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Pooka
Originally native to Ireland and the British Isles, the pooka (also spelled phouka, or púca) is a mischievous shapeshifting spirit tat has been known to both help or hinder anyone who comes across it. Category: Fae/Shapeshifter History The pooka in myth is a trickster, who could be dangerous but is more often depicted as mischievous.…
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Basilisks
Originating in ancient Greece, the basilisk is the king of serpents and snakes. Its’ venom is incredibly lethal, but it is best known for its’ gaze, which can kill anyone that makes direct eye contact. Category: Grasslands History First written about by Pliny the Elder, the basilisk as believed to be a rather small snake,…
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Grim
The Grim, or church grim, is the specter of a large black dog that, if seen, is an omen of death. They originate from British legend. Category: Apparition History The Grim is associated with both English and Scandinavian folklore, though in Scandinavian stories the Grim is not always a dog, often appearing as a lamb…
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Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness monster (or Nessie) is, as the name suggests, a creature that lives in the depths of the Loch Ness, a large body of water in Scotland. Believed to potentially be an ancient dinosaur species, Nessie has lived in Loch Ness for centuries Category: Aquatic History The earliest stories about Nessie date back…
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Banshees
While having the appearance of a human ghost, the banshee is a nocturnal creature that wails and weeps in places that have, or will soon, been the site of death or tragedy. Category: Nocturnal History Originating in Ireland, the banshee as a creature of myth is depicted as a female ghoulish apparition, usually wearing white…
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Iron Flowers
Only found in the deepest of underground mines, iron flowers are a rare and beautiful supernatural plant. Category: Mountainous History Iron flowers are often sought out in romantic poetry, as a symbolic gesture of affection to the recipient. They are difficult to find, and incredibly delicate if they are picked, so the few that survive…
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Goblins
Goblins are mischievous, humanoid creatures that are commonly found in Europe in forests and mountainous regions. There are similar species found all over the world. Category: Forest/Mountainous, Nocturnal History Goblins in history are depicted as either mischievous or outright evil depending on the source material. In their kinder depictions, they play pranks or serve comeuppance…
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Wishing Wells
Wishing wells are semi-sentient supernatural objects that serve to provide small wishes and desires to wishers in exchange for a minor price. Category: Object History Wishing wells have a long history in faerie tales as a catalyst for stories. Most often, they play in stories for women wishing for love or children; in these stories…
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Gold Dragons (Dwarf)
As with their larger relatives, dwarf gold dragons hoard gold, gemstones and other treasures. Their hoards are rarely found due to their small size. Category: Dragon History Dwarf gold dragons are commonly mistaken as younger members of the non-dwarf species, and are thus rarely remarked upon themselves. Their hoards, which are often small and apparently…
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Book Worm
A rare and unusual creature, the book worm is only found in large, old libraries or book depositories; they crave knowledge more than anything else. Category: Domestic History Book worms are often noted in legends as great keepers of knowledge, and many a hero has sought one out for their wisdom. Most stories that they…
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