The redcap (or powrie) is a type of malevolent, murderous goblin found in folklore of the Anglo-Scottish border region.

Jun 24, 2023 · According to 19th-century folklorist William Henderson, redcaps live in the string of ruined castles stretching along the border between England and Scotland (1879: 253). They …

A redcap mythical creature typically has a shorter stature with a thickset frame and eyes of a fiery red colour. They usually have very elvish or gnomish features, along with prominent teeth, …

A Red Cap or Redcap (also known as a powrie or dunter) is a type of malevolent murderous dwarf in English and Scottish Folklore. They are said to inhabit ruined castles found along the border …

Dec 22, 2023 · Red caps are often depicted as small, old men with fiery red eyes, a long, pointed nose and sharp teeth. They are characterized by their ragged, iron-shod boots, a metallic …

Redcaps were evil murderous fey with an insatiable bloodlust. [2] [1] They resembled small, tough, and elderly human men or undersized wizened gnomes, standing around 3 to 4 feet …

The Redcap, with its blood-red eyes, sharp claws, and distinctive red cap, stands as a testament to the power of folklore and imagination. Rooted in Scottish and Border traditions, this mythical …

Sep 21, 2019 · Redcap describes a type of goblin from Northumbrian and Scottish Borders folklore. While many related creatures such as boggarts and kobolds have a reputation as …

A small human-like creature, similar to a dwarf or goblin. Red caps are said to resemble old men with long white beards and fiery red eyes. Their hands resemble talons and they have large …

May 2, 2023 · Red Caps are a type of malevolent goblin found in Scottish folklore, known for their bloodthirsty nature and gruesome practice of dyeing their hats in the blood of their victims.