Monday 27 March 2017

Player character races: Grasshopper


Grasshopper

Faerie type: Creature spirit
size: About 2 foot tall



Grasshopper Faerie Wood game player character race. Illustration by Garry Robson (© 2017 Garry Robson)
Grasshoppers are well acquainted with all insects, except for wasps and hornets, which are considered to be evil. They will often look after beehives and are given honey in return, which they use to make the best Necktar (a generic term for any alcoholic beverage) in all Faerie Wood. They tend plants too, especially those that friendly insects feed from and are well versed in the use of magic herbs and plants.

Physical description:

Grasshoppers have the hind legs of a similar insect, hence their name. These enable them to make great leaps up to 10 feet high. Their upper body is humanoid and Elven with a thin and angular face, similar to a Sprite with antennae. They also have very large eyes that are colourful and sometimes reflective, similar to some insects. Grasshoppers also have small insect wings, but these are not for flying; instead they help guide the Grasshopper when it leaps to ensure a safe landing.

Core abilities and skills:

  • Leap 10 feet straight up into the air or forwards
  • Charm and control insects (e.g. to help against enemies)
  • Herblore (the ability to make magical potions and ointments)
  • Speak with insects including those of a giant size
  • Start with one magic spell and one weapon skill

Dark Elf Counterpart: Spyder 


Grasshoppers who become evil Dark Elves transform into Spyders. These are cruel faerie folk that have the lower body and legs of a large spider and a humanoid torso with Elven features. Their skin is grey or ashen and they also develop small sharp pointed teeth. Spyders dwell in dark places, spinning a web to hide their lair and to catch prey. Some may even choose a deserted human barn or other building for their home. Spyders eat animals and small Faeries, particularly Grasshoppers – this is thought to be necessary for them to spin web strands. Some are also poisonous and their bite or scratch can be deadly. There also exist rare fresh water Spyders that are similar to crabs as well as others that resemble beetles or cockroaches.

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