#Lore24 The Fey #Creature24 Brownies and Boggarts

Sure their nice to have around as long as you respect them and treat them well, but I'm tell you as sure as a firebat glows in the dark, if you mistreat them you will regret it for the rest of your days

-- Maridith Millbottom, Proprietor The Saddle Keep Inn

Brownies are small house dwelling Fey creatures that use the homes of others to hide from larger predatory species.  In older days, according to Brownie lore, they lived in the wild and were often made a meal of by wolves, Hags, Lyndworms, and Banddersnatch.  Over time Brownies learned that larger less predatory humanoids could be easily manipulated into serving as bodyguards and shields for almost nothing.  Brownies are naturally extremely fastidious creatures and tend to clean as a reflex with little hesitation.  So long as their bodyguards are respectful Brownies have almost no need to discipline them.  However, when those who live under the Brownies guidance fail in their obligations it triggers a deep psychological trigger within the Fey creature transforming it into a Boggart.  A vicious and vindictive hidden identity creature that left unsatisfied can drive men to madness or death.

Armor Brownie 5(14), Boggart 3(16)

HD 2d8-4d8

Int 15

Move 12(30)

ToHit 18(+2)/16(+4)

Atx 2x d4/d4+2 improvised weapons

Abilities for Brownie:

1. Stealth: Brownies are adept at remaining unseen and unheard, allowing them to move about homes without being noticed.
2. Cleaning prowess: They possess an innate ability to clean and tidy up spaces with remarkable speed and efficiency.
3. Manipulation: Brownies have a knack for manipulating larger humanoids into serving as protectors and caretakers, often without the humans realizing they are being influenced.
4. Reflexive cleaning: Cleaning comes as second nature to Brownies, and they often engage in tidying up without conscious thought.
5. Housebound expertise: They excel at utilizing the resources and hiding spots within human dwellings, maximizing their ability to remain hidden and protected.
6. Charisma: Brownies are charming creatures, capable of endearing themselves to those around them, making it easier to manipulate and influence others.
7. Protective instincts: Though small, Brownies are fiercely protective of the homes they inhabit, utilizing their wit and resourcefulness to keep danger at bay.

Abilities for Boggart:

1. Shape-shifting: Boggarts can transform into various frightening forms, tapping into the fears and vulnerabilities of their targets.
2. Stealth and deception: Like their Brownie counterparts, Boggarts are skilled at remaining hidden and unseen until they choose to reveal themselves.
3. Psychological manipulation: Boggarts excel at manipulating the minds of those they encounter, exploiting fears and insecurities to sow discord and chaos.
4. Vindictiveness: Boggarts harbor deep resentment towards those who fail to fulfill their obligations to the Brownie, and they unleash this resentment through acts of revenge and malice.
5. Madness induction: In extreme cases, Boggarts can drive their victims to madness or even death through relentless psychological torment.
6. Illusions: They have the ability to create convincing illusions, further adding to the psychological distress of their victims.
7. Adaptability: Boggarts can adapt to various environments and situations, making them particularly dangerous adversaries.