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What a prompt (mander.xyz)
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[–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

At the same time, old folk tales portray these creatures as wild and powerful. Generally not malevolent (certainly not godly), but not something you should mess with.

But I agree it's the new spooky supernatural go-to. Goblincore is the new zeitgeist and I'm here for it!

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Goblins ain't got shit on Nuckelavee. Or redcap for that matter. Little bastards murder lone travelers and dye their eponymous hats in the blood of their victims.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Sure, but for every story about a selkie that wants to drag you underwater and drown you, there are several more about gnomes that want to hide your shoes or fairy people that would trap you in a 100-year party.

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