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Dresilda Tarantella: Spider Witch Marionette Puppet
$120.00
🕷️ "In the shadows where silk meets sorcery, I weave my magic..." ✨
Meet Dresilda Tarantella, the Spider Witch of the Whispering Woods. With her wild, web-like hair and eyes that gleam with ancient knowledge, she is both feared and revered by those who know her name. Dresilda doesn't just command spiders—she IS the spider, moving with eight-fold grace through the darkened corners of the magical realm.
The Weaver of Fates
Long ago, Dresilda was a young witch who sought to understand the deepest mysteries of magic. In her quest for knowledge, she made a pact with the Spider Queen of the Shadowrealm, trading a piece of her humanity for the ability to weave spells as intricate and strong as spider silk. The transformation was both blessing and curse—she gained powers beyond imagination, but forever became something between witch and arachnid, human and creature.
Now Dresilda dwells in a tower wrapped in webs that shimmer with enchantments. Each strand she spins carries a spell, a memory, or a prophecy. She can trap nightmares in gossamer nets, weave protective charms that cling like morning dew, and spin illusions so real they fool even the wisest of wizards. Her eight spider legs (hidden beneath her flowing robes) allow her to climb walls, hang from ceilings, and move with an unsettling, hypnotic grace.
Mistress of the Tarantella
Her surname, Tarantella, comes from the frenzied dance she performs under the full moon—a spinning, whirling ritual that channels the wild magic of spiders into her spellwork. Those who witness the Tarantella speak of being mesmerized, unable to look away as Dresilda dances, her movements both beautiful and terrifying, her laughter echoing through the night like the clicking of countless tiny legs.
Despite her fearsome reputation, Dresilda is not evil—merely misunderstood. She helps those brave enough to seek her out, though her prices are always strange: a lock of hair, a childhood memory, the sound of your first laugh. She collects these things in her web, weaving them into the great tapestry of magic that surrounds her tower.
Dresilda Tarantella: where beauty meets the uncanny, where magic is spun from silk and shadow, and where the Spider Witch waits with a knowing smile.
What Makes This Special:
- Handcrafted spider witch marionette
- Wild, web-like hair styling
- Unique character inspired by arachnid magic
- Gothic fantasy aesthetic
- Fully articulated with professional marionette stringing
- Doll form: approximately 25cm tall
- As marionette: 60cm when hanging
- Perfect for gothic fantasy collectors and lovers of witchy characters
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