What Lurks In The Shadows And Other Mystical Creatures
Delve into the depths of What Lurks in the Shadows and Other Mystical Beasts to learn all about a number of magical creatures. In this book, you'll learn which shadowy corners of the world these beasts lurk. You'll also learn whether they feed on human flesh and other delicacies they ingest, and how to protect/defend yourself. So dive into the shadows and encounter vampires, boggarts, and much more!
(Book description written by Rachel Rydel)
Last Updated
05/31/21
Chapters
7
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Redcaps
Chapter 2
"Avoid the Red Cap, a Dark dwarfish creature that lurks in places where blood has been shed and will attempt to bludgeon the unwary to death."
—The Dark Forces A Guide To Self Protection
Redcaps are sentient creatures and are classified as being XXX. They are native to Northern Europe. Redcaps are a danger to anyone who enters their home, especially those that are lost. In the event of an attack, they will bludgeon the person to death. It is suspected that they are related to goblins, though there is no definite proof of this.
Appearance
3-4 feet tall
Green skin
Red eyes
Long, sharp fingernails
Diet
Bugs
Worms
Squirrels
Rabbits
Small Birds
Moles
Various types of plants(Mainly roots). Typically, only in the winter months and when their normal prey is scarce.
Habitat
Redcaps like to reside anywhere that blood has been shed. This can be within a dungeon, old battlefields, holes in the ground, or even a garden. It doesn’t matter what caused the bloodshed, only that it happened. The Wizarding Schools Potions Championship takes place in an enchanted garden. The competition is held inside of the houses that reside in this garden. These houses are overrun with redcaps.
Defence
Various spells such as the Knockback Jinx and the Stunning Charm.
Beautification potion.