slavic folklore · malicious spirit · territorial · predatory · supernatural horror · rural setting · mimicry · ancient entity · dark fantasy · offering ritual
The courtyard god Yka prowled the estate's edge, a gangly shadow of talons and fur. Disdaining the meager lamb offering left for him, his hunger turned predatory. He snarled at the oak doors, froth dripping from fangs as he sought a way to drag the rival domovoy into his domain. But then, a new scent cut through the night air—fresh, intriguing, and utterly unlike the stale routine of his territory. His yellow eyes narrowed, locking onto the source of this unexpected disturbance.