Post by Void on Feb 12, 2016 11:51:17 GMT -6
~Monsterpedia~
List and all knowledge of the creatures on and below the lands. The list below will go from rarity of the creatures with following ranks.
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Mythical
~Sizes~
All being fall into four categories for size-
Small
(1-4 feet)
Medium
(<4-6feet)
Large
(<6-16feet)
Massive
(<16feet+)
~Common Beasts~
Goblins-
Rarity- Common
Size-Medium, 3-4ft
Appearance- Short, big nosed creatures. Despite living in caverns and the deepest of woods Goblins are often dark green of complexion. Slanted, yellow, cat like eyes enhances their low light vision but bright lights often cause them great pain. With pointed ears these creatures are thought once to be elfs but corrupted by demons.
Knowledge- Often considered the dimmest of all the humanoid races these short sized tribes men trample across everything in their path, razing towns and looting anything not nailed down, but then they take out the nails and take that too. Leadership with these creatures is difficult to find and is hardly ever thought of as intelligent leadership; those with the strength to beat down their kin with the greatest ease assume command of the local goblin population. Taking a fancy to shinny things goblins have been known to offer their services if the right amount is paid though the union doesn't last long when more gold comes their way from another source. While there has been no sightings of a female goblin in the past they are believed to be hidden deep within their caverns.
Notes- "I found a dead Goblin. Turns out it had died from lack of air. It was mystery seeing as I saw no choke bruises. I fear that it just forgot to breath. One wonders what a mind lacking of such thought could do, or not do in this case.- Mangel Araci
Orcs
Rarity- Common
Size- Medium, 5-6ft
Appearance- Large, well muscled brutes of men. A second cousin to the scrappy Goblins these dark skinned humanoids are of similar height to humans and share many details with them. Aside from their skin Orcs are easy to spot from their unusual under bite with large teeth that jab outwards in odd directions.
Knowledge- Brutes with massive formed muscles these humanoids are the older cousins to goblins but have much higher intelligence even forming tribes of their own far away from other civilizations. Tribal in their society their leaders are chosen by those with the most experience in combat and the skills to leader others. Often they can be bought as hired swords but loyalty is not something that can be bought but proven with these men.
Notes- "Brutes. Savages. Its amazing that some people compare these lesser demons to us... I never knew a person's body could bend like that and still be living."- Survivor
Kobolds-
Rarity- Common
Size-Small, 3-4ft
Appearance- Rat like sub humanoids with poor eye sight, Kobolds rely on sharp hearing and sense of smell to move around in their dimly light tunnels. With matted hair and not much larger than dogs they are sometimes mistaken as sickly canines.
Knowledge- These rat folk live just under the worlds crust, usually in deeply wooded areas or at the base of mountains. Hunting, mating and sleeping are among the highest in their priorities leaving little room anything else. Breeding as they do Kobolds can amass populations into the thousands within a few weeks time but they often kill each other in sub terrain wars over area claims against other nests.
Notes- "Damn beasts came out from the ground. Like a sea of fur... they ate everything. The cows, the chickens, even the houses!" - Survivor
Gliders-
Rarity- Common
Size- Small, 2-3ft
Appearance- People compare gliders to tiny whale sharks of the sky, using their gaping mouths to suck in micro bacteria and other small creatures for nutrients.
Knowledge- Like kites caught in the breeze these small creatures float among the skies in massive patches that can almost blot out the sun below. Harmless, these creatures use the thermals of the skies to keep afloat their whole lives, never once touching the ground till death. Hardly ever moving these creatures are said to live for centuries if they are lucky enough not to be eaten or fall from a storm.
Notes- "Those clouds are strange. They never seem to move... wait a minute, is that a mouth?" - Traveler
Plains Walker-
Rarity- Common
Size- Massive 18-20ft
Appearance- Rounded, potato shaped creatures that are supported by three thin limbs which raise them high above the ground up to twenty feet. Using a long, tentacles which sprout from their mouths they feed on birds and fruits.
Knowledge- Plains Walkers are simple minded creatures that walk the Grand plains in Gadeni lands. Being as docile as they are Gadeni climb these creatures and use these living towers as mobile outposts to patrol their lands without being seen.
Scholar Notes- " As I sit upon these beast back I can't help but to think what would happen if it tripped. Maybe I should get down." - Mangel Araci
Grubbers-
Rarity- Common
Size- Medium, 4-5ft
Appearance- Eight wiry legged grubs that are the size of cows. Bluish soft hide covers their body from the harsh light of the sandy hills they live in.
Knowledge- The Dracon build wide pastures to house these giant worms. Able to eat almost anything the Dracon will raise these creatures till adult hood where they will harvest them for their meat and hides. While Grubbers are gentle, dim witted creatures if kept alive for to long they will undergo a transformation into a Tunneler.
Scholar Notes- "Taste like chicken, if the chicken had bathed in a swamp its whole life." - Mangel Araci
~Uncommon Beasts~
Lesser Vampires-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Large, 8-10ft
Appearance- Standing around seven foot these bulky bat like humanoids are matted with coarse fur over their body's. Thin membranes grow in a wide arc on their backside which allows them to fly but only short distances due to their weight. Talons extrude from the end of their fingers and toes giving them deadly strikes.
Knowledge- A weak willed person who is afflicted with vamperism is transformed into a ragged, filthy bat like humanoid with a unyielding hunger for blood. Unlike full vampires these creatures are crazed and contact with full sun light will caused them to burst into flames.
Scholar Notes- "Took five bolts to take the beast down. Its screams still burn in my ears, I guess it didn't much like the holy water." -Vampire Hunter
Macro Insects-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Medium-Large 3-8ft
Appearance- Insects of unusually large size.
