Spriggan - Revision history

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	===3rd Edition===		===3rd Edition===
	In 3rd edition, the spriggan never made a debut in any "official" monster manual; instead, they were amongst the many oddballs and weirdos who appeared in 2003's [[Fiend Folio]], with a new look and new fluff.		In 3rd edition, the spriggan never made a debut in any "official" monster manual; instead, they were amongst the many oddballs and weirdos who appeared in 2003's [[Fiend Folio]], with a new look and new fluff.
	~~{{NotFunny Gamebook}}~~
	Spriggans are evil, nomadic gnomekin with the strange ability to grow to a large size at will. They wander in packs through woodland areas, sometimes venturing into towns and villages. Spriggans live to rob and pillage as they journey. They are a numerous people, but pose little threat to civilized races because of their inability to organize.		Spriggans are evil, nomadic gnomekin with the strange ability to grow to a large size at will. They wander in packs through woodland areas, sometimes venturing into towns and villages. Spriggans live to rob and pillage as they journey. They are a numerous people, but pose little threat to civilized races because of their inability to organize.

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	Naturally, Pathfinder readily stole Spriggans for its own use, featuring them in the PF Bestiary 2. Although their fluff - repeated below - is condensed and takes into account the [[Golarion]] [[Gnome]] originating from the [[Plane of Faerie\|First World]], it's pretty much a repetition of the same fluff seen in the last three editions.		Naturally, Pathfinder readily stole Spriggans for its own use, featuring them in the PF Bestiary 2. Although their fluff - repeated below - is condensed and takes into account the [[Golarion]] [[Gnome]] originating from the [[Plane of Faerie\|First World]], it's pretty much a repetition of the same fluff seen in the last three editions.

	~~{{NotFunny Sourcebook}}~~
	When the gnomes first traveled to the mortal realm from the distant land of the fey, some found the Material Plane so strange and terrifying that they lost their sense of joy. Seeing only the threats of the new world but none of its wonders, they grimly resolved to survive no matter the cost. Their innate magic responded to this twisted goal by reshaping them in mind and body over the course of many generations, transforming them into the creatures known as spriggans. Love, happiness, and beauty have no meaning for these poor souls, so they lead lives of violence and malice. The best they can manage in place of positive emotions is a muted satisfaction when they make another suffer.		When the gnomes first traveled to the mortal realm from the distant land of the fey, some found the Material Plane so strange and terrifying that they lost their sense of joy. Seeing only the threats of the new world but none of its wonders, they grimly resolved to survive no matter the cost. Their innate magic responded to this twisted goal by reshaping them in mind and body over the course of many generations, transforming them into the creatures known as spriggans. Love, happiness, and beauty have no meaning for these poor souls, so they lead lives of violence and malice. The best they can manage in place of positive emotions is a muted satisfaction when they make another suffer.

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	When AD&D updated itself to 2nd edition, Spriggans initially made their debut in the [[Greyhawk]] Monstrous Compendium Appendix - here being called [[Giant-Kin]] for some inexplicable reason. They would be reprinted with new artwork as the "Gnome, Spriggan" in the Monstrous Manual, although the actual fluff - repeated below - remained identical between the two versions.		When AD&D updated itself to 2nd edition, Spriggans initially made their debut in the [[Greyhawk]] Monstrous Compendium Appendix - here being called [[Giant-Kin]] for some inexplicable reason. They would be reprinted with new artwork as the "Gnome, Spriggan" in the Monstrous Manual, although the actual fluff - repeated below - remained identical between the two versions.

