As with many fantasy stories, magic is at the heart of Summer Sorcery (and the rest of The Wizard and The Imp series). Like most elements in story-craft, magic is something of a double-edged sword. Undoubtedly it is an excellent way to inject wonder into a tale, and wonder is one of the main currenciesContinue reading “Magic in The Wizard and The Imp, and other stories.”
Category Archives: Mythology
Nuckelavee
This week’s story prompt comes via two photos that span a bit of both distance and time. The post’s featured image is a scrap of coastline at the north of Mull, which we visited this summer. I’m sure I’ve waxed lyrical about the island’s beauty and splendour before, so I’ve leave that as pre-said. TheContinue reading “Nuckelavee”
Selkies
I’ll admit to these magnificent sea-dwellers being something of a blind spot for me. While I grew up with tales like ‘The Kingdom of the Seals’ (from the worn out tape of my much loved issue 24 of Storyteller magazine), my interest in selkies didn’t properly take root until a few years ago. My childrenContinue reading “Selkies”
Brownies, Domovoi, and other household spirits.
For those not in the know, I’m not referring to the small square cakes of chocolatey goodness. The other kind of brownie is a being from Scottish mythology. They’re household spirits that delight in maintaining order and tidiness within a home. Traditionally, they live in hearths and other warm nooks.
Brandon Lim 