Category Archives: The Midgaheim Bestiary
The Midgaheim Bestiary: The Grand Dragons
Members of the Greater Drake dragon clade, the Grand Dragons are so named because of their exceptional size, strength, and lifespans. They rank among the largest and most powerful creatures on Midgaheim, which is no mean feat. Thankfully for the … Continue reading
The Midgaheim Bestiary: Boogeymen Overview
Inhabitants of the liminal spaces between Fairyland and the mortal plane, Boogeymen play a vital role in preserving their native ecosystem, even though doing so has given them a bad reputation both among mortals and fairies alike. The term “boogeyman” … Continue reading
The Midgaheim Bestiary: The Fair Folk Overview
Fairies and Fairyland While a vast variety of magical creatures inhabit the continent of Midgaheim, the strangest and most magical of all are the Fair Folk. Fairies are distinct from other arcane creatures for two reasons: first, they are native … Continue reading
The Midgaheim Bestiary: Dragons Overview
Of all the fantastic arcane creatures to dwell on Midgaheim, few are as famous and ecologically successful as dragons. These marvelous serpents can be found in every environment on the continent, occupying multiple different niches and often proving to be … Continue reading
The Midgaheim Bestiary: Serpents Overview
While in modern times the word “serpent” is treated as a synonym for “snake”, in the world of Midgaheim it has a broader meaning. Including the likes of dragons, basilisks, amphisbaenas, and other oddities, Serpents are a broad taxonomic … Continue reading
The Midgaheim Bestiary: Preface
There were two kinds of books I read more than any other when I was a little kid: books about zoology, and books about mythological monsters. Both fascinated me for the same reasons, as they allowed me a glimpse into … Continue reading
The Midgaheim Bestiary: An Introduction
(Map made with Inkarnate’s map maker) Part 1: The Lost Epoch Once, thousands of years before the start of what we consider human history, the world was full of strange creatures whose powers defied what we would consider “the laws … Continue reading