Knowledge- Massive bugs which thrive in the deepest parts of wooded areas. These bugs are like their smaller counter parts but much, much bigger and all the more so dangerous. It is unknown how these bugs came to be so large from their normal size, it is believe to be magical in nature however.
Scholar Notes- " Saw a single ant pick a cow up today... this is a sign that I need to stop drinking." -Town Drunk
Zombies-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size-Medium, 4-6ft
Appearance- Rotted flesh, exposed bones and such a pretty smile. Zombies can be created from any race.
Knowledge- Once a living creature now turned into the living dead which have grown a taste for flesh. Slow and dim witted one alone is hardly a threat but when they amass in hordes they can prove to be the most dangerous of foes. A bite from a zombie is considered a death sentence, within twenty four hours the victim will be transformed into one themselves. While most scholars believe that these mindless creatures are the work of disease it has been said magic has been the cause behind past attacks.
Scholar Notes- "Braiiiiiiiins." -Some zombie
Husk-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size-Medium- 4-6ft
Appearance- A person whose body has been dried up like a raisin to long exposed to the sun. Sunken eyes, with drawn nail beds and long patchy hair upon their heads, most think husks are zombies.
Knowledge- Like a zombie but docile in the fact they don't long for flesh. An empty shell of a person these beings wander the landscape searching for something of importance in their life before. It is said that Husks have memories of their life but communicating with them has never proven to work.
Scholar Notes- " Late one night I saw a lone man walking through the snow, he was nude from the waist up and hung his head low. I thought to help him but his sunken face sent fear trailing down my backside." -Bar Keep
Trolls-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Large, 12-16ft
Appearance- Lanky, large humanoids, these creatures can grow up to sixteen feet tall and are often confused with their cousins the Giants. A pair of horns can generally been seen growing from these creatures head, along with multiple pairs of eyes.
Knowledge- Unlike the Giants these humanoids have no real culture of their own and hardly ever travel in packs less they are with a mate. Female Trolls are a rarity among Trolls and can go for a high price to the right bidders though with a great deal of danger on the hunters behalf. Using simple tools such stone hammers, and tree trunks these creatures are a force to reckon with their powerful limbs; those wishing to hunt these creatures best be prepared and not go alone.
Scholar Notes- "Part of the woods was torn down last night. We thought it was a bunch of wild animals with all the screaming but now we think it was two trolls getting... lovey." -Hunters
Imps-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Small, 3-4ft
Appearance- Dark skinned creatures, not much larger than a few feet in height with tiny, rough horns that stick from their heads and with a series of fine claws extruding from their hands and feet.
Knowledge- Tiny tricksters of the demonic realm. These lesser demons cause havoc for all of those in the living world and while they aren't considered highly dangerous they are still demons none the less. Scholars have noted that there are two types of Imps; Chaos, and Joy imps. Chaos Imps enjoy nothing more than ruining peoples lives with painful tricks, while Joy Imps are gentler creatures and while they will trick people its purely playful.
Scholar Notes- "A tiny cloaked man swore he could invest my earnings and double them within a few days! I can't wait to be rich!" -Stupid village man
Ghosts-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Medium, 4-6ft
Appearance- Faint, see through beings often covered in a white aura.
Knowledge- Simple spirits that float around the world, most often go unnoticed to most folk. More curious than dangerous, ghosts watch the world go by, some times protecting their loved ones. While only a small portion of their form resides within the realm of the living they can still move objects around with thoughts alone. Ghosts that died unfulfilled or angered can sometimes morph into a Banshee.
Scholar Notes- "Boo." - Ghost
~Rare Beasts~
Succubus-
Rarity- Rare
Size-Medium
Appearance- Succubi come in many different shapes and sizes though their most common form are of young woman, however their body's can change to fill the role of the moment. Darkened skin far from the normal colors of mortals, purple, ebony or deep blue with black piercing eyes void of any light within. Claws tip the end of their fingers and toes as sharp as razor and generally they have a long whip like tail with a spike on the end.
Knowledge- A demonic temptress. Powerful and alluring demons, Succubi can make mortals bend to their knees with a mere glance of their hypnotic eyes which sets their target into a trance. These creatures feed off the life energy of mortals to extend their own life and to increase in strength. The older these creatures are the more danger they pose. Succubi often hide among the population in a guise, taking victims every few years to keep alive.
Scholar Notes- "Its eyes glowed like the sun... and then I woke up in ditch... I feel like a few years have passed since last night." -Victim
Banshees-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium
Appearance- Larger and more intimidating than their weaker counter parts Banshees appear as weeping beings, with gaping mouths. Their garments which they were buried in now little more than rags that cling to their ghostly forms.
Knowledge- A powerful spirit that has punched a hole between the realm of the living and those of the damned. While unlike their cousins banshees have a limited range of where they can move about as they are linked to the spot where they broke through, usually an area of great importance in their life before. Armed with a deadly screech and the powers to phase through objects these creatures are difficult to be rid of, often only those trained to defeat such a creature must be called upon.
Scholar Notes- "Six silver bolts, a vial of holy water and three deaths later the damned thing went screeching back to the wastes... all in all a good days work." - Exorcist
Dire Wolves-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Standing at six foot tall and eight feet long these massive canines rend through animals and folk alive with their crushing jaws and sundering claws. Unlike normal wolves, Dire wolves fur are so densely packed together that its coat acts like a plate of iron.
Knowledge- The kings of canines. These massive wolves strike fear in humanoids and wolves alike. Dire wolves bring other wolves under their leadership and trek across the lands feeding off whatever they come in their path.
