Huw
First Post
One for monster origin people.
In folklore up until the early twentieth century , ghouls are human-like monsters, usually supernatural but still basically living (albeit cannibalistic). By the time RPGs come along, they've become undead humans.
When did the change happen? Most likely it was the film industry, but can anyone point to an earlier source which refers to ghouls as undead? I don't believe Lovecraft's ghouls are ever referred to as being dead.
Thanks in advance.
In folklore up until the early twentieth century , ghouls are human-like monsters, usually supernatural but still basically living (albeit cannibalistic). By the time RPGs come along, they've become undead humans.
When did the change happen? Most likely it was the film industry, but can anyone point to an earlier source which refers to ghouls as undead? I don't believe Lovecraft's ghouls are ever referred to as being dead.
Thanks in advance.