Tepest

Those who venture into the wilds of Tepest might encounter The Gurgyl, an enormous, mobile structure that silently roams the woods. The Gurgyl appears as a towering, misshapen nest built from thorns, wicker, and the bones of giants, balanced precariously on three skeletal dragon legs. This unsettling fortress is the home of Mother Lorinda and her daughter Laoirse, where they work their dark magic. The Gurgyl contains Lorinda’s Kitchen Laboratory, Laoirse’s nursery-oubliette, and the Old Cauldron, a massive, sealed pot where Lorinda’s coven-sisters languish in torment. The Gurgyl moves at Lorinda’s will and can appear anywhere in Tepest, making it a constant source of dread for those who live in the area. The villagers of Viktal, though they fear it, believe the Gurgyl serves their god, Mother, in some mysterious way. However, a sighting of the Gurgyl is always considered an ill omen, often portending misfortune or death for those unlucky enough to see it looming in the distance.