SPRIGGANS Among the most ugly and wicked of the fae, Spriggans are typically only seen around old ruins, barrows, castles and other places where treasure might be buried. Their skill as guardians of buried riches unfortunately translates in the reverse, as they are accomplished and therefore notorious child snatchers. Parents unfortunate enough to be their victims would return to their child's crib only to discover a hideous Spriggan babe left in the place of their babe. Along with their baby-stealing, they are blamed for bringing bad weather to blight crops, causing whirlwinds amongst cut corn and other general mischief. Their appearance is short and goblin-like, they develop long beards and have spindly limbs and large feet. A Spriggan costume is usually ornamented with bits of stone. It is believed the race devolved from a greater fae; a race of giants responsible for such wonders as England's stone circles. Some say that they retain a portion of this heritage, being able to swell to an enormous size. Their historic range is Cornwall in Southeast England.

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