Category:Powrie: Difference between revisions

From Mistipedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
← Older edit
ChrisNichols (talk | contribs)
2,129 edits
No edit summary
No edit summary
 
(12 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Powrie]], also known as [[Redcaps]] due to their blood-soaked caps, are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races.  They dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]], and are part of the [[Unseelie Court]].
{{canon}}


The [[powrie]] are one of the nine major [[Arak]] races.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 160">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 160</ref> On the whole, the powrie are [[sadist]]ic, [[Chaotic Evil]] [[fey]] that partake in [[murder]] and [[torture]] for the sheer joy of it.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> (So great is their enjoyment of spilling [[blood]] that they also known as [[redcaps]] due to their blood-soaked caps<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 160">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 160</ref>- although they should not be confused with the equally murderous [[category:Redcap|redcap]] [[sylvan fey]] of the same name). Despite their wanton love for inflicting pain and death, the powrie nonetheless never break the [[Law of Arak]] by killing their fellow Arak<ref>Gazetteer V p. 114</ref>, with a but single notable exception in the history of the Arak.
The powries' abilities for stealth and sabotage make them superb [[spy|spies]] as well as [[professional murderer]]s.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> It should come as no surprise the powrie are part of the [[Unseelie Court]]<ref>[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 161</ref>. [[Princess Malinda]] is their current [[leader]]<ref>The Shadow Rift p. 89</ref>. Their previous leader, [[Jozell]], was blamed for the [[murder]] of [[Tristessa]] and thus punished with the great [[exile]] of [[the Shunning]].<ref>Gazetteer V p. 107, 114, 160</ref>
Like the other arak, the powrie dwell within the [[Shadow Rift]], where they make up about seven percent of the population.<ref name="Gaz V p. 98">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 98</ref> Beyond the Shadow Rift, powrie can be encountered in the following domains: [[Falkovnia]]<ref name="Gazetteer II p. 91">[[Gazetteer II]] p. 91</ref> and [[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>
==Appearance==
In their true forms, the powrie resemble twisted, bearded [[pixie]]s or sprites, with [[reptile|reptilian]] eyes, insectile wings, and wild teeth.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>
Powrie can assume the forms of any [[insect]] that stings (such as [[wasp]]s, [[mosquito]]s, and the like)<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> The powrie can also use [[Alter Self]] as a [[spell-like ability]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> Despite their transformation abilities, the sith do not have the [[Shapechanger Subtype]]<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>
==Combat==
Powries take to combat from the shadows, using a combination of guile, [[illusion]], stealth, and every dirty trick imaginable to strike their foes or [[victim]]s at their weakest. A powie strikes using its sharp teeth and with tiny [[dagger]]s. A powrie's bite delivers a [[blinding]] [[poison]], and it may also place other poisons on its daggers. Powrie have numerous [[special attack]]s at their command: a deafening shriek and a rictus grin so horrific it inspires [[fear]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>
Beyond the above special attacks, powrie can use a number of [[special abilities]] that mimic those of [[character]] [[class]]es. Powrie may cast minor [[illusion]] [[spell]]s of the [[Sorcerer/Wizard Spell List]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> They also have a number of [[rogue]] abilities<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>, the most notable being the ability to backstab or [[sneak attack]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>
Powrie demonstrate a physical resiliency against [[weapon]]s, save for those made of [[platinum]] or of sufficient magical strength to harm them.<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> They also enjoy total immunity to [[electricity]] and weapons made of [[steel]].<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref> However, powrie retain the universal shadow fey vulnerability to [[sunlight]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift p. 147">[[The Shadow Rift]] p. 147</ref><ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 119">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 119</ref>
==[[Language]]==
In addition to [[Arak (Language)|the language]] of all breeds of the Arak<ref name="Gaz V p. 108">Gazetteer V p. 108</ref>, the powrie speak [[Sylvan]].<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118</ref>
==Advancement==
Powrie advance by [[character]] [[class]], with [[rogue]] as their favored class. Many take levels in the [[assassin]] or [[shadowdancer]] [[prestige class]]es.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118-119">[[Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey]] p. 118-119</ref>
==The Powrie and [[Mortal]]s==
Powries show little regard for [[mortal]] life, typically decorating their [[lair]]s with objects or [[body part]]s filched from their [[deceased]] [[victim]]s. Although powrie take great joy in slaying [[mortal]]s, powrie may transform especially vile or horrific [[mercenary|mercenaries]] or scalawags into [[powriekin]].<ref>Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 111</ref>
== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==
== Homebrew Non-Canon Information ==


Line 12: Line 38:


{{ref}}
{{ref}}
 
[[category:Ambusher]]
[[Category:Fey]][[Category:The Arak]][[Category:Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]]
[[Category:The Arak]]
[[category:Blinding]]
[[category:Chaotic Evil]]
[[category:Deafening]]
[[Category:Fey]]
[[category:Frightening]]
[[category:Native Monster of Falkovnia]]
[[category:Native Monster of the Shadow Rift]]
[[category:Native Monster of Tepest]]
[[category:Nine Breeds of the Arak]]
[[category:Poisoner]]
[[category:Poisonous]]
[[Category:Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]]
[[category:Unseelie Court]]
[[category:Venomous]]


