Pentalithic Ramblings

Changelings. A child kidnapped, replaced by a fairy child. This is a common story, indeed, and while many who claim their child to be a changeling are simply delusional, the legends are not without merit. There are only a few types of fae that make the switch, generally the most humanoid types; the Tuatha dé Danaan …

The Akashic Records are a vast library designed to hold all knowledge and writings in the universe, as well as a complete history. Although it comes somewhat short of its goal, mainly with respect to history predating its founding (such as the mysterious tlalfarans), it is nevertheless the largest collection of knowledge to exist anywhere in …

Undead – once-living creatures who through some means continue to move. There are many types of undead creatures, some created, others naturally-occurring, but what they all have in common is a lack of a functioning body. Undead can be divided into three general categories: constructs, revenants, and discarnates. Constructs Like any other construct, an undead construct …

The so-called merbirds are a family of colourful fish native to Mergrove, a great kelp forest underneath the Atlantis Plateau. There are around twenty-three known species, though some researchers disagree on the boundaries between the species. Appearance Merbirds can easily be recognized by their long, wide fins that almost resemble wings, giving them their name. Most …

The earth is criss-crossed by hundreds of leylines, the most apparent element of the earth’s soul. Many nexus nodes are considered sacred by the fae, particularly the Tuatha dé Danaan. The nodes of Earth, at least, are well-known. There are eight keynodes in total, and over 30 big nexus nodes. Keynodes The following locations are keynodes: …

The best-known of the true dragons, the European Dragon can be divided into three subspecies1 which differ primarily in colour – the Arctic or Scandinavian dragon, which can be found in Northern Europe and occasionally ranges as far east as Siberia; the Welsh Dragon, which is native to the British Isles; and the Alpine Dragon, which …

The lethfly is one of the few non-sentient fae species. Being non-sentient, it is automatically unseelie, as only sentient species can join the Seelie Court. The etymology of the name is disputed. Some trace it back to Old Swedish “leþ” + “flugha”, with the latter meaning “fly” and the former meaning “journey, way, manner”. Others claim …

The cubi (singular cubus) are an unusual offshoot of humanity. It’s not clear whether they are a subspecies or just humans with a congenital condition, but they have been around for thousands of years, and are reflected in myths as the incubus and succubus, among others. Indeed, the name “cubus” is derived from those two mythological …

Appearance A jorōgumo has three forms – human, spider, and hybrid. The human form is unremarkable and not easily distinguished from a real human. In spider form, they take the form of a giant golden orb-weaver. A jorōgumo in spider form can grow quite large, reaching a leg span of 35cm or more. The hybrid form …

A fairy ring is a circular fungal growth, often concealed beneath other vegetation except when the mushrooms grow up after a rain. Though natural in origin, fairy rings have some supernatural characteristics as well. Appearance Normally, a fairy ring appears as just a circle on the ground. Sometimes it may not even be visible, obscured by …