#barbegazi

[sixminutestoriesblog]

barbegazi

High up in the Alps, where the border of Switzerland and France meet, winter has come and the temperature has grow cold enough to drive even the hardiest indoors, whether mountain climbers or animals seeking their den. There is one being though, that has been waiting all year for winter's chill to finally arrive.

Living in tunnels that run through the highest peaks of the Alps, is a strange creature called the barbegazi. While the rest of the region is enjoying warm spring and summer weather, the barbegazi hibernates, tucked safe and sound with their families in their mountain homes. Come winter though, once the temperature has dropped below zero, the barbegazi awake and slip out of their cleverly hidden tunnel entrances, slipping past the icicles that serve as camouflage to enjoy the season.

Barbegazi, according to Swiss folklore, is a winter gnome that lives so far up in the mountains that they never even dip as far down them as the treeline. The barbegazi love the snow and, from all appearance, the snow loves them as well. Its said that a barbegazi can dig through the winter white so quickly that they can disappear into it in only seconds, leaving humans who might have ventured up the mountains mystified as to where they went. Barbegazi don't just dig down into snow. It's said that if one is ever buried under snow, no matter how deep, they will be able to easily dig themselves back to the surface again. Handy in a region where avalanches are always a danger.

Don't think barbegazi are afraid of avalanches though! Quite the contrary. You see, these gnomes are all born with excessively large feet. These large feet act like built-in-snowshoes and allow the barbegazi to run across the snow faster than rabbits, leaving hardly any trace of their passing. What's more the barbegazi also use their big feet like skis and there's nothing a barbegazi loves more than ridding the chaotic, surging snowfall of an avalanche as it plunges down the side of the mountain.

These mountain gnomes aren't malevolent and its a good thing for hikers, skiers and mountaineers that they aren't. Just like the tommyknockers of a previous post, barbegazi can warn of soon-to-be danger. Any experienced human going up the mountains, once the temperatures drops, knows to listen carefully for a whistling sound. The barbegazi might have a need for speed but they know humans don't and if one of them is around just before an avalanche is set to come crashing down the mountainside, it will whistle its warning if it sees anyone in danger of being in the rushing snows path. Even more, barbegazi have been said to dig people trapped by avalanche snow out again. This kind of care-taking extends to all the creatures of the mountain the barbegazi lives on and it will protect its mountain friends from the worst of the winter as well as guide lost sheep back to their flock during snowstorms.

Other than their large feet and small stature, how can you recognize a barbegazi? They've got icicles where their beards and eyebrows should be! In fact, its thought that their name is actually a corruption of barbes glacées, which means 'frozen beards'. They also all wear suits made of white fur that cover them entirely from the neck down to the ankles. Beyond whistling, they're known to use hoots to communicate across distances to each other, a sound that's often mistaken for the howl of the wind.

So, next time its winter and you're out treaking through the Alps - good Lord! what is wrong with you? Get inside! - just remember to keep an eye out for the icicle-haired barbegazi and to take them very, very seriously if you hear them start to whistle.

#folklore #switzerland #france #barbegazi #avalanche #snow #ice #icicles #skiing #alps #swiss #mythical creatures

[astaldis]

Picture from The Official Witcher Wiki

Prompts: Glowing in the dark, Cave creature, Barbegazi

Published: 2021-11-06

Chapters: 3/3 Words: chapter 1: 3211, story: 8649 Rating: Teen And Up Audiences , Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: The Hansa | Geralt's Company Members (The Witcher), Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia, Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy, Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach, Maria Barring | Milva, Angoulême (The Witcher) Additional Tags: Spoilers for Wiedźmin | The Witcher Series - Andrzej Sapkowski, Spoilers for The Witcher (TV), written pre-season 2, Friendship, Stuck in a cave, Monsters, hallucinogenics Summary: Finding unexpected help will Geralt's hanza finally make it out of the mountains to continue on their quest to rescue Yennefer and Ciri?

