#Bauchan

[fairylandblog]

The Scottish Bauchan

A fascinating figure, known as the Bauchan, originates from Scottish tradition. People often note this faerie for its mischievous behavior. People frequently refer to the Bauchan as a form of hobgoblin or brownie. The Bauchan is believed to inhabit the Highlands of Scotland, engaging in mostly amusing but occasionally problematic activities. The Bauchan, in contrast to a significant number of other animals who appear in folklore, is not intrinsically evil. However, its unexpected behavior, depending on the circumstances, can range from beneficial to frustrating. Some stories depict the Bauchan, similar to a brownie, as assisting humans by performing specific duties or activities around the house or farm. However, mistreatment or insults can turn the Bauchan into a nuisance, hiding equipment, causing minor mishaps, or deceiving those unaware of its existence.

One of the most common depictions of the Bauchan is that it is a shape-shifter, able to change its form in order to fulfill its requirements. Because of this ability, it is able to connect with humans in a variety of different ways, sometimes taking on the appearance of a familiar animal or even taking on a shape that is more associated with humans. As a result of its ability to change its appearance, it is a mysterious figure in Scottish folklore. This feature lends an additional degree of intricacy to its faerie personality. The relationship between people and the Bauchan is often one of reciprocity, with the creature reacting to the treatment it receives from humans. Good deeds towards the Bauchan usually yield rewards, while disrespectful behavior often leads to mischief. This dynamic mirrors a broader theme in folklore, emphasizing the interwoven nature and supernatural realms, and the need to uphold harmony between them. Different cultures have different ways of interpreting the Bauchan, but it frequently reflects concepts related to reverence for the natural world and the invisible forces that inhabit it. The creature acts as a reminder of the significance of respecting one's environment and the residents of that habitat with care and consideration. Viewed in a broader context, the Bauchan symbolizes the unpredictable and capricious nature of life, where seemingly small deeds often determine one's good or bad luck.

Although less famous than other mythical animals, the Bauchan is an important part of Scottish culture. The Bauchan not only illuminates the rich tapestry of folklore passed down from generation to generation, but it also offers a glimpse into the prevalent beliefs and values of earlier communities. Stories told by the Bauchan continue to captivate people's imaginations because they offer a glimpse into a world in which the commonplace and the exceptional coexist. In mythology, the Bauchan continues to be an intriguing fairy figure due to the fact that it possesses a combination of helpfulness and mischief. The tales it tells teach timeless lessons about the importance of respect and reciprocity, as well as the sensitive equilibrium that exists between humans and the supernatural. The Bauchan, evasive and subject to change, conveys the eternal mystery and fascination of the unseen world.

[thewolfandthefaerie]

Faebruary Day 2~Bauchan

This is a type of house goblin. He is silly, but kind. I read that house goblins, in general, like to steal any of your important items, so I drew this little guy with a very important key. Give him a treat like milk or cake, and he’ll consider giving it back to you.

IG: thewolfandthefaerie

[books-in-a-storm]

Paranormal Star Review

Title: The Monsters Under My Bed #2 The Bauchan

Author: J.B. Trepagnier

Pages: 162

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)

Synopsis:

Apparently, I’m not a dragon.

What I am is indestructible, capable of healing mortal wounds, and Alastair can never hurt me again. From what I’m understanding, he can’t even use his old tricks if he could manage to force them down my throat. I don’t know where he is, but I’m coming for him. He killed me and hurt Oisin.

I’m home in the Unseelie Court. It’s beautiful but so different than everything I ever knew. I barely have time to see everything before I have to leave again. Shortly after Alastair’s attack, my mother’s ambassador in the Seelie Court went dark with her communications.

It’s not just my job as a princess to make sure Nova is freed. I know how Finnan feels about snitches, but I want to look his parents in the eye when I tell them what he did to me. I might be new to everything regarding the Fae, but I knew what Alastair had done to me was reprehensible in both courts.

And from what I was understanding, if the Seelie still didn’t want to deal with it, it was perfectly acceptable for an Unseelie woman to choose her revenge.

First And Last Sentence: Here

[thegothicalice]

Bauchan for #inktober today is a household hobgoblin in Scottish mythology, as likely to be helpful as to be belligerent.

