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  1. 07-30-2013 03:42 AM #1
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    Sprite v. Elemental

    Has anybody noticed that Sprites and Elementals are reversed in FFXIV?

    At first, we only had the fairy-looking elementals, so it was a non-issue. The fairies were just Eorzea's brand of elemental. However, now, we've brought in elementals of the style that they represent a pure aspect - and we call them sprites. Why might I think that's weird?
    elemental - n. (fantasy)
    A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements

    sprite - n. (mythology)
    1. A spirit; a soul; a shade; also, an apparition
    2. An elf; a fairy; a goblin.
    In terms of fantasy imagery and word connotation, we now seem to have it backwards. Does this make anyone else feel a little offput or am I being too nitpicky?
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