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Come sit a spell, dear one, and meet all the fine folk of this land, for each has their own story to tell.
Dragons
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This is the first real responsibility a young Dragon is given in Dragon Folk, to be an Emissary of Messages, scurrying to and fro, being helpful to various Dragon Folk citizens. A position of Trust indeed! -
This is the first real responsibility a young Dragon is given in Dragon Folk, to be an Emissary of Messages, scurrying to and fro, being helpful to various Dragon Folk citizens. A position of Trust indeed! -
Ranel’s Library Story Hour As respite from sometimes tedious work-a-day travails, all creatures in Dragon Folk are welcomed to Ranel’s cozy Library for an hour (or more) of magical adventuring! Ranel employs her unique powers of storytelling to reveal from between precious book covers, tales real, fantastical and transforming! Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” – 7” high" -
Celebrate the Writer in your life - the young or not-so-young - be they published or not. The creative process may seem bewildering, but spare some heartfelt empathy anyway…that mercy will come ‘round to you Ten-Fold! “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Sir Philip Pullman “No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” Charles de Lint Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High -
Let us celebrate the art and science of Vinification, dear friends – Slainte! Cheers! “Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, Make the sage frolic, and the serious smile.” -Homer Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High -
The Violinist Dragon has reached the moment - this very moment - with violin tucked gently under her chin, when drawing the bow across the strings gives way from a nervous squeak to a silvery true note of Magic! Her Music Instructor is immensely proud! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High -
Ah…the Vikings! Cold sea spray, wind in full sails of Long Boats as strong men pull oars in unison, using remarkable seamanship to explore the globe, shield and sword at the ready for battle! Swarovski Crystal accents 4” High -
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” - Margaret Mead The best Teachers are quite simply, Heros! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High -
3.5 Billion Soccer Fans worldwide! There is clearly Magic on those fields…and Dragons agree! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High -
Sometimes, Dragons “… just wanna have fun!” (Thanks, Cindy Lauper) and a Snowman will certainly join in the laughter! Swarovski Crystal accents 4” High -
This is a path of true service and honor that can find one in considerable danger, requiring a high understanding of ethics, the upholding of laws and the desire to serve and protect communities as a whole, not to mention Bravery! Bravo, Officer! Swarovski Crystal accents 4” High -
Jazz, R & B, Country, Rock…Keyboard is essential for it all. Unplug and it move into the bus with all the other gig equipment and the Band members! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” High 6” Oval Base
Mushrooms
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Every Soul needs a friend who is a Good Listener and will never reveal one’s secrets. Mushrooms are well versed in the Art of Listening, and Dragons know this! Swarovski Crystal accents 3 1/2 - 4 1/2” high -
An Itty Bitty Dragon is perched a-top of a cone incense burner mushroom, the better to see the landscape when one is so very small. Incense smoke curls up from inside through the top of the cap. Mushroom lifts and Cone Incense is placed underneath in a Brass Incense Cup. About 6 ½” high Swarovski Crystal accents * I created this design for use with "The Finest Incense In The Realm" ~ Small size Cones. Hand crafted with all food safe ingredients, it is the ONLY incense I use in my own home and studios and is what I use to test every Clever Cone Incense Burner that I create. Other incense MAY burn hotter due to chemical additives and cause damage to your little friend. I include several FREE samples with each Request. Order in bulk for some nifty savings! -
Mushrooms may be “wingnuts” but a truer friend is difficult to find! They bravely contain your Cone Incense on their tongues, allowing fragrant smoke escape through mouth, nose and top of the cap! Recessed hanger allows flush wall mounting. Swarovski Crystal accents 5 ½” high * I created this design for use with "The Fyest Incense In The Realm" ~ Small size Cones. Hand crafted with all food safe ingredients, it is the ONLY incense I use in my own home and studios and is what I use to test every Clever Cone Incense Burner that I create. Other incense MAY burn hotter due to chemical additives and cause damage to your little friend. I include several FREE samples with each Request. Order in bulk for some nifty savings! -
Mushrooms may be “wingnuts” but a truer friend is difficult to find! They bravely contain your Cone Incense on their tongues, allowing fragrant smoke escape through mouth, nose and top of the cap! Mushroom lifts and Cone Incense is placed underneath in a Brass Incense Cup. Swarovski Crystal accents 4” high * I created this design for use with "The Fyest Incense In The Realm" ~ Small size Cones. Hand crafted with all food safe ingredients, it is the ONLY incense I use in my own home and studios and is what I use to test every Clever Cone Incense Burner that I create. Other incense MAY burn hotter due to chemical additives and cause damage to your little friend. I include several FREE samples with each Request. Order in bulk for some nifty savings!
