Die Nymphe des Brunnens

In a remote corner of Swabia, a rugged knight known as Wackermann Uhlfinger rules his crumbling castle with a fearsome reputation—his name alone sends travelers fleeing. Yet behind the iron armor lies a gentle husband, a devoted father, and a tender husband to his virtuous wife, who tends their modest household and cares for their two daughters. The lady finds solace in a secluded spring at the foot of the hill, a place whispered to be home to a water‑nymph, and she often slips away there to breathe and perform quiet acts of kindness.

When Wackermann disappears on a raiding expedition, the lady’s heart is torn between dread and hope. She wanders to the crystal‑clear grotto under the moon, where a pale, wavering figure appears— the legendary nymph of the spring. The sudden vision stirs ancient legends and raises a haunting question about her husband’s fate, drawing the listener into a tale of love, superstition, and the thin line between bravery and terror.