Luminous spirits are guardians of the lost, shepherding wanderers away from danger and toward the safety of familiar ground. Yet their nature is dual, and mischief lies at the heart of their light. A spirit’s idea of help may take the form of harmless pranks like leading travelers in a loop till they realize their lost, or mixing up trail signs to keep people off dangerous paths. Playful reminders not to rely too heavily on the unknown. A rare few, more capricious than kind, may guide those who ignore warnings deeper into unpredictable wilds… teaching lessons the hard way.
Travelers’ rule of thumb:
When you see a light on the trail — follow, but never blindly. Laugh with the spirits, and they’ll laugh with you. Doubt them, and they’ll have their fun first.