Scholar Notes- "Tore right through Billy's arm with a single bite, good thing he had two. Billy! Get back to work!" -Old farmer
Wyverns-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Descendants of the dragons themselves these reptilian beasts are scaled from head to foot in thick leathery plates. Quadrupedal beasts Wyverns have been known to climb walls and trees as easily as they can walk, and with great height they can glide through the air for miles before having to land.
Knowledge- Carnivorous and alpha predators they are a dangerous creature, with poisonous glands and venom sacs Wyverns are cautioned to be one of the most dangerous creatures on the land. While descendants of dragons Wyverns have lost the ability of true flight and instead glide but where they lack in flight they make up for it with muscle.
Scholar Notes- "They sent an armed convey to kill the beast lurking in the hills; that was two weeks ago. They might be dead, but good news, the monster hasn't attacked us in two weeks."- Villager
Vampires-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium
Appearance- Vampires can be apart of any of the known races in the land, the dead give away though is their unusually pale skin and blood red eyes.
Knowledge- Demons of the mortal realm. These once be mortals now live for the call of the night and the blood that it brings. Needing to feed off the blood of others to survive they hunt upon the living and suck them dry. A person bitten has a chance to be converted into a vampire themselves though it has only be reported in a few cases when the victim escaped their attacker. It is said that vampirism is a disease though no cure has been found of it yet.
Scholar Notes- "Thomas got bit, we did what we had to do, hope his wife can forgive us one day." -Vampire Hunter
Grand Glider-
Rarity-Rare
Size- Massive
Appearance- A very big ass big Glider.
Knowledge- Having lived a long and well fed life a Glider will eventually grow to massive size compared to the size of a humpback whale, a towering form which can be seen from miles away. Having developed gas pockets within its body for years gives the creature the ability to float on its own without the need for thermals giving it free free reign to search the skies for a mate.
Scholar Notes- "The most graceful and majestic creature my eyes have ever fallen on, oh... it just shit. Well, there goes that house."- Mangel Araci
Wisps-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Small
Appearance- Small balls of light, coming in all colors of the rainbow. While moving a faint trail of light will follow in their wake.
Knowledge- Its is not known of how a wisp comes to be, scholars think that they were spirits that became infused with magic through some means. Most wisps can be found deep within wooded areas and are easily seen when the sun goes down as they release a magical aura which glows. They are very curious creatures though not dangerous.
Scholar Notes- "Every night I see beautiful lights coming from the woods but every time I try to get close they seem to run off." -Villager
Golems-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Sub terrain humanoids made from the stone itself. While coming in various shapes and size all Golems are powerful beings with thick bodies composed from anything from metals to crystals.
Knowledge- Little else is known of these creatures as they are a rare find deep below the crust, they are said to be the remnants of a long dead empire.
Scholar Notes- "We thought them just statues at first, we were proved wrong." -Bak Blacklight
Arachne-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium-Large
Appearance- Half human, half spider, all from your worst nightmares.
Knowledge- Most people keep away from these hybrid creature for fear of their appearance. While threatening looking in nature all Arachne have their own mind sets, some dangerous while others not so much. Arachnes thrive anywhere from deep caves to cities though generally hide in the shadows from fear of being attacked by others. Many different nests exist across the lands though most are unknown from outsiders.
Scholar Notes- " I though she was the one, that was until she stood up from behind the counter. I didn't stop to count the legs."- Young Man
Giants-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Overly large humans with massive limbs the thickness of tree trunks.
Knowledge- While often mistaken for Trolls, Giants grow up to fifteenth feet in height though stories have told of Giants whose heads reach the clouds. Its rare to ever spot a Giant but even more so beyond the vast mountain ranges where they make their home. What few researchers that made contact with these humanoids say they speak an odd language of grunts and hand gestures though no code has been made of it yet, as the researches thought getting to close would not be in their best interest. Giants live in small groups of about five, each with their own assigned duty to maintain the camp and its population.
Scholar Notes- "Thing could have eaten me whole in one bite if he had the thought for it." -Mangel Araci
Pixies-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Small
Appearance- Tiny humanoids that are generally smaller than a foot in height, where they lack in height they make up for with their ability of flight with a pair of wings sprouting from their backside.
Knowledge- Pixies are naturally born with the abilities to use magic and are said to be masters of their gifts even knowing to use their powers to torment whole villages for fun. Little else is known about these rare creatures other than their playful nature but they are generally kind to wanders that they come across even giving them directions... though not always to the right place.
Scholar Notes- "I followed their directions correctly... yet I found myself in a brothel; for one reason or another my wife doesn't believe that little fairy folk gave me directions." -Divorced Villager
Tunnelers-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Massive
Appearance- A massive subterranean worm with a mouth filled with hundreds of razor sharp teeth, a hard outer shell protects them from all but the strongest weapons.
Knowledge- Once a Grubber has lived for long enough they will transform into a worm creatures of massive size that tunnels beneath the worlds surface creating caverns where other creatures make a home. While vital to subterranean life these worms are a threat to all things above the surface. Often attacking small mining villages they can easily wipe out a town in a matter of minutes if provoked. Very territorial by nature the Tunnelers will attack anything that threatens their lands.
Scholar Notes- "I've never laid eyes on such a beast before but from what I've seen of their destruction should such a moment ever come where I see one I'm sure will be my final day." -Mangel Araci
Wraiths-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium
Appearance- Losing their ghastly appearance for something more solid Wraiths are heavily plated in metal as their bodies turn into walking fortress of steel which glow with unworldly power.
Knowledge- When the most powerful of banshees are denied justice or vengeance they will take on a physical form gaining them deeper access to the mortal world to expand their range and powers. While losing their abilities to phase through objects their solid form allows them to fully interact with the living world.
