Changeling

A changeling is a Phaerie baby that is placed in a human baby's place when a human baby is stolen by the Phaeries. When Azalea is taken by the Scarecrow, a changeling is left in her place. It looks similar to Azalea, but it has inhuman black eyes and weighs more than a real baby should. It also does not cry or act like a normal baby, but instead stares at Poison in a sinister manner. If the human parents want any hope of their child being returned safely one day, they have to look after the changeling and keep it safe.

The Black Marshes

The Black Marshes is a huge area of swampland, sunk into a giant bowl in the land. It is a place of damp, disease, and poisonous creatures. Living there can be very hard, but there are people who manage, building villages raised...