While not technically ghosts, mimic spirits often take the voices and vague appearances of deceased loved ones, lingering near mourning individuals for months or even years. Category: Apparition History Mimic spirits are known to linger around cemeteries and follow individuals home. They eventually start mimicking the deceased person in order to stay, using the emotional... Continue Reading →
The anglermaid is a mimic species that partially takes the appearance of a classic mermaid to lure sailors to their deaths. Despite the name, they are not related to merfolk. Category: Aquatic History Anglermaids are known to live in deep sea areas near rocky outcroppings, waiting for ships to pass. When their is a ship... Continue Reading →
The yarn poppet (or just poppet) is an object infused with enough magic to give it life and movement. They can be created by almost any species if infused with enough energy. Category: Apparition History Voodoo dolls and some totems are varieties of poppets, which is a general term for any item shaped to resemble... Continue Reading →
Changelings, by technicality, are not their own species, but an amalgamation of different species of fae living as humans. While rarely directly dangerous, they are known for kidnapping their human relatives. Category: Fae History There are a number of reasons a faerie family may steal a human child, leaving the changeling in its' place. Traditionally,... Continue Reading →
Starlight dragons are a mysterious creature primarily found over the Pacific Ocean, though they rarely land. Their wings glow with the gathered light of the cosmos. Category: Dragon History Starlight dragons stay in the air the vast majority of their time, and are generally only seen at night. Because their wings glow and flicker in... Continue Reading →
Shadows are shapeshifting creatures made of the blackest insubstantial shadow. While primarily incorporeal, they can become solid enough to be dangerous Category: Apparition History Shadows form in places of great tragedy and darkness, such as battlegrounds and tombs. They are not quite ghosts, as they are not the imprint of a departed soul, but they... Continue Reading →
While similar in appearance to sprites, the fire sprite is more closely related to the will-o'-the-wisp. Typically appearing as a small humanoid made of fire, they are often accused of starting forest fires. Category: Apparition/Fire History Fire sprites are a little known species often blamed for wild fires. While they often are found at the... Continue Reading →
Tropical merfolk are the smallest of the merfolk species; their small stature and bright coloring makes them unique amongst their larger and less vivid relatives. Category: Aquatic History Due to their small size, tropical merfolk are less known than their larger relatives, and few stories are told of them. Many are mistaken for seahorses or... Continue Reading →
The Naga is a half-human, half serpent creature native to Southeast Asia. Associated strongly with water and underground caverns, Nagas are believed to be guardians of treasure. Category: Humanoid History Naga's are deemed semi-divine by many Asian cultures, and are seen giving guidance and advice to both gods and the Buddha in different mythologies. They... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
The Creature Compendium 