Scholar Notes- "We thought the Banshee finished. That was until it cut Dan in half and ripped Mikes arm off... I don't think the door will last much longer." -Bloody Note
~Mythical Beasts~
Sunder Terra-
Rarity- Mythical
Size-Massive
Appearance- A clear view of a Terra Tunneler has never been documented, this creature is only thought to exist, those who spoke of it had been lost in tunnels for weeks and were near death when found.
Knowledge- (Unknown)
Scholar Notes-" It ate- it ate everything, even the diamonds." -Lost Explorer
Greater Demon-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- (Unknown)
Knowledge- An imp of unusual size and strength. Once a imp has lived long enough and fed off enough people they under go a transformation where their body size and power increase dramatically. With a new found strength these Demons are one of the most dangerous of their kind, legends state that in one night a single Greater Demon brought an ancient civilization to its knees as its flaming tongue swallowed their souls, of course those are just stories.
Scholar Notes- "Night of Flames. The stories say a race was destroyed by a Demon in a single night and yet no trace of such a of people has been be recorded. It could be just that, stories. What I fear the most is that the creature's strength was so incredible that he wiped not just the people from the face of the world, but every trace of them." - Mangel Araci
Elementals-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Medium
Appearance- Men formed from the elements themselves.
Knowledge- Reports through out the centuries dot the lands though no contact has ever been made; they are only the tales of mad men.
Scholar Notes- "Flames lick from it eyes, its mouth, every part of it was spewing fire. I though he was dead... I was wrong." -Obviously Crazy man
Titans-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- (Unknown)
Knowledge- Legends from the dawn of the world. It is said that these massive beings helped to construct the worlds but now are in a deep slumber for when their services are needed again.
Scholar Notes- "Crafters of the world. Forges of life. Breath of hope. These beings formed a world in their vision, but why and what for?" - Mangel Araci
Karekens-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- Said to be a beast of epic proportions with tendrils that could sunder a ship in half with a mere flick of its mighty appendages.
Knowledge- A legendary creature that lurks under the oceans surface. While no records of such a beast have even been stated in books the creatures stories live on in the fear of sailors.
Scholar Notes- "I love calamari, the bigger the better." - Mangel Araci
Gryphons-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- Half bird, half lion these majestic creatures of legend are all but that now.
Knowledge- The last report of a Gryphon was hundreds of years ago when the eleven empire still reined true, but they all disappeared around the same time, human scholars say there is no possible link between the two.
Scholar Notes- "Sir, I don't think, you could ever get a lion AND a bird to do what they do to make a creature of which you speak of." -Dumb farmer
Hallow Men-
Rarity-Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- (Unknown)
Knowledge- Little is known of these beings, whether they are beast or men, who could say. It is said in tales that Hallow Men will find a lost person and follow them, direct them away from others, water, food till their target collapses from hunger. A tale told to children to make sure they don't wander away from home. Never before has a Hallow Man been spotted for in the tales it lingers just outside of ones vision.
Scholar Notes-"Hallow Man, Hallow Man, here he comes to watch us again. Hallow Man, Hallow Man, now hes gone and left again. Hallow Man, Hallow Man, there hes gone and killed again." -Terror's of the wilds
Windigo-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Medium
Appearance- With a head of a stag and body of a human this beast strikes fear into children late at night from its stories.
Knowledge- It is said that a Windigo was a human who feasted on the flesh of others for so long his mind and body were corrupted and cursed him with a deer head. Often portrayed with magical abilities such a transformation, weather manipulation and even moving unseen, unheard and at incredible speeds.
Scholar Notes- "It's just a myth for children." Mangel Araci
Yeti-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- It is said this creature is a humanoidal beast who is coated in thick white fur across most of its body besides a pair of clawed hands, feet and its ape like face.
Knowledge- The mystical beast is said to make its home in snowy mountains feasting on lost people and animals.
Scholar Notes- "Sounds like it would make a nice throw rug." -Trapper
Basilisk-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- An largely overweight lizard whose size could swallow a full grown man whole without second thought.
Knowledge- Basilisks are said to have a magical gaze, one of which is so powerful that it can turn any being who looks into its eyes into stone within a matter of seconds.
Scholar Notes- "I feel like a mirror would work great against one of these things." -Mangel Araci
Hydra-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- A massive creature that relates in some way to the great dragons of the past, while most dragons have a single head the tales state that Hydras have multiple, each with their own thoughts.
Knowledge- Other than in children's stories no documented sightings have ever been recorded of a hydra. In tales it states that when one of the hydra's heads are cut two more grow back.
Scholar Notes- "Cut one head off and two more come back? Seems like a great way to feed the hungry." -Old Farmer
Merifolk-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Medium
Appearance- Humanoidal in appearance though with tails in place of where feet would go, little else is known about these creatures appearance beyond this.
Knowledge- Stories say that long ago a group of people were banished by the gods from walking the land so they were cast off into the sea where with magic their bodies transformed granting them fins and the ability to breath under water. Generally considered a sailors wet dream no physical sightings have ever been documented that weren't from drunk sailors.
Scholar Notes-" From her head to her waist she was just my taste, but the rest of her was a fish." -Drunk Sailor
Unicorn-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- A pure white stallion with a single horn sprouting from its forehead.
Knowledge- It is said such a creature is born once every thousand years and are a sign of something great, whether good or bad who could say. Unicorn horns are said to posses magical abilities and can cure even the worst of ailments, even death, or so the stories go.
Scholar Notes- "It is said that King Ramex the Third was saved from the edge of death by an elixir crafted from a Unicorn horn." -Mangel Araci
List and all knowledge of the creatures on and below the lands. The list below will go from rarity of the creatures with following ranks.
