The Sad Chort

He trudges through the fog, his footsteps slow, A shadowed echo where bright sparks used to glow. His sigh drifts softly in the hollow night, A lonely chort who’s lost his taste for spite. -- Chorts are associated with mischief, trickery, and malevolence. They may appear as cunning and devious beings who tempt or torment humans, often leading them into trouble or making deals with them that result in unfortunate consequences. -- Digital painting by Eva Eller Metadata updated in 2025