Will-o'-wisps
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A floating light or group of lights, usually much brighter or at least visually larger than fireflies or fairies (in case the latter emits light in any manner).
Notable people involved: Richard Garriott, 'Banjo' Bob Hardy, Hidetaka Miyazaki and Amanda Dee
Alternate names: Will-o'-the-wisps, Will o' the wisps
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Besides appearing like a floating pretty lights, will-o'-wisps in high fantasy settings tend to be quite hostile phenomena, often employing spell-like abilities on anyone who happens to be unfortunate enough to go near 'em.
Sprites/pixies occasionally may be mistaken for will-o'-wisps from distance if they share the eerie glow, especially if the game doesn't depict them as anything more descriptive than a strange glowing thing.
Note that this is NOT for will-o'-wisps that are indistinguishable from fireflies or similar things.
Sprites/pixies occasionally may be mistaken for will-o'-wisps from distance if they share the eerie glow, especially if the game doesn't depict them as anything more descriptive than a strange glowing thing.
Note that this is NOT for will-o'-wisps that are indistinguishable from fireflies or similar things.
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The first Will-o'-wisps video game was released in 1985.
Origin, Pony Canyon, Big Robot Entertainment and Exult Team published most of these games.