This easter egg was rather special to me. It's flying away from Thither, the realm of the past, into the unknown. Jaggerbad Skyhouse was my first piece of professional D&D writing. Almost ten years later, here we are with The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. I wonder what's next?
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 22, 2021
Fun facts – “Will of the Feywild” was the name of a 4e power. When I first started writing for D&D, it was Stacey’s nickname for me because I wrote so much Feywild stuff. In the book, this character was very much inspired by Peter Pan, Robin Hood, and Honeythorn Gump from Legend. https://t.co/RWrNNJzVNV
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 22, 2021
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight has some fun connections to my own homeland, Cornwall. Let’s look at them. First off, Motherhorn, the mountaintop theatre, was very much inspired by the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. But spookier, of course! (art credit: Julian Kok) The Brigganocks of Yon were inspired by the Knockers of Cornish folklore – little men who live down mines, who enjoy eating pasty crusts. Stacey invented the D&D Brigganocks and fleshed out their wondrous lore when she wrote the Yon chapter. I love their little soul lights! pic.twitter.com/lsPV0HP0NP
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 23, 2021
Holywell Bay found its way into the fairy realm of Thither. Probably a Fey Crossing in real life! And lastly – my favourite! – anyone who's been to Cornwall should know the answer to this thorny debate. pic.twitter.com/QduMoNRxZ8
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 23, 2021
The original Witchlight Monarch! pic.twitter.com/loslts5ug8
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) October 24, 2021