The Slavic Folklore That Inspired BLACKTAIL
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We’re working away at some new and nifty things we can show very soon! While we’re all waiting, let’s talk a little about why we’re so focused on the Slavic myths that inspire much of our game!
Where Norse, Greek, and Roman mythology is known around the globe, the myths and ritual practices of the Slavs before Christianisation have slowly been vanishing. Many people can name deities such as Odin, Zeus, and Jupiter from these mythos, few know who Perun, Veles, and Dazhbog are. With exceptions, such as the stories of Baba Yaga, many of our legends have become less recognized fairy tales and bedtime stories that continue to be swept away by modern media and popular culture, even in our region in Europe.
Stories are deeply connected to Slavic culture, language, and now… our games! We believe there is a massive amount of potential, hidden deep beneath the well-worn surface of our legends for inspiring new stories. We’ve seen this in how these stories have preserved over hundreds of years, some passed down from parent to child, others adapted into more Christian rites. With THE PARASIGHT, our goal is to create games based on folk and fairy tales you may never have heard at home or taught in school. We want to give them a modern twist while reviving interest in the originals.
BLACKTAIL draws on all kinds of Slavic myth. From water spirits and shades such as the Rusalka and Vodnik, to the enigmatic Bobok, ambiguous gnome-like Krasnal and deceptive Ognik, up to fearsome basilisks and dragons, our stories are filled with dark, mysterious creatures. While some of these beings are benign (as long as they are not provoked or slighted) many monsters from our stories haunt dark woods and secluded ponds, just waiting for unwary travelers. We’re sure that fans of The Witcher series will know of many of the creatures you’ll see in BLACKTAIL and we plan to dig even deeper into the legends these beings come from to bring you interesting characters, immersive settings, and monstrous challenges.
Watch out for more on monsters in the months to come! Got any favorite stories? Share them below and let us know what you like most about Slavic settings and folklore!
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We’re working away at some new and nifty things we can show very soon! While we’re all waiting, let’s talk a little about why we’re so focused on the Slavic myths that inspire much of our game!
Where Norse, Greek, and Roman mythology is known around the globe, the myths and ritual practices of the Slavs before Christianisation have slowly been vanishing. Many people can name deities such as Odin, Zeus, and Jupiter from these mythos, few know who Perun, Veles, and Dazhbog are. With exceptions, such as the stories of Baba Yaga, many of our legends have become less recognized fairy tales and bedtime stories that continue to be swept away by modern media and popular culture, even in our region in Europe.
Stories are deeply connected to Slavic culture, language, and now… our games! We believe there is a massive amount of potential, hidden deep beneath the well-worn surface of our legends for inspiring new stories. We’ve seen this in how these stories have preserved over hundreds of years, some passed down from parent to child, others adapted into more Christian rites. With THE PARASIGHT, our goal is to create games based on folk and fairy tales you may never have heard at home or taught in school. We want to give them a modern twist while reviving interest in the originals.
BLACKTAIL draws on all kinds of Slavic myth. From water spirits and shades such as the Rusalka and Vodnik, to the enigmatic Bobok, ambiguous gnome-like Krasnal and deceptive Ognik, up to fearsome basilisks and dragons, our stories are filled with dark, mysterious creatures. While some of these beings are benign (as long as they are not provoked or slighted) many monsters from our stories haunt dark woods and secluded ponds, just waiting for unwary travelers. We’re sure that fans of The Witcher series will know of many of the creatures you’ll see in BLACKTAIL and we plan to dig even deeper into the legends these beings come from to bring you interesting characters, immersive settings, and monstrous challenges.
Watch out for more on monsters in the months to come! Got any favorite stories? Share them below and let us know what you like most about Slavic settings and folklore!
Follow BLACKTAIL Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook
Join our Official Discord server