Excerpt from chapter 1: The two unlikely friends sat in companionable silence for a while dwelling each on their own thoughts and listening to the soft snoring of their sleeping companions and the quiet crackling of the fire. Then there were other sounds. At first an almost imperceptible shuffling like a blanket dragged across the floor. As the noise came closer it became more distinct, a soft tapping of furry paws on stone. A dozen paws at least, and not tiny ones. Without making a sound the Witcher reached for his sword. Maybe the creatures had not noticed them yet and would just pass by their little side cavern? But no such luck. Soon Geralt and Regis could see the glow of one pair of huge, pale eyes in the entrance. Then two. Three. Finally there was a whole group of creatures, seven or eight of varying height, maybe more behind them. They kept standing there, not moving, not making a sound. Geralt and Regis did likewise. Even with their enhanced night vision they could only make out vague, furry shapes against the glow of their fire. And the eyes. Now the creatures started to whisper, first very quietly, then increasing in volume, a murmur turning into an agitated chatter of squeaking, babbling, puffing and rumbling noises. They seemed to argue about something in a language that did not resemble any human one, nor any other language the Witcher had heard. They still did not move.

Milva, however, began to stir, woken up by the strange noise. Cahir, next to her, too. Only Angoulême was still fast asleep oblivious of the possible threat the company was facing. Geralt motioned his comrades to keep quiet and not move. Then, as suddenly as it had started, the chatter subsided and one of the creatures, the biggest one, slowly entered the cave and shuffled toward the fire. Cahir noiselessly inched his hand closer to where his sword lay ready to jump up the second the Witcher, who had grabbed his sword more tightly, gave the signal to fight. Milva did likewise with her bow, her eyes glued to the mysterious being that was advancing toward them ...

Read the entire chapter on Ao3: 

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34970854/chapters/87093514

#witchermonstermayhem2023 #witchermonstermayhemday10 #witchermonstermayhemday16 #witchermonstermayhemday31 #Glowing in the dark #barbegazi #cave creature #old #the hansa #Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach #geralt of rivia #emiel regis #milva barring #angoulême #eamon farren #the witcher fanfiction #witcher fic #Geralt's Hansa #the hanza #cahir

[redactedfmart]

110 Gnoborza, the Snowboard Pokémon - Ice/Fairy They surf down snowy mountains at rapid speeds, eager to beat their personal bests. Whilst they may look mischievous, they will help anyone stranded in a snowstorm.

#pokemon #fakemon #pokeart #pokemon art #fake pokeon #barbegazi #ice type #fairy type #concept art #illustration

[briefbestiary]

Frosty folk of the mountains. Shy and somewhat solitary beings, the barbegazi are perfectly adapted for life on the alpine snow.

#BriefBestiary #bestiary #digital art #fantasy #folklore #legend #myth #mythology #swiss mythology #alpine folklore #swiss folklore #french folklore #barbegazi #winter folklore #mountain folklore

[foxounderscorecube]

Forming a fan club for the barbegazis in "The Tower of the Swallow" that taunt Geralt for a bit in a cave and apparently never get mentioned again

Also, it's never clearly explained what a barbegazi actually is. They're just described as fluffy lumps with sharp teeth and this is the only official(?) art I can find of them that fits this description

#The witcher #Shout-out to the creature who shits loudly on his boot for no reason also #There is a Gwent card in the games of barbegazis but they look like cool isopods so idk what that's about #I love the relationships and characters in this series but the silly moments are what bring me the most joy

[darktripz]

RANSEUR - Snowblind into Magenta Barbegazi

#RANSEUR #Snowblind into Magenta Barbegazi #Four Depths Releases #cassette #tape #dungeon noise #black ambient #winter synth #frozen valley #sequel

[saruin]

—OCS as OBSCURE ASSOCIATIONS

-Ciel Frossard Aveline Ténèbres- (since he's on the brain)

@sikoi thanks for tagging me <3<3<3

ANIMAL: polar bear

COLORS: white, red

MONTH: april

SONGS: march of mephisto - kamelot

NUMBER: 27

PLANTS: alyssum, holly

SMELLS: peppermint, chestnut

GEMSTONE: moonstone

TIME OF DAY: just before midnight

SEASON: winter

PLACES: avignon

FOOD: warm pastries with sweet fillings

DRINKS: prosecco

ELEMENT: ice

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: aries

SEASONINGS: sugar, cinnamon

SKY: twilight, nimbostratus clouds

WEATHER: bleak with snowstorms, light snowfall

MAGICAL POWER: ice and the ability to see into the occult

WEAPONS: a papenheimer-hilt rapier named marron glacé

SOCIAL MEDIA: myspace

MAKEUP PRODUCT: blush or bronzer

CANDY: peppermint sticks or vanilla wafers

METHOD OF LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL: airplane

ART STYLE: abstract / fractals

FEAR: solitude

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE: barbegazi

PIECE OF STATIONARY: fountain pen and fancy parchment paper

THREE EMOJIS: ❄️💨🧊

CELESTIAL BODY: uranus

i shall tag: @vapidsims @adrasteamoon @nucrests @invisiblequeen @lilypixels

#tag game

[coinandcandle]

