Welcome to the mythical-but-not-always-malicious category.
Minotaurs: Not all live in labyrinths. Some own gyms. Do not challenge one to a sparring match unless you want to wake up with three broken ribs and a note that says “good fight.”
Merfolk: Saltwater families are elusive and aloof. Their freshwater cousins are more chatty—especially in the Midwest. Never follow them underwater.
Sirens: Yes, they sing. Yes, it’s beautiful. Yes, it can wreck your brain. But here’s the twist: some sirens perform on land in bands. If you feel like crying during an unplugged set in a dive bar… maybe don’t ask for an encore.
Nymphs: They’re tied to places. Some protect parks. Some haunt botanical gardens. None of them appreciate littering. Leave offerings, not trash. Respect the green, or risk waking up covered in poison ivy and shame.
Trolls: They’re grumpy, territorial and occasionally bureaucratic. Think less “rampaging beast” and more “toll collectors who hate the job.” Bring exact change.
Dryads / Tree Bound: Still here. Still watching. Still remembering when you carved your name into that oak back in 2007.
Other peaceful types you might encounter:
- Dwarves (good at metalwork, grumpy about online shopping)
- Gargoyles (mostly chill unless woken early)
- House spirits (will rearrange your pantry for the heck of it, but fun at parties)
These beings aren’t harmless. But they’re not hunting you. In fact, they often have better manners than many humans you meet.
Respect them. Don’t assume. And definitely don’t post photos without consent.
TLDR: Not everything in the Unveiled world wants you dead. Some want coffee. Some want to vibe to 90s alt rock and nap in the sun. Some just want to be left alone.
Stay sharp. Stay Unveiled.
—Penny