Weretober 2024 - The Witches of Beast Fables
Since it's both Weretober AND Spooky season, I might as well share some bits of worldbuilding for my Beast Fables setting, Witches!
Witches in Urvara are practictioners of some of the oldest cultural and religious traditions in the setting, revering the Gift of transformation that all werefolk and certain animals share.
The goal was to give these witches a vibe that they are "normalized" in comparison to many fantasy settings, in which they are considered respected (by some nations) and vital, while not dabbling too much into classic "magic" elements. At most, dragon remains are the most magical items they do have.
The real conflict within the setting is actually that witches were, historically, antagonized by Alchemists, because they were seen as competition when it comes to studying the bones and remains of dragons.
And of course I followed a maiden mother and crone theme!