Winter Solstice for a Modern Witch

This is the second part of my winter solstice post. This post will focus on more personal or UPG-based content rather than historical accuracy, though there will be some of that too!

Modern Winter Solstice

The winter solstice may be the shortest day of the year, but after it passes we see the days begin to get longer again. Throughout history and even now there have been many myths and celebrations associated with the solstice. Some festivals were in honor of gods, and others paid respects to the sun itself, either way, we can learn from the past to find ways to celebrate the solstice in the modern day!*

If you’re looking for info on the history of the winter solstice as well as a list of some holidays held on or around the solstice, check out this post!

Festivities and Celebrations

Feasts

Bonfires

Play in the snow

Bake or cook a sharable amount of food in honor of the giving season

Kiss under the mistletoe

Practice divination, whichever form suits your fancy

Hold or attend a get-together

Give gifts! This is something done in different cultures around this time of year and can easily be incorporated into your celebration.

Make wreaths either out of real or faux plants

Correspondences

All of these are optional and not all of them are going to be applicable. Take what you will and leave what you please~

Deities and Divinities

Boreas, Cailleach, Despoina, Marzanna, Morozko, Khione, Kuraokami, Skaði, the Great Winter God (冬大神), Tengliu, and more winter related deities.

Spirits

Yuki-onna, Jack Frost, Yeti, Barbegazi, Nisse, and more winter related spirits

Colors**

White, Silver, Blue, Indigo for the cool winter nights

Red, orange, yellow, gold for the warmth of the sun as daylight returns to us

Plants

Yew, Mistletoe, Pine, Rosemary, Holly, Ivy, and evergreens were all traditionally used across different cultures during or near the solstice or holidays.

Make sure that if you’re using real plants that you keep them away from kids and pets or you can opt for the faux versions.

Crystals/Rocks/Metals**

Snowflake obsidian (I mean, c’mon, it’s in the name)

Gold, Amber, Carnelian, Sunstone, and others related to the sun.

Clear quartz, Aventurine, Amazonite, Moonstone and others related to new beginnings as the solstice is close to the new year and marks a new season.

Offerings or Devotional Acts

Deep clean your space - not just spiritually but physically! We spend a lot more time indoors during the winter season, so you want to make sure it’s a good experience.

A plate at the table - it’s a common practice across many cultures to lay a plate out for deities or spirits.

Pray - pray to the relevant winter spirit or deity in your faith or religion.

Bring greenery indoors - this could be a Christmas tree, but you could also get some houseplants or create wreaths of festive plants and offer them to your relevant deities or spirts.

Decorate your altar with seasonal items

Burn a Yule log

Alcohol - I’m partial to mulled wine this time of year but you could also do a mulled cider or a wassail (thanks @ breelandwalker for the recipes!)

Make donations to charities and organizations or just donate to those in need.

Make oaths similar to how one would on New Year - this time of year was seen as the beginning of a new year to some, or it came close as it does in the Gregorian calendar. During the Nordic Yule oaths were made (often followed by drinking!) during festivities.

Citations or Further Reading

Celebrating Natural Symbols of the Winter Solstice - almanac.com

Winter Solstice - almanac.com

Jól (Yule): The Norse Winter Holiday - Jackson Crawford

*Be aware of where your traditions and practices come from and make sure that you’re not taking from closed practices and cultures. A quick google search is usually all it takes to find out if a practice or celebration is closed or not.

**This will depend on your personal correspondence but I’ve listed some as examples!

#winter solstice #witchcraft #pagan #holidays #File: Holidays #witchblr #solstice

[witchermonstermayhem]

Witcher Monster MAYhem 2023 approaches!

Rules:

Anyone can participate.

Any media form is allowed (art, fic, gifs, music, whatever).

You can participate however much or as little as you want, no pressure to complete all the prompts.

