• IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    Makes sense. The original fey creatures were often way more terrifying than what currently comes to mind when we say “fairy”.

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      Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.
      Elves are marvellous. They cause marvels.
      Elves are fantastic. They create fantasies.
      Elves are glamorous. They project glamour.
      Elves are enchanting. They weave enchantment.
      Elves are terrific. They beget terror.

      Terry Pratchett, Lords and Ladies

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        I’ve been reading through Disc world as a pallette cleanser between heavier fantasy, and you’ve just reminded me it’s time for the next one. Terry Pratchett is wonderful