#mylings

caught in a snare

I’ve decided that the kids/Mylings that Jesper accidentally adopts are a mixture of traditional Nordic Mylings and a little bit of Irish fae. The kids have animal features that most of them developed postmortem (they are technically spirits after all), which are based on the fauna of Scandinavia. I have around seven so far (there is an eighth I will keep secret) and here they are:

Airi : First of the mylings that Jesper meets. He sees her in the streets one night, naked as the day she was born, and rushes her to Alva’s house in case she froze to death. Misheard Jesper asking her “Are you ok?” and assumed “Airi” was her new name. Our dear postman was only supposed to hold onto her for a few days while the community tried to locate her parents. After a week passed with no sign of anyone claiming her; Jesper joked “Looks like I’m keeping you” - which Airi (and the entirety of the Fae) considered a binding adoption. Understands rudimentary Sami - is initially only able to communicate with Mogens and Alva as her translators. Is a good friend of Margu and enjoys snow sports. Has dark hair and olive skin,  with the features of a little auk; feathered tail and back, underdeveloped wings, and talons.

Jerika : Very demanding and a wee bit spoiled. Simply walked into the post office one day and declared Jesper to be her new guardian. Claims to have been a princess in life - claims have yet to be disputed. Gray hair and eyes. Has the features of an Arctic hare; bent knees, fur, and ears. Comparisons of her spoiled behaviour to Jesper’s have been made - Jesper writes an apology letter to his dad.

Giselheid/”Heidi”  : A big softie. Heidi was found wandering an ice flat when Klaus came across her. She mistook him for a polar bear and tried to run away, falling into the ice water instead. After Klaus saved her from drowning, he brought her to his cabin to warm up. Heidi then asked if Klaus was her new Papa - Klaus started crying and confirmed yes if she wanted to. She did. Enjoys wood carving but doesn’t like painting the toys. Appears the most human of the Mylings; having white hair, dark skin, but also polar cub paws.

Johannes/”Hanne”  : Originally nicknamed “Dad Jr” due to being the eldest of the Mylings and his protective nature. Met Jesper at the post office, demanding answers where his “herd” (the other Mylings) were. Brown shaggy hair that covers his eyes, and ruddy skin. Has a highland cattle’s tail, ears, and developing horns. Appears to be part Huldre. Tries to be the “man of the house” even when Jesper is there. Frequently head-butts people (mostly Jesper) in the stomach if he is annoyed. Secretly Grandpa Johannes favorite.

Lykke : Burned as a witch after claiming to see ghostly figures in the forest. Is terrified of humans and bites people when scared. Discovered playing among Alva’s class during recess one day. When Alva tried to ask who she was, Lykke bounded off; exposing her tail. Spends the start of the story semi-feral. Eventually comes to stay with Jesper after a bad incident happens. Part Huldre; has a divot in her back with the skin appearing to be made of burnt wood. Flaming red hair and brown eyes gets her frequently mistaken for an Ellingboe. Is based more off of the Swedish Skogsrå, in that she has an arctic fox’s tail and ears.

Marwin/“Skipper” : Oceanic myling. Was found inside the stomach of a Greenland shark by Mogens, who nicknamed him. Oblivious to danger and frequently attempts to return to the ocean despite warnings not to. Closest to Mogens for obvious reasons. Has the appearance of a harp seal pup - white hair, flippers, and chubby. Absolute unit of a child. Has difficulty with walking and hand manipulation.

Oisin : Was found living sleeping on a pile of hay in the reindeer stable. Golden blond hair and hazel eyes. Has the features of a reindeer calf; hooves, legs, small bumps for antlers. The youngest Myling - believes Jesper to be his birth mother. Extremely hungry, will attempt to drink his own weight in milk if allowed - has been nicknamed “Chugs” by Mogens. Not very graceful, very clumsy on feet due to being both a baby and having hooves.

Poor Jesper basically becomes like Snufkin with the Woodies, trying to take care of all these kids in the cramped post-office. And being a half-Huldre himself, he has to make sure that the kids don’t accidentally out themselves as supernatural or attract the attentions of more sinister fae.

Re draw of some old year walk fan art!

The first one is from the summer of 2017(I believe August but I may be wrong)

The second one I just finished today(6/13/19)

The Krums and Ellingboes: "What's that?"

Jesper: "It's a weird baby I found in the trash."

Myling: *Hissing noise*

That stuff in Texas is disgusting.

I enjoy Learning about ghosts, and I put the Texas stuff on the back-burner of my mind. But I was listening to this, and it made me think of it. And I researched more. THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO KEEP ABORTION LEGAL!!

December 2016