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Mythical
~Sizes~
All being fall into four categories for size-
Small
(1-4 feet)
Medium
(<4-6feet)
Large
(<6-16feet)
Massive
(<16feet+)
~Common Beasts~
Goblins-
Rarity- Common
Size-Medium, 3-4ft
Appearance- Short, big nosed creatures. Despite living in caverns and the deepest of woods Goblins are often dark green of complexion. Slanted, yellow, cat like eyes enhances their low light vision but bright lights often cause them great pain. With pointed ears these creatures are thought once to be elfs but corrupted by demons.
Knowledge- Often considered the dimmest of all the humanoid races these short sized tribes men trample across everything in their path, razing towns and looting anything not nailed down, but then they take out the nails and take that too. Leadership with these creatures is difficult to find and is hardly ever thought of as intelligent leadership; those with the strength to beat down their kin with the greatest ease assume command of the local goblin population. Taking a fancy to shinny things goblins have been known to offer their services if the right amount is paid though the union doesn't last long when more gold comes their way from another source. While there has been no sightings of a female goblin in the past they are believed to be hidden deep within their caverns.
Notes- "I found a dead Goblin. Turns out it had died from lack of air. It was mystery seeing as I saw no choke bruises. I fear that it just forgot to breath. One wonders what a mind lacking of such thought could do, or not do in this case.- Mangel Araci
Orcs
Rarity- Common
Size- Medium, 5-6ft
Appearance- Large, well muscled brutes of men. A second cousin to the scrappy Goblins these dark skinned humanoids are of similar height to humans and share many details with them. Aside from their skin Orcs are easy to spot from their unusual under bite with large teeth that jab outwards in odd directions.
Knowledge- Brutes with massive formed muscles these humanoids are the older cousins to goblins but have much higher intelligence even forming tribes of their own far away from other civilizations. Tribal in their society their leaders are chosen by those with the most experience in combat and the skills to leader others. Often they can be bought as hired swords but loyalty is not something that can be bought but proven with these men.
Notes- "Brutes. Savages. Its amazing that some people compare these lesser demons to us... I never knew a person's body could bend like that and still be living."- Survivor
Kobolds-
Rarity- Common
Size-Small, 3-4ft
Appearance- Rat like sub humanoids with poor eye sight, Kobolds rely on sharp hearing and sense of smell to move around in their dimly light tunnels. With matted hair and not much larger than dogs they are sometimes mistaken as sickly canines.
Knowledge- These rat folk live just under the worlds crust, usually in deeply wooded areas or at the base of mountains. Hunting, mating and sleeping are among the highest in their priorities leaving little room anything else. Breeding as they do Kobolds can amass populations into the thousands within a few weeks time but they often kill each other in sub terrain wars over area claims against other nests.
Notes- "Damn beasts came out from the ground. Like a sea of fur... they ate everything. The cows, the chickens, even the houses!" - Survivor
Gliders-
Rarity- Common
Size- Small, 2-3ft
Appearance- People compare gliders to tiny whale sharks of the sky, using their gaping mouths to suck in micro bacteria and other small creatures for nutrients.
Knowledge- Like kites caught in the breeze these small creatures float among the skies in massive patches that can almost blot out the sun below. Harmless, these creatures use the thermals of the skies to keep afloat their whole lives, never once touching the ground till death. Hardly ever moving these creatures are said to live for centuries if they are lucky enough not to be eaten or fall from a storm.
Notes- "Those clouds are strange. They never seem to move... wait a minute, is that a mouth?" - Traveler
Plains Walker-
Rarity- Common
Size- Massive 18-20ft
Appearance- Rounded, potato shaped creatures that are supported by three thin limbs which raise them high above the ground up to twenty feet. Using a long, tentacles which sprout from their mouths they feed on birds and fruits.
Knowledge- Plains Walkers are simple minded creatures that walk the Grand plains in Gadeni lands. Being as docile as they are Gadeni climb these creatures and use these living towers as mobile outposts to patrol their lands without being seen.
Scholar Notes- " As I sit upon these beast back I can't help but to think what would happen if it tripped. Maybe I should get down." - Mangel Araci
Grubbers-
Rarity- Common
Size- Medium, 4-5ft
Appearance- Eight wiry legged grubs that are the size of cows. Bluish soft hide covers their body from the harsh light of the sandy hills they live in.
Knowledge- The Dracon build wide pastures to house these giant worms. Able to eat almost anything the Dracon will raise these creatures till adult hood where they will harvest them for their meat and hides. While Grubbers are gentle, dim witted creatures if kept alive for to long they will undergo a transformation into a Tunneler.
Scholar Notes- "Taste like chicken, if the chicken had bathed in a swamp its whole life." - Mangel Araci
~Uncommon Beasts~
Lesser Vampires-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Large, 8-10ft
Appearance- Standing around seven foot these bulky bat like humanoids are matted with coarse fur over their body's. Thin membranes grow in a wide arc on their backside which allows them to fly but only short distances due to their weight. Talons extrude from the end of their fingers and toes giving them deadly strikes.
Knowledge- A weak willed person who is afflicted with vamperism is transformed into a ragged, filthy bat like humanoid with a unyielding hunger for blood. Unlike full vampires these creatures are crazed and contact with full sun light will caused them to burst into flames.
Scholar Notes- "Took five bolts to take the beast down. Its screams still burn in my ears, I guess it didn't much like the holy water." -Vampire Hunter
Macro Insects-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Medium-Large 3-8ft
Appearance- Insects of unusually large size.
