Fae
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Redcap
The Redcap is a form of Fae and Unseelie from Scottish myth. They resemble short stocky old men, with tangled greasy hair, and bright red hats. They have cat-like claws and wear iron boots. They’re strong enough to overwhelm the average human and can run incredibly fast. Once a victim is mortally wounded, it dips its hat in their blood, leading to the red color. They live around graveyards, castles, and ruins, seldom traveling. They draw strength from the atmosphere of fear, pain, grief, death, or violence. They’re known to play pranks on humans and often trick humans into walking off cliffs, into deadfalls, or thorns. They also may startle…
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Korreds
The Korreds are creatures from Breton myth in France. They resemble small humanoid creatures covered in shaggy hair with wrinkled faces, red eyes, goat legs, and cat claws instead of fingers. They’re known to be skilled metalsmiths who make beautiful coins. They’re also known to build stone houses called dolmen. Often Korreds have large dance parties around their dolmens with small fires lighting the area. Travelers who come close to these parties are invited to join and given delicious food and drink. If a human accepts an invitation to dance, they become enchanted and dance until they die of exhaustion. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural…
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Goblin
Goblins are mythical creatures originiating in French myth. They’re thought to be wandering spirits resembling small humanoid creatures that invade homes. They’re thought to live in deserted grottos or swamps and are attracted to shiny objects. They’re often drawn to families with beautiful children and wine, both of these being things the Goblins like to steal. Mischievous by nature, they often cause trouble by banging pots and pans together at night preventing sleep. They may also hide things and move furniture, or bite members of the family in their sleep. Sometimes families would allow Goblins into the home if they promised to do chores. The Goblin in these situations most…
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Troll/Hill Men/Hill-People/Jutul/Orcs/Rise/Trolds/Trows/Trulli
Trolls are creatures from Scandinavian folklore. Some count them as one of four kinds of fae seen as enemies to mankind. They are larger than humans, initially by a major degree but over time the difference was lessened, though they are always significantly stronger than humans. They are thought to be cannibalistic creatures that eat humans. They have hunched backs, long crooked noses, grey clothes, and red hats. They can become invisible through the use of their magic hats and are thought to be capable of giving immense strength to someone, see the future, and shapeshift into any form. In ballads they are said to have a king, but this…
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Nisse
The Nisse are a form of Fae from Scandinavian myth. They resemble small humans standing no more than a few inches or feet tall, with one eye, grey or white beards, and pointy red hats. They have wool-like hair, large lower lips, and no thumbs. They live in barns and need to be fed on Thursdays and Christmas Eve. It’s thought that they’re only active at night when people are asleep. They could be helpful, bringing good luck and doing work in exchange for a third of a houses crops. They could however be harmful, tripping people, pushing them down stairs, releasing animals from their pens, and playing various pranks.…
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Knockers
The Knockers are a helpful form of Fae from Cornwall. They are believed to work alongside miners to help them find lost things and lead them to veins of ore. They tap against the walls to lead people to these veins. They are typically helpful but can be dangerous if annoyed. Knockers can be angered if someone whistles or swears, and they throw rocks until these offender apologizes. While most believe Knockers to be a form of Fae, there are other possible origins. – Some beliefs suggest that they are the spirits of Jewish people made to work in mines. – Some suggest they are the spirits of those who…
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Goayr Heddagh
The Goayr Heddagh are from the Manx people from the Isle of Man. They glow with a natural luminescence. They are big scary goats that prey on lone travelers at night, but they will run away if challenged. Citations: Rose, Carol. Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth. United Kingdom, Norton, 2001.
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Féar Gortagh/Fair Gortha/Fear Gortach/Fod Gortach/Fairy Grass/Hungry Grass
The Féar Gortagh is from Irish myth. It’s thought to be a patch of grass where someone died a violent or unnatural death, though it is indistinguishable from any other grass. It drains the life force of its victims, with them sometimes dying if they don’t immediately eat or drink something. Some believe that any who step on Fèar Gortagh becomes so hungry they eat themselves. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2020. Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United States, Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2006.
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Faery Dragon/Fey Dragon/Fairy Dragon/Penny Dragon
The Faery Dragon is a creature commonly from South American folklore. They resemble the typical European Dragon but range from the size of a mouse to a foot long. They also have two sets of wings resembling a dragonfly or butterfly, long tapered snouts, large iridescent eyes, and coloration matching their surroundings. Their scales are thought to reflect rainbows in the correct light. Citations: Zell-Ravenheart, Oberon, and DeKirk, Ashley. Dragonlore: From the Archives of the Grey School of Wizardry. United States, Red Wheel Weiser, 2006.
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Endrop
The Endrop is a form of Fairy Animal from Romanian myth. It’s descrption is incredibly similar to the Kelpie and Each-Uisge . It appears as a horse and entices people to ride on its back. They then dive into the water and drown the rider. It’s thought that victims can only save themselves if they pray to Jesus. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.
