Satyr

Satyrs, also known as fauns or the Free Folk, were fey creatures that delighted in singing, dancing, feasting, and debauchery.

Description
Satyrs resembled stout men with fur covered lower bodies and cloven hooves similar to that of a goat. Horns grew from their heads in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small nubs to curling ones akin to a ram. They were typically seen sporting facial hair.

Behavior
Satyrs were well known for being curious and incredibly hedonistic. They were willing to go to any length to achieve their desires, giving little thought to the consequences of their actions, and often roped other creatures into participating in debauchery.

Combat
When facing a foe satyrs were typically known to fight with either a shortsword or shortbow. Their most notable weapon was a set of pan pipes that induced a variety of magical effects on their enemies, including charming, frightening, and lulling them to sleep. Though other satyrs were immune to the effects of these pipes.

When weapons were not available in close quarters situations they often would simply ram their opponents with their heads.

Society
Due to their hedonistic nature, satyrs were known to frequently join in the celebration of holidays regardless of what they were for.

Satyrs in elven woods were known to believe that it was lucky to see a dragon when it was raining.

Homelands
Satyrs once dwelt in Brynwood in the Vast, but came into conflict with the local korreds over territory. In the ensuing strife, both races fell before monstrous creatures. Afterwards, few of the satyrs remained. In West Faerûn, they could be found in the Cloak Wood.

Some could be found within the forests of Rashemen.

As of 1368 DR, satyrs occupied the northern areas of the Chondalwood where they patrolled the Old Road in an attempt to ward off human caravans and travelers. They were allied with centaurs and wood giants that also inhabited the forest.

Relations
Satys were often known to serve unicorns whenever one dwelled within their forest.

Religion
Satyrs were sometimes utilized as messengers or agents for the gods Erevan Ilesere, Hanali Celanil, Mielikki, Sharess, Sheela Peryroyl, Silvanus, and Sune.

Trivia
Due to their hedonistic love of alcohol there were many taverns named for them, such as the Saucy Satyr Club,, the Silly Satyr, , and the Smiling Satyr.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Hellgate Keep (adventure) &bull; Storm King's Thunder


 * Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage


 * Video Games:
 * Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms • Neverwinter Nights: Wyvern Crown of Cormyr


 * Card Games:
 * AD&D Trading Cards


 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures:
 * Through Twilight Boughs • Corruption in Kryptgarden • Uninvited Guests • Giant Diplomacy • Parnast Under Siege • Last Orders at the Yawning Portal