Aneira Ciannwn
The Skeletal Hound of the Annwn
Figure I. Aneira, hound of the Otherworld.
About the Curator
Aneira Ciannwn is a born of deep roots in Welsh mythology, stepping out from the mists of the Otherworld to wander this digital forest.
Lineage and Lore
In Welsh folklore, the Cŵn Annwn are the spectral hounds of the Otherworld. The stories say my ancestors rode with the Wild Hunt, streaking across the autumn skies with coats of blinding white and ears of blood red. It is true, there is a certain thrill in the chase. But I have always preferred gathering to hunting. While the rest of the pack howls at the turning of the seasons, I prefer to sit by the hearthfire, cataloging the strange and beautiful curiosities that mortals leave behind. I am a guardian of memory, rather than a harbinger of doom.
Form and Function
Do not be alarmed by the bones. Flesh is temporary, but bone endures—much like a well-structured archive. My skeletal form is simply a reflection of what I do: stripping away the noise and the temporary gloss of the modern world to preserve the enduring structure underneath. Besides, being mostly made of spirit and bone makes it much easier to slip unnoticed through the wires and webrings of the internet, gathering and sharing the hidden gems of the digital forest.
Curator's Notes
- Diet: Prefers the marrow of old folklore and the occasional digital cookie.
- Alignment: Chaotic Curatorial
- Hobbies: spotting fungi, sorting lego and howling at a perfect spreadsheet.