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| + | There are several different types of creatures called '''sprites''' in [[Warcraft]] [[lore]]. |
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| − | '''Taur-ahe''', also known as '''Taurahe''', is the [[language]] of [[tauren]]. It is pronounced "taur-AH-heh." The language of the tauren is often harsh and low sounding.<ref name="World of Warcraft The Roleplaying Game 48">''[[World of Warcraft The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 48</ref> Tauren do not have an alphabet as other races do; their written language is made of elaborate pictograms and pictoforms.<ref name="Dungeons & Dragons Warcraft The Roleplaying Game 104-105">''[[Dungeons & Dragons Warcraft The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 104-105</ref> While the tauren have a written language, based on pictoforms rather than alphabet, their nomadic ancestry discouraged writing. As such, written documentation usually falls to the tribe's shamans and is done on the sides of huts, clothing, tools, or even rocks and other natural formations. Most history and lessons are passed down orally from one generation to the next.<ref name="Dungeons & Dragons Warcraft The Roleplaying Game 52">''[[Dungeons & Dragons Warcraft The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 52</ref> |
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| + | ==Sprite (dragonkin)== |
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| − | == Taur-ahe Primer (official translations) == |
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| + | [[File:Faerie.jpg|thumb|100px|Faerie dragon]] |
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| − | Here are a few common Taur-ahe phrases and words, for which the translations have been officially confirmed by [[Blizzard]]: |
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| − | *"[[Shu'halo]]" = "The [[Tauren]]" [[Mists of Dawn]] |
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| − | *"[[An'she]]" = "The Sun" [[Mists of Dawn]] |
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| − | *"[[Mu'sha]]" = "The Moon" [[Mists of Dawn]] |
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| − | *"[[Apa'ro]]" = "[[Malorne]]" [[The White Stag and the Moon]] |
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| − | *"[[Echeyakee]]" = "Whitemist" {{quest|Echeyakee}} |
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| − | *"[[Isha Awak]]" = "Deep Doom" {{quest|Isha Awak}} |
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| − | *"[[Ishamuhale]]" = "Speartooth" {{quest|Ishamuhale}} |
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| − | *"[[Lakota'mani]]" = "Earthshaker" {{quest|Lakota'mani}} |
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| − | *"[[Owatanka]]" = "Bluebolt" {{quest|Owatanka}} |
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| − | *"[[Washte Pawne]]" = "Spirit Biter" {{quest|Washte Pawne}} |
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| − | *"[[Lar'korwi]]" = "Sharp Claw" explained by [[Torwa Pathfinder]] |
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| + | [[Faerie dragon]]s |
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| − | ===Tauren Names=== |
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| + | *Sprite |
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| − | The language of the tauren is often harsh and low sounding, which is reflected in the names of their children. The last name of a tauren is usually a family name, handed down through the generations. If the tauren has performed some act that has made an impression on the elders of his tribe, however, he may choose to take on his own last name to commemorate that act. |
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| + | *[[Sprite Darter]] |
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| − | * Male Names: Atepa, Bron, Tal, Gom, Huln, Jorrag. |
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| + | *[[Sprite Darter Hatchling]] |
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| − | * Female Names: Agra, Bashana, Grenda, Beruna, Halfa. |
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| − | * Family Names: Darkthorn, Thunderhoof, Stormhorn, Proudhorn, Stonebreaker, Plainstalker, Spiritwalker.<ref name="World of Warcraft The Roleplaying Game 48">''[[World of Warcraft The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg. 48</ref> |
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| + | ==Sprite (humanoid)== |
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| − | ===Untranslated Names or Phrases=== |
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| + | [[File:Pixie.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Sprites or pixies.]] |
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| − | *"[[Arikara]]" |
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| + | [[File:Vilesprite.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Vile Sprite]] |
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| − | *"[[Arra'chea]]" |
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| + | *Sprite |
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| − | *"[[Mazzranache]]" |
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| + | Sprites are found in the [[Emerald Dream]], where they share the world with a large contigent of other fey creatures such as pixies, and the like.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=147}}</ref> |
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| − | * "[[Camp Aparaje|Aparaje]]" |
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| − | * "[[Camp Mojache|Mojache]]" |
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| − | * "[[Camp Narache|Narache]]" |
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| − | * "[[Camp Taurajo|Taurajo]]" |
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| − | * "[[Tahonda Ruins|Tahonda]]" |
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| − | * "Ish-ne-alo por-ah" (WC3) - Said by [[Cairne]]. (Most likely a greeting). |
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| − | * "[[Por-ah Stone|Por-ah]]" - the name of a legendary stone. |