	~~{{NotFunny Sourcebook}}~~
	These ugly, dour cousins of gnomes are able to become giant-sized at will. In either size, spriggans look basically the same. They are ugly, thick-bodied humanoids, with pale or dull yellow skin, brown or black hair, and red eyes. On rare occasions a spriggan may have red hair, which they believe is a symbol of good luck. Their noses are large and bulbous, but not beyond the human norm. They are very fond of mustaches and bushy sideburns, but they never clean or comb them. This same policy of uncleanliness extends to their bodies and any other possessions. Spriggans smell of dank earth, stale sweat, and grime.		These ugly, dour cousins of gnomes are able to become giant-sized at will. In either size, spriggans look basically the same. They are ugly, thick-bodied humanoids, with pale or dull yellow skin, brown or black hair, and red eyes. On rare occasions a spriggan may have red hair, which they believe is a symbol of good luck. Their noses are large and bulbous, but not beyond the human norm. They are very fond of mustaches and bushy sideburns, but they never clean or comb them. This same policy of uncleanliness extends to their bodies and any other possessions. Spriggans smell of dank earth, stale sweat, and grime.

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1d4chan>Nubnuber at 22:14, 4 February 2022

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	===3rd Edition===		===3rd Edition===
	In 3rd edition, the spriggan never made a debut in any "official" monster manual; instead, they were amongst the many oddballs and weirdos who appeared in 2003's [[Fiend Folio]], with a new look and new fluff.		In 3rd edition, the spriggan never made a debut in any "official" monster manual; instead, they were amongst the many oddballs and weirdos who appeared in 2003's [[Fiend Folio]], with a new look and new fluff.
			{{NotFunny Gamebook}}
	Spriggans are evil, nomadic gnomekin with the strange ability to grow to a large size at will. They wander in packs through woodland areas, sometimes venturing into towns and villages. Spriggans live to rob and pillage as they journey. They are a numerous people, but pose little threat to civilized races because of their inability to organize.		Spriggans are evil, nomadic gnomekin with the strange ability to grow to a large size at will. They wander in packs through woodland areas, sometimes venturing into towns and villages. Spriggans live to rob and pillage as they journey. They are a numerous people, but pose little threat to civilized races because of their inability to organize.

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	Spriggans have yet to enter 5th edition officially, but a 3rd party take on them can be found in [[Ulraunt's Guide to the Planes]]: [[Acheron]]. Here, they are presented as an attempt by the Netherese of the ancient [[Forgotten Realms]] to warp [[gnome]]s into a slave race, inspired by [[Urdlen]], that basically succeeded. The now-malevolent and twisted gnome-kin can be found mostly on [[Acheron]].		Spriggans have yet to enter 5th edition officially, but a 3rd party take on them can be found in [[Ulraunt's Guide to the Planes]]: [[Acheron]]. Here, they are presented as an attempt by the Netherese of the ancient [[Forgotten Realms]] to warp [[gnome]]s into a slave race, inspired by [[Urdlen]], that basically succeeded. The now-malevolent and twisted gnome-kin can be found mostly on [[Acheron]].

	Weirdly, they're presented as a playable race in this book as well, although ~~they~~ admit that ~~they~~ are not~~, by the fluff,~~ really suited for the role. Ulraunt's Spriggans use the [[Gnome]] core race (see that page), and the following subrace mechanics:		Weirdly, they're presented as a playable race in this book as well, although the authors admit that spriggans, being evil, are not really suited for the role. Ulraunt's Spriggans use the [[Gnome]] core race (see that page), and the following subrace mechanics:
	::Ability Score Increase: +1 Constitution		::Ability Score Increase: +1 Constitution
	::Short-Lived: Spriggans only live to be up to 100-150 years old, and mature at the same rate as [[human]]s.		::Short-Lived: Spriggans only live to be up to 100-150 years old, and mature at the same rate as [[human]]s.

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3rd Edition

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	Spriggans employ tactics intended to startle or unnerve their foes. They swarm around opponents when small, only to enlarge at the last minute. This allows spriggans to use their greater reach for attacks of opportunity on advancing enemies. More dexterous spriggans serve as back-up to their kin in melee, remaining in the shadows to thwart foes by sneak attacks, stealthy thieving, or casting their shatter ability.		Spriggans employ tactics intended to startle or unnerve their foes. They swarm around opponents when small, only to enlarge at the last minute. This allows spriggans to use their greater reach for attacks of opportunity on advancing enemies. More dexterous spriggans serve as back-up to their kin in melee, remaining in the shadows to thwart foes by sneak attacks, stealthy thieving, or casting their shatter ability.