You can post your work anywhere on the internet, Tumblr, Ao3, etc.

Tag potential triggers and NSFW accordingly.

If you want to be counted as an official participant and have the chance to be featured on the blog, post your content on tumblr during the month of May. You can still use the prompt list after May ends.

Don't worry if you cannot post your creation on the day of the prompt, as long as it's during May, it counts.

To make it easier for you to fill all 31 prompts, here are some special rules:

You can use just one prompt of the day or combine prompts of the same day (but this counts just as one fill) or you can combine prompts of different days. (If you combine, for example, 2. vampire, 4. cruel claws, 8. full moon, this counts as 3 prompt fills.)

For every new work that you have created for the event, you can post one old work of yours that fits a prompt. They count like new works! (Please tag old works with #old)

You may combine a prompt with a fill for another event!

I can’t guarantee that every single work will be featured but I’ll try to reblog as many as I can.

To increase your chances of being featured here, tag your post with the event name and the prompt of the day that you used.

example 1: #witchermonstermayhem2023, #witchermonstermayhemday1, #too many toes

example 2: #witchermonstermayhem2023, #alt. breathing fire #old

You can also @ the blog, @witchermonstermayhem

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Please reblog and tag your friends who might be interested in the event. Thank you!

Have fun with the prompts! (see below)

@witcherwheeloftheyear

@witcherrarepaircommentexchange

@witchersummercamp

@witcher-bows-and-arrows

And here the prompts as text:

WitcherMonsterMAYhem 2023 Prompts:

1. Too many toes | myriapod | centipede

2. Fearsome fangs | striga | vampire

3. Wicked wings | dragon | wyvern

4. Cruel claws |  gruesome gashes | scar

5. Nefarious necrophages | ghoul | cemetaur

6. Terrifying tentacles | zeugl | kraken

7. Vicious venom | basilisk | paralysed

8. Haunting howls | werewolf | full moon

9. Something wicked in the water | bubbles | drowner

10. Eery eyes | bloodshot | glowing in the dark

11. Hairy horror | yeti | berserker

12. Searing stings | sharp spikes | puncture wound

13. Shimmering scales | mermaid | mesmerised

14. Scary scratching | nasty noises | reverberating roar

15. Clever camouflage | ambush predator | eyehead

16. Creepy chittering | insectoid | metamorphosis

17. Terrible talons | griffin | chernabog

18. Horrible horns | unicorn | impaled

19. Acid attack | archespore | ants

20. Ghastly ghost | hell hound | nightwraith

21. Ancient abomination | leshen | crones

22. Sexy sirens | succubus | seduction

23. Smelly swamps | kikimore | will-o'-the-wisp

24. Treacherous trap | sand monster | grabbed

25. Menacing maw | swallowed | selkiemore

26. Towering trolls | nasty nekkers | grim giants

27. Duplicitous doppler | despicable doppelgänger | shapeshifting 

28. Rare reptiloid | ferocious fish | absurd amphibian

29. Deadly demon | possessed | diabolic djinn

30. Beautiful bruxa | bloodsucking | black bat

31. Cave creature | barbegazi | knocker

Alternative Prompts (alt.)

If there’s a prompt above you don’t feel inspired or comfortable doing, you can switch it out with any one of these alternatives!

Growl

Run

Breathing fire

Scent of sulfur

Blood-curdling cry

Forked tongue

Hide

Undead

Burrow

Turned to stone

Silver sword

Don't kill it!

I hate monsters

Toss a coin

Monster friend

#witchermonstermayhem #witchermonstermayhem2023 #monsters #monster prompts #witcher prompts #witcher event #the witcher #the witcher netflix #the witcher books #the witcher games #the witcher all media types

[revoevokukil]

Forever amused at someone likening the knocker & barbegazi under Mount Gorgon to Avallac'h's peronal nightclub bouncers.

Imagine his giving his aterlier's address to the flaminika: pass this here on to the witcher, will you -> "this way to the gaping pit of doom." Where his chums are imbibing; excited to witness the nightmare fuel that is a witcher with their own eyes. And that's just it: they're his chums, these creatures. They take orders from him. He has either brought them hooch or has taught them to distil it. He has probably taught them common tongue. They're like children, he tells Geralt. How often has Crevan sat with them, chatting and sipping? Was it for the sake of an alliance with the natural protectors for the elven graveyard? Or a semi-conservationist effort toward these creatures? Or - and I firmly believe in this - Crevan is fascinated with monsters, mutants and other odd pieces of evolution (& creation) in the universe as a matter of habit. Do the little monsters miss him when he is gone?

