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goblinville · 7 months
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Folklore in Modern Media #1: Redcaps in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 is huge right now so this seems like a good place to start a series on depictions of folklore creatures in modern media. In classic folklore, a redcap is a malevolent type of goblin or spirit that lives in abandoned castles along the Scottish borders. They resemble old men wearing iron boots and pointed red hats (photo below from Fairies by Brian Froud). According to some folklore, redcaps dye their caps in the blood of their victims and that if their caps ever dry out, they perish.
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Redcaps are said to possess supernatural speed and strength. This strength combined with the redcap's violent nature makes these creatures very dangerous. According to William Henderson's Notes on the Folk-lore of the Northern Counties and Borders redcaps are known to carry pikes for weapons or simply throw stones from their castles at unwelcome guests. There is a trick, however, to defeating a redcap. One must recite lines of scripture and a redcap will flee or go up in flames.
In Baldur's Gate 3 the redcap matches the classic description of the folkloric goblin almost perfectly: pointed red cap, small stature, old wizened features, iron shoes, malicious personality. They also have high strength and an ability called ironbound pursuit which accurately convey the supernatural strength and speed this creature is known for.
One major difference lies in the creature's choice of weapon. In both BG3 and 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons (on which BG3 is based) the redcap uses a sickle rather than a pike. Another difference can be found in where the redcaps in BG3 are encountered. Some are found outside of a hag's hut and appear to be her servants. Others are found in a circus and, similarly, work there as servants. This is very different from the classic folklore of the lone spirit haunting an abandoned castle. There is precedent, however, for redcaps playing the role of servant. In Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (Vol. 4) Walter Scott describes a specific redcap who was the familiar to a Scottish noble named William de Soulis.
I actually think the redcap is very well represented in BG3 (and by extension D&D) and it's nice to see a somewhat niche creature from Scottish folklore get the attention it deserves!
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Screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3
Alan Lee and Brian Froud. Faeries. 1978
Information:
William Henderson. Notes on the Folk-lore of the Northern Counties and Borders. 1866
Katherine Briggs. An Encyclopedia of Fairies. 1976
Walter Scott. Border Minstrelsy (Vol. 4). 1849
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adilynia-kiden · 5 years
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About the Mun
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Like to be Called: Adi, Addie works for me.
Gender: Female
Things you should know about me: 
1.      I don’t do drama. Now, most people go on and say that and then end up at the center of some proverbial maelstrom. Not me. I actively avoid it and go out of my way to make sure I don’t cause any for others. I’ve no time or energy for the petty nonsense I see on tumblr in general. I don’t do call out posts (unless you’re adorable, and then I might) and I am the first person who will come talk to you if there is a problem or I suspect there might be. I’m also 38, and my time with vapid drama is totally and 100% over.
2.      I try and be extremely communicative with the people I write with. I admit, there are times when RP/RL gets overwhelming and I need time to regroup, but I’m not the sort to up and disappear for months on end without a word.
3.      I invest my time to RP/write because it’s something I love to do. But, I am also a mom (shout out to my eldest nerdling @aesthetically-kaelyn ) and wife, and while my schedule isn’t totally hectic, my family comes first.
4.      I’m not scary and you shouldn’t be intimidated by reaching out/wanting to RP…AT ALL. I’m a complete and total dork who will gush about your muses (because I read EVERYTHING) and fangirl to the highest degree. I am 10000% invested in peoples stories and creative worlds because it influences and inspires my own on so many levels. Please, don’t be shy or think ‘Oh wow, they are so good I could never keep up.’ I struggle, just like everyone else, with anxiety and self-doubt when it comes to my writing. I relish and welcome the chance to write with new people/personalities of all sorts!
Things you should know about my characters:
1.      Adilynia is my main character, and while yes her story with the Trinity is involved, there are plenty of opportunities to meet/engage yourself with the little ball of sunshine on almost every level.
