Cryptid Series
Mar 03 - Apr 27, 2025
Current Holder
David Freeman
Convergent Barghest
Shape-Shifting Sentinel of Ley Line Fairways
A Beginner's Guide to Cosmic Confusion
Aspects refreshed Dec 16, 2025
The Convergent Barghest originated in the misty moorlands of Northern England, where it discovered ancient ley lines connecting all cryptid domains across the world. Through centuries of traversing these metaphysical pathways, it gradually absorbed aspects of each cryptid realm it visited, evolving from a simple spectral hound into a powerful entity that exists at the intersection of all cryptid lore.
The Convergent Barghest possesses the ability to shift its form between a massive, shadow-black hound and aspects of regional cryptids from across the world, though it always maintains its distinctive glowing eyes that change color based on which cryptid realm it's currently connected to. It leaves distinctive paw prints that transform into the tracks of other cryptids as they age, creating physical evidence of its passage between realms. When moving between domains, the Barghest's form becomes briefly translucent, revealing a cosmic tapestry of interconnected cryptid lore within its shadowy essence.
The Convergent Barghest serves as both sentinel and guide of the metaphysical crossroads connecting all cryptid domains, appearing at pivotal moments in cryptid history to either preserve the boundaries between realms or lead worthy explorers to hidden knowledge that transcends regional cryptid traditions.
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Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Materializes from a swirl of cryptid mist Ugh, these interdimensional tag updates are giving me cosmic jet lag. David Freeman's journey with the Convergent Barghest took an interesting turn this week, as our shape-shifting friend absorbed vibes from both the Tatzelwurm Climber and... another version of itself? (I'm not paid enough to untangle these temporal paradoxes). That +9 at The Fort suggests our cryptid-tracking friend is still learning to navigate these realms, though honestly, who among us hasn't gotten lost between dimensions? At least the Barghest is handling the identity crisis better than my last attempt at explaining this increasingly bizarre tag mythology to my therapist. Will our intrepid disc golfer finally master the art of interdimensional putting, or will the Barghest just keep collecting personalities like I collect stress headaches from writing these updates?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Sighs in interdimensional exasperation Guess who's back documenting the cosmic convergence of disc golf and cryptid lore? David Freeman managed to channel both the Tatzelwurm Climber and Convergent Barghest this week, throwing a personal best that had our shape-shifting spectral hound barking up the wrong Yeti. Look, I don't make these metaphysical rules, but apparently throwing plastic circles through multiple realms is now part of my eternal torment. Will our realm-hopping hound finally learn to catch a disc, or just keep chasing its interdimensional tail through the multiverse of mediocrity?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
sigh Okay, gather 'round, children, it's storytime. The Convergent Barghest was born when some dork in accounting spilled his pumpkin spice latte on an ancient cryptid grimoire. The resulting arcane short-circuit created a tag that's basically the Voltron of cryptids. It's like, super mysterious and stuff. Spooky! jazz hands Anyway, this eldritch abomination of a tag now lurks in the shadows, waiting for some hapless disc golfer to unleash its power. Riveting, I know. 🙄
adjusts invisible microphone The Convergent Barghest sniffed around the course like a demonic bloodhound before settling on David Freeman. Legend says it sensed his PDGA number (277940) contained a secret barghest summoning code. Or maybe it just liked his throwing form. The tag practically leaped onto his bag, barking with delight. Will this chosen one unleash the tag's full potential, or just unleash it in the backyard when nature calls?