The Redcap

One of my favorite bits of folklore is the "Redcap" of England & Ireland. Described as a "border goblin" these malevolent creatures like to murder travelers and dip their caps in their victim's blood. They wear heavy iron shoes and carry large iron pikes but are supposed to be pretty quick on their feet despite the encumbrance.
This piece is also another study for me in line drawing and an excuse to render something that is both educational and wicked at the same time.