Chain of Freaks and Fancies
Intro
Recently, Sahh put out a challenge over on her blog - found here - for us to make something cool based on an image, and keep the chain going. I figured this was as good a way to start my blog as any, so here we go: a landmark for you to drop into your games as desired.
Side note: Mr Mann over at Foot of the Blue Mountain has also tagged onto this chain with some fun details on the mermaids themselves. Go check it out!
The Ebontide Pond
The treeline parts, revealing a pond lit by cloud-scattered silver starlight, the dark waters bely alluring power
The Shoreline
1) is covered with pale stones carved with ancient runes.
2) is a safe haven for the woodland animals there sleeping soundly.
3) draws you towards the waters edge by preternatural force.
4) is dotted with the petrified bodies of fish.
The Waters
1) are unnaturally still, the surface like black glass.
2) seem to draw in all sources of light around them, as though hungry.
3) reflect the faces of those you miss the most.
4) seethe as if something rages against confinement.
5) are covered in beautiful lillies that almost seem to sing.
6) roll gently as a red-haired mermaid swims towards you.
You touch the water
1) and feel at peace, all of your worries fade away.
2) and a pale hand rises to meet you.
3) and find it is curiously warm, like a pleasant bath.
4) and see a vision of 4 mermaids, beautiful and terrible in equal measure.
My Cool Thing!
Should you want to continue the chain, make something cool based off this:
Artwork by Artem Demura