2026-01-16
•2 min read
germanic folklore
monsters and myths
Erlking: The King of Elves
"Who rides so late through night and wind?" The Erlking is a predator of the forest, visible only to the dying. He offers crowns and games to children, but his touch stops the heart.
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monsters and myths
Kobold: The Spirit of the Mine
They live in your cellar. They live in the mines. They can be helpful spirits who finish your chores, or malicious demons who hide the silver and collapse the tunnels.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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