Captain’s Log:
I stumbled upon a village of little friends; different shapes, different sizes, all watching me far too closely for comfort.
This particular group stood out immediately. Red caps. White speckles like fallen stars.
Naturally, I did.
While the gnomes insist they don’t do anything, something told me these airy, mercurial creatures were capable of far more than they let on. With caps that bright, I could only assume them to be fatally toxic, so I excused myself without further investigation.
What I found odd, however, was that upon returning to my quarters…
one had nestled itself neatly beneath my pillow.
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Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) – Folklore & Symbolism
🍄 Often associated with thresholds, altered perception, and protection
🌲 Appears frequently in European fairy tales and forest lore
❄️ Linked to winter myths, shamans, and “between worlds” symbolism
🚫 Not for consumption