The scene is such a gem, through and through, and yet people primarily remember painting cocks on a wall.

Also the way Avallac'h's remains totally unimpressed with Geralt being mowed down by his horrific vision: ah yes, naturally you have screwed everything up. While Geralt flaps about on the floor like a confused fish, calling out to his friends and ready to GO, and Crevan's just: bitch, did I not tell you to shush!?

#wiedźmin #tower of the swallow #avallac'h #geralt of rivia #god of evil spirits opening an exhibition near you

[majonohouseki]

Bionicle Folktales I’ll Possibly Do

Hey, to any Bionicle fans out there, I’ve been having an odd idea lately. It’s not exactly a fanfiction, but I have thoughts about making six or so different little folk tales/fairy tales of the Bionicles, being a Matoran, Toa, or Turaga, encounters different types of fairies/ mythical creatures, depending on their respective element or region. I don’t mean the little people with wings, either; I mean the older kind, otherworldly, scary humanoid beings from old European folklore who you don’t want to upset or mess with.

It’s a blurry idea in my head, but an idea that’s stuck in my mind for some time.

My first idea that came to mind was the Onu-Matorans. Being that they live underground, under mountains, in caves, and their village is under a mountain, easily what came to mind are the underground folk of Scandendavia. This includes dwarves, dark elves, the huldra/skogsra, the nisse, trolls, and the tusser. But the one I think of most is the gnome. Not like the nisse or garden gnome, but an elemental, spirits of the earth, an ugly little humanoid creature who can walk through earth and rock as if they were air, is rarely seen by humans, and is said to be deceptive, cunning, and evil. It makes me wonder how long an Onu-Matoran like Onepu, Taipu, or Nepuru, or Onua or Whenua would encounter such a being. Maybe Onepu or Taipu could be digging in a particularly or unusually deep part of the mines of Onu-Koro or exploring a remoter part of the caves, when suddenly, out of the earth walks the ugliest little thing they’d ever seen, and certainly not a Rahi. And then the gnome may do something bad to the Matoran/Toa/Turaga.

My second idea involves the Ga-Matorans, which has some easiness since all the Ga-Matoran who ever were are all female, and there are so many water spirits and mermaids, most of whom are female. This includes mermaids, like the melusine and the merrow, but also mermaids that aren’t really mermaids like the rusalka and the siren, freshwater spirits like camenae, and water nymphs, such as the Naiad and Nereid, the elemantal and spirit of water like the undine, and a special group of seal mermaids called selkies. I’ve even thought of drawing Gali come across the Sea Mither. But then I thought about the Nixie, a type of freshwater mermaid who have fish tails, but can change into human legs at will, and in form with legs, they have slanted ears and their skirt or the hem or their clothes are wet. I think there’s a Ga-Matoran called Nixie. I haven’t seen her in the story yet, but maybe the folktale could be that she’s away from Ga-Koro, wondering the lakes and rivers, when she comes across the Nixie. Maybe the Nixie will me unfriendly malignant, maybe it’ll be unharmful and nice.

As for the others, all I can think of are what fairies they’ll encounter, but picking one out isn’t so easy, especially for the fire, ice, and stone Matorans. For the Le-Matoran, I’ve either thought of harpies, dryads, huldra/skogsra, or the elemental and spirit of air, being sylphs. Then there’s the Ta-Matoran, my top three pics being either the samodiva, a lampad, or the salamanders, the elemental and spirit of fire. As for the Ko-Matoran, I’ve thought a lot about the Yuki-onna, even if she’s from Japanese folklore rather than Europe. I’ve also thought about the jotuns and the barbegazi for the ice people. Po-Matoran are the hardest, because earth and stone are... pretty much the same, although one lives underground and digs while the other lives overground and carves. If I can’t do gnomes or trolls, then I guess the basilisk would be fine since it lives in the desert. Maybe I should try golems.

But it’s just a blurry, yet common thought. And hey, “Bionicle” is part fantasy.