Fairys
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These cousins hale from a fun loving Clan of Falderol. Typically involved in harmless, ridiculous antics ~ communing with the "spirits" provided by Mother Nature and our own Friar Inebrious. Swarovski Crystal accents 4” – 4 ½” high Have a favorite Imbibable or color combination? Collaborate with me on the Custom Request Page! -
Lost in other worlds and times, Fairies delight in sharing tales that always begin with "Once Upon A Time...", pushing their imaginations into overdrive! Makes a Magical Night Light with the included LED and Wax Tea Light Candle! Swarovski Crystal accents 6” x 4” base -
Candleglow Fairies of the Clan Pilfer There is more to the Fairy Realms than one might expect! Imagine Candleglow Fairy Lasses and Lads flitting through dark & quiet Pine Forests…after lifting your car keys and hiding them in the ‘fridge! These rapscallions love to “borrow” little possessions of the Big Folk, (like your Granddad’s Pocket Watch, a favorite vanity Mirror, your treasured Crystal Ball, your carefully hidden Pot ‘O Gold) usually returning them, just not necessarily to where those possessions belong! Occasionally, a gift from field or forest such as a Pumpkin, Mushroom or Acorn is given to replace whatever these Tricksters have filched! Use the LED Tea Light and they will become a reassuring Night Light for your Child or Grandchild and will surely bring Sweet Dreams. Includes a Glass Tea Light Holder, an LED Tea Light Candle and a Wax Tea Light Candle Swarovski Crystal accents 3 ½” – 4” high
Wizards
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Ranel’s Library Story Hour As respite from sometimes tedious work-a-day travails, all creatures in Dragon Folk are welcomed to Ranel’s cozy Library for an hour (or more) of magical adventuring! Ranel employs her unique powers of storytelling to reveal from between precious book covers, tales real, fantastical and transforming! Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” – 7” high"
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Rama's Kitchen Garden Harvest At the turn of the seasons, Rama reaps the joy of all his labors...much to the benefit of all who dwell in Dragon Folk. He has worn out the knee of his overalls and both bandanna and handkerchief have served well as he conjures love and sweat into Every-Day, Work-a-Day Magic! One of the original Denizens, Rama plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” - 7" high -
Friar Inebrious – Wizard and Master of the Distillery The Good Friars' life work, aside from the spiritual, is to create all types of imbibables for Dragon Folk. He often persuades Zephyr to help improve his liquid libations. Hijinks often occur. With Wine Craft Book, Cross on a chain, Tea Light Holder and Wine Goblet. One of the original Denizens, he plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents 7” high -
Wizard and Master of Storytelling, History and The Printed Word Librarian, Historian, and Storyteller, she stewards all books in her library and is responsible for recording the tales and legends of Dragon Folk. One of the original Denizens, she has a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” – 7” high
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Master Wizard and Ultimate Protector of the Environment. Round of cheek and belly, Rama is a warm and thoughtful soul, rousing to anger only when the flora and fauna which he protects is threatened by ignorance or malice. With spectacles, Organic Gardening reference book, well used Spade and glass Tea Light Candleholder. Rama plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” - 7" high -
Minikin Wizards Wielding Full Size Magic with lots of details! Smaller in stature and a lower price than full size figures. Swarovski Crystal accents 4 1/2" to 6 ½” high -
The Young Wizard Apprentices The Realm of Dragon Folk has always been magnetic to children... especially those in distress. Here they find Refuge, Understanding, Healing & finally the Education needed ~ always tailored to the child's unique personality & natural gifts ~ to create a life of purpose & service toward the good of all. Learning that wielding Magic is a big responsibility and is equaled by the undeniable reality that this is also FUN! Swarovski Crystal accents 4” high -
Pockets, Gatherer of Mis-Spent Wishes and Lost Magic Miss Pockets sends her message ~ Or YOUR Message, whatever that may be ~ far and wide as she collects Mis-Spent Wishes, lost by the careless, foolish or unmindful. Seen as Crystals in her ample pockets, this Wise Lady then redistributes Lost Magic to those who have the Greater Good as first thought. Bright Magic will NEVER be wasted with Miss Pockets nearby! About 7" high To change her message, colors or design, pop on over the Custom Page! -
