Werewolves & Where to Find Them ✓

𝐗𝐗𝐈. 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄

Fairy

Fairies are legendary spirit creatures that possess great magical powers. They are commonly depicted as tiny humanoid creatures with insect or butterfly wings on their backs; they are said to dwell primarily in woodland areas and dress in garments made from plants. Folklore on fairies can differ significantly between regions. Many tales describe them as a timid race that went into hiding as humankind's presence expanded across the world. Others still have depicted fairies as demons or fallen angels that are not evil enough to warrant banishment to Hell.

Fairies have sometimes been regarded as wicked, fearsome creatures, but they are more often described as good-natured, if somewhat mischievous. While they usually hide from humans, they have been known to aid them in certain instances. For example, a human might be lost in the forest, and a fairy will help guide him to safety, or a fairy might happen upon an injured human and use its magic to heal them. Fairies do not like being thanked for their good deeds, at least not with words. Instead, they prefer to be given something significant to the person they have helped, ensuring that the good deed will always be remembered.

Genie

Genies are mythical beings which are deeply rooted in Indian and Islamic religions. They sometimes look similar to humans, though it is said that they most often appear as wisps of smoke. In many works of fiction, genies are found by mortals to be inhabiting inanimate objects such as bottles or oil lamps. If a human disturbs said object, they will release the genie within. The natures of genies can differ significantly, ranging between benevolent and subservient to vicious and deceiving.

A generalization of genies in many stories is that they become servants to humans that release them from their vessels, using their great magical powers to grant the wishes of whoever they recognize as their masters. However, according to Muslim beliefs, genies have free will, so it seems that it would be up to the genie to decide whether or not to serve a mortal. Many works of fiction do not take the full details of mythology into account, describing genies as only being partially capable of acting on their own or not at all unless a master releases the genie from his service.

Ghost

A ghost is the spirit of a dead person or animal that remains on the mortal plane instead of passing on into the afterlife. It exists between life and death, unable to pass on to the next world and forced to remain anchored to the physical plane, though it cannot necessarily interact with the world around it. Ghosts are still widely believed in today, and it is commonly accepted that they stay behind in the mortal realm because they have some form of unfinished business that must be resolved before the spirit can be put to rest.

Ghoul

A ghoul is a foul, undead creature that originates from Arabian folklore. Described as a type of demon and even genie, these monsters are said to dwell in graveyards and other uninhabited areas. According to legend, they are crafty shapeshifters and take on the forms of animals to lure unwary people into their territory so that they may devour them.

Ghouls have appeared in many famous cultural works, including video games, literature, and films. Due to their nature of feeding on human flesh and lingering in graveyards, ghouls have sometimes been misconceived as being related to vampires or zombies.

Gnome

A gnome is a diminutive spirit in Renaissance magic and alchemy, first introduced by Paracelsus in the 16th Century and later adopted by more recent authors, including those of modern fantasy literature. Its characteristics have been reinterpreted to suit the needs of various storytellers, but it is typically said to be a small, humanoid creature that lives underground.