Barrel Folx

TW: Vulgarity and mention of genitalia.

Next we will be discussing... Oh my... These folk arts were traditionally made by Mountain Jakar tribesmen as keepsakes for visitors to remember their visit to the mountains. They are usually carved by hand from mahogany and serve as a testament to the virility of the mountain folk. Some say that they were created as a form of protest art...

Quit beatin' around the bush Instructor! It's a man (or a woman) in a barrel and when you lift the barrel, their ding dong (or their boobies) pop out and bounce around! That's it! They're funny! I collect them!

A barrel man or barrel woman are souvenir dolls or statuettes popular in the Kirinal Concordance Zone that originated in the Talin Islands and among the Mountain Jakar. The figure consists of a crudely carved male or female figure hidden inside a round wooden barrel. When the barrel is lifed, the figure inside is revealed, sporting a prominent phallus or breasts, on springs.

They are very common in gift shops around the Zone and are a popular keepsake amongst tourists. The ones on sale in Lola's Comfy Kitchen are said to actually be enchanted Agimat made by Lola Carly herself.

Selenelion Barrel Man/Woman

A magical version of the barrelman exists that allows its owner to switch sexes once per day at dawn. They do this by lifting the barrel to show the male version or pulling it down to reveal the female version.

Barrel Folx Plot Hooks

Enchanted Barrel Folx

Some of Lola Carly's enchanted barrel folx begin exhibiting unexpected magical effects. Their owner some down with a variety of amusing and bizarre conditions. The party must figure out what's happening and rectify the situation.

The Folx Festival

An annual festival celebrating the barrel people souvenirs involves contests, challenges, and culinary curiosities. The group explores the festival and must solve the mystery of stolen and/or missing barrel folx.

A Barrel of Spirits

A trickster spirit has become enamored with the barrel folx and causes them to come to life and play pranks on the inhabitants of the Zone. The player must find a way to appease or capture the spirt to restore order and undo the pranks.

Barrel Collector's Quest

A wealthy collector of Barrel Folx seeks rare and unique versions of them and hires the group to find them for him. They enter the strange world of barrel folx collectors, encountering rivals, seeking hidden treasures, and exploring remote locations.

Item type
Miscellaneous
Related ethnicities
Weight
4oz
Dimensions
6" tall
Base Price
2cp


Cover image: Barrel Folx Header by Chris L

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Dec 28, 2023 14:02 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Kill Flayer made me choke on my tea. XD I want one.

Emy x
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Dec 28, 2023 14:38 by Chris L

Glad I got a laugh out of you! I currently have one of each!


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Learn about the World of Wizard's Peak and check out my award winning article about the Ghost Boy of Kirinal!

Dec 28, 2023 18:57 by E. Christopher Clark

You saw me read it live, so you know I liked it. I kinda want one for myself now.

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Dec 28, 2023 20:06 by Chris L

Thanks for the read! I had you in mind during the intro!


Take a look at my Institutions of Learning challenge article.

Learn about the World of Wizard's Peak and check out my award winning article about the Ghost Boy of Kirinal!

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