Sarah Haftorson

An animation showing how faerie circles are formed.

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A faerie circle is a ring of mushrooms that grows naturally. It begins with a mushroom whose roots grow evenly in all directions. Over time, the mushroom dies and more grow around it in a slightly larger radius. The cycle will repeat as long as the roots are intact. A ring of this size can take decades or even a century to form. It is believed that if one steps inside the circle, they will be transported to the faerie realm and captured by faeries who seek revenge on humans.