Fatal Forest

Summer Camp 2021

Summary

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The forest is said to hold a cursed enchantment that is supposed to make you slowly get burned until there’s nothing left but bones on the grassy, ground floor.

Spread

Its known in some locations particularly in the north. Parents tell their children this as a safety precaution and this works most of the time. There are some remaining storytellers that pass this on to children and they try to tell the myth as just a story and nothing else. Those that do end up hearing them that way, are fascinated but know not to go anywhere near the place.

Variations & Mutation

The myth started as a spirit reaching out of the ground and pulling you down to your death then it transformed into a certain animal waiting for you to enter and ripping you apart. It later became the myth that some people know today. The myth was first told by a famous storyteller that goes by the name of Lyeush.

Cultural Reception

People refuse to go anywhere near the place. Children are told to stay away from the forest and only the very brave are daring enough to check. They don’t consider it important to their identity. There is a certain culture that considers this myth to be important. 

I hope my children listen to this myth. I don’t want to lose them. Not after what happened to my brother -Random citizen 

In Literature

There’s a small collection of the many myths that are told by the Cédai. The book is popular among the lower class. They find it a nice read for a nice, cozy read.

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Date of First Recording

123 DW

Related Species

• Cédai