leave a small offering of some sort to the Charm 
Changers, usually consisting of a story, a carving, ora 
runestone. Charm Changers will take such offerings and 
turn them into a vessel for themselves, thereby adding 
the offering's magical power to its own, and providing 
itself better protection for an otherwise delicate body. 
Those who keep Charm Changers happy are blessed 
with prosperity; once appeased, Charm Changers are 
more than happy to assist those who visit or work in the 
place they inhabit. 


However, Charm Changers can be corrupted with 
offerings of dark subject matter, as well as being 
forgotten or neglected. Charm Changers that suffer such 
treatment will become "Cursed" Changers, and turn 
otherwise benevolent places into areas of ill fortune and 
disease. Cursed Changers are black, green, and silver 
as opposed to their lighter counterparts, and once 
transformed, are impossible to change back. The most 
tragic incident of Charm Changers turned Cursed 
occurred at the Library of Nott, where an offering of 
contaminated elixirs turned nearly two hundred Charm 
Changers into maddened spirits that began to leak 
poison into the streets. The dragons were forced to burn 
down the entire library, incinerating the Charm 
Changers, along with hundreds of scripts and books. 


+ Drop-Off Dwellers 


At the edges of the Coral Flats and Bountiful Cliffs, 
where the seaside take a plunge into cooler waters, pods 
of Drop-Off Dwellers float and bob lazily in a peaceful 
slumber. 


They are shaped like a teardrop that grew immensely 
swollen on one side, with a small pointed tail that does 
little in terms of moving its enormous body; Dwellers rely 
more on the current to move than themselves, going for 
months at a time without food until drifting back to the 
Fantastic Lands. Easily up to eighty feet long, there are 
two distinct species of Dwellers. The Dwellers of the 


Coral Flats possess distinct growths on their heads, 
which are actually coral colonies that have fallen and 
become affixed during feeding times. Coral Dwellers are 
a light blue color, with lighter rings dotting their backs. 


Cliff Dwellers are a muddled brown, with much more 
numerous blue spots. Their tails end in a clump of 
streamer-like skin flaps that ripple and twirl as the 
Dweller slowly moves through the waters. 


Dwellers come to the Fantastic Lands once a year, 
Corals during the spring, and Cliffs in the fall. At the 
Coral Flats, dozens of Dwellers line side by side at the 
drop-off's edge, where together they inhale huge 
amounts of seawater, sucking down the old, dead, and 
leftover remains that accumulated over the winter. When 
they are done feeding on the debris, the reefs are once 
again new and ready to begin a new cycle of life. 


On the Bountiful Cliffs, Dwellers spit out water high into 
the air at the fruit trees above, freeing hundreds of heavy 
trees from their burden and into their mouths. Life below 
also rely on the falling fruit for a final feast before winter 
comes, when they either must go on a long journey to 
warmer waters, or wait it out in hibernation. Regardless 
of which season, Drop-Off Dwellers play a key role in 
making sure the coasts of the Fantastic Lands stay 
vibrant. 


+ The Eskleberg Forest 


While not as large or as dense as either the Softneedle 
or Blackrock Forests, the Eskleberg Forest and its 
singing groves are a popular destination for commoners 
and explorers alike. 


Despite its name, the Eskleberg Forest is not actually a 
forest, and is instead a single, large organism. Each of 
the "trees" in the forest is a runner sent up by a large and 
complex root system which is impeded in Eskleberg 
Peak. The trunks of these runners are hollowed out, and 


there are openings to the hollow interior on the tops and 
sides of the trunks. Air will often funnel in through the top 
opening and blow out through the side openings, 
creating a variety of tones. The leaves on the branches 
of these trees grow in a curled, funnel-like shape. 


The constant production of tones by the runners fills the 
groves with a flowing, improvisational melody, providing 
a pleasant acoustic background for visitors. This 
constant stream of sound is then funneled into the forest 
leaves, into the centers of the spirals where the air once 
again enters into the inner workings of the runners. 
Wood nymphs and scholars who have studied the 
groves believe that this constant passing back and forth 
of music between the trees is the forest thinking to itself. 
Among these, there is a small following which believes 
the forest is only asleep, and that the great wood-beast 
will one day awake and rise out of Eskleberg Peak. 


The unique hollowed-out trunks of the Eskleberg Forest 
provide habitats for numerous small animals, including 
sizable populations of Burntwuffle and Zootroo. The 
Forest is also the only location in which the Bulbnut 
Squirels are found naturally. This vibrant ecosystem 
makes The Forest popular among amateur naturalists 
and seasoned explorers alike. 


