Gargoyles are stony-skinned creatures that live on ornate buildings disguised as architecture. While they cannot move in sunlight, they can see and hear, and often work as protectors of the building. Category: Nocturnal History Gargoyles only became known as a species when humans began building large stone structures and carving inanimate gargoyles onto the buildings... 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 →
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... Continue Reading →
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.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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