Haints & Monsters

In the shadowed hollows and whispering woods of Appalachia, tales as old as the mountains themselves are told beside crackling fires and under the watchful gaze of an unblinking moon. These are stories not just of men and women, of their toils and triumphs, but of something older, deeper, and infinitely more sinister. Welcome, dear reader, to the "Haints & Monsters" section, a guide to the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying creatures that lurk within the "Old Gods of Appalachia" universe.
Here, in these pages, we delve into the heart of Appalachian folklore, where the line between the living and the dead, the natural and the supernatural, is as thin as a spider's silk and just as easily torn. The Appalachians, a place of breathtaking beauty, hold secrets that are as ancient as the hills, secrets that refuse to be forgotten. From the hollers to the high peaks, every shadowed corner and mist-shrouded valley has its own story, its own guardian, and its own nightmare.
The "Haints & Monsters" section serves as a compendium of these nightmares. Each entry is a window into the soul of Appalachian horror, offering a detailed account of the creatures that roam the woods, the spirits that haunt the abandoned mines, and the gods that watch from the spaces between the stars. These are not mere tales to frighten children; they are warnings, lessons in the dangers of forgetting what dwells in the darkness.
Each entry not only describes these entities but also weaves in their histories, how they came to be, and how the people of Appalachia have learned to live with—or in spite of—them. From folk practices meant to ward off evil to rituals that embrace the power of these ancient beings, the "Haints & Monsters" section illuminates the rich tapestry of belief and fear that characterizes Appalachian folklore.
So, gather closer to the fire, let the warmth seep into your bones, and prepare to embark on a journey into the heart of darkness. For in Appalachia, the stories we tell are not just stories; they are alive, breathing, and waiting in the woods. Welcome to "Haints & Monsters."