Sprites
A sprite (derived from the Latin word "spiritus") is a type of fae, often described as a tiny humanoid with insect-like wings, unlike nymphs who look like beautiful humans. Size and appearance can vary depending on what they are the sprite of. Often used interchangeably with "fairy" or “pixie”, although pixies are separate. They originate from European folklore. Such as Great Britain, Ireland, and Scotland since it is one of the Celtic mythology before being converted to Christianity. Pixies were considered related to Fairies, Pixies, and even elves because they had human like qualities. Sprites are immune to all normal weapons, except those which are made of pure iron or otherwise enchanted.
Sprites cannot be harmed by poison, disease. They can see perfectly in any light, can speak, write, and understand all languages and forms of communication. The most common sprite is found mostly in lakes and rivers and can breathe either air or water, and often have the ability to fly. If you don’t try to harm a water sprite, they will not be aggressive. The perception of sprites dates back to ancient civilizations, primarily in Greek mythology and often represents beautiful female spirits linked with nature and natural elements. In accordance with legend, their name in Greek mythology was often “nymphs”, although both terms can often be used interchangeably when discussing these beautiful beings.
Sprites have always been associated with forests and bodies of water in European culture; Germans refer to these beings as “waldgeists,” while in Scandinavia they’re called skogsra/huldra, thus providing each culture their own spin on these creatures. Kodama in Japanese means tree spirits or tree sprites who inhabit ancient trees, are sacred, and embody nature in some fashion. They’re commonly associated with nature’s sacredness. In Native American mythology, sprites exist as nature spirits such as water or plant spirits who play vital roles within ecosystems. These spirits represent those given responsibility with vital functions for maintaining an ideal balance. c
Sprites cannot be harmed by poison, disease. They can see perfectly in any light, can speak, write, and understand all languages and forms of communication. The most common sprite is found mostly in lakes and rivers and can breathe either air or water, and often have the ability to fly. If you don’t try to harm a water sprite, they will not be aggressive. The perception of sprites dates back to ancient civilizations, primarily in Greek mythology and often represents beautiful female spirits linked with nature and natural elements. In accordance with legend, their name in Greek mythology was often “nymphs”, although both terms can often be used interchangeably when discussing these beautiful beings.
Sprites have always been associated with forests and bodies of water in European culture; Germans refer to these beings as “waldgeists,” while in Scandinavia they’re called skogsra/huldra, thus providing each culture their own spin on these creatures. Kodama in Japanese means tree spirits or tree sprites who inhabit ancient trees, are sacred, and embody nature in some fashion. They’re commonly associated with nature’s sacredness. In Native American mythology, sprites exist as nature spirits such as water or plant spirits who play vital roles within ecosystems. These spirits represent those given responsibility with vital functions for maintaining an ideal balance. c
