Sprites

Sprites

Common Name

Sprite(s)

Other Names

Naiad, Water Fairies

Physical Description

Height

Land Sprite: 4 ft

Water Sprite: 5 ft

Body Structure

Sprites are shaped by their environment.

Sprites raised in water retain their fishtails, making them fully aquatic. They cannot walk, but can use their faerie wings to fly above the water.

Sprites raised on land undergo a tadpole-like transformation, losing their tails and growing legs. These legs give them the ability to leap great distances, but they cannot regrow tails even after returning to the water.

Build

Land Sprite: Lean and lightweight

Water Sprite: Lithe and muscular

Skin

Land Sprite: Flesh with patches of scale

Water Sprite: Fine, shimmering scales covering the body

Distinctive Features

Land Sprite

Fins on underarms, between fingers and toes, ears, hips, and legs

Multi-layered wings

Fae-like antennae

Lungfish lungs for air and water breathing

Water Sprite

Ornate fishtails

Multi-layered wings

Fae-like antennae

Hip and ear fins

Lungfish lungs

Abilities & Powers

Physical Traits

Resistant to cold and underwater pressure

Skilled swimmers

Tailed Sprites are faster swimmers than legged ones

Main Abilities

Each Pae receives two player-selected and staff-approved powers

Racial Abilities

Dependent on who the Sprite pledges their loyalty to

Weaknesses

Vulnerable to Taint

Tailed Sprites must stay hydrated or risk drying out and dying

Legged Sprites do not require water to survive, but still feel a connection to it

Reproduction

Method

Water Sprites reproduce similar to dolphins

Land Sprites reproduce through intercourse

Magical pearls can also be obtained from the Cave of Life

Gestation Period

Two seasons

Average Number of Offspring

2–4

Parental Care

Comparable to human standards — protective and nurturing

Diet

Primary Food Sources

Piscivorous (fish-based)

Dietary Needs

Require a balance of protein and carbohydrates

Cannot tolerate salty foods

History

Origin

Sprites first emerged from mysterious oysters found in Silme Pond. The pond’s magical properties created an ideal environment for growing enchanted pearls, which incubated the first Sprites.

Discovery

These pearls were discovered by the demigod Portia, who once served as their guardian. Now freed from this duty, Portia has left the pearls in the care of nature, and they may be found by seekers in the Cave of Life.

Heritage

Sprites are likely descended from Naiad and Faerie bloodlines. Breeding between these two races can produce Sprite-like offspring, further entwining their magical origins.

Current Status

Sprites are a growing and thriving race, delicately balancing the pull between land and sea, fae and Naiad.