+ Firemanes 


Intensely proud animals, Firemanes roam the Xianoo 
Plains in prides ranging from ten to fifteen members. 
Closely resembling a lion at base, Firemanes are so 
named for the scarlet, iridescent hairs that ring the necks 
of both the male and female, and race down the sides 
and backs in horizontal stripes; this fur is highly prized as 
material for clothing, though there are very strict laws 
placed on Firemane hunting. However, unlike the lion, 
Firemanes possess two pairs of antlers that rise regally 
from their heads behind the ears like a stag, and race 
across the savanna on three pairs of scaly reptilian legs. 


Firemanes love the thrill of the chase while in pursuit of 
prey, often purposefully letting the prey go should they 
catch it too quickly. While some may say this game of 
catch and release is cruel, it is nonetheless a fascinating 
spectacle to see as the Firemanes become a flaming 
blur on the grassy fields. While not hunting, they can be 
seen racing each other, and, if approached with caution 
and presented with respect, other beings such as 
wizards, Elves, and even Dragons. A lucky few have 
been blessed with the fortune of even riding them. A 
magician | knew named Giang told me his account of 
riding a Firemane he befriended years ago. He said at 
first he held on for dear life as the beast took off, but as 
he gained his hold, it was an exhilarating and 
unforgettable experience; as he and the Firemane raced 
through the night sky, they almost looked light a comet 
flying along the ground. 


+ Gyrogliders 


A type of newt-like creature native to the beaches and 
cliffs of the Southern Sea, Gyrogliders are unusual for 
amphibians because they possess fully functional wings, 
or something close to them at least. These "wings" 
resemble long, webbed fins, that can open and close like 
a fan when the Gyroglider contracts and relaxes its 
muscles. There are two pairs, stacked directly on top of 
another, with the bottom set slightly longer. Unlike birds 
or bats that flap their wings up and down, the Gyroglider 
spins its wings in a circle, the top set turning the 
clockwise, the bottom in reverse. 


Gyrogliders are thrill-seekers, particularly the males. 
During the mating season in summer, they can be seen 
taking life-risking leaps off the cliff walls to the beach 
below, performing a multitude of spins and flips on the 
way down to the beach below. The closer they come to 
the beach before pulling up to safety, the more attention 
they get from potential mates. Females can also be seen 
jumping, though they prefer to glide and loop as opposed 


to the males’ chaotic, flamboyant routine. When not 
performing daredevil jumps, they spend most of their 
time clinging to the beach cliffs, or within the many holes 
and cracks of the rock. 


These creatures come in a stunning array of colors, 
ranging from turquoise and white to pink and gold to 
silver and green. It is common for Gyrogliders to mate 
with one that does not possess their own color scheme; 
this practice continues to produce wide arrays of different 
shades and color combinations. Gyrogliders lay their 
eggs in treacherous waters full of hidden rocks and 
boulders, thereby discouraging predators from making a 
meal. Their eggs are round and numerous like a fish's, 
and coated in an adhesive that anchors the eggs to the 
rocks. The young hatch within thirty days, and will spend 
the first few weeks of their life in the water until their 
wings develop. Afterwards, they will spin and loop up to 
the rest of the colony, ready to become the next 
generation of daredevil jumpers. 


+ Hopservoppers 


A charming and oddly entertaining species, 
Hopservoppers were created by the Fleux Elves about a 
hundred years ago using an array of housework and 
cooking spells. The Hopservopper's goal? To prepare 
and serve delicious food wherever and whenever a 
banquet is held. 


The Hopservopper resembles a large, white egg with a 
single, colored dot in the center of their "faces" that 
superficially looks like a simple eye. Usually blue or 
green when the Hopservopper is not preparing food, this 
dot will change color depending on how near a meal the 
creature is preparing is to completion; when the circle 
turns red or pink, the food is ready to serve. What makes 
the Hopservopper so intriguing is that they prepare the 
food inside their bodies with the help of the magic given 
to them by the Fleux during their creation. When 
Hopservoppers have finished making food, they crack 


open to reveal the meal inside, which can range from 
steaming piles of meat and delicious bowls of soups to 
beautifully arranged fruits and desserts. Once the food is 
taken, the Hopservopper closes again without any harm, 
and goes back to preparing food as needed until a feast 
is done. 


Hopservoppers move around on a single human-like foot 
that is the same white as their egg body. If in the middle 
of making a meal, it is not uncommon to hear the 
Hopservoppers present humming a soft, cheery tune as 
they open and close. It is also not uncommon to hear the 
sounds of jostling metal coming from inside them as they 
move to and fro. It almost sounds like the Hopservoppers 
carry a multitude of cooking supplies and utensils inside 
them. However, not even the Fleux Elves know what 
goes on inside a Hopservopper's body. Though, given 
the deliciousness of the end product, the Hopservopper's 
magic is a treat for anyone who is invited to a Fleux 
banquet. 


