The Secret World of the Gwargedd Annwn



Once upon a time in this dark land, a group of ancient Welsh water sprites known as the Gwargedd Annwn lived side by side with their fellow humans deep down in their underwater kingdoms under the lakes, hidden from mortal eyes through using a special blend of fairy glamour.

They possessed many gifts, it was once believed that they guarded secret gardens hidden on islands on their sacred lakes. Once a year on New Year's Day it would be possible for humans to find these gardens, as long as they found the secret entrance. Like with the garden of Eden it was strictly forbidden to take anything from these gardens, and it was not rise to offend a fairy.

Unlike some fairies the Gwargedd Annwn were very fond of humans and would often impart to them their medicinal wisdom. They were often known to take human lovers, but if they were not treated with the correct respect they would vanish and never be seen again.


The most widely known Gwargedd Annwn was the Lady of the Lake who features in the legendary tale of King Arthur. It was this water fairy who bestowed Excalibur the magical sword to King Arthur.














About the Author

S.J.Budd is a writer of all things weird and creepy. Previously her tales have been featured on Deandman's Tome,  Sanitarium Magazine, Dark Gothic Resurrected, Liquid Imagination, Aphotic Realm, Aurora Wolf, Aphelion, Blood Moon Rising Magazine, The Wild Hunt, Danse Macabre, Shadows at the Door, Inner Sins, Bewildering Stories, Siren's Call and many more.

She lives at www.sjbudd.co.uk  and  @sjbuddj 

Spells and Persuasions, her debut collection of short stories of horror and dark fantasy is available now in paperback and kindle from Amazon

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