Night Creatures: Recorded Accounts of Monstrous Beings From Medieval Chronicles and Folklore (Raven Occult Chronicles) Hardcover – January 28, 2026

Night Creatures is a reconstructed medieval bestiary, presenting recorded accounts of monstrous beings once believed to inhabit forests, villages, ruins, and the edges of human settlement. Drawn from medieval chronicles, folklore, and historical belief, the creatures in this volume are shown not as modern fantasy inventions, but as they were once described and understood—before scientific explanation replaced fear, and before uncertainty was softened by reason. Each entry is written in a restrained, academic tone and paired with stark black-and-white illustrations inspired by traditional European woodcuts. Flat perspective, carved linework, and symbolic anatomy reflect how such beings were historically depicted, preserving the visual language of early printed bestiaries and religious manuscripts. Rather than sensationalizing its subjects, Night Creatures records them with distance and clarity. What emerges is a quiet document of belief: how death, darkness, and the unknown were once interpreted when the world felt less certain and the night was not empty. This book is intended for readers interested in folklore, medieval history, historical art, and the origins of monstrous belief. Read more