[tempestasnox]

Watch "Cultural Marxism | Dr. Voddie Baucham" on YouTube

[rpgadverts]

GHOSTS CLAWING AT ME

Various characters requested for a variety of plots and groups on an original abilities site, Harm's Way.

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SEBASTIAN BAUCHAN •• IMAGINED AS: DUDLEY O'SHAUGHNESSY

Twin brother to Sabine Bauchan, who's dragging him into involvement with the Banshees, her mayhem-making gang of villains set on terrorizing the rich. A disillusioned former hero with the ability of troll physiology, used to be part of the Nova Scions. Currently a safehouse conductor for the Banshees. Read more.

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ROCKO BRISCALL •• IMAGINED AS: BOYD HOLBROOK

Childhood friend of Sabine Bauchan. A gang elder in her crew, the Banshees, head of distribution and director of the London branch. Slippery, loud nitwit that no one can understand and claims co-elder, Blair, is not his type; is a f****** liar. Read more.

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GUIREN •• IMAGINED AS: TONY YANG

Baby daddy and ex-lover to Alcina Moon, and long lost half-brother to Ava Galindo. A former hero hailing from Hong Kong, took the fall for Alcina when they collaborated on the death of her husband/his brother. Just broke out of prison and followed her to Gravesend, where he'll reunite with his sister as well, who was presumed dead for decades. Read more.

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THE TOURIST •• IMAGINED AS: MANISH DAYAL

Part of an Inception-inspired group of supervillains, the Nightgaunts. Old money, criminal profiler for the GPD still haunted by the revelation and arrest of his father for being a serial killer when he was only 8. Hobbies include illegal street racing in cars few people can afford, and trying to push his power to the point of being able to possess others. Read more.

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THE GAME MASTER •• IMAGINED AS: RICK FOX

Former Batman-style mentor to a group of Batfam-style group of teen heroes, the Nova Scions, that disbanded after a horrifically botched mission. All his semi-retired kids are now grown up and trying to function like actual adults, but they're still desperately in need some guidance. Potential to somehow be related to the Bauchan twins, Sabine and Sebastian, as well. Read more.

For more ads to inspire your next character on Harm's Way, check out the requests forum!

[rpclassifieds]

GHOSTS CLAWING AT ME

Various characters requested for a variety of plots and groups on an original abilities site, Harm's Way.

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SEBASTIAN BAUCHAN •• IMAGINED AS: DUDLEY O'SHAUGHNESSY

Twin brother to Sabine Bauchan, who's dragging him into involvement with the Banshees, her mayhem-making gang of villains set on terrorizing the rich. A disillusioned former hero with the ability of troll physiology, used to be part of the Nova Scions. Currently a safehouse conductor for the Banshees. Read more.

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ROCKO BRISCALL •• IMAGINED AS: BOYD HOLBROOK

Childhood friend of Sabine Bauchan. A gang elder in her crew, the Banshees, head of distribution and director of the London branch. Slippery, loud nitwit that no one can understand and claims co-elder, Blair, is not his type; is a f****** liar. Read more.

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GUIREN •• IMAGINED AS: TONY YANG

Baby daddy and ex-lover to Alcina Moon, and long lost half-brother to Ava Galindo. A former hero hailing from Hong Kong, took the fall for Alcina when they collaborated on the death of her husband/his brother. Just broke out of prison and followed her to Gravesend, where he'll reunite with his sister as well, who was presumed dead for decades. Read more.

—

THE TOURIST •• IMAGINED AS: MANISH DAYAL

Part of an Inception-inspired group of supervillains, the Nightgaunts. Old money, criminal profiler for the GPD still haunted by the revelation and arrest of his father for being a serial killer when he was only 8. Hobbies include illegal street racing in cars few people can afford, and trying to push his power to the point of being able to possess others. Read more.

—

THE GAME MASTER •• IMAGINED AS: RICK FOX

Former Batman-style mentor to a group of Batfam-style group of teen heroes, the Nova Scions, that disbanded after a horrifically botched mission. All his semi-retired kids are now grown up and trying to function like actual adults, but they're still desperately in need some guidance. Potential to somehow be related to the Bauchan twins, Sabine and Sebastian, as well. Read more.

