Beyond the mist‑shrouded pines lies a realm where stories twist like thorny vines. This lorebook records the whispered secrets of that cursed fairytale.
The Thorn Queen – Ruler of the bramble kingdom, her crown is forged from living vines. She commands the forest’s thorns, turning them into both shield and spear. Legends say she weeps black sap when the moon is eclipsed.
Silas the Lost – A wanderer whose compass forever points toward forgotten doors. He carries a lantern that burns with a cold blue flame, revealing hidden pathways that vanish at sunrise.
Mira the Whisperer – A child‑sized spirit who can hear the thoughts of trees. She speaks in riddles, guiding travelers who prove worthy enough to hear the forest’s true name.
Gloomspire Tower – A spiraling obsidian spire that sings at midnight.
Lake of Echoes – Waters that repeat the last spoken word of anyone who drinks from it.
The tale of the “Ever‑Burning Candle” tells of a flame that never extinguishes, yet dims the hearts of those who stare too long.