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| alignment2e = [[Chaotic neutral]] |
| alignment2e = [[Chaotic neutral]] |
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| refs2e = <ref name="MM2e">{{Cite book/Monstrous Manual|328, 330}}</ref> |
| refs2e = <ref name="MM2e">{{Cite book/Monstrous Manual|328, 330}}</ref> |
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| − | | size1e = |
+ | | size1e = Small |
| − | | alignment1e = |
+ | | alignment1e = [[Chaotic neutral]] |
| + | | refs1e = <ref name="MMII-p11">{{Cite book/Monster Manual II 1st edition|11}}</ref> |
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| − | | patron deity = |
+ | | patron deity = [[Damh]] |
| − | | vision = [[Infravision]] |
+ | | vision = [[Infravision]],<ref name="MM2e" /> [[Ultravision]]<ref name="MMII-p11" /> |
| activecycle = Night |
| activecycle = Night |
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| diet = Herbivore |
| diet = Herbivore |
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| lifespan = |
| lifespan = |
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| location = |
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| + | | intelligence = Average to very<ref name="MMII-p11" /> |
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| − | | language = Atomie, [[Sylvan]] |
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| + | | language = Atomie, [[Common]], [[Pixie language|Pixie]], [[Sprite language|Sprite]] <small>(dialect)</small>,<ref name="MMII-p11" /> [[Sylvan]] |
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| climate = Temperate |
| climate = Temperate |
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| terrain = Forests |
| terrain = Forests |
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+ | | based = [[wikipedia:en:Atomy|Atomy]] (European) |
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| − | '''Atomies''' were a kind of tiny [[Sprite (classification)|sprite]].<ref name="MM2e"/> |
+ | '''Atomies''' ({{Pronounce|AHT|uh|mee|refs=<ref>{{Cite dragon/93/Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd|25}}</ref>}}) were a kind of tiny [[Sprite (classification)|sprite]].<ref name="MM2e" /> |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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| − | Atomies were tiny creatures that resembled elves with green-tinted skin and four dragonfly-like wings. They were only about {{SI|1|ft|long=yes}} tall.<ref name="MM2e"/> |
+ | Atomies were tiny creatures that resembled elves with green-tinted skin and four dragonfly-like wings. They were only about {{SI|1|ft|c|long=yes}} tall.<ref name="MM2e" /> |
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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| − | Atomies were whimsical, lighthearted [[fey]] who avoided creatures that they considered too serious.<ref name="MM2e"/> |
+ | Atomies were whimsical, lighthearted [[fey]] who avoided creatures that they considered too serious.<ref name="MM2e" /> They typically felt bitterness towards unforeseen intruders in their homes, with the exception of [[grig]]s.<ref name="drag155-p31" /> |
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| + | ==Biology== |
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| + | The eyes of an atomie possessed [[infravision]] with a range of {{SIrange|90|120|ft|long=yes}}<ref name="MM2e" /><ref name="MMII-p11" /> as well as [[ultravision]] out to {{SI|120|ft}}.<ref name="MMII-p11" /> |
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==Abilities== |
==Abilities== |
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| − | + | As fey, atomies possessed several innate magical powers and could replicate the effects of ''[[blink]]'', ''[[invisibility]]'', ''[[pass plant]]'', ''[[speak with animals]]'', and ''[[summon insects]]'' at will.<ref name="MM2e" /> |
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| + | ==Combat== |
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| − | + | Atomies preferred to attack in groups and by diving at opponents, although they preferred to scare off intruders with magical and mundane tricks. They wielded appropriately sized [[crossbow]]s, [[spear]]s, and [[sword]]s.<ref name="MM2e" /> |
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==Society== |
==Society== |
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| − | Avoiding the company of outsiders and creatures they deemed "too serious", atomies lived in small tribes in temperate forests. |
+ | Avoiding the company of outsiders and creatures they deemed "too serious", atomies lived in small tribes in temperate forests. Their leadership system was loose, based upon storytelling and singing ability.<ref name="MM2e" /> |
| − | + | Although atomies had no concept of pets, some had "mushroom friends" growing in their houses.<ref name="MM2e" /> |
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| + | ===Diet=== |
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| + | Atomies were herbivorous creatures. They especially favored nuts and considered [[honey]] to be a delicacy.<ref name="MM2e" /> They were known to forage for food during dusk.<ref name="drag155-p31">{{Cite dragon/155/Folk of the Faerie Kingdom|31}}</ref> |
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| + | ===Lairs=== |
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| + | Each family in the tribe would claim a large, hardwood tree and hollow out a series of rooms to use as a house. The trees were then connected with a network of balconies, bridges, and landings.<ref name="MM2e" /> If there were a lack of large trees in an area they wished to settle in, atomie would build underground burrows that were entered through the hollow trunks of trees.<ref name="drag155-p31" /> |
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| + | Grigs were one of the few creatures known to live alongside atomie in their settlements.<ref name="drag155-p31" /> |
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| − | Atomies had a loose leadership system based upon storytelling and singing ability.<ref name="MM2e"/> |
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| + | ===Homelands=== |
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| + | Atomie were known to inhabit the forests of [[Cormanthor]], [[Cormyr]], the [[Dalelands]], and [[Sembia]].<ref name="EE-p10, 31">{{Cite book/Elminster's Ecologies/Explorer's Manual|10, 31}}</ref> They were also known to inhabit the [[Forest of Tethir]].<ref name="EotS-p22">{{Cite book/Empires of the Sands|22}}</ref> |
