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Buggane

A kind of Ogre found on the Isle of Man, these creatures are the origins of a number of the more unsavoury tales regarding the largely peaceful species. Largely disavowed by their more pacifistic kin, Manx Bugganes are generally considered a separate subspecies of Ogre and are not held under the same rules and regulations as the usual Ogre is, and are instead generally considered to be Beasts. Recognisable by their thick bushy hair (most Ogres are largely hairless, though their skin colour varies considerably) and large tusks, Bugganes are vengeful if they feel they have been wronged and can be surprisingly destructive.

Bugganes are found very rarely in the rest of British Isles, where they are sometimes contracted to act as guards, as they are more intelligent than Trolls (who are also known to offer basic security services) and are of roughly the same size and strength, though they are not quite as spell resistant. However, they are often considered more trouble than they are worth, as the creatures are known to cast odd and lasting curses if they feel they have been wronged in some fashion, and these spells can persist until a skilled Cursebreaker or a willing Ogre can be called in to undo it. As most Ogres prefer to keep to themselves and would rather have nothing to do with their Buggane kin, the former is usually the common outcome.


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(Read about the Buggane of Manx lore Here. Image is from the Spiderwick film. I hate that I have to include this but PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THE IMAGE SOURCE OR MY CAPTION.)

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