“Where do you get your ideas?” is a question often posed to creative minds, as if ideas are commodities you can grab from a vending machine. The reality is far more chaotic: we observe, we digest, and sometimes, disparate concepts collide and stick, forming something entirely new. Today, while perusing an article in the New […]
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The Banshee – Folklore & Fantasy | Backstab.fun
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer, corned beef, or maybe even a movie marathon, let’s also dive into the rich world of Irish folklore and tabletop gaming. Today, we’re delving into the mysterious and haunting tale of the Bean Sidhe, better known as the Banshee. Known for their chilling wails and eerie […]
Kobs, Gobs, & Cobs: Folklore as Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons
I love the glorious mess that is Dungeons & Dragons. In fact, I’m not sure it could be such a crazy stew of fun if it had been thought out ahead of time with consistent worldbuilding and mythology. Instead we have an everything-including-the-kitchen-sink approach that turned a real-world Catholic saint into a deity and a […]