Knowledge- Massive bugs which thrive in the deepest parts of wooded areas. These bugs are like their smaller counter parts but much, much bigger and all the more so dangerous. It is unknown how these bugs came to be so large from their normal size, it is believe to be magical in nature however.
Scholar Notes- " Saw a single ant pick a cow up today... this is a sign that I need to stop drinking." -Town Drunk
Zombies-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size-Medium, 4-6ft
Appearance- Rotted flesh, exposed bones and such a pretty smile. Zombies can be created from any race.
Knowledge- Once a living creature now turned into the living dead which have grown a taste for flesh. Slow and dim witted one alone is hardly a threat but when they amass in hordes they can prove to be the most dangerous of foes. A bite from a zombie is considered a death sentence, within twenty four hours the victim will be transformed into one themselves. While most scholars believe that these mindless creatures are the work of disease it has been said magic has been the cause behind past attacks.
Scholar Notes- "Braiiiiiiiins." -Some zombie
Husk-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size-Medium- 4-6ft
Appearance- A person whose body has been dried up like a raisin to long exposed to the sun. Sunken eyes, with drawn nail beds and long patchy hair upon their heads, most think husks are zombies.
Knowledge- Like a zombie but docile in the fact they don't long for flesh. An empty shell of a person these beings wander the landscape searching for something of importance in their life before. It is said that Husks have memories of their life but communicating with them has never proven to work.
Scholar Notes- " Late one night I saw a lone man walking through the snow, he was nude from the waist up and hung his head low. I thought to help him but his sunken face sent fear trailing down my backside." -Bar Keep
Trolls-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Large, 12-16ft
Appearance- Lanky, large humanoids, these creatures can grow up to sixteen feet tall and are often confused with their cousins the Giants. A pair of horns can generally been seen growing from these creatures head, along with multiple pairs of eyes.
Knowledge- Unlike the Giants these humanoids have no real culture of their own and hardly ever travel in packs less they are with a mate. Female Trolls are a rarity among Trolls and can go for a high price to the right bidders though with a great deal of danger on the hunters behalf. Using simple tools such stone hammers, and tree trunks these creatures are a force to reckon with their powerful limbs; those wishing to hunt these creatures best be prepared and not go alone.
Scholar Notes- "Part of the woods was torn down last night. We thought it was a bunch of wild animals with all the screaming but now we think it was two trolls getting... lovey." -Hunters
Imps-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Small, 3-4ft
Appearance- Dark skinned creatures, not much larger than a few feet in height with tiny, rough horns that stick from their heads and with a series of fine claws extruding from their hands and feet.
Knowledge- Tiny tricksters of the demonic realm. These lesser demons cause havoc for all of those in the living world and while they aren't considered highly dangerous they are still demons none the less. Scholars have noted that there are two types of Imps; Chaos, and Joy imps. Chaos Imps enjoy nothing more than ruining peoples lives with painful tricks, while Joy Imps are gentler creatures and while they will trick people its purely playful.
Scholar Notes- "A tiny cloaked man swore he could invest my earnings and double them within a few days! I can't wait to be rich!" -Stupid village man
Ghosts-
Rarity- Uncommon
Size- Medium, 4-6ft
Appearance- Faint, see through beings often covered in a white aura.
Knowledge- Simple spirits that float around the world, most often go unnoticed to most folk. More curious than dangerous, ghosts watch the world go by, some times protecting their loved ones. While only a small portion of their form resides within the realm of the living they can still move objects around with thoughts alone. Ghosts that died unfulfilled or angered can sometimes morph into a Banshee.
Scholar Notes- "Boo." - Ghost
~Rare Beasts~
Succubus-
Rarity- Rare
Size-Medium
Appearance- Succubi come in many different shapes and sizes though their most common form are of young woman, however their body's can change to fill the role of the moment. Darkened skin far from the normal colors of mortals, purple, ebony or deep blue with black piercing eyes void of any light within. Claws tip the end of their fingers and toes as sharp as razor and generally they have a long whip like tail with a spike on the end.
Knowledge- A demonic temptress. Powerful and alluring demons, Succubi can make mortals bend to their knees with a mere glance of their hypnotic eyes which sets their target into a trance. These creatures feed off the life energy of mortals to extend their own life and to increase in strength. The older these creatures are the more danger they pose. Succubi often hide among the population in a guise, taking victims every few years to keep alive.
Scholar Notes- "Its eyes glowed like the sun... and then I woke up in ditch... I feel like a few years have passed since last night." -Victim
Banshees-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium
Appearance- Larger and more intimidating than their weaker counter parts Banshees appear as weeping beings, with gaping mouths. Their garments which they were buried in now little more than rags that cling to their ghostly forms.
Knowledge- A powerful spirit that has punched a hole between the realm of the living and those of the damned. While unlike their cousins banshees have a limited range of where they can move about as they are linked to the spot where they broke through, usually an area of great importance in their life before. Armed with a deadly screech and the powers to phase through objects these creatures are difficult to be rid of, often only those trained to defeat such a creature must be called upon.
Scholar Notes- "Six silver bolts, a vial of holy water and three deaths later the damned thing went screeching back to the wastes... all in all a good days work." - Exorcist
Dire Wolves-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Standing at six foot tall and eight feet long these massive canines rend through animals and folk alive with their crushing jaws and sundering claws. Unlike normal wolves, Dire wolves fur are so densely packed together that its coat acts like a plate of iron.
Knowledge- The kings of canines. These massive wolves strike fear in humanoids and wolves alike. Dire wolves bring other wolves under their leadership and trek across the lands feeding off whatever they come in their path.