Update, 6/23/2022:                                                                                                                My idea for the Ta-Matoran and the fire fairy may have expanded a bit. It’s with the samodiva. It’s a forest spirit/nymph, but it also has quite an affinity with fire. She can fly with her magic flowing gown of white feathers, has long loose (usually blond) hair, pale glowing skin, and fiery eyes. She’s often hostile and dangerous to humans, whether she seduces them and drains them of their life energy and then torture them by exhausting them to death for trespassing in her forest, or she turns to a fire throwing monstrous bird at her enemies, or the mere sound of her voice driving one crazy. As for her fire powers, she can burn crops, bring droughts, and make cattle die of high fever. Most of her power comes from her hair; if it’s damaged in any way, she’ll either disappear entirely, or lose her powers and beauty entirely.

This made me think of that forest right next to Ta-Koro. Perhaps Kapura could be... practicing in the charred forest when he comes across a samodiva, and something bad happens. Or maybe Matoran are mysteriously vanishing in the forest, or are instead found gone insane. Perhaps it was Jaller’s gaurds that were sent to that forest for patrol or something and never came back, or driven mad, and then he, Kapura, or Tahu fight the samodiva and wind up defeateing her by damaging her hair, or even kill her by having her land in a bush of thorns, making her evaporate. If only the forest wasn’t charred... Had it still been green, the samodiva would’ve been perfect.

Again, I may or may not do this Bionicle folk tale thing, but this was just another possible story idea if I indeed do.

#bionicle #bonkle #fairy #fairies #fair folk #faeries #faery #fae #mythical creatures

[myth-lord]

Ice and water creatures

Geez, I'm having a lot of water and ice creatures for ya.

Creatures living in frosty conditions: Ugjuknarpak / Ahkiyyini / Akhlut / Amikuk / Ijiraq / Issitoq / Itqiirpak / Ishigaq / Qalupalik / Psonen / Sermilik / Tupilaq / Wendigo / Tizheruk / Yeti / Yuki-Onna / Qupqugiaq / Hrimpursar / Mahaha / Colorobetch / Barbegazi

Creatures using ice as weapon/magic: Ijiraq / Issitoq / Ishigaq / Qalupalik / Psonen / Sermilik / Tizheruk / Yuki-Onna / Hrimpursar / Mahaha / Colorobetch

Creatures living in lakes/seas: Abaia / Adaro / Zitiron / Afanc / Ahkiyyini / Ahuizotl / Ugjuknarpak / Akheilos / Isonade / Akhlut / Alp-Luachra / Amhuluk / Boobrie / Bukavac / Bunyip / Dingonek / Burach Bhadi / Caleuche / Chipfalamfula / Cuero / Echeneis / Globster / Grindylow / Haietlik / Siren / Heikegani / Hinqumemen / Umibozu / Hydra / Ikuchi / Kappa / Karkinos / Saratan / Kelpie / Lakuma / Charybdis / Longgui (dragon turtle) / Lusca / Iku-Turso / Migas / Kraken / Marool / Mishibizhiw / Mokele-Mbembe / Mbielu-Mbielu / Muirdris / Nakshatra Meenu / Namazu / Nuckelavee / Qalupalik / Roc / Thunderbird / Sazae-Oni / Scylla / Shen / Skolex (Indus Worm) / Tiddalik / Berberoka / Trolual / Raudkembingur / Bakekujira / Vodyanoi / Bagiennik / Arzhavennik / Bolotnik / Will o Wisp / Knucker / Topielec / Ninki Nanka / Morgawr / Marabbecca / Tlanusi / Cipactli / Rusalka / Nereid / Shellycoat / Fossegrim / Encantado / Water Leaper / Ghawwas / Butatsch / Trollgadda / Vatnsandi / Stella / Ziphius / Caspilly / Naglfar / Petsuchos / Con Rit / Dobhar-Chu

Creatures using water magic: Abaia / Ahkiyyini / Amhuluk / Caleuche / Hinqumemen / Umibozu / Ikuchi / Kameosa / Kelpie / Lakuma / Charybdis / Mishibizhiw / Qalupalik / Berberoka / Tiddalik / Vodyanoi / Bagiennik / Bolotnik / Topielec / Marabbecca / Tlanusi / Cipactli / Rusalka / Nereid / Fossegrim / Encantado / Ghawwas / Cuca / Stella

There are tons more, especially creatures living in water, but I'm not really a fan of those, so I'm gonna leave it up to you to find them ALL lol :-p