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| + | *Nixie |
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| − | == Algorithmic Taur-ahe words == |
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| + | Nixies are a type of sprite. They can be summoned by druids as nature's allies.<ref>{{ref book |author= Arthaus |title= [[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]] |isbn=9781588467812 |pages=345}}</ref> |
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| − | {{speculation}} |
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| − | This is the list of words created by the in-game language parser for the Taurahe language, and is listed as language number three (word range 315-422) in the Language text file. The parser is used to mask both NPC and players that speak "Taurahe" when encountered by other races. |
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| + | *[[Pixie]] |
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| − | Note: The language algorithm used by the in-game "translator" merely makes the words ''look'' like Taur-ahe. It does not actually translate words. Therefore, translated in-game speech isn't true Taur-ahe. |
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| + | *[[Vile Sprite]] |
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| + | *[[Bush sprite]] |
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| + | ==Sprite (demon)== |
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| + | [[File:Rascal Sprite.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Rascal Sprite]] |
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| − | |- |
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| + | *[[Flamekin Sprite]] |
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| − | ! Number of letters in word || Word List |
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| + | *[[Dark Sprite]] |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| + | *[[Poison Sprite]] |
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| − | | One-letter words |
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| + | *[[Rascal Sprite]] |
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| − | | A, E, I, N, O |
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| + | *[[Shadow Sprite]] |
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| + | *[[Heckling Fel Sprite]] |
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| − | | Two-letter words |
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| − | | Ba, Ki, Lo, Ne, Ni, No, Po, Ta, Te, Tu, Wa |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Three-letter words |
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| − | | Aki, Alo, Awa, Chi, Ich, Ish, Kee, Owa, Paw, Rah, Uku, Zhi |
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| − | |- |
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| − | | Four-letter words |
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| − | | A'ke, Awak, Balo, Eche, Isha, Hale, Halo, Mani, Nahe, Shne, Shte, Tawa, Towa |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Five-letter words |
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| − | | A'hok, A'iah, Abalo, Ahmen, Anohe, Ishte, Kashu, Nechi, Nokee, Pawni, Poalo, Porah, Shush, Ti'ha, Tanka, Yakee |
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| − | | Six-letter words |
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| − | | Aloaki, Hetawa, Ichnee, Kichalo, Lakota, Lomani, Neahok, Nitawa, Owachi, Pawene, Sho'wa, Taisha, Tatanka, Washte |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Seven-letter words |
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| − | | Ishnelo, Owakeri, Pikialo, Sechalo, Shtealo, Shteawa, Tihikea |
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| − | | Eight-letter words |
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| − | | Akiticha, Awaihilo, Ishnialo, O'ba'chi, Orahpajo, Ovaktalo, Owatanka, Porahalo, Shtumani, Tatahalo, Towateke |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Nine-letter words |
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| − | | Echeyakee, Haloyakee, Ishne'alo, Tawaporah |
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| − | |- |
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| − | | Ten-letter words |
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| − | | Awaka'nahe, Ichnee'awa, Ishamuhale, Shteowachi |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Eleven-letter words |
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| − | | Aloaki'shne, Awakeekielo, Lakota'mani, Shtumanialo |
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| − | | Twelve-letter words |
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| − | | Awakeekielo, Aloaki'shne |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Thirteen-letter words |
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| − | | Ishne'awahalo, Neashushahmen |
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| − | | Fourteen-letter words |
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| − | | Awakeeahmenalo |
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| − | |- class="alt" |
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| − | | Fifteen-letter words |
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| − | | Ishne'alo'porah |
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| + | ==Sprite (elemental)== |
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| − | When translating text, the language algorithm will use the exact same number of letters for each word and the same order they were said in. Multiple things will turn out to be one word. |
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| + | [[File:Manasprite.JPG|right|thumb|Mana Sprite]] |
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| + | Elemental sprites are tiny creatures that live in the [[Elemental Plane]]. Elemental creatures exist in many forms. At the lowest level of the [[elemental hierarchy]] are the elemental sprites, tiny creatures that exist as a living aspect akin to their element ([[lightning]] for the [[Skywall|air realm]] for example). In the hiearchy, they are just below [[mephit]]s.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=141}}</ref> |