For more ads to inspire your next character on Harm's Way, check out the requests forum!

[jcinktinder]

GHOSTS CLAWING AT ME

Various characters requested for a variety of plots and groups on an original abilities site, Harm's Way.

—

SEBASTIAN BAUCHAN •• IMAGINED AS: DUDLEY O'SHAUGHNESSY

Twin brother to Sabine Bauchan, who's dragging him into involvement with the Banshees, her mayhem-making gang of villains set on terrorizing the rich. A disillusioned former hero with the ability of troll physiology, used to be part of the Nova Scions. Currently a safehouse conductor for the Banshees. Read more.

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ROCKO BRISCALL •• IMAGINED AS: BOYD HOLBROOK

Childhood friend of Sabine Bauchan. A gang elder in her crew, the Banshees, head of distribution and director of the London branch. Slippery, loud nitwit that no one can understand and claims co-elder, Blair, is not his type; is a f****** liar. Read more.

—

GUIREN •• IMAGINED AS: TONY YANG

Baby daddy and ex-lover to Alcina Moon, and long lost half-brother to Ava Galindo. A former hero hailing from Hong Kong, took the fall for Alcina when they collaborated on the death of her husband/his brother. Just broke out of prison and followed her to Gravesend, where he'll reunite with his sister as well, who was presumed dead for decades. Read more.

—

THE TOURIST •• IMAGINED AS: MANISH DAYAL

Part of an Inception-inspired group of supervillains, the Nightgaunts. Old money, criminal profiler for the GPD still haunted by the revelation and arrest of his father for being a serial killer when he was only 8. Hobbies include illegal street racing in cars few people can afford, and trying to push his power to the point of being able to possess others. Read more.

—

THE GAME MASTER •• IMAGINED AS: RICK FOX

Former Batman-style mentor to a group of Batfam-style group of teen heroes, the Nova Scions, that disbanded after a horrifically botched mission. All his semi-retired kids are now grown up and trying to function like actual adults, but they're still desperately in need some guidance. Potential to somehow be related to the Bauchan twins, Sabine and Sebastian, as well. Read more.

For more ads to inspire your next character on Harm's Way, check out the requests forum!

[lawful-evil-novelist]

Batfam and Rogues’ Costumes for Damian’s First Halloween

Context: For his first proper Halloween, Damian got really gung-ho about dressing up so Scarecrow and Jason (who both thought it was really cute) got every rogue and Batfam member to dress up and insisted (since Damian was) that everyone pick a costume that reflected their cultural background.  A lot of rogues were hesitant but Damian holds that it was the best Halloween he ever had.

Anyway, list’s below the cut, if a rogue isn’t listed it’s because they said no when asked to dress up and no amount of begging changed their mind or I forgot about them.  Leaving this untagged but you know, have fun.

Disclaimer: This list applies to Lawfulverse interpretations of the Rogues, some of them are non-white and therefore have non-white monsters.

Damian Wayne (the originator)-A Ghoul (Ghouls are Arabic in origin, also I thought the pun was clever)

Jason Todd-El Sombrerón (a goblin creature in Mexican and Guatemalan folklore)

Jonathan Crane-The Wendigo (wendigo are an Algonquin tradition, among the tribes who believe in the wendigo are the Ojibwe)

Selina Kyle-La Llorona (La Llorona can be found in a lot of Latine nations)

Edward Nygma-Hồ Tinh (similar to the Japanese kitsune, this is a Vietnamese fox demon)

Jervis Tetch-Spriggan (Cornish fae that’s particularly mischievous)

Bane- El Coco (the bogeyman in Hispanophone nations)

Pamela Isley-Banshee (it’s Irish or Scottish and she would)

Harley Quinn-Brownie (house fae)

Joker- Far Darrig (the Irish version of a Redcap, basically a mischievous fae that wears a lot of red)

Drury Walker- Pocong (the wrapped ghost, found in Indonesian and Malaysian folklore)

Garfield Lynns-Puca (a common type of fae found in English folklore)

Basil Karlo-Aswang (Filipino creature similar to a vampire)

Cosmo Krank-Tengu (most people know what a tengu is but for those that don’t know, it’s a Japanese bird demon)

