The Long Sleep

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The Long Sleep
Wood sprites experience a unique phenomenon called the Long Sleep -- a time for their mortal forms to rest and their spirits to thrive within the safety of their tree. Some describe it as a time of heightened awareness with each member of the collective joined in thought and dream. While there is no written history of the sprites, when engaged, they have been known to relate tales of their past. Through these encounters, scholars have concluded that there is no known timeline for when the sleep occurs. The sprites relayed that they just "know" when the event is impending.

There is much speculation about what the sprites experience and how the Long Sleep affects them. Some speak of sprites claiming their glades becoming stronger, not only as a collective and community, but their trees themselves had grown sturdier and healthier. Others tell of sprites awakening and finding a need to reach out and connect with others, inviting in outsiders to their glade openly in the spirit of friendship and building bonds through trade.

It is rumored that during this most recent phenomenon, the protected grove stood silent. At times, the trees seemed agitated and would sway and tremble, but there would be weeks or months where they stood completely still and the sprites dreamed. It is noted that many relay an awareness of roots entwined and a feeling of peace and unity.

OOC Notes & Credits

Created by GM Valyrka 2024
A special thank you to APM Tivvy, GM Lydil, SGM Xynwen and GM Mariath for their help and support.