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Windemere Monsters: Roc

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(I keep wanting to make some variants of the roc. I feel like there’s a lot of variation that can be done with giant eagles in general. Though, going too far would lose the point.) Rocs are incredibly common fantasy … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: The Wyvern

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The Wyvern gets mistaken for a dragon a lot, but it’s not really the same.  No breath weapon and they come in two species.  Both have very powerful rear legs and leathery wings.  One has a barbed tail and no … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Welcome to October

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it’s nearly that time of year again.  I know October starts tomorrow, but I always use that month to post things about monsters.  Since I couldn’t figure out how to put a poll on WordPress like the ancient days, … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s the usual today.  Bunch of memes I found on Google and a music video of one of my favorite Halloween songs.  Took a lot to hold off on it until today.

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Questions 3: Ghosts and Hauntings

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming to the end of the ghost month, I think I’ll open the floor to people.  If you don’t believe in ghosts then don’t feel obligated to answer or give a long comment about why they don’t exist.  I’ve walked … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: The Poltergeist

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This could be the most famous type of ghost because of the movie.  At least it’s a name that people recognize.  So, what is a poltergeist in terms of folklore? With the name originating in Germany, poltergeists are spirits found … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Ghost Animals

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Another one that is self-explanatory, which makes one wonder if the people who hunt ghosts aren’t that original.  Anyway, this can be broken down into two categories: Ghost of Deceased Animals It’s the spirit of an animal that died such … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Ectoplasm

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, this isn’t a type of ghost, but it is connected to them.  We think of ectoplasm as ooze left behind when a ghost interacts with the physical world.  It’s almost like mucus with it being clear or white-hued.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Funnel Ghost and Ghost Orb

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re going to look at two similar ghosts.  Both of them don’t have a humanoid form and are known for being composed of light. The above is a Funnel Ghost, which is seen as a swirling funnel of light.  One … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Apparitions

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a weird one because it feels like apparitions is nothing more than another word for ghosts.  Yet, there is a difference that turns up on occasion.  So, what is an apparition and why is it really different than … Continue reading →

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