+ li'oor 


As acertified zoologist, it's my job to venture into any 
and all regions in the Fantastic Lands to discover new 
species. One of the more perilous journeys took me to 
the Kuupri Icelands, a flat stretch of snow that is 
deceptively deep. There are countless legends of a 
whole world living below this snowfall, tales of things 
such as Ice Elves and ancient monsters that have been 
hibernating for centuries. Such legends are an enticing 
incentive for people such as myself to explore, and 
although travel parties have never discovered the beings 
spoken of in the fables, we have discovered more than 
twenty new animal species hidden in the ice, from the 
shy and plump Plooners that huddle in the hundreds to 
conserve body heat, to the Snowlances that lie in waiting 
to spear unfortunate prey with their icicle-tipped horns. 
And in all these travels, we relied on the hardiness and 
warmth of the li’oor to make sure we wouldn't freeze to 


death on our journeys. 


The li'oor are a group of beasts that have been 
domesticated by the Kuupri villagers for decades. li'oors 
are incredibly docile, at most grunting softly when 
annoyed, and perhaps kicking a shower of snow at 
someone. Somehow | think the sight of seeing someone 
bewildered as they are covered from head to toe in snow 
amuses the beasts; if one does such an act, others 
nearby will rumble together in a chorus that sounds 
almost like laughter. 


li'oors walk on four legs arranged like a cross that are as 
thick as tree trunks, with strong flat feet that allow them 
to walk across the deep snow without sinking. Their 
heads are small relative to the rest of their bodies, and is 
reminiscent of a turtle. Large folds of fat that are 
surprisingly warm line the li'oor's back, and store the 
necessary sustenance for the animal in times when food 
is scarce. 


However, the most fascinating parts of the li’oor are the 
large, multiple fin-like growths that ring the sides of the 
fat folds. Made of hollow bone at the base, these "fins" 
are transparent, and shine an iridescent white during the 
short times of sunlight in the Kuupri Icelands. In just a 
few hours of sun, these growths can absorb amd retain 
an astounding amount of heat for the cold nights. 
Whenever we would camp, the li‘oor would spread these 
growths like a fan; the fins would glow red with the 
warmth and calm of a comforting fire, and no matter the 
frigid temperatures around us, with the li’oor, we would 
always sleep peacefully. 


+ Jorthwacs 


Jorthwacs have long been used by the various 
diminutive races of the Fantastic Lands for transport, 
racing, and beasts of burden. In at least one of the pixie 
societies in the Midlands, a pixie's wealth can be 
determined by the size and quality of their herd. 


SCP-798: Cortex Rat 


Item #: SCP-798 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-798 is currently housed in 
an 80 cm by 60 cm cage on a wooden table. No personnel should 
approach SCP-798 alone. SCP-798’s cage is to be kept secure 
within a low-level cell. 


Description: SCP-798 resembles a healthy adult grey/beige rat. 
However, it has been seen to engage in behaviours usually 
associated with corvids or higher mammals, such as self- 
awareness, problem solving, and the limited use of tools, suggesting 
heightened intelligence. SCP-798’s dietary requirements, sleep 
patterns, and metabolism are normal for Rattus norvegicus, and 
blood tests confirm that it belongs to this species. 


SCP-798 possesses the ability to influence other animals from a 
distance and even control them if allowed to establish physical 
contact. The subject's abilities have proven to be far less effective 
on cetaceans, corvids, and primates; subject appears incapable of 
establishing a physical link with such creatures. Recent tests imply 
that SCP-798 appears to be completely incapable of influencing 
members of its own species. Recent tests imply that SCP-798 
demonstrates different behaviours when interacting with members of 
its own species. 


Addendum: X-rays, CRT scans, and [DATA EXPUNGED] indicate 
that SCP-798 is a normal rat, and no heightened electrical, 
chemical, or neurological activity has ever been observed in either 
SCP-798 or any of its targets. 


Log 798-1: 
Request access to Incident Report _ for further information. 


Even the largest Jorthwac that | have seen was small 
enough to fit in my hand; the perfect proportion for most 
of their masters. In terms of their head and body shape, 
their appearance is similar to a cross between a horse 
and an antelope. Out of the head grows a pair of 
relatively large, curled, branching antlers. Each jorthwac 
possesses six legs, very similar to those of a cricket, 
which they use for leaping. Jorthwacs come in a variety 
of vibrant colors, most commonly pinkish-red and green, 
but blue and gold varieties also exist (though these are 
more commonly reserved for knights and royalty).