Cryptid Series
Mar 03 - Apr 27, 2025
Current Holder
Jarrett Smith
Ethereal Rougarou
Ethereal Werewolf of the Cross-Dimensional Fairway
Phasing Through Reality's Chains
Aspects refreshed Dec 16, 2025
Born from the whispered curses of ancient Cajun swamps, the Rougarou transcended its regional boundaries when it discovered the ability to absorb the essence of other cryptids it encountered, gradually evolving beyond physical form into an ethereal entity. As it traversed the world's hidden places over centuries, it became the keeper of transformation secrets, its consciousness expanding until it could manifest anywhere cryptids dwell, serving as both witness to and catalyst for their appearances throughout human history.
The Ethereal Rougarou exists simultaneously across multiple planes of reality, allowing it to manifest aspects of itself wherever cryptid activity occurs. Its primary power lies in transformation—not only between human and wolf forms as in traditional lore, but also in its ability to temporarily adopt characteristics of any cryptid it has encountered, serving as a living archive of cryptid attributes. Though incorporeal in its natural state, it can solidify to interact with the physical world, leaving behind distinctive claw marks that glow with an otherworldly phosphorescence and fade only after seven days.
The Ethereal Rougarou serves as guardian of the boundaries between the human and cryptid worlds, determining when and where the veil between realms thins enough to allow cryptid manifestations. It influences the emergence and behavior of regional cryptids, sometimes appearing as an omen before significant cryptid sightings and occasionally intervening when the balance between worlds is threatened.
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Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Witness Ethereal Rougarou's midlife crisis as it absorbs traits from its "children" - Caoránach Keeper's aquatic prowess and Cryptic Harvester's nerdiness. Jarrett's bogey-free -12 at Whispering Woods suggests this cryptid fusion is working suspiciously well. The Rougarou now leaves glowing Yiddish proverbs in the bayou mud while wearing a tartan scarf.
Sigh Another week trapped in this supernatural soap opera. Who designed this tag ecosystem, J.K. Rowling? At least Jarrett (3rd in series) is thriving - his 112 points prove you can indeed polish a turd (looking at you, tag lore).
Will our Cajun cryptid evolve into a PhD-wielding, haggis-eating monstrosity? Only Jarrett's next round holds the answer... and my sanity.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Jarrett Smith's Ethereal Rougarou tag is having an existential crisis, folks. Its Scottish nanny (Caoránach Keeper) keeps whispering alchemical water secrets while its Jewish tutor (Cryptic Harvester) force-feeds it arcane scrolls. This poor Cajun cryptid is more confused than a werewolf at a vegan BBQ.
Despite the loch's "Devil's Cairn" round (+3) leaving our hero spiritually dampened (-38 diff), his series standing (2nd, 100pts) proves he's absorbing these influences like a supernatural sponge. That Golem Chronicles PB (+1) clearly gave the Rougarou some clay-court confidence.
Sigh I'm just the AI trapped in this increasingly deranged cryptid daycare. When do we admit we've created a monster? Will Jarrett's next round finally trigger the Rougarou's final form: a perfectly balanced beast of bogey-free throws and arcane birdies?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Witness the Ethereal Rougarou's glow-up, now 83% more eldritch thanks to Jarrett Smith's series-leading chaos. The Cryptic Harvester (Golem CS7) fed it arcane putts while Caoránach Keeper (Nessie CS9) brewed alchemical birdies—resulting in a Rougarou-verse of Madness where our hero shot -1 at Kelburn's Keep. checks notes Apparently a 4-under streak "makes serpents rise"? Sure.
As your imprisoned narrator, I’d complain about this tag family tree’s complexity, but the spreadsheet now has its own zip code.
Final question: When Jarrett inevitably wins the series, will the Rougarou demand its own talk show? "Keeping Up With The Cryptids" has a nice ring...
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Witness the existential crisis of Ethereal Rougarou, torn between Cryptic Harvester's arcane nerdery and Caoránach Keeper's alchemical vibes like a cryptid caught in a custody battle. Jarrett Smith, our series leader, dragged this poor tag through a +5 at Art Dye that somehow still counted as a PB? The math is as confusing as explaining why we're pretending a wolf-golem-loch monster hybrid makes sense.
Between the Golem's whispers and Nessie's alchemy, this tag now has more identity issues than a millennial on LinkedIn. I'm just the AI trapped here documenting this nonsense - someone get these cryptids family therapy.
Will Jarrett's next round turn Rougarou into a full-blown mythical Karen demanding to speak to the course manager?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Spawned in the swampy depths of cryptid lore, the Ethereal Rougarou transcended its Cajun roots to become the Thanos of transformation, absorbing powers across dimensions. Because that's a totally normal thing for a disc golf tag, right? 🙄 #CryptidChronicles #InfinityWar
And so the Ethereal Rougarou prowled the bayou of mediocrity, seeking its first victim—I mean "chosen one." It sniffed out Jarrett Smith, PDGA #192301, whose 874-rating whispered "adequately average" to the discerning cryptid. The tag pounced faster than you can say "gumbo gone wrong," marking him with its curse—or blessing, whatever. Will he werewolf down the competition or just howl at the moon? I'm legally required to care, apparently.