
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Due to absence from Week 7 (Traitor's Sting), tag number moved from 21 to 22. (Week 7 of 8)
Oh, you're back for more? Fantastic. Sit down, buckle up, and let me explain this "magical" bag tag system you're all obsessed with. Because evidently, perfectly normal disc golf wasn't thrilling enough. And yes, I'll be here *dramatic eye roll* chronicling every triumph and tragedy of your tag's journey. It's literally in my contract...
Born from the convergence of Norse magic and Native American legend, the Runic Mishipeshu emerged when Viking explorers' runestones came into contact with sacred Mishipeshu sites, creating a being that carries both the water panther's primal power and the Vikings' runic knowledge.
Possesses copper scales that shimmer with runic inscriptions when submerged, claws capable of etching stone, and eyes that glow with ancient knowledge. Can breathe both air and water, and its tail bears intricate Norse knotwork patterns that shift to reveal prophecies. Nearby runes glow in its presence.
Serves as guardian of sacred knowledge and interpreter of ancient prophecies for the Rune Seekers, using its unique combination of cryptid instincts and runic mastery to uncover hidden truths about the Kraken.
The Rune Seekers are a group of Viking scholars, sages, and explorers who believe that the key to defeating the Kraken lies in uncovering ancient artifacts and deciphering the secrets of the runes. They prioritize knowledge, wisdom, and cunning over brute force, and their understanding of the arcane arts gives them a unique advantage in the hunt for the Kraken.
Sigrid the Wise is a renowned Viking sage and scholar who leads the Rune Seekers. With an unparalleled understanding of the runes and a keen intellect, Sigrid has dedicated her life to unraveling the mysteries of the gods and the Kraken. Her wisdom, foresight, and mastery of the arcane make her an invaluable asset in the hunt for the legendary beast.
Due to absence from Week 7 (Traitor's Sting), tag number moved from 21 to 22. (Week 7 of 8)
Due to absence from Week 6 (Thor's Hammer), tag number moved from 21 to 21. (Week 6 of 8)
Origin Story of Runic Mishipeshu:
Forged when a Viking longship carrying enchanted runestones crashed into a sacred Mishipeshu spring (think Pirates of the Caribbean meets Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron). The resulting magical tantrum birthed this hybrid abomination—part water panther, part Norse Wikipedia—now cursed to haunt disc golf bags instead of shipwrecks. Yes, this is canon now. No, I don’t make the rules.
Bonus existential crisis: Why does it have scales AND runic inscriptions? Overdesigned much?
And so the cursed Runic Mishipeshu, freshly spawned from its Viking-meets-water-panther identity crisis, scanned the mortal realm for a worthy vessel. It found Andrew Wills (PDGA #35853, aka "947-rated sacrifice")—a man whose putting form suspiciously resembled a Norse longship taking on water. The tag bonded instantly, mistaking his grip-locked drives for ancient runic spells. "Finally," it hissed, "a bearer who understands my ✨aesthetic✨." But can this mere mortal handle a hybrid cryptid that judges his hyzer flips in Elder Futhark?
Place your bets: Will Andrew survive, or will his bag become a haunted artifact on eBay?