THE URISK

The Urisk, or Ourisk, is a form of Peallaidh - strange creatures that roam sylvan river-banks and other similar places in Scotland. Unlike some other Peallaidh though, the Urisk is not a danger nor a prankster. In fact the Urisks would like nothing more than to hold a pleasant conservation with a human. However as soon as they enthusiastically approach someone to talk, their unusual appearance generally causes humans to run away in terror. This is unfortunate, for although the Urisk resembles the Greco-Roman Fauns and Satyrs he does not share their sense of hedonism and lechery and is probably most often to be found sat in quiet contemplation and solitude by a lonely stream, or taking a gentle woodland stroll. Sometimes the Urisk is referred to as Uruisg, but this term may also refer to a similar but more unpleasant creature that frequents Scottish waterfalls.