2.      I am more than capable of bouncing between characters/alts without much time needed to regroup. So, if one isn’t your cup of tea… the others weirdos in my head might be.
3.      I keep my list of muses small(ish) so I can make sure they are well rounded and flow without seeming to be forced into some story. So, both they and the Mun are open to so much more.
4. I love WoW dragon lore, and as a result have a small contingent of them scattered through my stories, especially with Addie.
First Language: English
Second Language: Sarcasm?
RP Blog(s): Active:  @adilynia - Silver Hand Knight and Neutral Envoy.
@silverfall-patriarch – Adilynia’s father, Commander of the Praetorium and Director of Defense for Sanctuary City ( @sanctuary-city-wra). Silver Hand Knight and Armorsmith.  “The Ursine Rider”
@ironbound-praetorium  - Home of the Praetorium members themselves. Usually reserved for Raelin Dawnsorrow (Addie’s best friend) Captain, Knight and Heathen. “The Ironfist”
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Other notable figures included on this blog are:
1.      Lady Brilaria Suncrest, Confessor, Healer, Doctor “The Hellcat”
2.      Lord Gavinyl Everdawn, Runesinger and Transportation Director
3.      Baron Evindal Cinderfury Magister, Pyromancer, Communications Head
4.      Major Setra Featherstorm, Argent Knight, Logistics and Strategy
5.      Squire Tanner Michaels, Silver Hand Squire
@merethyl – Former Silvermoon Executioner, Soldier and Azerothian Hero. Once a great warrior, a devestating injury caused her life to upend and force her to find a new path and face the consequences of her less than ideal past. Artist, tinkerer and quirky dork.
Semi-Active:
@georgianathackery – Everyone’s favorite smart-mouthed and flirty bartender. Granted, she’s been a bit on hold for a few months, but the dimpled darling is ALWAYS available for whiskey slinging, a bawdy tune or ten… and all the flirting you can handle.
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@sadirahe  A Silvermoon sanctioned Shadow who currently serves under House Dawnheart ( @halindon ) and has a charming obsession with poisons and the sea.
New/Under development: Nothing as of yet, but new characters pop up so randomly, that I never know when the muse will decide to show up!
Sometimes Contains OOC Posts, Mostly IC | Does not Contain OOC Posts (very rare)
Single Muse Blogs | Multimuse Blog | Aesthetic Blog
OOC Blog: Don’t have one!
Contains OOC Posts and Art | Does not Contain OOC Posts (VERY few, if any)
Age Range:
Under 13 | 14 - 17 | 18 - 22 | 23 - 25 | 26 - 29 | 30 - 40 | 40-50 | 60-70+ |
Am I ok with NSFW? Yes | No | To a point and not on every toon
My favorite most common thing to RP is:
Angst | Fluff | Action | Slice of Life | Plots | Events | Other (Memes and asks) Just bring it ALL.
OC Friendly: Yes | No
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lichlairs · 4 years
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Checkout our new post over at https://lichlair.com/daily-monster-47-redcap
Daily Monster #47: Redcap
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Look, I don’t know about you guys, but when I first heard of Dungeons and Dragons (specifically gnomes) I definitely pictured the garden variety. Although today’s monster definitely looks the part, I reckon you this is not the kind of creature you want to keep out on your lawn. Without any further ado, let’s take a look at…
Redcaps
The basics
Let’s get started with some numbers, shall we? Redcaps have a single negative stat, it being a -1 CHA, followed by a +0 INT and matching DEX and WIS of +1. The Redcap’s highest stat is their +4 STR, which seems all the more scary when you consider that they’re a size small.
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These chaotic fey have an AC if 13 and a hit point pool 6d6+24. Unfortunately for them, their small size does mean that they have a restricted movement speed of only 25ft.
Redcaps get proficiency in Athletics (+6) and Perception (+3). They possess Darkvision to a range of up to 60ft and have a Passive Perception of 13. In terms of languages, today’s monster is able to communicate both in Common and in Sylvan.
