Arcane Fairy Lore

What is a fairy? What is a witch? And what's the difference? Do you really know? Fairies, witches and other beings are an important part of mythology, fairytales, folktales, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The definitions can be tricky. This book defines the origins of fairies, witches, dragons, and cryptids and how they are related to each other. Arcane Fairy Lore is also a compilation of word origins related to folktales about fairies and witches. So if you are interested in magical beings this book is for you.

Andrew Lang, critical writer and collector of fairy tales, had gathered one of the most impressive collections of stories into a series of twelve fairy books. With tales spanning many cultures and countries, Andrew Lang's Fairy Books exhibited some of the strangest yet most mesmerizing tales chronicled throughout the 19th century. This collection highlights some of the more obscure or lesser known fairy tales gathered by Andrew Lang. Once again feel the visceral and enchanting magic invoked by Cinderella or Hansel and Gretel with these stories that have only entered the fringes of the public eye. Together, these twenty-eight fairy tales selected from Andrew Lang's Fairy Books represent the rich and secret depths of the archetypical spirit forged by the oral tradition.

After last semester ended in catastrophe, Arcane Acre opens for its second year. Returning students are joined by some new faces: Lance du Lac, the mysterious prodigy from Wonderland; Mary Medina, a young woman who can control the dead; and Wiglaf, a little lion man with a lot of heart. As these newbies get accustomed to the school, the looming threat that emerged from beneath the school months ago draws closer to the students… and it's only a matter of time before tragedy will strike again.

Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies types of fairies, provides numerous examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture. It closes with a glossary and a bibliography of print and electronic resources.

Like a word stuck on the tip of your tongue that you can't quite remember, fairy tales aggravate us with deeper meanings we're almost certain we know, but can’t quite recall. For just enough of the old fairy faiths survive within them to tantalize us with their forgotten mysteries; teasing us with a hidden past filled with dark guardians to the underworld, bright and beautiful fairies, and long winters nights people feared would never end. There is still a mysterious heart to fairy tales, giving us a peek into a primal world, beckoning us to recall old traditions. This book will seek to explore these old traditions, to answer questions about the hidden origins of fairy tales. “From Celtic Fairies to Romanian Vampires,” this book will take you on a journey to understand fairy tales which are likely far stranger and more beautiful than you ever imagined.

When Sela is put in charge of a group of young, powerful Highborns, she finds that defending the realms from the threat of otherworldly forces may be the least of her worries. As the first year of Arcane Acre draws to a close, its students are targeted by the malevolent spirit from the nightmarish realm of Wonderland… but little do they know, the spirit’s connection to one of their own might prove to be their downfall. Collects #107-112

Develop Relationships with the Fae for a Lifelong Journey of Magick Meet dozens of faeries that have adapted to the modern world and can be found in the most unexpected places. Urban Faery Magick introduces you to these mystical beings, providing tips and techniques for interacting with them as you travel your own spiritual path. Author Tara Sanchez explores dozens of case studies and shares her own personal stories of fae encounters, uniquely associating each faery with one of the elements from Eastern or Western traditions. You will learn about the Zaragoza goblin, Jon the Rust Spirit, Jenny Green-teeth, the Santiago Park Pixie, and many more. This book also includes dozens of hands-on exercises, including traditional Celtic practices, chants, invocations, breath work, dowsing, scrying, and interpreting signs as you discover the important lessons the fae can teach us. Faeries are no strangers to the cities of the world. They walk the streets and live their lives in the forlorn alleys, waterways, nooks, and crannies that are often overlooked. Urban Faery Magick shows you how to connect with these misunderstood creatures and experience their energy.