Once Upon a Witchlight | Ep. 55 | Small Soldiers
Legends of Avantris
Deep Dive
What is the significance of the Witchlight Mushroom in the story?
The Witchlight Mushroom is significant because it produces witch light, a magical light that only the mushrooms can naturally create. Torbeck, one of the characters, is revealed to produce witch light innately, which makes him a target for Granny Nightshade, who seeks to exploit this ability.
Why were the characters transformed into toy versions of themselves?
The characters were transformed into toy versions of themselves by Pincushion using her magical heart pin. This transformation allowed them to hide from Granny Nightshade, who is aware of their presence in her realm and is both furious and intrigued by Torbeck's ability to produce witch light.
What is the role of Mishka in the story?
Mishka is a child laborer in Granny Nightshade's domain who has tried to escape multiple times. She possesses magical abilities, which make her valuable to Granny Nightshade. Mishka helps the characters navigate the dangerous environment and provides them with crucial information, including the passwords and secrets of Loom Lurch.
What is the connection between the portraits and the thorns in the portrait room?
The portraits in the portrait room change based on who last pricked their finger on the thorns. The thorns absorb blood and display the closest family members of the person who pricked themselves. This magical mechanism reveals personal and potentially painful truths about the characters and Mishka, including her connection to the hags.
What is the significance of the unicorn horn mentioned in the letters?
The unicorn horn is a crucial magical item needed to free creatures from the time-freezing magic of a cauldron. The hags are desperate to find it, as it could also be used to free Zabilna, their sister, from her cauldron's magic. The horn's location is a mystery, and its discovery could have significant consequences for the coven and the characters.
What is the relationship between the hags and the Jabberwock?
The hags are concerned about the Jabberwock, a dangerous creature that prowls the forest. They fear that if the Jabberwock grows tired of the forest, it may turn its attention elsewhere, posing a threat to their realms. The hags believe that the unicorn horn could be used to control or defeat the Jabberwock, adding urgency to their search for it.