🍎 Apples of the Gods, the Unseelie And A Legend of the Black Apple

A Pagan Fantasy Guide to Myth, Magic & Roleplay Greetings, wanderer. Sit with me, for I am the Wild Elf, old and weathered, and I will tell you why the simple apple carries more weight in myth than its sweet taste might suggest. In Norse halls and Celtic groves alike, this fruit bound together gods, … More 🍎 Apples of the Gods, the Unseelie And A Legend of the Black Apple

Luck, Mischief & the Truth About Leprechauns

A Wild Elf’s Guide to Saint Patrick’s Day: Ah, mortals and their fondness for grand celebrations! Once again, the land is turning green, the taverns overflow with frothy beverages, and mortals prance about in their finest shamrock-clad attire. But what is Saint Patrick’s Day really about? Allow me, Runa, your well known and adored elderly … More Luck, Mischief & the Truth About Leprechauns

The Origins of Carnival & Fasching – A Celebration of Chaos, Masks & Mysticism

A Time of Wild Festivities & Ancient Traditions Long before modern parades and masquerade balls, Carnival (or Fasching in German-speaking regions) had its roots in ancient fertility rites, winter banishment ceremonies, and pre-Christian pagan traditions. From the Roman Saturnalia [wiki] (Roman festival of mischief & excess) to the Norse Disablot [wiki], people have always welcomed … More The Origins of Carnival & Fasching – A Celebration of Chaos, Masks & Mysticism

Echoes of the Hollow Woods: Thistlegrim’s Gift

Thistlegrim is neither entirely beast nor spirit. It is said that the creature possesses an uncanny ability to perceive emotions, responding to fear with comfort and to malice with swift, unseen mischief. Those who earn its favor might glimpse its curious, luminous eyes peering from the safety of its tree-hollow home. Legends tell of a … More Echoes of the Hollow Woods: Thistlegrim’s Gift

The Quiet Guardian

Dhuanolil stretches out on the floor of the Underdark’s throne room, near the steps so he can hopefully hear anyone entering the area. The silence is long and eerie, and the boy keeps his dagger close; but loyal to the creature which hides within the shadows, the boy remains. He drifts off into reverie on … More The Quiet Guardian

Dark Prayers..

The days go on and activity within the caves grow; the incoherent mutterings of the Matron from within the tunnels turn into words of the Drow tongue, chanting a prayer. The macabre whispers are carried through the breeze that flows through the forests and beach. Those with sensitive hearing may pick up on what is … More Dark Prayers..

Cryer #187

* CLOSED TAVERN To the Citizens of Dee… I regret to inform you all that the Cock a Hoop tavern is closed due to circumstances that cannot be fixed. However, I am delighted to tell you that the Cock a Hoop will be moved to a more suitable and larger building within the next week. … More Cryer #187

Cryer #185

* SECRET COUNCIL After much discussion on the subject of a plan for the Council of Leadership for the Humans of Dee , all Dee wonders how the matter proceeds. * SUICIDE; OR ? PART 2 The  woman that has been rescued by brave men rushing to risk their own lives lives. Miss Miggins was … More Cryer #185

Cryer #181

* URGENT NOTICE The young girl, Drindel, was found by Jessie, and now rests in her shop. The girl is very ill and we do not know where her parents might be. If you happen to know, or if you are the parents of this young girl, please contact either Jessie or me so we … More Cryer #181