Puca

Puca
Name	Puca
Status	Extant
Related to	Faerie
Powers	Ability to use illusions to lure its victims
Home	Roams the Courts of Prythian
Series Information
Appearances	A Court of Thorns and Roses (first appearance)

“	There are worse things than the Bogge prowling these woods at night. That thing at the gates isn't one of them—and it still would have taken a good, long while devouring you.	”
–Tamlin to Feyre Archeron, A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Puca (pronounced: Pu-kah), is a kind of dark Faerie that roams through Prythian.

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What is the nature of a Puca in the world of Prythian?

In Prythian, a Puca is a faerie entity with the power to create illusions that ensnare its victims. This creature roams the Courts of Prythian and was first introduced in 'A Court of Thorns and Roses'. Tamlin warned Feyre Archeron about the Puca's danger, implying it's a formidable creature.

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How does a Puca lure its victims in 'A Court of Thorns and Roses'?

In 'A Court of Thorns and Roses', a Puca uses illusion magic to trick its victims, exploiting their desires to draw them into remote locations for devouring. The Puca encountered by Feyre demonstrated cowardice, fleeing at the sight of Tamlin.

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What forms does the Puca take to deceive Feyre Archeron?

The Puca, a dark Faerie roaming Prythian, uses illusion magic to trick Feyre Archeron. It morphs into her father, a bow with arrows, supplies, and even her sisters, Nesta and Elain Archeron. This deception occurs due to a curse weakening Prythian's borders, allowing the Puca to infiltrate the courts. Tamlin intervenes, enlightening Feyre about the Puca's deceptive nature.

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What role does Tamlin play in Feyre's encounter with the Puca?

In Feyre's encounter with the Puca, Tamlin steps in when she is being lured by the creature. He educates Feyre about the Puca's nature and its victim-catching methods. Tamlin further reveals that Prythian's curse has weakened its borders, enabling the Puca to infiltrate and wander the courts.

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How is the Puca related to the Spring Court in Prythian?

The Puca's association with the Spring Court in Prythian is geographical. The Spring Court, one of seven Courts in Prythian, is known for its opulent manor, shrouded in roses and ivy, and a cave within its territory. The Spring Court's High Lord occupies this manor.

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History

A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Puca finds its way into the gardens of the Spring Court outside Tamlin's manor. Feyre Archeron, watching from her window, is lured outside towards it as it appears to her as her father. It also appears as a bow and quiver of arrows, a pack of supplies, and her sisters, Nesta and Elain Archeron.

Tamlin intervenes before she gets too close to the gates, and explains to her what a puca is and how they catch their victims. He tells Feyre that the curse on Prythian weakened its borders, allowing the puca to enter the country and roam the courts as a puca wouldn't have dared to invade his court years before. He chases it away.

“	These lands used to be well guarded. The deadlier faeries were contained within the borders of their native territories, monitored by the local Fae lords, or driven into hiding. Creatures like the puca never would have dared set foot here. But now, the sickness that infected Prythian has weakened the wards that kept them out.	”
–Tamlin, A Court of Thorns and Roses

Tamlin later broods over the presence of the puca in his court, even though it is not as big a threat as the Bogge he killed earlier.

Appearance

The puca's true appearance is unknown, as it only appears in the series disguised as Feyre's father and sisters. When describing the puca Tamlin says that the puca "belongs to the wind and weather and everything that changes."

Behaviour

“	They use your own desires to lure you to some remote place. Then they eat you. Slowly.	”
–Tamlin about the puca, A Court of Thorns and Roses

The puca use a form of illusion to trick and lure their victims away to a place where they can devour them. The puca use a person's own desires to lure them to a remote place to eat them.

They appear quite cowardly, as the puca Feyre encountered ran away as soon as Tamlin appeared.

Powers and Abilities

• Illusion Magic: The puca have the ability to trick their victims using some sort of illusion magic.
• Immortality: Puca are immortal, though they can be killed.
• Enhanced Smell: A puca was able to track Feyre's scent through the woods.

References

This page uses content from an article at the Spanish ACOTAR wiki. The list of authors can be seen in the page history.