Caoimhin
The Kindly One. N Demipower of killmoulis, food, shy friendship, comfort [They/Them]
Pantheon: Sylvan
Symbol: A tiny bowl and pin
Realm: Feywild / Black Arbor
Caoimhin (pronounced KOO-ev-in) is the patron of the shy but kind killmoulis, and a demigod of meagre power who enjoys the favour of Titania. Rarely seen outside the Black Arbor, a lush and fertile realm in the Feywild, the deity emerges from time to time to enjoy the music of fairy strings. Caoimhin’s area of concern is good food, good friendship, and all manner of comforts; their intervention is seen when a traveller who has done them or one of their killmoulis a good turn finds themselves in need. Despite their carefree behaviour, the Kindly One keeps a sharp tally of good deeds to be repaid and cruelties to return.
The chant goes that Caoimhin is easily distracted by poetry and music, especially faerie fiddles and other stringed instruments. They’re said to have a love for sweetmeats and honey. They’re also one of the smallest powers you’ll ever see, appearing as a normally-sized killmoulis, less than knee-high to even a short human. When threatened they’re protected by gossamer armour and carry a magical pin, as well as enchanted jewellery that Titania has lent them (knowingly or unknowingly). Like all killmoulis, Caoimhin appears to be genderless, and has no mouth, instead inhaling food through their long snout.
Canonical Sources:
- Monster Mythology [2e] p120; full entry including avatar
- Monstrous Compendium Volume 2 [2e]; AD&D stats for the killmoulis. Third party stats for 5e killmoulis here
- On Hallowed Ground [2e] p175; included in Faerie/Sylvan powers
- Planes of Chaos [2e] Book of Chaos p9; Caoimhin included at the fringes of the Seelie Court
Source:
Afroakuma, first published here, and Jon WInter-Holt. AuldDragon has also written up a version of Caoimhin, with some speciality spells, here. Killmoulis themselves are mythological creatures from the lore of Northern England and the Scottish borders.