The Fairy Flag of Dunvegan Castle, an alternate origin
The Fairy Flag of Dunvegen Castle is such a well-known artifact that it transcends the fairy community. Scottish history buffs and historical novel fans alike recognize it. And it is not just a story...
View ArticleAsylum Granted for the Gnomes of Oakland
During the chilly last weekend in January, the Gnomes of Oakland were threatened. PG&E, clearly not understanding how integrated the gnomes had become in Oakland, “announced it would remove the...
View ArticlePetunia Dursley’s Magical Motivation
When an author creates characters that provoke rampant and sometimes heated discussion over motivations and histories, I’d warrant that the author has officially hit a Senior Echelon. When there is a...
View ArticleFairy Chess: not at all what you think
I am not a very good chess player. My younger brother once beat me in three moves. He was 15 at the time. But I have a healthy respect for the game, its concept and strategy, and I relish books where...
View ArticleThe author, an archeologist, a god, a thief — and the One Gold Ring to bind...
Earlier this month, a small artifact took center stage, bringing a great deal of notoriety to The Vyne, in Hampshire, England. Whilst Her Majesty was dubbed the newest Bond Girl, a gold ring that had...
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