Scholar Notes- "Tore right through Billy's arm with a single bite, good thing he had two. Billy! Get back to work!" -Old farmer
Wyverns-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Descendants of the dragons themselves these reptilian beasts are scaled from head to foot in thick leathery plates. Quadrupedal beasts Wyverns have been known to climb walls and trees as easily as they can walk, and with great height they can glide through the air for miles before having to land.
Knowledge- Carnivorous and alpha predators they are a dangerous creature, with poisonous glands and venom sacs Wyverns are cautioned to be one of the most dangerous creatures on the land. While descendants of dragons Wyverns have lost the ability of true flight and instead glide but where they lack in flight they make up for it with muscle.
Scholar Notes- "They sent an armed convey to kill the beast lurking in the hills; that was two weeks ago. They might be dead, but good news, the monster hasn't attacked us in two weeks."- Villager
Vampires-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium
Appearance- Vampires can be apart of any of the known races in the land, the dead give away though is their unusually pale skin and blood red eyes.
Knowledge- Demons of the mortal realm. These once be mortals now live for the call of the night and the blood that it brings. Needing to feed off the blood of others to survive they hunt upon the living and suck them dry. A person bitten has a chance to be converted into a vampire themselves though it has only be reported in a few cases when the victim escaped their attacker. It is said that vampirism is a disease though no cure has been found of it yet.
Scholar Notes- "Thomas got bit, we did what we had to do, hope his wife can forgive us one day." -Vampire Hunter
Grand Glider-
Rarity-Rare
Size- Massive
Appearance- A very big ass big Glider.
Knowledge- Having lived a long and well fed life a Glider will eventually grow to massive size compared to the size of a humpback whale, a towering form which can be seen from miles away. Having developed gas pockets within its body for years gives the creature the ability to float on its own without the need for thermals giving it free free reign to search the skies for a mate.
Scholar Notes- "The most graceful and majestic creature my eyes have ever fallen on, oh... it just shit. Well, there goes that house."- Mangel Araci
Wisps-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Small
Appearance- Small balls of light, coming in all colors of the rainbow. While moving a faint trail of light will follow in their wake.
Knowledge- Its is not known of how a wisp comes to be, scholars think that they were spirits that became infused with magic through some means. Most wisps can be found deep within wooded areas and are easily seen when the sun goes down as they release a magical aura which glows. They are very curious creatures though not dangerous.
Scholar Notes- "Every night I see beautiful lights coming from the woods but every time I try to get close they seem to run off." -Villager
Golems-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Sub terrain humanoids made from the stone itself. While coming in various shapes and size all Golems are powerful beings with thick bodies composed from anything from metals to crystals.
Knowledge- Little else is known of these creatures as they are a rare find deep below the crust, they are said to be the remnants of a long dead empire.
Scholar Notes- "We thought them just statues at first, we were proved wrong." -Bak Blacklight
Arachne-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium-Large
Appearance- Half human, half spider, all from your worst nightmares.
Knowledge- Most people keep away from these hybrid creature for fear of their appearance. While threatening looking in nature all Arachne have their own mind sets, some dangerous while others not so much. Arachnes thrive anywhere from deep caves to cities though generally hide in the shadows from fear of being attacked by others. Many different nests exist across the lands though most are unknown from outsiders.
Scholar Notes- " I though she was the one, that was until she stood up from behind the counter. I didn't stop to count the legs."- Young Man
Giants-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Large
Appearance- Overly large humans with massive limbs the thickness of tree trunks.
Knowledge- While often mistaken for Trolls, Giants grow up to fifteenth feet in height though stories have told of Giants whose heads reach the clouds. Its rare to ever spot a Giant but even more so beyond the vast mountain ranges where they make their home. What few researchers that made contact with these humanoids say they speak an odd language of grunts and hand gestures though no code has been made of it yet, as the researches thought getting to close would not be in their best interest. Giants live in small groups of about five, each with their own assigned duty to maintain the camp and its population.
Scholar Notes- "Thing could have eaten me whole in one bite if he had the thought for it." -Mangel Araci
Pixies-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Small
Appearance- Tiny humanoids that are generally smaller than a foot in height, where they lack in height they make up for with their ability of flight with a pair of wings sprouting from their backside.
Knowledge- Pixies are naturally born with the abilities to use magic and are said to be masters of their gifts even knowing to use their powers to torment whole villages for fun. Little else is known about these rare creatures other than their playful nature but they are generally kind to wanders that they come across even giving them directions... though not always to the right place.
Scholar Notes- "I followed their directions correctly... yet I found myself in a brothel; for one reason or another my wife doesn't believe that little fairy folk gave me directions." -Divorced Villager
Tunnelers-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Massive
Appearance- A massive subterranean worm with a mouth filled with hundreds of razor sharp teeth, a hard outer shell protects them from all but the strongest weapons.
Knowledge- Once a Grubber has lived for long enough they will transform into a worm creatures of massive size that tunnels beneath the worlds surface creating caverns where other creatures make a home. While vital to subterranean life these worms are a threat to all things above the surface. Often attacking small mining villages they can easily wipe out a town in a matter of minutes if provoked. Very territorial by nature the Tunnelers will attack anything that threatens their lands.
Scholar Notes- "I've never laid eyes on such a beast before but from what I've seen of their destruction should such a moment ever come where I see one I'm sure will be my final day." -Mangel Araci
Wraiths-
Rarity- Rare
Size- Medium
Appearance- Losing their ghastly appearance for something more solid Wraiths are heavily plated in metal as their bodies turn into walking fortress of steel which glow with unworldly power.
Knowledge- When the most powerful of banshees are denied justice or vengeance they will take on a physical form gaining them deeper access to the mortal world to expand their range and powers. While losing their abilities to phase through objects their solid form allows them to fully interact with the living world.
