Compass Box: Peat Monster

This is one monster you'll want to invite in.​ Fantastic. In every sense. And once those​ tentacles get a hold, you won't want to escape. ​A bewitching beast from the peat bogs of the​ Scottish coast, discovered warming itself by fires​ of driftwood. A true wonder.​

​Frightening at first glance? Maybe. But look​ beyond that show of teeth and this behemoth is​ revealed to be a bit of a sweetie. Which poses the​ question: How does a creation with such intensity,​ so much bite, still caress with a gentle touch?​

​Well, this is no lumbering Goliath. Instead, you'll find a complex character with hidden depths that​ confound expectation. A graceful colossus. A​ leviathan with a sensitive soul.

Approach carefully so you don't spook it, get up close, and you may even see a tear in its eye. Because this isn't your typical fiery presence, hellbent on setting everything aflame.​

​This monster is a refined chimaera combining​ fabulous elements of the creations that came​ before it. A sublime blend ushered into reality by the most imaginative of minds. And that tear? It’s not a reflection of sadness, but an appreciation of beauty. Because this beast was conjured into existence to be loved. Step into its universe and You won't be able to resist.

Jody Reese