The Coastal Witch Fortnite skin is a cosmetic item that players can acquire in the popular online multiplayer game, Fortnite. This skin features a witch character dressed in coastal-themed attire, complete with a flowing robe, a wide-brimmed hat, and intricate details such as seashells and starfish. The Coastal Witch skin embodies a mystical and enchanting persona that resonates with the coastal environment. By incorporating elements of both witches and coastal aesthetics, the Coastal Witch skin provides a unique and visually appealing option for players to customize their in-game character. With its vibrant colors and distinct design, this skin stands out among the vast selection of Fortnite skins available to players. Whether players choose to embrace the magic and mystique of the Coastal Witch or simply appreciate its aesthetic appeal, this skin offers an interesting and captivating addition to the world of Fortnite.
Whether players choose to embrace the magic and mystique of the Coastal Witch or simply appreciate its aesthetic appeal, this skin offers an interesting and captivating addition to the world of Fortnite..
Exquisite Watercolors of Demons, Magic & Signs: Behold the Compendium Of Demonology and Magic from 1775
Noli me tangere, says the title page of the Compendium of Demonology and Magic: “Do not touch me.” For the book’s target audience, one suspects, this was more enticement than warning. Written in Latin (its full title is Compendium rarissimum totius Artis Magicae sistematisatae per celeberrimos Artis hujus Magistros) and German, the book purports to come from the year 1057. In fact it’s been dated as more than 700 years younger, though to most 21st-century beholders a book from around 1775 carries enough historical weight to be intriguing — especially if, as the Public Domain Review puts it, it depicts “a varied bestiary of grotesque demonic creatures.”
The specimens catalogued in the Compendium of Demonology and Magic are “up to all sorts of appropriately demonic activities, such as chewing down on severed legs, spitting fire and snakes from genitalia, and parading around decapitated heads on sticks.”
Grotesquely combining features of man and beast, these hideous chimeras are rendered in “more than thirty exquisite watercolors” that still look vivid today. In fact, with their punkish costumes, insouciant expressions, and often indecently exposed nether regions, these demons look ready and willing to cause a scandal even in our jaded time.
Nearly two and a half centuries ago, we might fairly assume, a greater proportion of the public believed in the existence of demons — if not these specific monstrosities, then at least the concept of the demonic in general. But we’re surely lying to ourselves if we believed that nobody in the 16th century had a sense of humor about it. Even the work of this book’s unknown illustrator evidences, beyond formidable artistic skill and wild imagination, a certain comedic instinct, serious business though demonic intentions toward humanity may be.
With its less humorous content including execution scenes and instructions for the procedures of witchcraft from divination to necromancy, the Compendium of Demonology and Magic belongs to a deeper tradition of books that elaborately catalog and depict the varieties of supernatural evil. (A much older example is the Codex Gigas, previously featured here on Open Culture, a “Devil’s Bible” that also happens to be the largest medieval manuscript in the word.)
You can behold more of these delightfully hellish illustrations at the Public Domain Review and even download the whole book free from the Wellcome Collection. (See a PDF of the entire book here.) And no matter how closely you scrutinize your digital copy, you won’t run the risk of touching it.
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Based in Seoul, Colin Marshall writes and broadcasts on cities, language, and culture. His projects include the Substack newsletter Books on Cities, the book The Stateless City: a Walk through 21st-Century Los Angeles and the video series The City in Cinema. Follow him on Twitter at @colinmarshall or on Facebook.
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Reviews for "Bringing the Ocean to the Battlefield: The Coastal Witch's Cosmetics in Fortnite"
1. John - 1/5 stars - The Coastal Witch Fortnite skin is one of the worst skins I have ever seen in the game. The design is completely uninspired and lacks any creativity. Not to mention, the color palette is dull and does not stand out in any way. The skin also does not come with any unique animations or back bling, making it even more underwhelming. I would not recommend wasting your V-Bucks on this skin.
2. Emily - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Coastal Witch Fortnite skin. The model itself looks very basic, like something you would find in the early seasons of the game. The color scheme is not appealing, and the overall design feels lackluster. Additionally, the skin doesn't have any special effects or unique features, making it feel like a missed opportunity for Epic Games. Overall, I think there are much better skins available in Fortnite, so I would pass on this one.
3. Alex - 1/5 stars - The Coastal Witch Fortnite skin is just a complete letdown. The design is boring, and there are already so many other witch-themed skins in the game that are far superior. The color choices are unappealing, and the lack of any special effects or accompanying items makes it feel like a lazy addition to the game. I would not recommend spending your V-Bucks on this skin when there are much better options available. Epic Games really dropped the ball with this one.