The Wyvern's Hoard Blog
4 Fun Facts about the Mad Hatter
Celebrate whimsy and silliness on Mad Hatter Day at the Wyvern’s Hoard. We’re all mad here! It was on this day in 1986 when a group of people from Boulder, CO, decided to celebrate a day of silliness on 10/6—the same number on the Mad Hatter’s hat. The holiday has been steadily growing in popularity over 29 years. How do you... READ MORE
Fun Facts About the Majestic Shark
What’s that in the water? Might just be Wyvern Hoard’s Animal of the Month! We’ve got our eyes on the majestic but misunderstood shark. Here are some fun facts about our finned friend, the shark. Du-DUN Du-DUN The title of fastest shark in the world goes to the Mako Shark, which can swim up to 50 miles an hour. The oldest shark fossil... READ MORE
4 Fun Facts about Hobbits
It’s Hobbit Day at the Wyvern’s Hoard and all around the world! How about some fun facts about hobbits and the Lord of the Rings over a second breakfast to celebrate? The Hobbit Breakfast GIFfrom The Hobbit GIFs Hobbits eat six meals a day. Breakfast, second breakfast, and elevenses in the morning (which is a real thing across Europe and... READ MORE
The Hoard’s Top 5 Fantasy Video Games
Happy National Video Games Day! Today’s THE best excuse to stay in your pyjamas and play video games all day (as if we needed an excuse). Sick of the same old games on your console? Check out our top 5 fave fantasy and fantasy-adjacent video games you can download now! The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild GIFfrom The Legend Of Zelda... READ MORE
2022 Fun Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is our favorite holiday at the Wyvern’s Hoard (surprising no one)! With less than 2 months to go before our favorite night of fantasy and mischief, we’re dreaming up our costumes now. Because after all… it’s never too early to get ready. We've got some Halloween costume ideas below. Check It Out! Steampunk... READ MORE
8 Fun Facts about Spiders
Spiders get a bad rap for being a little creepy-crawly. But you know, and we know, that spiders are some of the coolest arachnids ever. Not convinced? Here are 8 fun and sometimes strange facts about spiders, Hoard’s critter of the month. 1. Spiders are nearsighted It’s funny, but with all 8 of their eyes, spiders can’t see that... READ MORE
Meet Our 5 Favorite Mythical Creatures
All sorts of creatures run amok at the Hoard! Behold our bestiary of delightful and monstrous mythical creatures from all over the world. Here are our top favorites! Nat Geo GIFfrom Nat Geo GIFs The Fylgja In Norse mythology, the fylgja is said to be a kind of guardian spirit, usually in the form of an animal, fairy, or sometimes human form. It... READ MORE
Our Top 6 Gods of Ancient Mythology
Here at the Wyvern’s Hoard we hold many of the old Gods of ancient mythology in high esteem. And as we believe in giving them the reverence they deserve, this week’s blog post will introduce you to some of our favorites. So without further ado, here are our top 6 Gods from times of ancient mythology… 6. BASTET Bastet was the... READ MORE
5 Amazing Lion Facts To Celebrate World Lion Day
Lions have long been symbols of strength and nobility throughout history. And when you consider their powerful and regal bearing, it’s no wonder so many kings and nations have adopted the lion as their symbol. So to mark World Lion Day, here are 5 incredible facts about these majestic animals you may not know. Lion Running GIFfrom Lion GIFs... READ MORE
Animal of the Month: Bears! 5 Facts About These Furry Predators.
Whether you see them as fierce merciless hunters or big fluffy bundles of fun, bears are loved and respected the world over. But outside certain species’ love of honey and salmon, many people don’t know much about these majestic beasts. So here are 5 essential bear facts to satisfy your curiosity. 1. There are 8 different species of... READ MORE