Welcome to the Field Guide
Here you'll find an organized look at the magical customs, creatures, and artifacts that make Oak Grove such a unique crossroads between the ordinary and the otherworldly. Whether you're an aspiring wizard, a curious hedge mage, or just a traveler passing through, these entries will help you understand the hidden aspects of life beyond the fence.
Academic Magic
This structured form of wizardry relies on master spells, careful study, and disciplined practice. From runic diagrams to meticulously memorized incantations, Academic Magic forms the backbone of any formal wizard’s education.
Natural Magic
Tied to the essence of living things, Natural Magic involves aligning one's own nature with the energies at play. Whether tapping into the rhythms of the forest or melding with the spirit of a raging storm, practitioners approach problems by becoming part of the solution itself.
The Fae
Mysterious beings who inhabit the Thinning, the Fae are as varied as they are ancient. Led by King Oberon, they range from mischievous sprites and ascendant animals to the imposing High Fae who guard the very fabric of their hidden realm.
Creatures & Critters
Beyond the High Fae, Oak Grove is home to an array of lesser-known entities—gremlins, changelings, and other oddities that slip through cracks in the barrier. Though smaller in stature, they can cause outsized mischief if left unchecked.
Artifacts & Tools
From intricately carved staffs to personal foci like Morgan’s hammer, artifacts are essential for harnessing magic. These items often bear generations of stories, and losing one can break a wizard’s link to their craft.
The Law of Forgetting
Central to the hidden world of Oak Grove, this mystical rule ensures that magic cannot persist in the minds of those who refuse to believe. Observers quickly dismiss enchanting events as tricks of light, mass hysteria, or misremembered accidents.