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| + | Beyond [[Realmspace]], atomie were also known to inhabit the [[Elemental Plane of Air]].<ref name="TIP-p25">{{Cite book/The Inner Planes|25}}</ref> and the planet [[Oerth]].<ref name="MCGA">{{Cite book/Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix}}</ref> |
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| + | ===Religions=== |
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| + | Atomies primarily worshiped the [[deity]] [[Damh]].<ref name="MM-p120">{{Cite book/Monster Mythology|120}}</ref> |
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| + | Atomies were one of many [[favored monster]]s that acted as servants to [[priest]]s of the [[Elven pantheon|Elven deities]] [[Aerdrie Faenya]], [[Erevan Ilesere]], [[Hanali Celanil]], and [[Rillifane Rallathil]].<ref name="DD-p95,109,115,122">{{Cite book/Demihuman Deities|109,115,122}}</ref> They were also known to be servants of the deity [[Silvanus]].<ref name="S&A-p146">{{Cite book/Faiths & Avatars|146}}</ref> |
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| + | ===Languages=== |
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| + | Atomies were known to speak the language of [[pixie]]s, a dialect of the language of [[sprites]], smatterings of [[Common]],<ref name="MMII-p11" /> and [[Sylvan]]. Some reports claimed they also spoke their own unique language as well. In addition, atomies could speak to plants and animals.<ref name="MM2e" /> |
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==Appendix== |
==Appendix== |
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===References=== |
===References=== |
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{{Refs}} |
{{Refs}} |
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| + | ===Connections=== |
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| + | {{Sprites}} |
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[[Category:Fey]] |
[[Category:Fey]] |
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| + | [[Category:Creatures found in the Elemental Plane of Air]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:17, 12 August 2023
Atomies (pronounced: /ˈɑːtəmi/ AHT-uh-mee[3]) were a kind of tiny sprite.[1]
Description[]
Atomies were tiny creatures that resembled elves with green-tinted skin and four dragonfly-like wings. They were only about 1 foot (30 centimeters) tall.[1]
Personality[]
Atomies were whimsical, lighthearted fey who avoided creatures that they considered too serious.[1] They typically felt bitterness towards unforeseen intruders in their homes, with the exception of grigs.[4]
Biology[]
The eyes of an atomie possessed infravision with a range of 90 to 120 feet (27 to 37 meters)[1][2] as well as ultravision out to 120 ft (37 m).[2]
Abilities[]
As fey, atomies possessed several innate magical powers and could replicate the effects of blink, invisibility, pass plant, speak with animals, and summon insects at will.[1]
Combat[]
Atomies preferred to attack in groups and by diving at opponents, although they preferred to scare off intruders with magical and mundane tricks. They wielded appropriately sized crossbows, spears, and swords.[1]
Society[]
Avoiding the company of outsiders and creatures they deemed "too serious", atomies lived in small tribes in temperate forests. Their leadership system was loose, based upon storytelling and singing ability.[1]
Although atomies had no concept of pets, some had "mushroom friends" growing in their houses.[1]
Diet[]
Atomies were herbivorous creatures. They especially favored nuts and considered honey to be a delicacy.[1] They were known to forage for food during dusk.[4]
Lairs[]
Each family in the tribe would claim a large, hardwood tree and hollow out a series of rooms to use as a house. The trees were then connected with a network of balconies, bridges, and landings.[1] If there were a lack of large trees in an area they wished to settle in, atomie would build underground burrows that were entered through the hollow trunks of trees.[4]
Grigs were one of the few creatures known to live alongside atomie in their settlements.[4]
Homelands[]
Atomie were known to inhabit the forests of Cormanthor, Cormyr, the Dalelands, and Sembia.[5] They were also known to inhabit the Forest of Tethir.[6]
Beyond Realmspace, atomie were also known to inhabit the Elemental Plane of Air.[7] and the planet Oerth.[8]
Religions[]
Atomies primarily worshiped the deity Damh.[9]
Atomies were one of many favored monsters that acted as servants to priests of the Elven deities Aerdrie Faenya, Erevan Ilesere, Hanali Celanil, and Rillifane Rallathil.[10] They were also known to be servants of the deity Silvanus.[11]
Languages[]
Atomies were known to speak the language of pixies, a dialect of the language of sprites, smatterings of Common,[2] and Sylvan. Some reports claimed they also spoke their own unique language as well. In addition, atomies could speak to plants and animals.[1]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), pp. 328, 330. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 11. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Frank Mentzer (January 1985). “Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #93 (TSR, Inc.), p. 25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Vince Garcia (March 1990). “The Folk of the Faerie Kingdom”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #155 (TSR, Inc.), p. 31.
- ↑ James Butler, Elizabeth T. Danforth, Jean Rabe (September 1994). “Explorer's Manual”. In Karen S. Boomgarden ed. Elminster's Ecologies (TSR, Inc), pp. 10, 31. ISBN 1-5607-6917-3.
- ↑ Scott Haring (1988). Empires of the Sands. (TSR, Inc), p. 22. ISBN 0-8803-8539-1.
- ↑ Monte Cook and William W. Connors (December 7, 1998). The Inner Planes. Edited by Michele Carter and Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 25. ISBN 0-7869-0736-3.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, William W. Connors, Steve Gilbert, Bruce Nesmith, Christopher Mortika, Skip Williams (April 1990). Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-88038-836-6.
- ↑ Carl Sargent (May 1992). Monster Mythology. (TSR, Inc), p. 120. ISBN 1-5607-6362-0.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 109, 115, 122. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 146. ISBN 978-0786903849.