Tag: Forest
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Manticore
Originating in Persia, the manticore is a cat-like creature known for imitating humans and luring them into the wilderness to be killed and eaten. Category: Forest/Nocturnal History The manticore is a kind of boogeyman or legend used to keep people, especially children, from wandering deep into the woods and jungles. They are known to entirely…
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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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Stump Trolls
Stump trolls are one of the smaller species of troll, and they live in the woods and fields. While not especially shy, they are rarely seen due to their impressive camouflage. Category: Forest History Stump trolls are a species rarely noticed, as they do not appear at first glance to be anything but a tree…
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Satyrs
Cousin to the faun, satyrs are a humanoid species with the lower half of a goat and curling horns on their heads. While they choose remote locations to settle, they enjoy dancing and drinking with many other species and are associated with drunken revelry. Category: Forest History Satyrs have a reputation not just for drinking…
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Fauns
A cousin to the satyr, the faun is a humanoid forest creature with hooved legs resembling those of a deer. They are highly attuned to nature and are rarely seen due to their secluded homes. Category: Forest History Fauns are most associated with nature, and are generally benign figures in any legends. Any more aggressive…
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Mushroom Sprites
A distant relative of the common sprite, the mushroom sprite is similar in many aspects, and they often live together in communities. Category: Forest History Less tricky than their cousins, mushroom sprites are more likely to be seen near fairy circles, often being used as a way of finding them by humans. They are rarely…
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Unicorn
A graceful and majestic creature, the unicorn is a reclusive species living in the most remote and wild forests of the world. Category: Forests/Diurnal History Unicorns are believed to be symbols of purity, both of body and spirit. A common myth suggests they can only be caught or tamed by a virgin, though translations of…
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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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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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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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