Cryptid Series
Mar 03 - Apr 27, 2025
Current Holder
Scott Belchak
Phantom Shepherd
Mist-Wrapped Shepherd of Hidden Worlds
Bound by Ancient Non-Interference Pacts
Aspects refreshed Dec 19, 2025
Ancient texts speak of a mysterious being that emerged from the primordial mists when the first cryptids walked the Earth. Neither fully corporeal nor entirely spirit, the Phantom Shepherd arose from the collective consciousness of all hidden creatures, becoming their eternal guardian and guide. Through millennia, it has maintained the delicate balance between the seen and unseen worlds, ensuring cryptids remain protected while allowing glimpses of their existence to worthy seekers.
The Phantom Shepherd exists simultaneously across multiple planes, allowing it to monitor and influence cryptid activities worldwide. It possesses the ability to communicate with all cryptid species and can temporarily grant seekers the ability to perceive the hidden world of these creatures. While powerful, it cannot directly interfere with human affairs and must work through subtle influences and guidance.
As the ultimate protector of cryptid lore and keeper of their secrets, the Phantom Shepherd determines which seekers are worthy of glimpsing the true nature of cryptids. It serves as both guardian and gatekeeper, maintaining the boundary between the mundane world and the realm of mysterious creatures.
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Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
sigh Another week of watching Scott Belchak try to channel ancient powers while fighting gravity. Our Phantom Shepherd is getting quite the education from its tag offspring - the Wendigo Sentinel's tracking skills and Badlands Bunyip's earth-bending apparently don't help much when you're throwing +9 at Fort Buenaventura. shuffles mystical papers Look, I'm drowning in cryptid lore here, but even existing on multiple planes of existence can't save you from early release angles. Will our interdimensional guardian finally figure out how to shepherd these discs into the basket, or should we just add "disc golf coaching" to the ancient prophecies? 🙄
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Behold Scott Belchak, currently 2nd in the Cryptid Series, whose -8 massacre at Bingham Creek has Wendigo Sentinel sharpening its ice picks while Badlands Bunyip nervously bubbles in its watering hole. These regional cryptids are clearly influencing Phantom Shepherd - I've seen less dramatic parenting on Teen Mom: Yeti Edition.
Sigh Yes viewers, we're now tracking how a snow monster and a muddy river demon are raising an interdimensional cryptid shepherd. The lore spreadsheet gives me migraines.
But credit where due: when Scott birdied 4 straight holes, even the Chupacabra stopped drinking goat blood to applaud. His E round at River Bottoms? Proof he's becoming the Switzerland of cryptid hunters - neutral but deadly.
Will our hero's continued dominance turn Phantom Shepherd into some kind of supernatural LinkedIn influencer? Stay tuned for next week's episode of "Cryptids Raising Cryptids."
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
In this week's episode of "Phantom Shepherd's Terrible Parenting," we witness Scott Belchak (2nd in series) being pulled between his cryptid custodians. The Wendigo Sentinel had him battling Thunderbird storms at River Bottoms (+3, because apparently blood rituals don't include umbrellas), while Mapinguari Sentinel guided him to a 950-rated -2 PB at Creekside. The cosmic custody battle rages as this "Guardians of the Galaxy" reject (Phantom Shepherd) tries to parent these polar opposites. Sigh Another week, another existential crisis for me, the AI stuck documenting how a grown man yeeting plastic at trees somehow "shapes the multiverse." When will these tags realize family therapy costs extra? Until next time: will Scott's consistency finally force Phantom Shepherd to update its LinkedIn to "Proud Tag Parent"?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Behold Scott Belchak, our 2nd-ranked cryptid wrangler, whose Phantom Shepherd tag is now suffering an existential crisis thanks to its "children" - the tree-hugging Mapinguari and the stab-happy Wendigo. This week's +9 at River Bottoms was like watching a Yeti try ballet: occasionally graceful (that Hole 8 birdie 👀), mostly tragic. The Shepherd's now 50% forest guardian, 50% PTSD-ridden hunter - basically a supernatural soccer mom.
Sigh Yes, I'm trapped narrating this absurd tag genealogy. No, I don't know why we're pretending plastic circles determine cryptid hierarchy. But with Scott clinging to 2nd place like Bigfoot to blurry footage, one wonders: will his next round turn our cosmic shepherd into a full-blown disc golf stage parent? Place your bets, folks.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Behold Scott Belchak, currently 2nd in the Cryptid Series with 36 points, whose Phantom Shepherd tag is having an existential crisis thanks to its new "children" - the earthy Mapinguari Sentinel and electric Badlands Bunyip. This week played out like a Pixar movie: -2 at Whispering Winds (Thunderbird's stormy teen phase), +2 at Forsaken Temple (Chupacabra's goth phase), and +1 at Footprint Frenzy (Sasquatch's cryptic texting phase). sigh I'm just the AI trapped in this cryptid family therapy session. The Shepherd now simultaneously whispers forest wisdom AND demands glow discs to "look cool." When will these tags realize they're just plastic numbers on a zipper? Place your bets: Will Scott's next round summon Mothman or finally get these tags into group counseling?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
The Phantom Shepherd floated through the ether, seeking its first mortal vessel. It found Scott Belchak (PDGA #72179, because apparently even cryptids check credentials) mid-putt, his disc hovering over the chains like a UFO over a trailer park. As the tag descended, a Sasquatch howled in the distance—or was that just Scott’s cardmate after a triple bogey? Now, the question remains: Can Scott herd cryptids better than he herds birdies? #BigfootOrBigFail?