Folkteller

14/11/2024

What a great night!

By Antisia King Photos By Kathy Ruzan & Don K***s On November 6th, Hero’s Journey: The Series,

09/11/2024

Shadow People are more than just shadow!

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30/10/2024

In preparation for Devil's Night, here is the first Folktellers tale about a 300 year old red gremlin right out of Detroit. This is our own Nain Rouge, so BEWARE!

The Nain Rouge (or Red Dwarf) had been a part of the natural world, existing long before the coming of humans. In the region the Chippewa called “Meicigama”, meaning great water, The Nain Rouge made his home near the narrow straits between the two lakes. This was the area that later the French settlers were to name “Detroit”, or the straits.

As the Steward of Straits, the Nain Rouge was responsible for keeping harmony and balance in the natural world near the straits of the great river. He befriended all living things; plants, animals and eventually the native tribes that began to settle the land.

It was not until the French settlers arrived that the Nain Rouge began causing trouble. It seemed that Antoine de Mothe Cadillac and his band of explorers bought some land from the natives, while stealing other tracts of land without cause. The Nain Rouge could feel the discord resonating around him and knew that he must confront Cadillac and his men.

At first, the Nain Rouge was cordial and diplomatic. All this changed when Cadillac welcomed him into his quarters, only to mock him and decry his stewardship over the land. A quarrel began and soon turned into an angry brawl, causing great injury to Cadillac and his officers. The Nain Rouge was beaten mercilessly during the fight and fled from the settlement in anger and pain.

It is said that as he ran away, a curse was flung from his lips onto the entire region of Detroit. The curse, it is rumored, befalls anyone who creates evil of their own will, empowering the Nain Rouge with greater and greater strength throughout the centuries.

Now, the Nain Rouge is often seen just before a tragic event; a harbinger of doom that revels in the downfall of humanity.

Recently, there have been many more sightings of the Nain Rouge. He seems to be growing in power.

Some say the times are bad. Some say it is only getting worse.

Perhaps, the day of reckoning is upon us?

In preparation for Devil's Night, here is the first Folktellers tale about a 300 year old red gremlin right out of Detroit. This is our own Nain Rouge, so BEWARE!

The Nain Rouge (or Red Dwarf) had been a part of the natural world, existing long before the coming of humans. In the region the Chippewa called “Meicigama”, meaning great water, The Nain Rouge made his home near the narrow straits between the two lakes. This was the area that later the French settlers were to name “Detroit”, or the straits.

As the Steward of Straits, the Nain Rouge was responsible for keeping harmony and balance in the natural world near the straits of the great river. He befriended all living things; plants, animals and eventually the native tribes that began to settle the land.

It was not until the French settlers arrived that the Nain Rouge began causing trouble. It seemed that Antoine de Mothe Cadillac and his band of explorers bought some land from the natives, while stealing other tracts of land without cause. The Nain Rouge could feel the discord resonating around him and knew that he must confront Cadillac and his men.

At first, the Nain Rouge was cordial and diplomatic. All this changed when Cadillac welcomed him into his quarters, only to mock him and decry his stewardship over the land. A quarrel began and soon turned into an angry brawl, causing great injury to Cadillac and his officers. The Nain Rouge was beaten mercilessly during the fight and fled from the settlement in anger and pain.

It is said that as he ran away, a curse was flung from his lips onto the entire region of Detroit. The curse, it is rumored, befalls anyone who creates evil of their own will, empowering the Nain Rouge with greater and greater strength throughout the centuries.

Now, the Nain Rouge is often seen just before a tragic event; a harbinger of doom that revels in the downfall of humanity.

Recently, there have been many more sightings of the Nain Rouge. He seems to be growing in power.

Some say the times are bad. Some say it is only getting worse.

Perhaps, the day of reckoning is upon us?

28/10/2024

Confronting our fears through fantasy

Confronting Our Fears through Fantasy

25/10/2024

There's a story in the story, like a wheel within a wheel... Who doesn't love a great hoax?

Oxfordshire author Allistair Mitchell created the hoax as publicity for his fantasy novel.

22/10/2024

The shadow knows...

Meet the Shadow People

14/10/2024

October is a great month for scary stories.

Not many people know that our first folk tale came right out of Detroit. We resurrected a 300-year old legend about an evil red dwarf (The Nain Rouge) who appeared as a harbinger of doom just before bad events. Books, a graphic novel and film work followed. Here is the trailer to the movie we never made!

October is a great month for scary stories.

09/10/2024

Very proud of the talented team at Folktellers Studios for pulling off this immersive, musical experience highlighting a lost era in rock n' roll:

Folktellers Studios in Royal Oak is releasing "Hero’s Journey The Series," a music-infused animated concert series that melds the magic of live performance with an animated film.

30/09/2024

Folktellers Fun Fact #51

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22/09/2024

A new type of storytelling...

Rediscovering Ourselves Through Stories

15/09/2024

The art artists love.

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07/09/2024

A super fun day setting up for an evening of Shakespeare in Detroit at The Container Globe. Thanks to the for their wonderful hospitality!

05/09/2024

Destiny awaits...

When I first started writing children’s literature, an editor told me I was too nice.

31/08/2024

Where do you like to write?

Writers can write anywhere.

24/08/2024

The lessons stories provide all of us

What Tales Teach Us

22/08/2024

It's August 22nd, Happy World Folklore Day!

17/08/2024

Executive Producer Steve Sadler has a favorite kids book, what is yours?

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