- "Beware the wicked Redcap, he'd love to see you dead - he'll take all of your blood and wear it on his head."
- ― Traditional rhyme warning of the Redcap.
The power to use the abilities of Redcaps, a variation of Goblin Physiology that is also a Hematophagic Monster Physiology.
Also Called[]
- Bloody Cap Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
- Dunter Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
- Powrie Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
- Redcap Body/Form/Mimicry
- Redcomp Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
Capabilities[]
User with this ability either is or can transform into a redcap, a malevolent, murderous goblin found in Border folklore. They are depicted as "a short, thickset old man with long prominent teeth, skinny fingers armed with talons like eagles, large eyes of a fiery red color, grisly hair streaming down his shoulders, iron boots, a pikestaff in his left hand, and a red cap on his head". When travelers take refuge in his lair, he flings huge stones at them; and if he kills them, he soaks his cap in their blood, giving it a crimson hue. He is unaffected by human strength, but can be driven away by words of Scripture or by the brandishing of a crucifix, which cause him to utter a dismal yell and vanish in flames, leaving behind a large tooth. While traditionally male, more modern version include redcaps of both genders.
Redcaps inhabit ruined castles, especially those that were the scenes of tyranny or wicked deeds, and soak their caps in the blood of his victims
Applications[]
- Semi-Immortality
- Invisibility
- Intangibility
- Supernatural Condition
- Vampirism; require blood to survive, without which they will die.
- Enhanced Violence; are masters of mutilation, ambush and murder.
- Nail Manipulation; they have talon-like claws with incredible slashing power.
- Selective Invulnerability; they wear iron-boots, despite iron being a metal traditionally used to harm fay.
- Dimensional Travel
Variations[]
- Enhanced Crafting
- Enhanced Instincts
- Enhanced Intelligence
- Enhanced Thievery
- Enhanced Trapping
- Enhanced Wits
- Goblinoid Magic
- Dark Arts
- Demonic Magic
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- Require constant fresh blood, if their cap ever dries up they will die.
- Vulnerable to divine items, prayers and magic.
- Dislike sunlight and depend on darkness and isolation to hunt victims.
- Can be reckless and overly-reliant on violence, since they require blood to survive.
Known Users[]
See Also: Redcap.
- Redcaps (City of Heroes)
- Red Caps (Demon Accords)
- Redcap (Monster Girl Encyclopedia)
- Redcap (Mythology/Folklore)
- Redcap (Huntik: Secrets & Seekers)
- Redcap (Overlord)
- Redcap (RPGs)