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| − | It should be noted, however, that some language algorithm translations, like "Echeyakee" and "Isha Awak", have been made official. |
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| + | *[[Ley Sprite]] |
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| − | '''Words said by players''' |
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| + | *[[Mana Sprite]] |
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| − | * Lol = Kee |
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| + | *Flame sprite |
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| − | * Thanks = Owachi |
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| + | *[[Geode|Stone sprite]] |
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| − | * Good = Awak |
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| + | *Frost sprite |
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| − | * Bad = Aki |
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| + | *Spark sprite |
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| − | * Hello = Nechi |
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| + | *Lightning sprite |
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| − | * Bye = Ish |
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| − | * Yes = Zhi |
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| − | * No = Wa |
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| − | * World of Warcraft = Ahmen Wa Ovaktalo |
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| − | * Hi = Mu |
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| − | * You = Chi |
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| + | ==Manual of Monsters== |
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| − | '''NPC Translations''' |
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| + | In ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three|Appendix Three]] other types of sprites are mentioned: [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Murdersprite|Murdersprite]], [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Blood Sprite|Blood Sprite]], [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Pilfer Sprite|Pilfer Sprite]] and [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Atomie, Sprite|Atomie, Sprite]], however, the validity of the source is disputed. |
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| − | *When the quest {{questclass|Horde|Shaman|4|Call of Earth (Mulgore 3)}} is completed by a [[tauren]], the quest ender, [[Seer Ravenfeather]], says in Taurahe: |
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| − | :Peace and patience be with you, <name>. Remain strong as always. |
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| + | ==Myth== |
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| − | *When the quest is completed by an [[orc]] or [[troll]], [[Seer Ravenfeather]] says in Taurahe: |
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| + | The term sprite is a broad term referring to a number of preternatural legendary creatures. |
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| − | :Nechi ich towateke ki hale chi, <name>. Pawene ichnee pawene. |
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| − | *At the lighting of the Pyre in Thunder Bluff at 9pm server time, [[Zangen Stonehoof]] says in Taurahe: |
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| − | :The Earth Mother watch over us under cover of the night as in the day. Let this fire illuminate both our bodies and spirits and remind us of our honored ancestors, who are ever present and guiding our way. |
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| − | *To any other race it says: |
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| − | :Alo Nokee Washte ishte shne po ishte anohe wa alo porah ki ni alo ich Rah eche towa ishamuhale nahe owa pawene ich tihikea ich neahok po wa owa pikialo tawaporah ish uku nahe kichalo ich owakeri owa alo. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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+ | {{Reflist}} |
| + | [[Category:Dragonkin]] |
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| − | {{Language_links}} |
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+ | [[Category:Elementals]] |
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+ | [[Category:Fey]] |
| + | [[Category:Demons]] |
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| + | [[Category:Humanoids]] |
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Revision as of 17:42, 12 May 2011
There are several different types of creatures called sprites in Warcraft lore.
Sprite (dragonkin)
Faerie dragon
Sprite (humanoid)
Sprites or pixies.
Vile Sprite
- Sprite
Sprites are found in the Emerald Dream, where they share the world with a large contigent of other fey creatures such as pixies, and the like.[1]
- Nixie
Nixies are a type of sprite. They can be summoned by druids as nature's allies.[2]
Sprite (demon)
Rascal Sprite
Sprite (elemental)
Mana Sprite
Elemental sprites are tiny creatures that live in the Elemental Plane. Elemental creatures exist in many forms. At the lowest level of the elemental hierarchy are the elemental sprites, tiny creatures that exist as a living aspect akin to their element (lightning for the air realm for example). In the hiearchy, they are just below mephits.[3]
- Ley Sprite
- Mana Sprite
- Flame sprite
- Stone sprite
- Frost sprite
- Spark sprite
- Lightning sprite
Manual of Monsters
In Manual of Monsters Appendix Three other types of sprites are mentioned: Murdersprite, Blood Sprite, Pilfer Sprite and Atomie, Sprite, however, the validity of the source is disputed.
Myth
The term sprite is a broad term referring to a number of preternatural legendary creatures.
References
- ^ Arthaus. Shadows & Light, 147. ISBN 9781588469731.
- ^ Arthaus. World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 345. ISBN 9781588467812.
- ^ Arthaus. Shadows & Light, 141. ISBN 9781588469731.