They allowed no trespassers, and were quick to judge the moral character of persisting invaders. Sprites' villages could also be found inside the trunks of trees or treants. They were omnivorous creatures who, unlike most of their kin, were mainly active during the day. Sprites made their homes by meadows and glades deep within thriving forests. They usually harvested the ingredients for these toxins in forests, even venturing into dangerous areas to find them, but were not above stealing some from hags' gardens if extremely necessary. In particular, they favored a potent sleep poison with which they coated their arrows. Sprites were expert brewers of toxins, poisons, and antidotes. Like other fey, sprites possessed several innate magical powers: they could become invisible at will and could detect good or evil from 50 yards (46 meters) away.

They were quick to ally with good-natured creatures, and would come to their aid even at unexpected times. However, they were excellent judges of character, and could always sense another creature's real nature and emotions. Unlike pixies, they did not care to engage in fun activities or adorn themselves. īecause of their austerity and zealous attitude against evil, sprites were considered overly sullen and harsh by other fey. Sprites were flighty and found most other creatures too serious. They were about 2 feet (0.61 meters) tall. Sprites resembled tiny, elven-featured fey with insect-like wings.

S2 sprite master race