Phoebe Meadowsweet - Wizard of Household Organization Even in the Wondrous and Magical Realm of Dragon Folk, the house cleaning must be done! Fortunately, Miss Phoebe shows her love for family and friends by keeping every nook and corner bright, shiny, and free of dust bunnies. Her approach to these tasks is philosophical in nature, as she often can be found contemplating the Zen of Scrubbing. 6 ½” – 7” high Swarovski Crystal accents As with all Characters, Denizens and Designs ~ if changes in color or form are your desire, pop on over to the Custom Page! -
Betony Bayberry, Wizard of Healing and Midwifery. Her first name ~ Betony ~ is a most prized herb considered by the ancients to be a cure for all disorders and complaints and her last name ~ Bayberry ~ is a plant whose berries yield the sacred aroma associated with Christian Christmas and older Pagan religions. This motherly nurturing lady is responsible for delivering all new babies into Dragon Folk as well as tending to all sorts of hurts and maladies. With gold chain, stack of medical reference books, Caduceus staff and a Tea Light holder. 7” high Swarovski Crystal accents As with all Characters, Denizens and Designs ~ if changes in color or form are your desire, pop on over to the Custom Page! -
Ashook ~ Master Wizard of Negotiation and Persuasion, Attorney at Law As Attorney at Law, Arbiter of Disputes and Compendium of Legalese, Ashook provides the crucial Ethics compass for our little community and his wise, witty counsel is sought by all when questions of equality, fairness and justice are raised. He presides over most Wizard Conferences and is older than all the other Wizards ~ except one. One of the original Denizens, he plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. 6 ½” – 7” high Swarovski Crystal accents As with all Characters, Denizens and Designs ~ if changes in color or form are your desire, pop on over to the Custom Page! -
Zephyr ~ Wizard of Music and Revelry Having distinguished herself as a highly talented Musician and Music Professor, she is happily forgiven for occasional self-indulgences, often encouraged by her best friend and compatriot, Friar Inebrious. One of the original Denizens, she plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. With Wine Goblet and Glass Tea Light Holder Swarovski Crystal accents 6 ½” – 7” high
Denizens
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Giggling Gwyn Master Gymnast and Performance Artist All through history, women have taken the stage as performers just as men have done. In Medieval England, these talented, audacious women were called "Glee Maidens". They were among the finest Troubadours, Jongleurs and Gymnasts, usually joined by their male counterparts for partnership, profit, protection on the road & thumping fine entertainment for all. Naturally, the Jesters compete for Gwyn's companionship on stage & off! Swarovski Crystal accents 7 ½” high -
Tom Foolery ~ Troubadour Extraordinaire Music & laughter cannot be separated in Dragon Folk - the very soul of the realm is bound to these earthly joys! Tom Foolery is a favorite Troubadour, bringing laughter and tears with his musical arts. A Wanderer and Rogue, the paths and byways are his home, wending his way through the hearts and lives of any who would listen! All who do, are richer by far. Swarovski Crystal accents 7 ½” high -
Papa Lobo - King of the Bohemina and Master of Faire Trade and Commerce. Papa Lobo presides over a large and boisterous clan, much given to traveling. They bring their homes with them while traveling the globe, rather than tying hearts and hearths to a single place. Though the Bohemina love to make commerce a game; Papa Lobo insists his people deal fairly in all business ventures. But the Family is far more important to him than mere business. Watching his grandchildren at play with a good bowlful of Incense in his pipe is as good as Life can be! Swarovski Crystal accents 7” – 8” High -
His name is Bunratty the Hedgehog & has traveled to Dragon Folk with his father from Ireland, from whence they hail. Papa distills Potcheen for an illegal livelihood, but desperately hopes that this choice can provide the wherewithal with which to send his brilliant son Bunratty to a fine school, thereby increasing his chances of a better life. Father and son are devoted to each other! Young Bunratty is a student of Philosophy & is usually toting about books on the subject, as he helps with the traveling Distillery in any way he’s able. Currently, he is reading "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More & tends to quote him often. They will find many friends here in Dragon Folk, ready to offer stability, sanctuary and safe haven for these travelers! Swarovski Crystal accents 5 ½” high -
Tripper J. McFuddle ~ The Time Traveling Frog May I introduce to you a most unusual Denizen of Dragon Folk? A well cultured gentleman, to be sure ~ with graceful, charming taste in literature. His double sided Pocket Watch is actually the device he employs for leaping about through history... but the key in his jacket pocket? He has declined to explain it as yet. Perhaps Tripper will reveal the mystery to you? For a wee drop of Meade, perhaps? Swarovski Crystal accents 5" high -
