Creatures & Monsters – A to Z: D is for Dragon
The multitude of cultures in which the legends of dragons may be found are to numerous to mention. They are a staple of not just the fantasy genre, but of role playing games collectively. The dragon is a large reptilian…
Creatures & Monsters – A to Z: C is for Ciudach
From the myths of the Scottish and Irish peoples, the Ciudach is a giant with a taste for cannibalism that dwells in the caverns of mountainous regions. Standing fifteen feet tall and weighing as much as 4 oxen the Ciudach is the living embodiment of human savagery. While most giants can be considered a unique race unto themselves the Ciudach is descended directly from human clans that partook of human
Creatures & Monsters – A to Z: B is for Basket Devil
From the mythos of the Zulu of Africa comes the Basket Devil, a fiendish imp that steals children from unsuspecting mothers working in the fields. The Basket Devil uses stealth and camouflage to draw near to its victims, so that it may substitute itself for the infant’s actual cradle basket. The Basket Devil appears to look just like a normal woven basket, except that it has four stubby legs that
Creatures & Monsters – A to Z: A is for Alicanto
A creature from the folklore of Chile, the Alicanto is a large nocturnal bird found in mountainous regions that devours sliver and gold in various forms. The Alicanto is similar in appearance to a vulture but it is significantly larger, and its peculiar diet has given its feathers and flesh a metallic sheen and its eyes, talons, and a beak appear to be made of solid silver or gold. It
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