Ethereal Chronicles

Category: Mysteries of the Middle East

  • Lilith and the Womb of Oaths

    There once stood nestled at the foot of a lonesome mountain, a small yet peaceful village, hidden from the world beyond and wholly devoted to their local goddess Lilith; mother of wind, darkness and fertility. But Lilith was not to be worshipped lightly. Because though the villagers, naive in their…

  • Ghouls; the Desert Wanderers

    By the time I reached the cave dusk was beginning to creep across the desert, and a soft breeze stirred the sand that surrounded me. Before me stood a grand golden door, broad and imposing, its silent whispers urging me to open it. Thinking of the treasures that the old…

  • Al Karısı; Red Woman

    Al Karısı, also known as Alk in Armenian and Kurdish, is a vampire like spirit that feeds from the organs of pregnant women and their babies. Child Killer… She cradled the newborn in her arms, drenched in sweat and blood from the difficult labour, feeling his tiny movements in her…

  • Nasnas; The Halved Demon

    In abandoned villages, amidst endless stretches of sand and solitary structures, Nasnas lurks in wait for its prey. Those unfortunate enough to catch its attention, whether by sight or sound, stand no chance against the formidable strength and speed of the creature. APPEARANCE AND ATTRIBUTES According to Edward Lane, the…