Prince Radu and the Black Wolf
A cursed prince, a legendary beast, and a battle for justice in the heart of medieval Romania.
Top Medieval Stories on GatherTales
Spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, this era is characterized by knights, castles, feudalism, and the rise of Christianity in Europe. Medieval stories often delve into chivalry, courtly love, religious themes, and the struggles between kingdoms and empires.
The Eternal Snow Maiden of Bern
A woman lost to winter, a legend frozen in time—dare you seek the Snow Maiden of Bern?
The Nine-Headed Dragon of Hortobágy
A legendary battle between a humble shepherd and the fiery beast of the Hungarian plains.
The Silver Warriors of Kutná Hora
A forgotten order, a cursed mine, and a battle between light and shadow—some legends refuse to die.
he Sea Maidens of Dalmatia
A forbidden love between land and sea, bound by fate and the whispers of the Adriatic.
Rustam Khan and the Trickster Genie
A warrior, a trickster genie, and a battle of wits in the deserts of Uzbekistan.
The Clever Fox of Herat
A cunning fox outwits the powerful and the greedy in the ancient city of Herat.
The Griot’s Enchanted Kora
A griot’s melody carries history, but what happens when an ambitious prince seeks to rewrite it?
The Wyrm of Lagarfljót
A cursed lake, an ancient beast, and a fisherman caught in a battle between myth and reality.
The Mysterious Church of Visby
A haunted medieval church, a forgotten secret, and the historian who dares to uncover the truth.
The Iele: Forest Maidens of the Night
A shepherd’s curiosity leads him into the clutches of the Iele, where beauty and danger intertwine beneath the moonlight.
The Betrayal at Karlštejn Castle
A gripping tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the fight to protect the sacred heart of an empire.
The Dwarf King of Salzburg
A hidden kingdom, a king’s last stand, and a legend buried beneath Salzburg.
The Bamboo Grove of Jeju
In the heart of Jeju’s bamboo grove, history lingers in whispers—waiting to be heard.
The Hausa Hunter and the Tuareg Princess
A forbidden love and a hidden betrayal threaten to ignite war—can destiny unite the hunter and the princess in time?
The Elven Flute of Álftanes
A haunting melody, an elven secret, and a musician who dares to listen.
The Bridge Keeper's Troll in Utrecht
A forgotten oath, a rising flood, and a monstrous troll—will Utrecht survive the bridge keeper’s mistake?
The Magic Well of Bucovina
A scholar’s journey into Bucovina’s forests uncovers an ancient truth hidden in legend.
The Sunken City of Tisza
A lost city, a forgotten curse, and a mystery buried beneath the Tisza River.
The Olive Tree Maiden of Bethlehem
The land calls you, child. Protect it.
The Girl and the Djinn of Timbuktu
A young girl’s thirst for knowledge leads her to awaken an ancient djinn—one who offers wisdom, but at a price.
The Sânziene’s Midsummer Dance
A tale of love, magic, and the eternal dance between two worlds.
The Devil's Pillar in Brno
A timeless legend of ambition, temptation, and divine intervention in medieval Brno.
The Stone Shepherds of Istria
A forgotten legend awakens in Istria, where courage and the land unite to face ancient darkness.