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title: Drakes
description: Domestic sprites from the traditions of northern Europe.
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<h2 id="drakes">Drakes</h2>

Drakes are domestic **sprites** from the traditions of northern Europe. Originally prisoners of carved wooden figures, they inhabited the trees that were felled to make them. Today, however, they are said to live freely. Drakes can fly, which allows them to bring their masters whatever they need at great speed. For this reason, they are also considered **fire elementals**, such that their heads transform into an enormous ball of fire.

These small beings appear wearing their rustic jackets and red caps, and like so many other rural sprites, they exchange favours and care for shelter and food.