Slavic Legends

Małgorzata the Storyteller and Bartłomiej the Bard

An audio play of ancient times. Slavic legends, mythology, and beliefs passed down by word of mouth through generations. Told beside hearthfires and in cozy chambers. Of gods of old, forgotten creatures, and deeds which our native Slavic folklore hath witnessed through the ages. We shall take thee on a journey into the world of ancient tales: thou shalt learn of gods and goddesses. The whole Slavic pantheon,thou shalt meet demons and spirits. The Slavic bestiary already awaiteth,thou shalt discover how the old and ancient places of our lands came to be.Doth Slavic folklore rouse thy curiosity? Hearken to these tales with us. We bid thee welcome. ~ Małgorzata the Storyteller ~ and Bartłomiej the Bard 🌳🍃🌳🍃🌳

  1. 4d ago

    MOUNT KLEPAC. The Peak that Joins Three Seas | Slavic Legends s2e08

    Behold Mount Klepac, which from the heart of the Sudetes letteth three rushing streams loose into the world. Hearken to the legend of how they were born of Mother Earth's weeping and a mighty strike upon the anvil. – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF MOUNT KLEPAC, THE PEAK OF THREE SEAS In the grim and youthful ridges of the Sudetes, an unquenchable fire burned in days of yore. Behold, in the great forge of the god Svarog, three proud smiths, his apprentices, forged their renown. When their heavy hammers struck the rock as one, a thunderclap shook the foundations of the world. Mother Earth wept, wounded, and from her pure tears, three rushing streams were born. These three rivers took altogether differing paths. The first set forth unto the north, toward the chill waves where the Baltic Sea doth roar. The second raced afar into the grim expanse known as Morimarusa, the North Sea. The third flowed unto the warm south, straight into the depths we know today as the Black Sea. Thus did the wondrous Peak of Three Seas become the weeping heart of three salt seas. Yet this crag hath another name as well. Mount Klepacz. When thou layest thine ear to the cold rubble, deep echoes shalt thou hear: clang, clang, clang... 'Tis the quiet wind bounding off the boulders, recalling the rhythm to which the smiths measure out the fates of men. Know ye the secrets the rocky paths conceal, ere the echo of the smiths' hammers falls silent in the mist. 00:00 Of the wondrous mountain that hammers in the Sudetes 00:29 Of the unquenchable forge of the god Svarog 00:53 How the three smiths waged a dispute over their might 01:28 Of the mighty blow and the tears of Mother Earth 02:20 Of the smiths' humility and the name of Klepacz 03:09 How the three rivers flowed into different seas 04:05 Of the Peak of Three Seas and the eternal echo #PeakOfThreeSeas #MountKlepacz #AncientPlaces #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    MOUNT KLEPAC. The Peak that Joins Three Seas | Slavic Legends s2e08
  2. Oct 25

    SLAVIC WEDDING. Ritual Meant to Appease the Spirits | Slavic Legends s2e07

    Hearken to the legend of the _swaćba._ Ancient nuptials and the meaning of the wedding. Know ye these rites of the forefathers? – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF SWAĆBA, THE SLAVIC WEDDING A living fire of oak doth burn amidst the night, and a red thread binds the hands of the young. Hearken unto what the Slavic swaćba was. A mystic rite of passage, an ancient ritual of holy nuptials, that bound human souls, destiny, and two kindreds together. Know ye the secrets of the matchmakers, who welcomed the guests with bread and salt. Behold why a wreath of mugwort and rue was woven for the bride, to ward off an ill fate. Our forefathers knew full well that the swaćba was no mere dance. 'Twas not without reason that the groom swore his oaths in the forest, and the maiden washed her hair in the river, bidding farewell to her former life. The trial of fire likewise awaited them, and the shared leap through the flames decreed their harmony and bounty. Behold how the capping rite, ere the first dawn, forever altered the maiden's fate. Learn whence came the rites of our forefathers, which endure unto this very day in our wedding customs. 00:00 Of holy nuptials and the joining of kindreds 00:33 How the matchmakers were welcomed with bread and salt 01:04 Of the weaving of wreaths and mournful song 02:10 Of the washing of hair and the unbraiding of the tress 02:57 Of the youth's oath and the trial of strength 03:47 Of the red thread and the leap through the fire 04:47 Of the quiet capping rite and the memory of the forefathers #Wedding #SlavicRites #SlavicTradition #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    SLAVIC WEDDING. Ritual Meant to Appease the Spirits | Slavic Legends s2e07
  3. Oct 18

