Sprites
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Sprites are small, colorful fairy-like beings borne of the Acerfolia flower. They have a very close connection with nature, and are known to be quite duplicitous.
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Creation
Sprites are minuscule Fae that are birthed from a flower known as the Acerfolia, which can only be grown in the most pristine and untouched expanses of the wilds. Much like a normal plant, the Sprite is the equivalent to the Acerfolia’s fruit, being it’s ultimate product after it is bloomed. Eventually, when the flower does complete blooming, and the Sprite is released, the Acerfolia will wither and die shortly afterward. Upon dying, a Sprite will be reborn from a new flower, containing within their mind the information required for survival.
Sprites are capable of reproducing through hermaphroditic fertilization of spores. If successful, the product of such a ritual shall be a minuscule seed, the seed of a flower. The proper fertilization and creation of an Acerfolia seed is extremely rare however, only one out of every ten will actually be able to produce a Sprite. Normal flowers that are formed however, are still considered to be children by the Sprites who created them, and will be taken care of dearly. Should the fertilization be a full success, a magical seed shall be formed, that of the Acerfolia, and from here it is to the discretion of the parents where they bury it. However, it must be buried in a place where it would remain undisturbed, a place rich with life and soil saturated healthily by water, otherwise it will never live to bloom. From here, the seed will grow slowly, taking anywhere from eight months to a year to reach its bloom, and release with it, a new Sprite.
The Acerfolia Flower
The Acerfolia is a small flower with a large oval shaped bud and triangular leaves. It grows five inches from the ground, and is the birthplace of all Sprites. They can only be found in sections of warm forests near streams. After the span of about six weeks, the bud will flourish and a Sprite will be born from it. There are usually only one to two places in a realm where these flowers grow. When a sprite dies, another flower will sprout in one of these locations.
Appearance and Characteristics
- Sprites stand about 5-7 inches tall, with Elf-like features and translucent wings sprouting from their backs.
- Sprites are genderless, but do take on masculine and feminine appearances, oftentimes being referred as male or female, despite being asexual.
- Sprites clothe themselves in flower petals and any soft, pliable forest-growths they can find.
- Sprites have many different skin colors, which determines their general personality.
- Sprites speak an odd tongue that can be learned but is quite difficult for Descendant minds to understand; however, they are capable of understanding the common language of Descendants.
- They can learn the common tongue, but it would be difficult due to their poor attention spans.
- May commune with nature easily; i.e., they are capable of communicating with Flora and Fauna as Druids do.
- They are often extremely intelligent.
- Sprites may fly, but no higher than that of an Olog (Three Blocks), as they would exert too much energy whilst attempting to fight back against gravity. Due to using too much energy they would need a surface to rest on before taking flight once again.
- When consumed, Sprites are incredibly toxic, as after death they are reduced to a fine, gray ash. This metaphorical 'pixie dust' will not grant any flight, but instead will lead to an extremely quick and painful death.
Types
The color of the sprite determines almost exactly some of the mannerisms of the Sprite, similar to how a mage’s aura is defined by their own personality. There is no definite reason as to how, or why the Sprites are born as these particular colors however, it is simply a random factor.
- Green - Sprites born with the color green are wiser and more intellectual than their kin- often more keen to learn something new. They can provide interesting outlooks upon a situation based on their observations, and are even known to have a larger attention span.
- Blue - Sprites born with the color blue are considered the most likable of all. They are known to be the first to explore, and the first to make a new friend. Taking that in mind, they are much more adventurous than their kin, wanting to seek new places and new friends, which can often lead to trouble.
- Sky Blue - Sprites born with the color of the sky are known to be the most deceitful. They use their similar coloring to their blue kin to lure people to trust them, only to torment them and trick them for their own amusement.
- Grey - Sprites born with the color grey are very similar to their sky-colored kin, appearing to be much more sickly, or oftentimes gloomy, in a depressed manner. It is because of this, they are able to manipulate sympathetic people to do their bidding.
- Red - Sprites born of the color red are known to have a temper and fuse that is near as short as their own height. They are judgmental, rude, and apathetic, their level of dislike only being below Black and Yellow Sprites.
- Black - The rarest of their kin, this Sprite possesses a heart as black as it’s very visage, wishing pain upon those whom it may face, with tendencies to wreak havoc and pandemonium as much as it can. They are to be wary of, as these little cretins possess naught a drop of compassion within them.
- Purple - A Purple Sprite, alternatively violet, is the embodiment of balance, matched with the mindsets of both Red and Blue, they are believed to be wise and level-headed, more so than any of their kin.
- White - Sprites of absent color are pure and kind, admittedly the most bright of their kin (Literally), they have oftentimes been mistaken for starlight in the darkest of nights. To those lost in the woods, these Sprites have been known to guide to safety, using the prominent luminescence of their body as a beacon.
- Yellow - The oddly yellow colored Sprite possesses an alien aura to it, they are daring and cruel, using emotional manipulation to instill fear unto their kin and use their reactions for their own amusement. They are the most mischievous and tricky of Sprites, and much like Black Sprites, are to be wary of.
Weaknesses
- Sprites cannot wield the weapons of the Descendants, as they are much too small.
- Due to their small bodies, and overall weakness, they are easy to take hold of and imprison.
- They may not wield magic due to their natural origin.
- Not many of the Sprites exist; if one was to destroy the flower during the development or destroy the tree around the flower before the Sprite is born, the Sprite will die.
- Injuring the wings of a sprite can be potentially fatal, as the sprites' main blood vessels are located there. Their wings are of the same material as their body, of plant matter.
- Magic is very effective against sprites and can kill them quickly due to their connection to nature.
Redlines
- They may not be domesticated, as they are entirely sentient beings, not animals.
- Sprites can only thrive in areas filled with natural life, such as forests. Deserts and tainted areas are practically deadly.
- They are incapable of learning any form of magic, however they may communicate with Flora and Fauna. However, they are not connected to Druidism in any form.
Mechanics
To play a Sprite, in addition to a CA being required, the lorekeeper must be contacted; one such place where they can be contacted is here: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/profile/61698-%E2%84%A4%E2%88%83%CA%81%E2%88%85/
