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Andrey Shishkin, Ukrainian Mythology, Russian Mythology, Slavic Paganism, Slavic Mythology, Slavic Folklore, Russian Painting, Mermaids And Mermen, Russian Folk

In Slavic folklore, the rusalka (plural: rusalki) is a spirit associated with nature. It was believed that rusalki took care of waters, forests and fields. They were represented either as little or as young girls with loose hair and pale skin. On rare occasions, male rusalki have also been described. It was believed that girls who drown themselves because of unhappy love become rusalki. According to some beliefs, a man could also become a rusalka: for example, in the Sosnytsia Raion of the…

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Realms of Chirak: B/X D&D Month V: the Rusalka Slavic Mythology, Slavic Folklore, World Mythology, Oh My Goddess, Halloween Music, Legends And Myths, Legendary Creature, Mythological Creatures, Mystical Creatures

On Friday's entry I mentioned the graveyard of ships beneath the waters of the harbor at Samaskar. Hundreds of old long ships, barges and sailboats once part of a great naval engagement, sunk when the void magic of the lich Xamorthas of Shatan aided in the destruction of Samaskar's enemies. This encounter lead me to the realization that there aren't really any aquatic undead in the Basic, Expert, Rules Compendium or Creature Catalog, so I figure it's time to add a few....first up is the…

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