Name Fachan (also: Fachin, Fachen, Direach Ghlinn Eitidh, Dithreach; “Dwarf of Glen Etive”) Name pronunciation “fah-khun” (first syllable like “far,” Scottish ch as in “loch”) General Information The Fachen is a legendary monster from Scottish and Celtic folklore. It...
When people think of dragons, wyrms aren’t the first thing that generally comes to mind. Rebecca Yarros certainly didn’t when she wrote her bestselling novel Fourth Wing. Her dragons are the classic winged, fire-breathing kind we’ve all come to adore. Interestingly,...
The wyrm is a legendary dragon-like creature found throughout Scottish folklore. Unlike the classic winged, fire-breathing dragons of modern fantasy, Scottish wyrms are massive, legless, wingless serpents. They are deeply rooted in the landscape and stories of...