Scholar Notes- "We thought the Banshee finished. That was until it cut Dan in half and ripped Mikes arm off... I don't think the door will last much longer." -Bloody Note
~Mythical Beasts~
Sunder Terra-
Rarity- Mythical
Size-Massive
Appearance- A clear view of a Terra Tunneler has never been documented, this creature is only thought to exist, those who spoke of it had been lost in tunnels for weeks and were near death when found.
Knowledge- (Unknown)
Scholar Notes-" It ate- it ate everything, even the diamonds." -Lost Explorer
Greater Demon-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- (Unknown)
Knowledge- An imp of unusual size and strength. Once a imp has lived long enough and fed off enough people they under go a transformation where their body size and power increase dramatically. With a new found strength these Demons are one of the most dangerous of their kind, legends state that in one night a single Greater Demon brought an ancient civilization to its knees as its flaming tongue swallowed their souls, of course those are just stories.
Scholar Notes- "Night of Flames. The stories say a race was destroyed by a Demon in a single night and yet no trace of such a of people has been be recorded. It could be just that, stories. What I fear the most is that the creature's strength was so incredible that he wiped not just the people from the face of the world, but every trace of them." - Mangel Araci
Elementals-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Medium
Appearance- Men formed from the elements themselves.
Knowledge- Reports through out the centuries dot the lands though no contact has ever been made; they are only the tales of mad men.
Scholar Notes- "Flames lick from it eyes, its mouth, every part of it was spewing fire. I though he was dead... I was wrong." -Obviously Crazy man
Titans-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- (Unknown)
Knowledge- Legends from the dawn of the world. It is said that these massive beings helped to construct the worlds but now are in a deep slumber for when their services are needed again.
Scholar Notes- "Crafters of the world. Forges of life. Breath of hope. These beings formed a world in their vision, but why and what for?" - Mangel Araci
Karekens-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- Said to be a beast of epic proportions with tendrils that could sunder a ship in half with a mere flick of its mighty appendages.
Knowledge- A legendary creature that lurks under the oceans surface. While no records of such a beast have even been stated in books the creatures stories live on in the fear of sailors.
Scholar Notes- "I love calamari, the bigger the better." - Mangel Araci
Gryphons-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- Half bird, half lion these majestic creatures of legend are all but that now.
Knowledge- The last report of a Gryphon was hundreds of years ago when the eleven empire still reined true, but they all disappeared around the same time, human scholars say there is no possible link between the two.
Scholar Notes- "Sir, I don't think, you could ever get a lion AND a bird to do what they do to make a creature of which you speak of." -Dumb farmer
Hallow Men-
Rarity-Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- (Unknown)
Knowledge- Little is known of these beings, whether they are beast or men, who could say. It is said in tales that Hallow Men will find a lost person and follow them, direct them away from others, water, food till their target collapses from hunger. A tale told to children to make sure they don't wander away from home. Never before has a Hallow Man been spotted for in the tales it lingers just outside of ones vision.
Scholar Notes-"Hallow Man, Hallow Man, here he comes to watch us again. Hallow Man, Hallow Man, now hes gone and left again. Hallow Man, Hallow Man, there hes gone and killed again." -Terror's of the wilds
Windigo-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Medium
Appearance- With a head of a stag and body of a human this beast strikes fear into children late at night from its stories.
Knowledge- It is said that a Windigo was a human who feasted on the flesh of others for so long his mind and body were corrupted and cursed him with a deer head. Often portrayed with magical abilities such a transformation, weather manipulation and even moving unseen, unheard and at incredible speeds.
Scholar Notes- "It's just a myth for children." Mangel Araci
Yeti-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- It is said this creature is a humanoidal beast who is coated in thick white fur across most of its body besides a pair of clawed hands, feet and its ape like face.
Knowledge- The mystical beast is said to make its home in snowy mountains feasting on lost people and animals.
Scholar Notes- "Sounds like it would make a nice throw rug." -Trapper
Basilisk-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- An largely overweight lizard whose size could swallow a full grown man whole without second thought.
Knowledge- Basilisks are said to have a magical gaze, one of which is so powerful that it can turn any being who looks into its eyes into stone within a matter of seconds.
Scholar Notes- "I feel like a mirror would work great against one of these things." -Mangel Araci
Hydra-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Massive
Appearance- A massive creature that relates in some way to the great dragons of the past, while most dragons have a single head the tales state that Hydras have multiple, each with their own thoughts.
Knowledge- Other than in children's stories no documented sightings have ever been recorded of a hydra. In tales it states that when one of the hydra's heads are cut two more grow back.
Scholar Notes- "Cut one head off and two more come back? Seems like a great way to feed the hungry." -Old Farmer
Merifolk-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Medium
Appearance- Humanoidal in appearance though with tails in place of where feet would go, little else is known about these creatures appearance beyond this.
Knowledge- Stories say that long ago a group of people were banished by the gods from walking the land so they were cast off into the sea where with magic their bodies transformed granting them fins and the ability to breath under water. Generally considered a sailors wet dream no physical sightings have ever been documented that weren't from drunk sailors.
Scholar Notes-" From her head to her waist she was just my taste, but the rest of her was a fish." -Drunk Sailor
Unicorn-
Rarity- Mythical
Size- Large
Appearance- A pure white stallion with a single horn sprouting from its forehead.
Knowledge- It is said such a creature is born once every thousand years and are a sign of something great, whether good or bad who could say. Unicorn horns are said to posses magical abilities and can cure even the worst of ailments, even death, or so the stories go.
Scholar Notes- "It is said that King Ramex the Third was saved from the edge of death by an elixir crafted from a Unicorn horn." -Mangel Araci