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Four Well-Beings

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As you will know, a Well-Being is a Being that dwells in a Well. Here are four kinds:


1. The Mossbound Oracle

Appearance: A humanoid figure made of moss, algae, and stone, with glowing eyes like bioluminescent fungi. Vibe: Ancient and wise, it speaks in riddles and echoes. Habitat: Clings to the walls of the well, emerging only when the moonlight hits the water just right.

2. The Water Wyrm

Appearance: A serpentine creature with translucent scales, fins like lace, and eyes like polished pearls. Vibe: Elusive and graceful, it coils through the water silently. Habitat: Dwells in the deepest part of the well, surfacing only when it senses a pure heart.

3. The Forgotten Child

Appearance: A small, ghostly figure with dripping hair and pale, waterlogged skin, wearing tattered clothes from another era. Vibe: Haunting but not malevolent—more sad than scary. Habitat: Sits at the bottom, whispering stories of the past to those who listen.

4. The Echo Sprite

Appearance: A shimmering, semi-transparent being made of sound and mist, constantly shifting shape. Vibe: Mischievous and curious, it mimics voices and laughter. Habitat: Lives in the acoustics of the well, only visible when someone speaks into it. The above was the rather imaginative response I got from Copilot when I prompted it with:

'imagine I have a "being" living in my well, what could it look like'.

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