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Mythical Monsters Guide
Melding
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So we find ourselves here once again. Summer has started and travelling vacations are soon to begin. It's important to remember that the world is not a safe place. most vacation destinations only offer some protect, once you leave those walls untold dangers and muggings are abound.
Of course this guide isn't meant to scare you, but educate you. We will be discussing creatures and monsters that are too broad to fit in a single guide, or there currently isn't enough information to form a single cohesive guide.
Let us begin with "Lionoid" Creatures.
These creatures tend to be based on what looks like a large lion. Though there is often little genetic relation to them an an actual lion, the physical similarities are often enough to confuse people. They most commonly appear in warm climates, such as northern Africa, the middle east, and sometimes even in southern Greece and south Asia. They are universally carnivores, and do not shy away from hunting humans. Sleep patterns vary, but they are commonly nocturnal, helping them stay under the radar from normal people.
First among them is the Chimera
Population Estimated: 200
Climate: Standard, prefers hotter regions.
The Chimera is a strange creature. Though technically any hybridization of creatures could be called a chimera, we prefer to name them separately.
Currently there are two standard Chimeras. the Classic, and the New. The classic Chimera is roughly two to three times larger then a standard African lion. in addiction to this it has a goat like head protruding from its back behind the shoulder blades, and a large snake for a tail. These additional heads provide the chimera with excellent field of vision hearing, and seems to possess a snake like sense for vibration. This makes them very difficult to sneak up up while resting.In a strange twist, it is able to spit flames from the goat head which to date, makes very little sense, but that does not make it any less dangerous. rather then a gout of flames like the new chimera the classic instead spites out a napalm like substance that burns for nearly half an hour. the exact chemical compound remains unknown. The snake tail is poisonous, and of course it is immune to its own venom, making it dangerous from behind as well.
The new chimera is an oddity. It is currently known if they were artificially created or just the byproduct fo a curious dragon, but instead of a second head on the back it has three heads at the front of the creature in addition to the snake. Like the classic it has a goat head, and a dragon like head, and as well wings. These wings give it a clear advantage over the classic, and as well most any who would attempt to clay this beast.
With all Chimera, is it best to attempt to kill the heads separately, rather then tackle the beast at once. The heads are not separate entities, instead the chimera has a hydra like brain. each head controls its own motor functions and processes sensory data, but a central brain is the actual mind of the beast. this makes attempting to trick the creature into fight its self pointless. Since the central brain is typically located in the rib cage, this also should deter you from attempting to simply just kill the main brain, but if you have a weapon powerful enough to do so, it is not the worst idea, but often fails to actually kill the beast, stunning it until you are close enough for the brain damaged beast to spring into ambush.
With the classic Chimera, it is often advised to kill the snake tail first, then the goat head, leaving you just kill a large lion. Similarly with the new chimera. Though it isn't quite understood what all the heads do on this creature, as even with the dragon head dead, it will breath flames, but killing the goat head before hand will allows it to breath fire. This might be a redundancy in deign to keep it dangerous, but the dragon does control the wings, making it the second target after the snake head. continuing with the goat, and then lion. Once all heads are dispatched, the central brain is easy enough to deal with, or you can leave the creature to starve to death, if you're so cruel.
Following the Alphabet we have the Griffon
Climate: Standard, tends for mountainous regions.
Population Estimated: 1000
The standard Griffon, not to be confused with a hippogriff, is a hybrid of a lion and a eagle. With the head and eyes of a bird of prey, and the body of a predatory cat, it makes for a vicious foe.
It isn't much larger then a lion, or similarly large cat, it's main advantage is flight, however, you do have the advantage of its hallow bird like bones, leaving it slightly more fragile then its appearance might suggest. As all flight enabled enemies ranged weapons aren't just recommended, but required as if at all able the griffon will never land. It will have to be forced to land or will simply attempt fly by attacks, slashing at you with claw and talon, getting the odd bite in.
Once forced to land, they are no slouch in combat, but with proper equipment, their bones break more readily then even a lion's, leading to hopefully an easier fight.
Watch out for the Manticore
Climate: hottest regions only
Population estimated: 50 to 75
Manticores are loathsome creatures. earning the name man eater is no simple task. Preying specifically on humanoid creatures make this monster a kill on sight priority.
Like the Chimera, they are a varied creature, with several different variations. It isn't clear what is the original creature and what is the newer one however, so let's discuss some finer points.
the manticore has an ape like head with at least 3 rows of shark like teeth, but depending on genealogy, it can appear frighteningly human-like to completely bestial. The more human like face tends to signify intelligence. but the more beastly has more rows of teeth. Making it arguably, more dangerous in a straight fight. the more human like head seems to have a chimp like intelligence, and is able to set up impressive ambushes. Though arguably less dangerous in a straight up fight, the odds of having one with this type of manticore is very low.
some manticores are winged. The ones with wings often seem to be larger but with often hallow bones, where as the wingless have incredibly dense bones and a smaller frame, making up for their lack of mobility.
The tail on a manticore can either be a lion like tail ending in a mess of spikes, or a scorpion like tail. the scorpion like tail allows for poisonous and accurate strikes from over head. giving you more something else to worry about, but limits it to close range combat. the poison in the stinger is almost instantly fatal, as it causes the joints to seize, at which point you are shredded in mince. If you are not shredded on the spot, well, if that ever happens we will report back how survivable it is. The Ball of spikes tail however, is often used like a mace, still dangerous, but instead of being poisonous the spikes can be flung off at a range of roughly 80 meters accurately, and take only a few days to regrow.