    RAROG. The Fire Spirit That Doth Punish Greed | Slavic Legends s2e06

    Hearken to the legend of how the fire spirit Rarog granteth bounty for goodness, and for greed turneth the hut to ash! – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF RAROG A quiet hiss in the hearth and a lively dance of sparks. Behold the Slavic Rarog, a mighty spirit of the flames, who guardeth order and purity. In the olden village, where the glowing embers held a soul of their own, this creature would at times reward goodness, and at others chastise human pride. Hearken to the tale of the goodman Miłorad. This youth found a small black egg and bore it near his heart for nine days. A fiery bird hatched from it, and at first brought him eternal warmth and barns full of grain. Alas, easy gain soon blinded him. When the master began to drink, returning late and forsaking the care of his hut, the quiet embers turned into a grim, raging force. Thus doth Slavic mythology vividly teach humility before the forces of nature. Behold how the angered Rarog grows into a great, ruinous vortex of flames. Can a man tame a power that giveth more than he himself can revere? Mark ye well, that greed turneth all wealth to smoke, and true riches demand care and a pure heart. 00:00 Of the living fire and the secret spirit 00:53 How Miłorad found the black egg in the dew 01:49 Of the hatching of the fiery bird 02:52 Of great bounty and the peasant's sloth 03:44 How Rarog grew in his wrath 05:10 Of the final night and the mighty blaze 05:44 Of a warning for those to come #Rarog #SlavicDemons #SlavicBestiary #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    RAROG. The Fire Spirit That Doth Punish Greed | Slavic Legends s2e06
  4. Oct 11

    POLEVIK. How the Field Spirit Punished Lazy Peasants | Slavic Legends s2e05

    A thistle up the nose and an endless wandering circle through the field. Behold why the old farmers feared to slumber at the field's edge. – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF POLEVIK Where the wind ruffles the ripe wheat, an uncommon guardian of the harvest hath kept watch for ages. 'Tis the mighty Polevik, the ancient Slavic protector of fields and toiling peasants. Hearken then to a tale straight from the sunlit boundary of an olden village, which breathes life into the ancient world of folk belief. Behold how this mythical being doth change its shape with the passing of the seasons. In spring, 'tis as tiny as a field mouse, whilst in the height of ripe summer, it grows into a towering man wearing a green cap of thistle. Discover likewise the secret of the sheaf of grain bound with a red ribbon, which allowed the spirit to survive the bitter winter. Hearken to the legend of how the wise peasant Sambor reaped the most bountiful harvest, leaving bread and an egg upon the boundary. Lend your ears to the grim fate that befell the young idler, Miłosz. For he preferred to lounge in the shade, rather than grasp the scythe. The field demon knew no mercy for sluggards, casting thick hexes and dread upon them. Such is the wisdom written in ancient tradition, that reverence for nature returns unto man a hundredfold. Ancient myths teach us humility before the earth and the fruits of hard labor. 00:00 Of the protector of fields and guardian of the harvest 00:41 How Polevik doth grow alongside the grain 01:42 Of peasant Sambor and the gifts at the field's edge 02:51 Of Miłosz, the lazy drunkard, and the sweltering heat 03:53 How the demon punished the wicked farmhand 05:26 Of the final tuft of wheat for the winter 06:11 Of a lesson for the idler and reverence for the earth #Polevik #SlavicDemons #SlavicBestiary #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    POLEVIK. How the Field Spirit Punished Lazy Peasants | Slavic Legends s2e05
  5. Oct 4

