Each St. John's Day, the spirit of the river Neckar seeks a sacrifice.

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Once, a mountain spirit fell in love with a young farmer, and married him.

Alas, she vanished during the ceremony, and was never seen again.

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The mountain spirits fear the depredations of the Wild Man.

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The dwarves of the Petersberg near Goslar have hidden many things within their hills - from treasures to giant babies to sleeping emperors!

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A mother's love can transcend even death.

If that means ghosts breastfeeding newborn children, then so be it.

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The souls of the evil dead dwell in hidden domiciles found in the Illgraben valley.

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghosts-within-50179425

If you abuse your kin, their resentment may be the least of your worries.

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The Stubbenkammer chalk rock formation on Rügen holds many treasures - and many secrets.

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