A Bowl of Customs

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A Bowl of Customs by Billy Getdown

The land of Quill is steeped in superstition and quirky customs.

From maypole dances and fartfests to cheese rolling and the underpants frenzy, many local events take place at certain times during the year.

Did you know that in the village of Copperpot, they burn giant purple candles to keep Daddy Long Legs at bay?

A cast of bizarre, benevolent and malevolent characters turn up within a certain season and carry out their traditions, whether that be to spew out candies when hit with a slingshot, hypnotic dances and chewing off of any face that has not been smeared with herbs.

Fred Barleycorn, Mag the Moghog, Bean Baghe, Tickling Tom Hookfingers and Shuffling Nana, among others, both amuse and terrify in equal measure.

So be sure to determine when these appearances occur and take appropriate action. Wear your charms, bring your lantern, light candles, and scatter gooseberries around your home.

Quill is a land full of colour, life, danger and intrigue.

Learn its ways, lest you offend the spirits, or worse still, get your head ripped off.