Rose Goblins are flower fae, made from cuttings of the Blodynbryd. They look like cat shaped rosebushes, covered with short, soft-looking pink and gray rose thorns, with shorter thorns on ears and muzzle. Like porcupines, they can only be petted one way. They do not flower[1] or have rosebush infestations or diseases. While they have some magical ability, they are about as intelligent and as flighty as a real cat and are not much of a threat, even to changelings. While they cannot talk, they communicate by rattling their thorns and producing some whining vocalizations. Rose goblins often smell of peat moss and roses.
Rose goblins are very tied to the bushes that they came from, and all of them know the Blodynbryd who birthed them. If those bushes are compromised at all, the Rose Goblins will get sick in response.

Rose Goblin by kadharonon
About[]
- clawed
- large wide eyes
- sharp teeth
Abilities, Powers, Skills[]
Characteristics and Nature[]
- share the Dryads' flightiness—it's usually necessary to have them followed when sent on an errand to make sure they return.
- shed thorns instead of fur—perfect hypoallergenic pet.
- Thrive on a diet on fertiliser and water similar to rosebushes.
Family[]
- Sisters: Black Annis and Gentle Annie
Habitat[]
- Not usually seen in urban area.
Other Details[]
- There many rose goblins at the Duchy of Shadowed Hills in Luna Torquill's rose gardens. [4] Ceres also has a few in her care.
- accident of a niece of Luidaeg's [5]
Characters[]
Quote[]
- It looked like "the bastard child of a house-cat and a rosebush. It looked small, harmless, and completely out of place." ~ Toby, Rosemary and Rue, ch-8.
- “Rose goblins are built like porcupines - if you rub them the right way, you don't have to worry about the spines. They're sort of like people in that regard, too.” ― Rosemary and Rue.
Book References[]
- ↑ Forum post "Spike the rose goblin"
- ↑ Rosemary and Rue, Ch. 2
- ↑ Rosemary and Rue, Ch. 8
- ↑ Rosemary and Rue, ch. 12
- ↑ Rosemary and Rue, ch. 23
External References[]
- Rosemary and Rue: Book One of Toby Daye - Seanan McGuire - Google Books
- Rose Goblin WIP by KatGirlStudio on deviantART
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