In Celtic folklore the Wirry-Carle or Wirry- Cowe are a malevolent fae spirit that serves much the same purpose as bugbears and goblins in Northern Europe . As such there is little definitive information about these creatures as they morph to become whatever the teller of a tale needs them to be.
In Eira however …
… The Wirry-Carle are a race of barbaric demi-humans who make their home in the highlands of Eira and in the barrowlands of the western coast. They are slim, emaciated looking creatures standing approximately 5 feet tall, with stooped, backs and long clawed hands. They see all other races as enemies but rarely do more than village raids and caravan ambushes.
Wirry-Carle are a vicious race who believe that they were once as beautiful as the Au-Sidhe until they were tricked by the Night Queen of the Un-Sidhe and cursed with their horrid forms. They hold an extraordinary hatred of Au-Sidhe, Un-Sidhe and any with even a hint of Sidhe blood.
Wirry Carle
Hit Dice: 1
Armor Class: 7 [12]
Attacks: 1 weapon (Short Sword) or 1 weapon (Short Bow)
Saving Throw: 17
Special: None
Alignment: Chaos
Challenge Level/XP: 1/15
Wirry Carle Chieftain
Hit Dice: 4
Armor Class: 5 [14]
Attacks: 1 weapon (Great Sword)
Saving Throw: 13
Special: Rank and File
Alignment: Chaos
Challenge Level/XP: 3/60
Rank and File – During combat a Wirry Carle Chieftain has a 3 in 6 chance of letting out a roaring battle cry that will summon any nearby Wirry Carle to him in 1d4 rounds of the battle cry.
Wirry Carle Shaman
Hit Dice: 4
Armor Class: 8 [11]
Attacks: 1 weapon (Staff) or Cantrip (eldritch blast 1d4)
Saving Throw: 17
Special: Spellcasting (charm person, cure light wounds, magic missile, sleep, suggestion), Inspire
Alignment: Chaos
Challenge Level/XP: 3/60
Inspire – With a word of power and prayer to their eldritch sponsor the spell caster can bolster the moral of any of its “flock” within a 60’ radius of himself. Those affected by the power and prayer of the caster receive +1 to all to-hit and damage rolls as well as recover 2 hit points.
