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The Monsters' Worlds

The Monsters Worlds logo that looks like a stamp with a dragon in the middle.

The Monsters' Worlds

The Monsters Worlds logo that looks like a stamp with a dragon in the middle.

The Monsters' Worlds

Masca- Italian Shapeshifter Witch

Quick Facts:

Name: Masca (plural- Masche)

Location/Origin: Piedmont region, Northern Italy

Powers:
Hereditary magical gifts, shapeshifting (into animals like cats, owls, moths), protection or subtle cursing, dream-walking. Potentially immortal

Appearance: An older woman with intense eyes, often dressed in black. She may appear modern and elegant or rustic and unassuming. She has an old grimoire known as the Libro del Comando., which makes her even more powerful. She can also manifest as a shadow or animal.

Specific Danger: Rarely hostile—but those who mock, harm, or disrespect her may find themselves cursed with misfortune or sleepless nights.

Evolution: From feared village witch to a respected, even protective, spiritual figure. Believed to pass her powers down through family lines—only certain women are born Masche.

The Legend of Masca/Masche

In the quiet villages of Piedmont, there are families that carry secrets. Not skeletons-in-the-closet kinds—real secrets. Old magic. The kind that runs in blood, passed from grandmother to granddaughter. The women born into these lineages are called Masche.They don’t boast. They don’t flash power. But everyone in the village knows who they are. They might cure your child’s fever with a glance and a whisper. They might light candles before a storm and somehow keep your home untouched. They may even be immortal. But don’t mistake their kindness for weakness. If crossed, they won’t raise their voices—they’ll just raise the wind. The Libro del Comando, their sacred grimoire, is said to contain spells so old, no one living remembers where they came from.

Warning to Travelers:
Don’t be fooled by appearances. That well-dressed older woman with the sunglasses and the mysterious book? She might be a Masca. If she gives you advice—take it. If she warns you to avoid a road, listen. Her power is quiet, but real. Show respect, and you’ll be fine. Cross her, and… well, you won’t sleep well for a while.

Symbolism of Masca/Masche:

The Masca symbolizes female wisdom, ancestral power, and the quiet strength passed through generations. She walks between worlds—modern and ancient, mundane and magical. While often misunderstood or feared, she represents a kind of power rooted in intuition, protection, and resilience. She is what happens when power isn’t asked for—but inherited. And kept.