    BALD MOUNTAIN. Be It Holy or Accursed? | Slavic Legends s2e04

    A witches' sabbath, sorcery, and dark forces? Hearken to the tale of Bald Mountain (Łysa Góra), and learn who truly feared its naked stones the most. – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF BALD MOUNTAIN A great peak of stone, breathing with the wind and piercing the clouds. If this ancient Bald Mountain (Łysa Góra) were at last to speak with a human voice, what would it say? If nature herself were given tongue, the tale of the mountain that hath borne many names would reveal a truth older than the spoken word. Did the hard rocks of the summit truly never bear a forest? How did the early Slavs bring fire unto this place and raise mighty walls of stone? 'Twas here that Perun himself, wise Svetovit, and Rod received their worship, when the folk sang hymns unto the gods with grand reverence. Alas, as centuries passed, times did change. Monks trod cautiously upon the peak, and the primeval Bald Mountain became the Holy Cross, whilst earnest pagan rites were cast into the dark. Hearken whence the famed witches' sabbath came to be. The mountain spirit speaketh plainly: the summit never saw a witch, for 'twas but human dread that birthed such fables. The true secrets dwell only within the ancient circles and the silent fields of naked stone. 'Tis old fears that beguile our eyes, making us seek darkness where there is none. Such is the tale one may hear upon the whisper of the wind along the Świętokrzyskie trails. 00:00 Of a mountain older than human memory 00:32 How the mountain arose from earth and stone 01:12 Of the first guidepost in the wildwood 01:38 How the Slavs worshipped their gods here 03:15 Of the monks' arrival and the giving of a new name 04:19 The whole truth of witches and sabbaths 05:18 Of the three names and the mountain's truth #LysaGora #BoldMountain #AncientPlaces #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/

    BALD MOUNTAIN. Be It Holy or Accursed? | Slavic Legends s2e04
  6. Sep 27

    LIKHO. How to Outsmart the Demon of Misfortune | Slavic Legends s2e03

    Likho taketh not the wicked, is it truth or falsehood? Listen to the legend of the ancient demon of ruin, that hungered neither for gold nor blood, but solely for another's woe. – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF LIKHO In the dark pine woods, where the sun but faintly glimmered through the oak leaves, evil in its purest form once lurked. Know then the dreadful Slavic likho, the ancient demon of misfortune, of whom we shall speak to thee this day. Dost thou ever ponder wherefore we say: "Likho taketh not the wicked"? Behold this lean, one-eyed beast, that most gladly waylaid wanderers at the crossroads. Listen how this demon of misfortune stood in the path of the young smith Sambor, shrouding his bright future in a dense fog. The youth, full of dread for his workshop and his love for a fair maiden, resolved to challenge the monster. Discover the stratagem the wise peasant employed, leading the phantom unto his forge. How came it to pass that a cracked anvil saved his soul? This tale shall show thee that even ancient creatures may be outsmarted, when a man feareth not loss and knoweth how to let that which is long broken go up in smoke. How the beast turned the iron to rust, fleeing back into the thicket itself. 00:00 Of the evil demon, which they called Likho 00:43 How the withered, one-eyed monster lived 01:37 Of the ruinous lying in wait at empty crossroads 02:24 How the smith Sambor looked misfortune in the eyes 03:10 Of the cracked anvil and the cunning challenge of the peasant 04:06 How the accursed Likho turned iron to dust 05:06 Of bidding farewell to the blight and the departure of the beast #Likho #SlavicDemons #SlavicBestiary #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    LIKHO. How to Outsmart the Demon of Misfortune | Slavic Legends s2e03
  7. Sep 20

