RUSTIC SPRIGGAN

RUSTIC SPRIGGAN is a high-resolution redraw of the four Spriggans found in Skyrim. 4K and 2K texture options available. Added optional textures for animated leaf effects.

RUSTIC SPRIGGAN is a high-resolution redraw of the four Spriggans found in Skyrim. The two in the base game are the Spriggan and Spriggan Matron, and two are found in the DLC, the Dawnguard Earth Mother variant and the Dragonborn Burnd Spriggan variant.

Update: I added an optional file with a new texture for the animated leaves effect. I never cared about the generic blob leaf shape, so I defined detailed leaves for it. Also included are leaf textures for the body so the leaves will sprout from the body as well. I made some changes to the gradient texture, the main improvement being the "Mother Earth" variant whose leaves are no longer black but purple to better match the inner glow effect color.

The Spriggan is a strange creature, as it appears to be made of dead wood rather than a living tree. They resemble a collection of driftwood pieces rather than animated tree trunks. I wanted to bring out the grain and cracks of the weathered wood, so the new "antique" texture had more surface detail and depth than the original texture. The wood now has a more ancient appearance. When wood is exposed to fire, the graining and cracking become more noticeable, so I tried to turn this look into a "burned" version.

I've never been a big fan of the animated "leaf" effect, especially the "Mother Earth" variant, as it's black and obscures the texture, making it difficult to take good screenshots. Maybe someday someone will work to improve this effect.