Spriggan

The Spriggan is a tree like creature native to the continent of Tamriel, where they are often found in Forests and groves across the continent.

Description
In appearance a Spriggan apears to be made of entirely wood and magical energy; the source of which is their Taproot (Skyrim). They are heavily atracted to Taproot, and therefore are often lured by Hagraven (Skyrim)s and other alchemists into their traps to be sacrificed and harvested for their magical characteristics. Spriggans usually live in sacred groves, where they feel an inate conection to the groves native animals. Because of this Spriggans are able to enthrall wildlife such as Bears and Hornets, but also a multitude of other forest dwelling creatures because of this they are often called "Nature's Guardians". Spriggans are female tree spirits and as such are always found in area's that feature trees or other flora, and apear to be conected to the plant known as Nirnroot (Skyrim).

Powers and abilities
Spriggans when in battle use a spell that sends a swarm of Hornets onto their foe that poisons them, and are able to turn themselves invisible. They are also able to control animals to fight for them, also spriggans are able to heal and resurect themselves.

Behavior
Spriggans in the wild generally remain peacefull, often nurturing and healing wildlife. They are usually seen guarding Nirnroot as in the case of the Giant Nirnroot Island and protect nature at any costs often attacking anything that comes into their sacred groves.

Appearances

 * The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
 * The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
 * The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
 * The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
 * The Elder Scrolls Online