A stag with golden antlers near Angelroda will reveal hidden treasures - but only to the worthy!#Germany #folktale #folklore #deer @germany @folklore https://www.patreon.com/posts/uncanny-of-deer-90571322
Sometimes there are signs and portents that indicate where a church should be built.And those signs are not usually subtle.#Germany #folktale #folklore #church @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/finger-of-divine-29127362
One of my pet peeves about #ttrpg products inspired by German #folklore is that they too often focus on the GrimmDark. Yes, there was a lot of disturbing stuff in German folk tales - but also a lot of humor and silliness.
Night hags are known for riding their victims while they are asleep.But sometimes, their victims manage to turn the tables.#Germany #folktale #folklorehttps://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Riding_the_Walrider
Beware of dodgy horses willing to take you for a ride!#Germany #folktale #folklore #horse @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/uncanny-horses-105887286
The Night Hunter lurks in the forests near Schreiberhau.#Germany #folktale #folklore #WildHunt @germany @folklore https://www.patreon.com/posts/gone-with-wild-120767398
Magic can turn the tide of a battle.As long as nobody else figures out what you are doing, that is!#Germany #folktale #folklore #magic @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/protection-in-62185923
Once, the Devil hit a man so hard that his soul got stuck in a wall!#Germany #folktale #folklore #Devil #ghost @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/devil-punishes-39505609
Widukind, the ancient Saxon foe of Charlemagne, sleeps beneath a hill surrounded by treasure.#Germany #folktale #folklore @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/ancient-sleepers-113543261
A multitude of spirits lurk near the pond of Frau Holla.#Germany #folktale #folklore @germany @folklore https://www.patreon.com/posts/grimm-tidings-3-126557674
The vanished village of Germelshausen is not truly gone.#Germany #folktale #folklore @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/accursed-abodes-97229842
Hares can be a major nuisance, and hard to get rid of.In extreme cases, it may be necessary to hire an exorcist.#Germany #folktale #folklore #ghost #ghoststory #hare @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/out-of-sight-out-45786804
Strange spirits from England travel to northwestern Germany at night - using milk sieves to fly through the air.#Germany #folktale #folklorehttps://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/A_Walrider_in_Bar%C3%9Fel
Ghost-busting is a popular side hustle.Nevertheless, this job comes with its own hazards.#Germany #folktale #folklore #magic #ghost #ghoststoryhttps://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Barber_of_Penzlin
It is unwise to abuse a kobold who serves you.For if they are freed, their revenge will be terrible.#Germany #folktale #folklore #kobold @germany @folklorehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/concerning-part-30538661