Satyr
Satyrs are raucous Fey that frolic in wild forests,driven by curiosity and hedonism in equal measure.
Satyrs resemble stout bodied Humans,females being slightly more slim, with the furry lower bodies and cloven hooves of Goats.Horns sprout from their heads,ranging in shape from a pair of small nubs to large,curling Ram's horns.They typically sport facial hair.
Hedonistic Revelers
Satyrs crave the strongest drink,the most fragrant spices,and the most dizzying dances.A Satyr feels starved when it can't indulge itself,and it goes to great lengths to sate its desires.It might kidnap a fine minstrel to hear lovely songs,sneak through a well-defended garden to gaze upon a beautiful lad or lass,or infiltrate a palace to taste the finest food in the land.Satyrs allow no festivity to pass them by.They partake in any holiday they've heard of.Civilizations of the world have enough festivals and holy days among them to justify nonstop celebration.
Inebriated on drink and pleasure,Satyrs give no thought to the consequences of the hedonism they incite in others.They leave such creatures mystified at their own behaviour.Such revelers might have to scrounge for excuses to explain their disordered state to parents,employers,family,or friends.
"Twixt day and night the spirits goad me on
They pine for ages past when hearts were pure
Against all reason now they seem unsure
They laugh and scream between mine ears anon.
Now fill my cup not once,not twice,but thrice
With flagon's brim upon my lips i dance
Let unseen Pixies toss their gowns askance
While i,The Carnal King,indulge my vice.
With folded boughs,the Treants take their leave
As merry damsel's corsets come undone
My song doth stir them like a summer breeze
They fill mine empty cup without reprieve.
The sun becomes the moon becomes the sun
I while away the hours as i please."
-Sonnet of a Naughty Satyr
Basic Information
Anatomy
Ecology and Habitats
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
- Elvish
- Elosi
- Pelosi
- Kelldorian (Common)
- Sylvan(Fey)
Comments
Author's Notes
Original Article written for D&D Monster Manual 5e by Wizards of the Coast (WotC)