Fae
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Bugul Noz
Bugul Noz is a mysterious Fae from Breton myth. Its name translates to “night shepherd.” It’s thought to be a tall nature spirit living in the forests of Brittany, currently France. Bugul Noz is thought to be the last of its kind, and is thought to be so ugly that animals will run away as it approaches. Despite its horrific appearance, Bugul Noz is very kind, and announces its presence as it walks at night to avoid scaring anyone. It was sometimes seen as a bogeyman figure, and seeing it without expecting it could scare someone to death. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. United…
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Buggane
The Buggane is a variation of the Boggart from the Isle of Man. They have bestial bodies, taloned hands, sharp teeth, and large heads. They’re thought to be shapeshifters that take the form of large calves, horses, or dogs. They live primarily in the water, near waterfalls and ponds, and only go on land to hunt. Citations: 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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Boobrie
The Boobrie is a shapeshifting creature from Scotland. They live in lakes and saltwater wells and are known to be able to “fly” through water. They can also take the form of a horse and run on top of water, but it will still sound like they are running on the ground. They may also change into a giant insect with tentacles to feed off horse blood. A Boobrie footprint looks like an imprint of an antler. They are known to attack sheep and cattle and will steal them off of ships. They are capable of imitating these animals as well to lure them to the sides of ships. They…
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Boggart/Boggleman
The Boggarts are invisible creatures from English folklore. They like to wait for quiet moments to make loud noises and scare people and sometimes move things like a poltergeist. Sometimes they’re corporeal enough to physically attack people, and occasionally they’ve been known to possess domesticated animals and make them violent. They can be sent away with exorcism or burning sage. Citations: 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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Blue-Cap/Blue-Bonnet
The Blue-Cap is a form of Fae from English myth. They are thought to live in mines and often work alongside human miners. They’re thought to be strong and industrious with a deep understanding of rocks and ore, and the supernatural ability to control these things. While not mining, they resemble blue and white balls of light that are cold to the touch. Some believe they have troll-like forms and scoop rocks and ore from mine walls. If a Blue-Cap assisted in a mine, they had to be given exact payment for that day’s work. If left unpaid or underpaid, they would leave the mine forever. If they were overpaid,…
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Banshee/Bean Sídhe
The Banshee is a creature from Irish mythology. Once a singular ancestral spirit. Her wail announced the coming death among one of the five main families these being the O’Briens, the O’Connors, the O’Gradys, the O’Niells, and the Kavanaghs. Newer interpretations of the Banshee see them as Psychopomps that foretell death with their calls. Hearing the cry of the Banshee means that someone you know will die the following night. Some believe that groups of Banshee gather together and cry out together at the death of a great or holy person. They are rarely seen but often resemble naked women with long hanging boobs washing shrouds by the river. When…
