Korred

Korreds were a small race of fey with a special connection to the earth.

Description
Korreds were grey skinned humanoids with short hairy bodies and the lower-body of a goat. Their beards and hair were incredibly long and dense, snaking out in all directions. They were rarely known to wear more than a simple pair of leather briches.

Behavior
Korreds were incredibly carefree, boisterous creatures that valued nature and freedom above all else. They were incredibly prideful of their hair.

Abilities
The hair on the head of a korred was magical, able to be animated and commanded. It was said that their hair would transform into whatever material was used to cut it.

Korreds possessed a mystical connection to the elemental earth that allowed them to sense the movement of the ground, smell out precious metals or gems, and navigate underground tunnels with ease. They were also innately capable of casting spells related to that elemental domain. The spells they were most frequently known to use included conjure elemental, meld into stone, stone shape, and Otto's irresistible dance.

Combat
Korred were typically known to incapacitate foes with their magical hair, weaving it into all manner of entangling ropes and snares. Some were known to simply leave such entangling hair traps lying around the perimeter of their glens, as the korred viewed actively guarding their lairs to be less worthwhile than the act of dancing and music.

In terms of weapons, the korred often fought with oaken cudgels and iron shears that they carried around in pouches. Though they were also seen to use their impressive strength to hurl boulders at foes. Outside of combat these shears were used by the korred to cut their hair.

Society
Korred typically lived in scattered clans within wooded hills or the feywild. They ate a primarily vegetarian diet as a courtesy to nature, though they were not opposed to hunting for game when plant-life became scarce.

Once every week the korred would celebrate some form of holiday involving dancing and the playing of music with either pipes, drums, or harps - to interrupt their dancing on these days was considered incredibly rude and even cause for violence.

Though they were a rather reclusive race, the korred were known to tolerate rangers, druids, and elves. They were also known to consort with creatures of the elemental earth. However, the creatures that korred were most often seen partying alongside were dryads and satyrs.

Language
Being so strongly tied with nature and sylvan settings the korred typically knew the languages of dryads, satyrs, centaurs, and elves. A few were even known to speak the Druidic language.

Religion
Korreds usually worshiped the god Tapann the Undying. Though they were also known to be servants of the gods Erevan, Ilesere, Sharindlar, and Sheela Peryroyl.

Uses
Many sought out the hair of korreds as it could be used to manufacture ropes of entangling and nets of snaring. Though this was easier said than done, for korreds took great offense at people cutting their hair. Some sought them for the unique fruit beverages they fermented, as it was said they could be used to brew a philter of love or a potion of human control. While others simply sought them out for their mystical connection with minerals.

History
Korreds once dwelt in Brynwood in the Vast, but came into conflict with the local satyrs over territory. In the ensuing strife, both races fell before monstrous creatures. Afterwards, few of the korreds remained.

Myths & Rumors
Rumors abounded that claimed the korred might have been the original creators of druid stone circles.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * The Pipes of Doom
 * Cards
 * AD&D Trading Cards