[astaldis]

Witcher Monster MAYhem masterpost

New works (41.033 new words) written for the event prompts (in chronological order of events):

Shimmering Scales and Stormy Seas (Words 800): This is the story of Jaskier's first time. Decide yourself if it is true or just a tall tale. Smut! (13. shimmering scales, mermaid, mesmerised, 22. Seduction)

Of Smelly Sewers and Man-eating Monsters (Words 2,808): On the run from the Brotherhood of Sorcerers, Yennefer and Cahir travers the ancient elven aqueduct on their way from Gors Velen to Oxenfurt to find the Sandpiper. But not only the monster with the many tentacles is lurking in the sewers. (6. Terrifying tentacles, Zeugl, 21. Ancient abomination, 28. Absurd amphibian)

A Most Unusual Plant (Words 1,765): Jaskier saves a cow! With Geralt's help, of course - A little monstery adventure Geralt and his company have on their way to find the druids. (Set during the events of Baptism of Fire, more exactly after the Fish Soup and before the Battle on the Bridge. You don't need to have read the books though to enjoy the story.) (19. Acid attack, Archespore)

Of Eery Eyes and Vicious Venom (Words 500): While travelling with the Witcher and his friends in search of Princess Cirilla, Cahir faces a frightening monster. (7. Vicious venom, paralysed, 10. eery eyes, 15. eyehead)

A most interesting read (Words 2,534): While Geralt and his strange company are on their way to the druids of Caed Dhu, Milva asks Cahir to read a very special book for her. (26. Grim Giant)

How to Kill a Troll (Words 7,612): Geralt and Cahir go on a monster hunt together. Set the summer after Stygga (1268). (14. Reverberating roar, 26. Towering trolls, alt. Silver Sword, Toss a coin)

Wicked Wings and Fearsome Fangs (Words 2,548): On their way to fulfil a contract, Geralt and Cahir happen upon yet another monster. And upon you. First person POV or second person POV. (2. Fearsome Fangs, 3. Wicked wings, 4. Cruel claws, Wyvern, alt. Forked tongue)

You'd be wise to beware (Words 12,847): Geralt and Cahir go on a monster hunt together where they meet an old friend, Jaskier. Unfortunately, the hunt is not as easy as expected ... (1. Too many toes, Myriapod, Centipede, 3. Wicked wings)

The dark things that wait in that house (Words 7,714): After his almost fatal injury at Stygga Castle, Cahir has lost his memory. He lives at Kaer Morhen and has become a Witcher. On the way back to the Witcher keep after his first monster hunt alone, Cahir helps a woman in distress. But is she really who she appears to be? (16. Metamorphosis, 23. Smelly swamps,  24. Treacherous trap, 27. Duplicitous Doppler, Shapeshifting, alt. I hate Monsters)

Monster Friend 1 (Words 300): Regis is waiting in front of the Witcher Keep, but Vesemir is reluctant to let the monster inside the walls of Kaer Morhen. Can Geralt convince him? Triple-Drabble. (alt. Monster friend)

Not Yet - Monster Friend 2 (Words 1,405): Regis meets Cahir on the doorsteps to Kaer Morhen just before the rain starts pouring down. (alt. Monster friend)

Blue (Words 200): Geralt spots something in a meadow. Something that is impossible to exist. (3. Dragon, alt. Monster friend)

Dreaming of Unicorns: Fanart (18. Unicorn)

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Older works fitting the prompts:

5. Ghoul, alt. Growl, Run, Blood-curdling cry : Of Monsters and Moonshine

9. Something wicked in the water, Bubbles, 12. Puncture wound: And quietly lay the frozen lake

14. Scary scratching, alt. Hide: That Scratching

26. Grim Giants: The White Death

31. Cave creature / Barbegazi: Of cavern conversations and mountain monsters

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109 Gazkii, the Skii Pokémon - Ice/Fairy Rumours started that this Pokémon creates avalanches, so is feared by the villagers who live on the mountains. Really, it just loves to skii.

