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Fruit Dragons
Fruit dragons, one of the smaller dragon species, are peaceful wyverns who live in orchards and forests. Due to their shy nature, sightings are extremely rare. Category: Dragon/Forest History While their larger cousins are known for their fierce nature, treasure hoarding or immense wisdom, fruit dragons are a little-known species that rarely feature in any […]
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Lake Superior
There are many bodies of water believed to contain a supernatural creature. Loch Ness and Nessie, the Kraken in the seas. Charybdis and Scylla of the Mediterranean. But Lake Superior is not one of these cases. Lake Superior is the creature. History There have been thousands of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes chain in North […]
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Sprites (Common)
Sprites are a mischievous creature related to elves and fairies. While small, they can be vicious if crossed. Category: Forest History Sprites are small and known to be tricksters. Tales of interactions with them typically result in a human offending them in some way, and being cursed with bad fortune or pranks until they are […]
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Mothman
A North American creature, the Mothman is a nocturnal creature considered a harbinger of doom and misfortune. Category: Nocturnal History First reported on in 1966, Mothman is a creature shrouded in mystery. Sightings of the creature are often a sign of bad things to come, as its’ appearance has been tied to a number of […]
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Jackalope
The jackalope is a small creature native to North America. Appearing to be a jack rabbit with deer-like antlers, they are a shy species rarely seen in the wild. Category: Grasslands/Nocturnal History The jackalope is known for confusing and startling travelers in the American West, but rarely appears to seek out humans or other company. […]
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Nymphs
Nymphs, a cousin to the dryad, are nature spirits found in bodies of water. Native primarily to the Mediterranean, they are fierce when provoked. Category: Aquatic History Nymphs are a type of demigod from Greek mythology, nature spirits that represent bodies of water. Nymphs are all female; their male children frequently become heroes or demigods […]
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Dryads
Dryads are a generally peaceful creature native to the Mediterranean region. They are nature spirits of great strength, but are only dangerous when threatened. Be aware, dryads are not only protective of their trees but of their entire forest in which they dwell Category: Forest/Diurnal History Dryads are considered demigods of Greek mythology, the nymphs […]
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Will-o’-the-Wisp
The Will-o’-the-Wisp is an unusual creature hailing from the British Isles. Appearing from a distance as a floating lantern light, they are famous for drawing travelers to their deaths, lost and alone. Category: Nocturnal History The Will-o’-the-Wisp does not have a set history, as in many cases it appears as an illusion. They show themselves […]
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Vampires
The vampire is one of the most feared and dangerous of the supernatural creatures. A creature of deadly grace and fierce intelligence. Category: Nocturnal/Undead History The common vampire hails from eastern Europe and holds a place in a wide number of myths. The most popular variation can be tied to the tale of Dracula, an […]
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Werewolves
The werewolf, perhaps one of the best known of the supernatural creatures of our world. Categorized by their transformation into a wolf or wolf-like hybrid, they are a dangerous foe for the unprepared. Category: Nocturnal/Shapeshifter History One of the earliest werewolf stories hails from Greece, in the ancient kingdom of Arcadia. The king at the […]
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