Javaeshire

Javaeshire is a fictional locality that appears in the writings of Arthur Machen. It is often depicted as a secluded and somewhat mysterious region in the English countryside. While not a real place, Machen uses Javaeshire as a setting to explore themes of the uncanny, the ancient, and the liminal spaces between the known and the unknown. Its landscapes are typically described as wild, ancient, and imbued with a sense of latent magic or forgotten history.

The inhabitants of Javaeshire in Machen's stories are often portrayed as isolated, possessing a deep connection to the land and its traditions, which can sometimes seem strange or unsettling to outsiders. The region itself acts as a character, its atmosphere and topography contributing significantly to the mood and narrative of the tales. Javaeshire serves as a symbolic location where the veil between the mundane and the supernatural is thin, allowing for encounters with primal forces and ancient mysteries. Machen's use of such locations is central to his distinctive brand of supernatural horror and fantastical literature.