baobhan sith - scottish fairy whose name mean "wicked female fairy". she is a dangerous spirit that preys on men. they are blood-drinking spirits, but like other fairies are warded off by iron. comparable to vampires, they disappear when the sun rises and they not only drink blood but have an affinity for taking their victim's heart.
bean nighe (washer woman) - similar to the banshee, she appears in bodies of water, most often streams or rivers, washing the clothes or equipment of those about to die. she is usually dressed in green and has webbed feet and will attack anyone who interrupts her work. those who catch her unaware and block her from the stream, can earn three wishes. said to be the spirit of a mortal woman who died in childbirth.
bean si (banshee), could be seelie or unseelie - female spirit known for attaching herself to a particular family and appearing whenever someone in that family is about to die. in most accounts, she appears on the night of death wailing in mourning. said to be the spirit of a mortal woman who died in childbirth.
bodach (old man) - this was a bogeyman or monster spirit that was said to slip down the chimney and steal or terrorize little children. he would prod, poke, pinch, pull and in general disturb the child until he had them reeling with nightmares.
boggart - evil form of the brownie. attach themselves to a specific home and cause rampage in the middle of the night. hiding belongs, breaking dishes, staining clothes, moving furniture. any brownie has the capability of turning into a boggart if offended.
bogles, could be seelie or unseelie - in most cases, bogles are viewed as malicious and dangerous creatures. however, in some areas they have a more benevolent nature and only attack murderers, oath breakers, and those who stole from widows. considered a goblin.
cait sith, could be seelie or unseelie- fairy cat who haunted the highland region. as big as a dog, the cait sith was completely black apart from one white spot on it’s breast. just like a real jungle cat, the cait sith could be dangerous when seen face to face.
fuath- border between ghost and fae. more in lines with a poltergeist, they have malicious intents towards humans.
glaistig, could be seelie or unseelie - dangerous to men, but protects children and the elderly. seduces men, then drinks their blood. they have shape shifting abilities and like brownies, is known to attach to a specific home and work as a maid around the house. said to have been human and turned fae by the aos si.
goblins - generally nocturnal. they're usually small in height, tend to be ugly. they enjoy harmless jokes but can lead people astray to their deaths. they are a collector of expensive things, protective of the things they own. prefer their privacy and for people to stay out of their business.
grindylow - an evil nymph or water demon which lives pools of water or the tree
kelpie - a water fairy which can appear as a large horse which will try to lure people (especially children and woman) onto his back so that he may run into the lake or river and drown them. they may also appear as handsome young men or woman.
leannan si (fairy lover, female) or gean-canach (love talker, male), could be seelie or unseelie - fae who seduces mortals and if successful feeds off their life energy while inspiring their creativity. the only escape would be to find another mortal to replace oneself in the fae's affections. their presence usually means a short but productive and creative life. the male usually only sleeps with his lover once, leaving her to waste away in affection for him, while the female tends to return to her victim.
plant annwn, could be seelie or unseelie - beautiful lake fairies which have been compared to nymphs
red cap - a type of malevolent, murderous goblin found in border folklore. they are said to inhabit ruined castles along the anglo-scottish border, especially those that were the scenes of tyranny or wicked deeds, and is known for soaking his cap in the blood of his victims
selkies, could be seelie or unseelie - fairies which appear human but can turn into seals by putting on a magical skin.
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