the cliffs. We ask that visitors other than those specifically studying the terns refrain from visiting the cliffs for this reason.

Atlantic Puffin: also a threatened species, several hundred mated pairs of Atlantic puffins return to the beaches of Tearmann Island every year, one of the largest nesting populations after Machias Seal Island.

Razorbill: a type of auk with a striking black beak. Tearmann Island is pleased to host a small razorbill nesting colony in the cliffs every spring. While no longer considered threatened, razorbills are still considered a priority species.