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British Folklore Creatures, Irish Mythical Creatures, Irish Myths, Mystical Creatures Mythology, British Folklore, Celtic Magic, Spiderwick Chronicles, Creaturi Mitice, Folklore Art

The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka, is primarily a creature of Irish folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities. The creatures were said to be shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in…

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Swords And Sorcery Art, Dnd Dungeon Art, Dungeon Art, Tony Diterlizzi, Classic Rpg, Advanced Dungeons And Dragons, Dungeons And Dragons Art, Art Noir, Heroic Fantasy

I am a big fan of D&D art, so it may not surprise you that I finally bought Realms: The Roleplaying Art of Tony DiTerlizzi. I got it for the kindle. Tony DiTerlizzi is the guy who did the bulk of the art for the Planescape setting back in the '90's. He's one of my favorite artists and I really get a kick out of making NPCs out of the people he draws. I'm going to post a few of my favorite pieces and ramble about the stuff written in the book. I think we should start with one of my favorites…

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"Wood Elf {Male}" from "Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You" illustration by Tony DiTerlizzi. Grey Study, Tony Diterlizzi, Spiderwick Chronicles, Creaturi Mitice, Creature Fantasy, Brian Froud, Wood Elf, Mythical Creatures Art, Mythological Creatures

Elves (family: Circulifestidae) are a species of powerful, humanoid, woodland-dwelling faerie. While Elves enjoy pastimes such as feasting and merrymaking, they are temperamental, but also wise and dignified. Elves are beautiful and slender in appearance, and their clothing, skin, and hair is subject to seasonal change. Elves organize themselves under regional monarchies, and seem to be of such a status that they can command the respect even of "lesser" faeries. "Elves are capricious by…

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Bauer's Troll Magic Creatures, Spiderwick Chronicles, Creaturi Mitice, Creature Fantasy, Fairy Stuff, Arte Robot, Mythical Beast, Fantasy Races, Prehistoric Creatures

Trolls are creatures written about in Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You. Trolls are afflicted with a ravenous and never-ending hunger that leads them to devour whole flocks of livestock. In particular they have a taste for sheep, but they will eat whatever they can catch. Trolls can survive extreme weather conditions and therefore tend to settle as far as possible from human settlements. Nocturnal by necessity since sunlight will turn them instantly to…

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