There is one of many magical wells in the countryside not too far from the banks of the enchanting river Slaney in Ireland, a few miles south of the town of Enniscorty in County Wexford. It is a well-kept and almost forgotten secret. Many generations have contributed offerings in the hopes of eliciting the well's power and influence over the course of events. Those offerings are still there in the form of flowers, small statues, household items.
Ireland is a magical land where the landscape changes color and texture in an uncanny way. Distances are not what they appear and the air is saturated with a sense of thinness between what is visible and what lies beyond the perception of our 5 senses. Because of this the Irish have a rich tradition of tales unique and very much influenced by nature and and it's inherent spiritual elements. Trees morph into wizards and mists cloaks medieval castles and hills in a way that throws you back in time and into submission and respect for a mostly forgotten time and way of existence.
Anyone familiar with Irish lore will know about leprechauns, how they sprang from the spirited landscape and that they hide their cache of treasure at the elusive ends of rainbows. Because unicorns also make their homes in these areas, it is likely that they are to come across each other once in a while. Leprechauns are even able to have the privilege of getting to ride the noble creature. It is even said that anyone who catches a glimpse of this phenomenon will attain immortality and eternal good luck, since it is one of the rarest and most magical sights on earth.
That's all I have to say about that right now.
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