Viktor Zsasz-Vypr/Upyr (a Slavic variation on the vampire, 95% cooler than the modern vampire)

Oswald Cobblepot-Błudnik (a Slavic legendary creature said to live in Łużyce in Poland)

Jaina Hudson-Dokkaebi (Korean nature spirits)

Harvey Dent-Krampus (y’all know what Krampus is, Harvey knows it’s out of season and he doesn’t even celebrate Christmas, but he gives absolutely no shits)

Roxanne Sutton-Ljosalfar (Scandinavian light elves)

Music Meister-Lutin (French equivalent to a hobgoblin, akin to various house spirits)

Mr. Bloom-Yaksha (Hindi nature spirit)

Maxie Zeus-Zephyrus (Maxie literally just dressed up like a Greek wind god it’s nbd guys)

Mary Dahl-Redcap (like Mary wouldn’t dress as a goblin with a red hat on)

Mad Mod-Black Annis (a bogeyman in English folklore, basically a blue-faced hag that eats children)

Waylon Jones-Zonbi (Waylon is Haitian Creole in Lawfulverse, a zonbi is the Haitian Creole word for zombie)

William Tockman-Mullo (Romani variation on a vampire)

Roman Sionis (you know they got him to join this)-Gumiho (Korean form of the kitsune, because Roman agreed to this but not to doing anything that required more legwork than getting a gumiho mask and putting it on his face)

Lonnie Machin-Bauchan (a mischievous Scottish goblin)

Duke Thomas- Curupira (Brazilian folklore creature)

Timothy Drake-Jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)

Barbara Gordon-Mermaid (she wanted to, so she did)

Dick Grayson-Strigoi (did someone say more Slavic vampires?  Me, I did)

Cassandra Cain-Nu Gui (a vengeful Chinese ghost)

Stephanie Brown-Vila (a nymph in Slavic folklore)

(Bruce gave a definite “no” to this and unfortunately Kate was not in Gotham for Halloween)

[allthingsroleplay]

DOWN WITH MY DEMONS — A GROUP REQUEST FOR SABINE BAUCHAN

SEBORIN BAUCHAN

— twin brother to sabine bauchan, leader and founder of the banshees

— a disillusioned former hero with the ability of troll physiology; currently a safehouse conductor for the banshees — prodigal sibling returns to the family fold and is remembering why he left to begin with

— suggested: dudley o'shaughnessy

ROCKO BRISCALL

— childhood friend of sabine bauchan; a gang elder in the banshees, head of distribution and director of the london branch

— is currently in town to help sabine establish a new branch of the banshees in the [fictional] city of gravesend

— slippery, loud nitwit that no one can understand. claims co-elder blair is not his type; is a f****** liar

— suggested: boyd holbrook

LOWER LEVEL GANG MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES

— in addition to welcoming original characters to initiate into the gang, a variety of “adoptables” are ripe for the taking! ranging from moles, to bookies, to brainwashed heroes, and more

— suggested: diego luna, freida pinto, luke pasqualino, and ruth negga just to name a few!!!

( see full details here. )

[rpings]

DOWN WITH MY DEMONS — A GROUP REQUEST FOR SABINE BAUCHAN

SEBORIN BAUCHAN

— twin brother to sabine bauchan, leader and founder of the banshees

— a disillusioned former hero with the ability of troll physiology; currently a safehouse conductor for the banshees — prodigal sibling returns to the family fold and is remembering why he left to begin with

— suggested: dudley o'shaughnessy

ROCKO BRISCALL

— childhood friend of sabine bauchan; a gang elder in the banshees, head of distribution and director of the london branch

— is currently in town to help sabine establish a new branch of the banshees in the [fictional] city of gravesend

— slippery, loud nitwit that no one can understand. claims co-elder blair is not his type; is a f****** liar

— suggested: boyd holbrook

LOWER LEVEL GANG MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES

— in addition to welcoming original characters to initiate into the gang, a variety of “adoptables” are ripe for the taking! ranging from moles, to bookies, to brainwashed heroes, and more

— suggested: diego luna, freida pinto, luke pasqualino, and ruth negga just to name a few!!!

