The Silver Bayonet - Forest Witch

Appearing as hideous old women, or hags, forest witches are actually fey creatures that dwell deep in the forest. They often make their home in a small hovel, cave, or even inside large dead trees. Forest witches are protectors of the forest and work their magic to heal sick animals and trees. However, they often take this duty to the extreme, kidnapping children to sow fear in nearby villages, using spells to cause insanity and madness, and commanding the plants and animals of the forest to attack intruders.