Any variation of these creatures are deadly, openly hostile to all humans, and should be put down on the spot. Normally we try to protect endangered creatures. We make an exception for the manticore.
Why is the Sphinx here?
Climate: unknown, presumed any.
Population estimated: 0
Possibly extinct, it was by far the most intelligent and passive aggressive of the lion-like monsters having reportedly killed its self after it lost a game.
There isn't too much to say about this one, but it felt worth noting that it took me forever to find images without bare breasts in them.
My god.
If you encounter one of these creatures, be ready for an old riddle, or for it to try to kill you. they aren't too powerful, but they are smart. And apparently lonely, and suicidal.
Also if you don't kill it, please report it to your local MRE representative, we would like to know if there any more of these creatures around.
That more or less covers it for this category. As always i will be fielding questions, comments, suggestions, and so on, and as well putting up other miniature guides of other monsters and creatures.
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My current landlord is a Chimera. When I first moved in, he tried to convince me that he was just from New Jersey and "Everybody looks like this there" but I remain unconvinced.
Anyway my question is this: Are Chimera subject to the same tenancy laws as humans? Can I complain to the police about his demands that the rent be paid in virgin's hair and gemstones? Also what is a reasonable time of night to expect your landlord to stop tearing the flesh from its captors and shrieking in bloodlust? My work is starting to suffer.
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
Yeah and the cards in your wallet were already maxed out! I was quite disappointed.
The cutest monsters
Dear concerned,
I'm no lawyer, but i don't think gems and hair count as legal currency. While he might argue that it is part of a barter deal he struck up, i don't think it will hold much water in court.
As for your sound complaints, most areas put a volume limit, often at 11pm. check your local laws about when you can file noise complains. but file them anonymously, as the chimera knows where you live. and can burn your house, or belonging down.
It is also possible that he is from New Jersey, it is hard to tell the difference between the cast of jersey shore and a large mutant cat monster.
Handling The Situation,
D. Melding, Head of Community Outreach
I'm thinking ones based on horses?
People like horses.
Satans..... hints.....
I resent that!
I think they added the tits too, but who knows man. They largely don't even sound like the same creature. one is kind of benevolent, the other is cruel and devours its self because you figured out a joke.
Always kill the snake first. Cut off the tail and the rest goes pretty quickly.
Monster Legal Emporium, the First and Only Extranormal Esquire
As with most contracts, you always want to be careful about what you sign. Fortunately, you have an out built into your tenancy agreement unless the Chimaera followed the strict letter of Chimaera-Consent. Chimaera consent requires a three species co-sign on all tenancy agreements that are not month to month. The fact of the matter is, you lack the legal standing to either bring a complaint against the Chimaera or to have one enforced against you beyond the first month.
Pay your first month in hair and gemstones, as agreed, and move your furnishings into storage. I'd suggest paying the hair and gemstones upfront and start looking now, you don't want to risk getting stuck with that second month. I don't mean to sound racist, but getting a Chimaera to stop shrieking and rending is harder than getting a dragon to switch to pyrite.
will I become a ghost at the full moon?
There is a number of things to consider: Was it just a ghost, a werewolf ghost, or a ghost werewolf?
Two of these things result with no.
But one of them means that yes, you will turn into a ghost and a werewolf, at a full moon.
dude had it coming.
depends on skill level. As discussed in previous guides, a skilled archer could easily dispatch a manticore, where as a less skilled person is better off with something like a large bore automatic weapon.
If you aren't sure where you rank on this, large bore automatic weapons are always a good choice. Or even large bore semi automatic weapons. if you're good enough bolt, slide, and lever action weapons are acceptable.
standard military assault weapons are not recommended. typically they use 5.56mm rounds, which don't do a whole heck of a lot to creatures of this size. You'd likely be able to kill one, but after a drawn out battle.
For melee combat, the mace or axe is a easy to use high damage weapon that might just save your life. Consider learning how to use a halberd to combine the striking power of the axe with some distance.
45ACP, 45 Long cult, 454 casull, or 460 S&W?
Their hide is pretty thick. as well, their bones can be pretty dense. You'd want something that can reliably take down large game as an entry point.
are you calling my mom a liar?!
If we did that, we'd be here for years.
Trevor the Troll alone could fill up three pages.
As a Troll I often find myself persecuted, small children throw stones at me, adventurers accost me, and I am regularly taunted with lighters by all and sundry due to my dislike and fear of fire.
How can I convince people to accept me for who I am and allow me to be a part of their community??
No, of course not.
But she is.
In the past glamour spells have been effective to hide non-human creatures within human society. Perhaps seek out a local witch for assistance.
This isn't our normal area of work. Typically we would simply drive you out of town, burn down your house and then put up a cellular tower in its place, knowing that cellular technology is the new bane of giants, and trolls being at least some what related to giants.
You could also stop eating the elderly. People don't like that.
Partner with a heavy metal band and their fans will accept you as their brother.
if she cries
it's on your head
Typically demons. most notably the succubus.
There are others i'm sure but it's never been something i really looked into.
You'd be better off asking NAMMLA