Other than, well, their red cap, Redcaps can often be identified by the very peculiar sound of their metal boots against, well, pretty much anything. Which is why Redcaps have disadvantage on any stealth checks done while they’re moving. That said, their superb strength makes it so that they excel at any grapple despite their size; today’s monster counts as medium-sized for the purpose of grappling and has no disadvantage when using heavy weapons.
Now, okay, I’ve seen some ridiculous features and attack before, but can we talk about the Redcap’s Ironbound Pursue? They literally run up to an enemy and kick them in the chin so had that their target goes prone on a failed DEX save. Also nuts? The fact that these small fey get a three attack multiattack with their sickles.
The lore
While we’ve discussed quite a few myth inspired monsters, I believe this is the first time we’re covering one that comes from English mythology. The mythological counterpart of our monster is described pretty similarly to our book version; wrinkly old men with buck teeth, sharp claws, and the classic red hat. These beings are said to inhabit abandoned castle where they prey upon any unsuspecting travelers by dropping large rocks on them, after which the Redcap will soak its hat in its victim’s blood.
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These creatures were introduced to Dungeons and Dragons all the way back in 3rd edition (3rd Monster Manual, specifically) and have since remained mostly the same minus a couple of changes (slingshot attacks were a thing, for example).
In terms of origin, today’s monsters comes from the Feywild or, well, the areas of the Feywild that border with the material plane, at least. More specifically though, places in which blood has been spilled in murderous rage. Once the land has been bloodied in this fashion, it is likely that crimson mushrooms will grow from it only to later sprout into a Redcap.
If there’s one thing you should know about these creatures before including them in your campaign it’s probably how truly evil and homicidal they are. In fact, unlike many monsters in the Dungeons and Dragons’ repertoire, it’s unlikely that they will stop attacking their target just because it has gone unconscious, which makes them all the more dangerous for our adventurers. To their benefit, this blood-lust is somewhat rooted in need, as Redcaps actually require their hats to be soaked in blood at least once every three days lest they cease to exist.
Although they are able to form communities of their own (other Feywild beings completely despise them) they often argue and fight constantly when doing so. The only way to keep a resemblance of peace is for Redcap elders to take over. These are older Recaps have grown wiser and more powerful thanks to their innate ability to absorb some element of their victims via blood. It’s also not completely unheard of for Hags and other despised fey beings to employ Redcaps in exchange for providing them with victims.
Another very interesting bit about these creatures is that some of them might actually be able to tell who it was that committed the heinous act that brought them into existence, often seeking out these individuals in an attempt to turn them into their next victims.
The execution
Is it bad that my first idea for an encounter against this monster was to have them be a punishment for murder hobo players? Look, all I’m saying is, that random NPC the rogue murdered outside of town over a new Thieves’ Tool set? That could be a small gaggle (heh) of Redcaps waiting to happen. All you have to do is give them the ability to know it was the Rogue and BAM! You got yourself a cool encounter that will, hopefully at least, teach a lesson to any murder hobo.
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No, okay, but seriously, even if you don’t sick them on your players in this way, I think it’s important to think about some of the places where the party could encounter these cheesy lawn decorations. Technically speaking we could be looking at a wide range of places too; from fresh battle fields to raided towns.
For this article I think I would like to focus on the latter; it could be pretty simple to set it up as a recently raided town that is now basically covered in these crimson mushroom growths. It could be that the arty simply stumbles upon the site on a full moon, just as the Redcaps are about to rise, or that they’re sent in from a neighboring town that has recently had some trouble with these beings.
Another way you could go about it in a more ‘fetch’ sort of quest would be to have good aligned Fey require our adventurers to prove their good intentions by getting rid of a few of these and bring back proof in the form of teeth.
I don’t know about you guys but I’m definitely looking forward to pitting my players against some of these guys. If you want to discover other cool monsters to throw at your party do make sure to follow us on our social media so you can know when we have new articles out. We post new content every day of the week!
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