A Bogswill Elf of the Clan Saddass Editor-In-Chief: The Bloody Chalice Tribune As a dedicated and seasoned journalist in the dynamic “Gonzo” style, Fungus has reviewed "Legend of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales", Ms. Rutherford’s first book. In the treasured tradition of this Realm, ALL opinions may be Respectfully Voiced. The Free Press is passionately protected for the good of All! Swarovski Crystal accents 8” high -
Nutmeg Twistytoes Woodland Elf of the Clan Spicemist Resident Fairy Tale Critic and Tenured Professor of Journalism As a dedicated journalist and talented storyteller, Nutmeg cherishes the Fourth Estate and the 1st Amendment to the American Constitution. Pressure her to bend facts to placate corrupt Autocrats at your peril, for her gentle appearance belies the fierceness of her heart and Quill. In the treasured tradition of this Realm, ALL opinions may be Respectfully Voiced and The Free Press is passionately protected for the good of All! Feather Quill Swarovski Crystal accents 6 – 6 ½” high -
Jack O' the Green - A true Spirit of the Wood, protecting all things green and growing ~ made famous in myth, tale and song, through all the ages long! Swarovski Crystal accents 7” – 8” high -
Miss Lucinda Mudbanks ~ Master Potter and Stone Builder Highly talented in all manner of clay vessel building, glaze chemistry and stone engineering, she is the only troll known to possess a creative soul. Lucy has been ostracized by the other Trolls for most of her long life. Being misunderstood has taken its toll, adding a curmudgeonly veneer of the curmudgeon, barely concealing Miss Lucy’s tender heart. One of the original Denizens, she plays a major role in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents 6”- 6 ½” high -
John Barleycorn ~ "There were three men come out of the West, their fortunes for to find..." With these first few lines, John Barleycorn raises his Wood Flute & creates a most wondrous Song! As energetic & graceful music flows from his soul, so does the magic, golden elixir flow from his 'Still! So raise a glass Lads & Lasses...John Barleycorn lives on in Dragon Folk! -
These two are the eldest of all the fairys. As they are Lifelong Companions and Co-Conspiritors in all kinds of mischief, it is only fitting that they hold hands and provide romantic candle light for you and your sweetheart. Two of the original Denizens, they make an appearance in Carrie L. Rutherford’s book, “Legends of Dragon Folk ~ Wing Tales”. Swarovski Crystal accents
Elves / Pixies
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The Woodland Elves and Hedgerow Pixies are native to Dragon Folk and are close cousins to the Fairy Clans. The most obvious difference is the absence of Wings, allowing for a firm grounding in their sterling work ethics and practical magic nature. Dedicated workers in the Enchanted Forest, Wild Fields and Kitchen Gardens, they have a passion for providing all manner of Herbs, Berries, Mushrooms, Nuts, Vegetables and Fruits for the community Root Cellars and Pantries, freely available to ALL in Dragon Folk! Hedgerow Pixies and Woodland Elves find balance betwixt work, play and relaxation as all good hedonists should! Swarovski Crystal accents 6” Base, give or take a smidge. Size will vary a bit depending on the design. Order these Classic Personalities OR request in any color combination on the Custom Request Page. Shall we collaborate? -
Tangle D. Threadgoode A Household Pixie of the Clan, Stitch In Time! As Seamstress of Dragon Folk, Tangle D. Threadgoode embodies the soul of all Home and Hearth Caregivers through the ages ~ creating garments and quilts, stitch by loving stitch to provide warmth and protection for Loved Ones under her roof, and Beyond! Swarovski Crystal accents 5” high -
The Woodland Elves and Hedgerow Pixies are native to Dragon Folk and are close cousins to the Fairy Clans. The most obvious difference is the absence of Wings, allowing for a firm grounding in their sterling work ethics and practical magic nature. Dedicated workers in the Enchanted Forest, Wild Fields and Kitchen Gardens, they have a passion for providing all manner of Herbs, Berries, Mushrooms, Nuts, Vegetables and Fruits for the community Root Cellars and Pantries, freely available to ALL in Dragon Folk! Hedgerow Pixies and Woodland Elves find balance betwixt work, play and relaxation as all good hedonists should! Order these Classic Personalities OR request in any color combination on the Custom Request Page. Shall we collaborate? Swarovski Crystal accents 6” Base, give or take a smidge
Unicorns
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The Unicorn Though seen by some to be a bit self-centered, these enchanted creatures have created for us all the Magic of Romance. Use an LED Tealight and a Unicorn makes a Perfect Nightlight for enchanted dreaming! Tea Light style may vary from photos depending on availability. Swarovski Crystal accents 6” x 6 ½” Base As with all Characters, Denizens and Designs ~ if changes in color or form are your desire, pop on over to the Custom Page!