While it begins as merely a physical structure built by mortal hands, a Labyrinth is a living complex organism that grows larger and more twisting with each new creature that dwells within it. Category: Apparition History The most famous Labyrinth is often referred to simply as the labyrinth, as it is one of the best... Continue Reading →
As their name suggests, ghost ships are haunted ships set to the sea long after the last of their crew has passed on. As with a haunted house, a ghost ship will have absorbed the dead and is itself alive in a similar way to the spirits that sail it. Category: Apparition History There are... Continue Reading →
A deadly, parasitic plant, the soul tree exists in two dimensions simultaneously and infects people in their sleep. Category: Apparition/Plant History Soul trees are not a well documented species, as the deaths they cause are difficult to attribute to them. Many cases of people dying in their sleep are speculated to be caused by soul... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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