	~~Raucous and nasty fey, spriggans~~ only linger in an area for short periods of time before being driven out by nearby inhabitants. They usually settle underground in woodland areas in dismal burrows or in long forgotten ruins. Spriggans live by thievery and murder, robbing and terrorizing all who pass near their lair. During particularly desperate times, spriggan packs disband and individual spriggans disguise themselves as gnomes to gain entry into towns and cities. Spriggans are extremely fond of weapons and armor, which they usually acquire unlawfully.		Spriggans only linger in an area for short periods of time before being driven out by nearby inhabitants. They usually settle underground in woodland areas in dismal burrows or in long forgotten ruins. Spriggans live by thievery and murder, robbing and terrorizing all who pass near their lair. During particularly desperate times, spriggan packs disband and individual spriggans disguise themselves as gnomes to gain entry into towns and cities. Spriggans are extremely fond of weapons and armor, which they usually acquire unlawfully.

	===4th Edition===		===4th Edition===

1d4chan>Nubnuber at 22:11, 4 February 2022

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	Spriggan A Hero's Tale.png\|Spriggans waylaying a carriage (''A Hero's Tale'')		Spriggan A Hero's Tale.png\|Spriggans waylaying a carriage (''A Hero's Tale'')
			Spriggan 2 MM 2e.png\|2e Monstrous Manual
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1d4chan>Nubnuber at 16:58, 2 September 2021

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	::Short-Lived: Spriggans only live to be up to 100-150 years old, and mature at the same rate as [[human]]s.		::Short-Lived: Spriggans only live to be up to 100-150 years old, and mature at the same rate as [[human]]s.
	::Giant Growth: Using an action, you can increase your size to Huge for up to 1 minute or revert back to your regular size. For the duration, your weight is multiplied by 32, you have advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and you can't be affected by other spells and abilities that change your size. If there isn't enough room for you when you grow in this manner, you revert to your normal size. When you revert to your normal size, you gain one level of exhaustion. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.		::Giant Growth: Using an action, you can increase your size to Huge for up to 1 minute or revert back to your regular size. For the duration, your weight is multiplied by 32, you have advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, and you can't be affected by other spells and abilities that change your size. If there isn't enough room for you when you grow in this manner, you revert to your normal size. When you revert to your normal size, you gain one level of exhaustion. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.

			==Gallery==
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			Spriggan A Hero's Tale.png\|Spriggans waylaying a carriage (''A Hero's Tale'')
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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

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	===1st Edition===		===1st Edition===
	[[File:Spriggan Dragon 59.png\|thumb\|left\|400px]]		[[File:Spriggan Dragon 59.png\|thumb\|left\|400px]]
	[[File:1e Spriggan.png\|thumb\|right\|~~300px~~]]		[[File:1e Spriggan.png\|thumb\|right\|200px]]

	Spriggans made their debut in ''Dragon'' #59 (March 1982), then ''White Dwarf'' #38 (February 1983) for the [[Fiend Factory]]... alongside their alt-duergar. The ''Dragon'' variant entered the also-1983 [[Monster Manual]] II, already setting in stone the formula they would follow for most of their depictions in D&D's lifespan~~, as can be seen by reading the profile to your right~~.		Spriggans made their debut in ''Dragon'' #59 (March 1982), then ''White Dwarf'' #38 (February 1983) for the [[Fiend Factory]]... alongside their alt-duergar. The ''Dragon'' variant entered the also-1983 [[Monster Manual]] II, already setting in stone the formula they would follow for most of their depictions in D&D's lifespan.

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