    DOZHINKI. The Slavic Harvest Festival | Slavic Legends s2e02

    A golden kolach, joyous songs, and a wreath of rowan! Give ear to how the Slavic Dozhinki united the folk of old. – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF DOZHINKI The scent of mown grain drifteth across the fields, and the great toil draweth to a close. Thus the true harvest festival beginneth, which our ancient forebears called Dozhinki, Wyzhinki, Okrezhne, or Obrzynki. Come with us into the very midst of great autumnal joy, where ancient rites and Slavic traditions are quickened anew. Learn wherefore a tuft of unreaped ears was ever left in the very midst of the field. 'Twas there the Polevik took refuge. A mighty guardian spirit, whom it was in no wise wise for the peasants to provoke. Know the secret of the final sheaf, which guarded the power of future harvests through the fierce winter, safely hidden within the barn. Behold from what herbs and grains the clever women wove the colorful harvest wreath, making of it a gift for the bountiful earth. The Slavic Dozhinki were a time of great unity. Without divisions betwixt the rich and the poor, when all together shared the fragrant kolach of the new grain. Listen how, amidst boisterous songs, drums, and fire, the olden circle of life was brought to a close, bestowing hope for survival until the spring. This is a tale that breatheth faith in the magic of nature and shieldeth ancient beliefs from oblivion. 00:00 Of the ancient harvest festival, which they called wyzhinki 00:33 How the sun set, and the final sheaf was reaped 01:21 Of the tuft of ears for the Polevik 02:15 How the joyous tidings and the colorful procession set forth 03:17 Of giving thanks unto the gods and the gift for the eldest 03:58 Of the great kolach and the boisterous feast 04:57 How the olden circle closeth in the guardians of the harvest #Dozhinki #SlavicRites #SlavicTradition #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    DOZHINKI. The Slavic Harvest Festival | Slavic Legends s2e02
  8. Sep 13

    THE OWL MOUNTAINS. Why Are They Called So? | Slavic Legends s2e01

    Listen to how the daughters of the king withstood the Fog Serpent. Lest the beast erase their realm from the world and from human memory. – – – – – Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian – – – – – THE LEGEND OF THE OWL MOUNTAINS There came once dark days, when a dense fog, full of unearthly wrath, hung over the valleys. The evil Fog Serpent crawled through the woods to blot out the mighty peaks and destroy human memory. We bring thee today a tale of why the Owl Mountains bear this very name. Learn the fate of the seven royal daughters, who loved the wild crags above all else. When terror knocked upon their gates, they feared not at all. To save the realm, the brave maidens forsook their human form. Their arms transformed into mighty wings, and their eyes shone with a nocturnal radiance. Each of the sisters straightway stood to a different battle. One defended the hard ridges, another the swift springs, whilst the youngest struck at the very dark heart of the beast, to shatter it like ice. This legend of the Owl Mountains is proof that the greatest strength slumbereth in true sacrifice. Hear how the heroic flight drove away the ruinous mist and saved the wanderers, whence the mighty peak of the Great Owl took its name, and when one may catch sight of a lone, white owl here. 00:00 Of the king's seven daughters, who loved the mountains 00:52 How heavy fogs and the cruel Serpent came forth 01:45 Of the grim council and the sacrifice for their homeland 02:53 How the maidens changed their human form into birds 03:27 Of the valiant flight and the battle with the dark foe 05:20 How the youngest shattered the serpent's heart into ice 05:47 Of the name of the Great Owl and the white bird in the woods #OwlMountains #Poland #SlavicMythology #AncientPlaces #SlavicLegends – – – – – 🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers  🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod 📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license 🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110 🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik – – – – – The Slavic Legends podcast Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears. In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us? All episodes: 🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos 🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/ This episode includes AI-generated content.

    THE OWL MOUNTAINS. Why Are They Called So? | Slavic Legends s2e01

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An audio play of ancient times. Slavic legends, mythology, and beliefs passed down by word of mouth through generations. Told beside hearthfires and in cozy chambers. Of gods of old, forgotten creatures, and deeds which our native Slavic folklore hath witnessed through the ages. We shall take thee on a journey into the world of ancient tales: thou shalt learn of gods and goddesses. The whole Slavic pantheon,thou shalt meet demons and spirits. The Slavic bestiary already awaiteth,thou shalt discover how the old and ancient places of our lands came to be.Doth Slavic folklore rouse thy curiosity? Hearken to these tales with us. We bid thee welcome. ~ Małgorzata the Storyteller ~ and Bartłomiej the Bard 🌳🍃🌳🍃🌳