( see full details here. )

[philcoulsonismyhero]

Worldbuilding June, Day 3: Who lives in your world?

Here’s a by no means exhaustive list of some of the magical creatures and folks that live in the magical version of Scotland that exists just slightly to the side and (if you try really hard to ignore it) out of sight of the ‘real’ one:

Faeries/the Fair Folk/the Sidhe (keep to themselves in faery hills and rings and other such locations, although this has been getting harder as human settlements have grown and spread over the centuries)

Assorted subcategories of faeries like pixies, brownies, gnomes, bauchans, banshees etc. (mostly ignore humans as humans ignore them, but also fond of mischief and none too friendly to those who bother them)

Selkies (often integrated into seaside communities, or have their own settlements on isolated islands)

Wulvers (human-shaped beings with the heads and fur of wolves, usually peaceful and friendly and found in cities more than most other magical folks)

Kelpies (shapeshifters that usually take the form of horses and lure people into bodies of water where they drown and eat them)

Nuckelavees (monstrous, skinless, centaur-like creatures that bring havoc and death wherever they go)

About a dozen other varieties of demonic water horses, a result of the many unfortunate horses that have been ridden into faery hills by unwise humans and returned changed, much like their riders

Ceasg (mermaids who live in both fresh and salt water and have tails resembling those of salmon)

Glaistig (similar to fauns or satyrs, often found around castles and rumoured to drink blood)

Possibly dragons? (evidence is conflicting)

And whatever the hell is going on in Loch Ness...

Also, sometimes humans spend a little bit too long in magical places and end up with powers of their own, and they’re come to be known as Changelings after the old stories of babies replaced by the Fair Folk.

[books-in-a-storm]

All I had to say about this current mess was that our wee, newly awakened phoenix had better be outside barbequing two really nasty Seelie.

Fuck.

-The Bauchan, J.B. Trepagnier

[gamingstar26]

Ducktales Mythology Au

A AU where ducktales characters are various creatures of mythology mostly of European countries. I got bored and this came into my mind. I’ll change them later if I feel like it should be changed. These are just ones I thought of for now:

Scrooge: Bauchan (from Scottish myth)

Della: Jaculus (from Greek myth)

Donald: Leviathan (from Jewish stories)

Louie: Griffin (Greek myth)

Huey: Centaur (Greek myth)

Dewey: Pegasus (Greek myth)

Webby: fairy (European folklore)

[curiouscryptids]

Hi, do you happen to know anything about cryptids in Scotland? Other than Nessie of course. It seems like an American phenomenon but I'd love to know if you can tell me about anything local!

I love Scotland! And it does actually have quite the extensive list of cryptids, outside of Loch Ness. Nessie is obviously the most famous of them all but here’s a list and short description of some of Scotland’s cryptids!

- Lavellan: A poisonous rodent that lives on rivers and ponds, it’s said it can attack a cow with its poison from about a hundred feet away! However the truth had probably been stretched there.

- Strongsay Beast: A globster found on the beaches of Strongsay after a storm in 1808.

- Giglioli’s Whale: Nothing too spooky about this one, it’s just simply an unidentified species of whale described to have two dorsal fins.

- Morag: A monster that supposedly lives in Loch Morar. It’s had multiple sightings dating back to the 1880’s.

- Am Fear Liath Mór: A grey creature that stalks the passes and summit of Ben Macudi which is the second highest peak of the British Isles.

- Bauchan: A hobgoblin in Scottish folklore. It’s said to be dangerous at times, but sometimes helpful.

- Cat Síth: A large cat (which isn’t uncommon to the UK) it’s got black fur with a big white spot on its chest. It roams the highlands.

- Kelpie: A shapeshifter that typically appears as a horse or human with hooves that lives near lochs and ponds.

There’s plenty more and I’d recommend looking into it some more but I wanted to keep this short and simple with some of the ones I find interesting. There’s about five times the amount I listed though, in fact here’s a good link to start you off! Have a good one my friend, and stay curious!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Scottish_cryptids

[ask-dr-habit]

Monster event!

We're doing a monster event for October.

Boris is: a naga

Val is: a manticore

Brandi is: a Bauchan

Lily is: a humanoid sunflower

And Cleo is: a living doll.