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Loch Trap with the Kelpie

Loch Trap with the Kelpie

The lochs of Scotland are beautiful but deadly. A black horse waits on the shore, offering a ride that leads only to the deep.

📅2024-04-06
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⏱️4 min read
scottish-folklorewater-spiritshapeshifter+2
Forest Guardian with the Leshy

Forest Guardian with the Leshy

The Slavic woods have a protector who changes size with the trees. Walk with the Leshy as he tends to his domain and plays tricks on mushroom hunters.

📅2024-04-05
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⏱️4 min read
slavic-mythologynature-spiritshapeshifter+2
Swamp Life with the Bunyip

Swamp Life with the Bunyip

Australia's billabongs are quiet places, until the water stirs. Explore the murky depths with the Bunyip, the shape-shifting master of the swamp.

📅2024-03-30
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⏱️4 min read
australian-mythologyswamp-monsterscryptids+2
Festival Mischief with the Kitsune

Festival Mischief with the Kitsune

Amidst the lanterns and laughter of the Matsuri, a nine-tailed spirit walks among us. A study in duality, disguise, and fried tofu.

📅2024-03-22
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⏱️4 min read
japanese-mythologytrickstershapeshifter+2

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