Celtic Creatures

Celtic creature traditions arise from shorelines, islands, uplands, and river valleys shaped by song and story. Beings appear at fords, sea inlets, cromlechs, and hollow hills acting as guardians, tempters, omens, and guides. Markers include torcs, knotwork, carved stones, woven charms, and seasonal fires used for blessing or warding. Entries note Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton variants, with spellings influenced by Gaelic and Brythonic languages. Themes include hospitality, oath keeping, second sight, and the risks of crossing borders at night or tide turn. Use tiles to browse by region, habitat, or function and open cards for sources and performance context.