#pokemon #fakemon #pokeart #ice type #fairy type #barbegazi

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Chapter 1 - Spirits

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Aka Manto

Teke Teke

Kuchisake-onna

Hachishakusama

Kitsune no kekkonshiki

C͜͡a͜͡n͜͡a͜͡d͜͡a͜͡

Ogopogo

Wendigo

Sasquatch

Loup Garou

Yeenaldlooshi

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Orisha

Egbere

Ogbanje

Bultungin (Were-hyenas)

Mami Wata

A͜͡r͜͡g͜͡e͜͡n͜͡t͜͡i͜͡n͜͡a͜͡

Siéhnam

Pira-nu

Carbunclo

Tagänogók

Okpe

J͜͡a͜͡m͜͡a͜͡i͜͡c͜͡a͜͡

Duppy

Jumbee

Soucouyant

Lagahoo

Ol' Higue

I͜͡t͜͡a͜͡l͜͡y͜͡

La Bissabova

Gandino

Clusone

Zogno

Stabello

W͜͡a͜͡l͜͡e͜͡s͜͡

Afanc

Morgen

Cyhyraeth

Hounds of Annwn

Ellyllon

U͜͡s͜͡a͜͡

Mothman

Werewolf

Wendigo

Jersey Devil

Jackalope

S͜͡w͜͡i͜͡t͜͡z͜͡e͜͡r͜͡l͜͡a͜͡n͜͡d͜͡

Barbegazi

Böögg

Berchtold

Herwisch

Huttefroueli

I͜͡r͜͡e͜͡l͜͡a͜͡n͜͡d͜͡

Banshee

Leprechaun

Friendly Fae

Feroucious Fae

Sluagh

S͜͡o͜͡u͜͡t͜͡h͜͡ A͜͡f͜͡r͜͡i͜͡c͜͡a͜͡

Grootslang

Tokoloshe

Impudulu

Unkulunkulu

Ayida

E͜͡t͜͡h͜͡i͜͡o͜͡p͜͡i͜͡a͜͡

Leucrocotta

Corocotta

Liqimsa

Myrmecoleon

Opimachus

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Qui

Lin

Nian

Jiangshi

Bixi

M͜͡e͜͡x͜͡i͜͡c͜͡o͜͡

La llarona

La planchada

Mictlantecuhtli

[austrian-mythology]

The Norc

The Norc, known as Nork, Norgg, Nörggele, Nörggeli, Dellermännle or Khaasermandl, is a mythical figure primarily found in the eastern Alps.

Appearance

The Norc is depicted as a small humanoid figure that typically wears ragged clothing, often oversized for its small stature. Despite that, it also owns finer blue garments which it wears on special occasions. It is characterized by an exceptionally long or seemingly endless lifespan combined with a still aging body, leading to its portrayal as a very old person with a long ice-grey beard. Additionally, it is described as having notably large or "duck-like" feet, which makes walking in a manner similar to humans challenging for the Norc.

Behaviour

The Norc constructs its home inside hills, and such a burrow is referred to as a "Norggenloch", which translates to "Norc hole". Little is known about the interior of these holes.

Norcs exclusively inhabit the wilderness and lead a gathering lifestyle. Due to their often very old age they cannot hunt or farm and depend on others, such as humans, for sustenance. In the winter, they often visit human homes to seek warmth and shelter.

In terms of personality, the Norc, while not dangerous at all, leans more towards the mischievous side. It remains grumpy throughout the day, often complaining about everything. It enjoys playing harmless pranks when the opportunity arises. Even if someone is helpful to the Norc, it doesn't take long before the Norc abandons its gratitude and begins complaining about its helper. However, the Norc can also prove to be a beneficial creature when it assists in herding or harvesting wheat.

As mentioned, the Norc can get very old or might be even incapable of dying at all. There are two explanations for this phenomenon. The first involves a special diet consisting of roots and herbs, while the second is a Christian narrative suggesting that Norcs are fallen angels.

Relation to the Orc

Although the Norc is typically depicted as mischievous rather than harmful, there are instances where it is said to engage in harming actions, such as hurting or killing cattle. This confusion may arise from its potential association or shared origin with the Orc.

Origin

The etymology of Norc is uncertain, however, a relation to the Orc might be possible. In some dialects of Alemannic, the term Norgg is used to describe a stunted creature, an untidy person, or a clumsy worker. When considering only the appearance, the Norc bears a resemblance to the Swiss Barbegazi, both of which are small beings known for their disproportionately large feet.

#alpine mythology #austria #norc #orc #alps #mythology and folklore #austrian mythology