==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

Latest revision as of 12:54, 17 November 2021

The powrie are one of the nine major Arak races.[1] On the whole, the powrie are sadistic, Chaotic Evil fey that partake in murder and torture for the sheer joy of it.[2][3] (So great is their enjoyment of spilling blood that they also known as redcaps due to their blood-soaked caps[1]- although they should not be confused with the equally murderous sylvan fey of the same name). Despite their wanton love for inflicting pain and death, the powrie nonetheless never break the Law of Arak by killing their fellow Arak[4], with a but single notable exception in the history of the Arak.

The powries' abilities for stealth and sabotage make them superb spies as well as professional murderers.[2][3] It should come as no surprise the powrie are part of the Unseelie Court[5]. Princess Malinda is their current leader[6]. Their previous leader, Jozell, was blamed for the murder of Tristessa and thus punished with the great exile of the Shunning.[7]

Like the other arak, the powrie dwell within the Shadow Rift, where they make up about seven percent of the population.[8] Beyond the Shadow Rift, powrie can be encountered in the following domains: Falkovnia[9] and Tepest[10]

Appearance

In their true forms, the powrie resemble twisted, bearded pixies or sprites, with reptilian eyes, insectile wings, and wild teeth.[2][3]

Powrie can assume the forms of any insect that stings (such as wasps, mosquitos, and the like)[2][3] The powrie can also use Alter Self as a spell-like ability.[3] Despite their transformation abilities, the sith do not have the Shapechanger Subtype[3]

Combat

Powries take to combat from the shadows, using a combination of guile, illusion, stealth, and every dirty trick imaginable to strike their foes or victims at their weakest. A powie strikes using its sharp teeth and with tiny daggers. A powrie's bite delivers a blinding poison, and it may also place other poisons on its daggers. Powrie have numerous special attacks at their command: a deafening shriek and a rictus grin so horrific it inspires fear.[2][3]

Beyond the above special attacks, powrie can use a number of special abilities that mimic those of character classes. Powrie may cast minor illusion spells of the Sorcerer/Wizard Spell List.[2][3] They also have a number of rogue abilities[3], the most notable being the ability to backstab or sneak attack.[2][3]

Powrie demonstrate a physical resiliency against weapons, save for those made of platinum or of sufficient magical strength to harm them.[2][3] They also enjoy total immunity to electricity and weapons made of steel.[2][3] However, powrie retain the universal shadow fey vulnerability to sunlight[2][11]

Language

In addition to the language of all breeds of the Arak[12], the powrie speak Sylvan.[3]

Advancement

Powrie advance by character class, with rogue as their favored class. Many take levels in the assassin or shadowdancer prestige classes.[13]

The Powrie and Mortals

Powries show little regard for mortal life, typically decorating their lairs with objects or body parts filched from their deceased victims. Although powrie take great joy in slaying mortals, powrie may transform especially vile or horrific mercenaries or scalawags into powriekin.[14]

Homebrew Non-Canon Information

Descriptive Text

"There was a buzzing, as if the King of Flies was there, and the sharp reek of blood even before we entered the room. Throwing open the door, we saw the thing crouched over its victim, knife in hand; a creature like a starved child with wasp wings. Dabbling its cap at Mistress Hartree's slit throat, it clapped it on its head and gave us a hangman's grin."

-Bertram Mac Laren, Sixty Nights in Tepest[15]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Shadow Rift p. 160
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 The Shadow Rift p. 147
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118
  4. ↑ Gazetteer V p. 114
  5. ↑ The Shadow Rift p. 161
  6. ↑ The Shadow Rift p. 89
  7. ↑ Gazetteer V p. 107, 114, 160
  8. ↑ Gazetteer V p. 98
  9. ↑ Gazetteer II p. 91
  10. ↑ Gazetteer V p.51
  11. ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 119
  12. ↑ Gazetteer V p. 108
  13. ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 118-119
  14. ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Shadow Fey p. 111
  15. ↑ Descriptive text from John W. Mangrum's Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror project (contributed by Nathan Okerlund), from posts on the Fraternity of Shadows message board.

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

The Shadow Rift
Denizens of Darkness - pp13-14

The Shadow Rift - p147
Denizens of Darkness - p15

The Shadow Rift - p147
Denizens of Darkness - pp13-14

The Shadow Rift - p147
Denizens of Darkness - pp13-14

Redcaps Powrie, The Powrie


Subcategories

This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.

P

Pages in category "Powrie"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.

J

P

R

T

X

Retrieved from "http://fraternityofshadows.com/w/index.php?title=Category:Powrie&oldid=158921"