Post by Amethyst Carrion on Aug 16, 2010 17:57:04 GMT -5
Large Beasts:
The Griffin or Griffon is a legendary creature, that's head, beak and wings come from that of a great eagle, the body is that of a lion or a tiger and on occasion it has a tail of a scorpion the front feet often in talons. A Griffin is a fierce and deadly creature tearing its prey apart with its huge beak while pinning its prey to the ground with one of its talons or paws.
The hippocerf is a mythical creature, which is half horse and half deer. This creature represents indecision.
Medium Beasts:
The Bayard is a talking horse; it was given to the four sons of Aymon by Charlemagne. The Horse had the ability to elongate its back to accommodate all four of the sons, the Bayard also had great speed.
Ogres stand twice as tall as a human and are strongly built with large muscles. Ogres are not highly intelligent creatures but they are not stupid and nor are they evil creatures. They tend to rely on brawn rather than brains. Ogres are good fighters and other races try to recruit them as mercenaries for armies. Ogres don't really care for whom they fight for as long as the moneys good and that they get a good fight.
A Unicorn is not unlike a war-horse; it has heavy cloven hooves, the main difference in appearence is that it has a single central horn on its forehead. Unicorns are intelligent creatures. Unicorns like to use their horn as a lance when charging the enemy. Unicorns are magical creatures, which means they can dispel magic that is targeted at them. The horn of a Unicorn is said to have great healing powers. They are often seen to be pure white or grey in colour, though have been known to show the same variation as normal horses. In some mythology unicorns can only be tamed by females that are pure of heart.
Small Beasts
Lamia's are a cross between an attractive human and a lion. The body part is lion, with a human torso rising from where the lions head would be, they look not unlike centaurs but lion instead of horse. Lamias are evil and cruel creatures that get pleasure in causing pain and suffering. Lamias have the magical ability to drain knowledge from those that they attack.
Sentient beings:
Centaurs come from Greek mythology; these creatures are part human part horse. They have the torso and head of a human with the body of a horse. Centaurs lived on mount Pelion in Thessaly. Centaurs followed Dionysus the wine god that is why centaurs are known for drunkenness and carrying off young maidens.
Dryads come from Greek Mythology and are female spirits of nature, that preside over the forests. A dryad is born with a certain tree species and a particular tree, which she watches over. If the tree is destroyed then the Dryad perishes along side the tree. Dryads punish mortals that somehow damage the trees.
Fairies come in all sorts of guises, a typical fairy is a human like creature that is 1 foot high, and has delicate wings on its back. These creatures tend to be friendly with humans but humans rarely ever see them. Fairies tend to have specific purposes and Some times fairies are guides to lost people.
Elves are a tall, slim and regal built race. They are seen as a noble race, and tend to be beautiful or handsome in appearance. Elves are a paled skinned race. Elves are strong and agile in comparison with humans and are often seen as more intelligent and wiser. Elves have a longer life span than humans do. Elves build refined weapons that are seen as master craftsmanship by other races. They use Swords, bows and lances mainly they don't like using crossbows or gunpowder weapons.
*Dark Elves use 'evil magic' while High Elves use 'good magic'
*Main difference between Dark and High Elves is: Dark Elves have darker skin tones than the more lighter skinned High Elves
*Wood Elves are shorter than the other Elves, and wear earthy tones to help blend into the environment.
Nymphs are creatures that inhabit the most secluded and peaceful areas of the world, close to a pure water source e.g. a spring. Nymphs are a peaceful race they hate evil and ugliness. They try to avoid conflict and they flee if challenged. When the situation is desperate a nymph will defend themselves by using their abilities to blind or confuse there attacker using there magical powers. Nymphs look a lot like humans apart from they have pointy ears like elves, they are nature's embodiment of physical beauty. Nymphs are ever young they are charming graceful and intelligent.
A Satyr or Faun are intelligent creatures that are found in the wild places of the world it is sad. They indulge in food and drink and romance. A satyr is a horned man (Fauns being the woman) with the legs & feet of a goat. The hair that grows on these creatures is usually chestnut brown. The hooves tend to be jet black in colour. Satyrs are mischievous by nature and like to play tricks on others. They have a natural talent for music, they often carry Pan pipes to play their magical tunes on them.
Shapeshifters:
They can take form of humans, other magical creatures or animals. It is not something a wizard or sorcerer can learn.
Limits:This ability allows the shape shifter to alter his or her body to match that of another person, even changing gender if desired. Drastic size changes are possible using this ability; it is not yet clear whether this involves a mass change or just density. The act of shape shifting is painful and requires at least a few seconds to complete. A form taken using this ability is not an illusion, and the user does not revert to his or her original shape if killed or knocked unconscious. This power also does not seem to alter the user's base DNA;
A shape shifter needs a tissue sample from the person he wants to impersonate. This is usually accomplished by touch, although other methods are possible. Shape shifting changes the user's voice to match the person he or she impersonates. A shape shifter can alter his clothing to suit his new form. A shape shifter is unable to acquire a tissue sample from another person who is shape-shifted
Dragons:
Black dragons are cunning and evil tempered. They usually side with evil. Black dragons are sometimes known as skull dragons due to their deeply set eye sockets. The dragons have black or very dark gray scales that are glossy when young and with age become duller. Black dragon's smell of rotting vegetation and stagnant water.
Dragons are magical creatures and have the ability to cast spells black dragons are able to perform the following spells.
* Darkness - this causes the local area to become dark.
* Insect Plague - causes a plague of insects to attack an area.
* Corrupt water - this spell can stagnate water.
Copper dragons live in temperate and warm desert climates as well as inhabiting underground cave systems. Young Copper dragons start of as a rusty brown colour as they grow older the scales becomes coppery. Copper dragons have turquoise eyes.
Copper dragons are intelligent creatures that like to test other creatures with riddles and jokes. Copper dragons are good-natured creatures, though they will guard their wealth closely. Copper dragons are excellent climbers and jumpers.
*These dragons are known to give wealth to those who are truly needy and have a kind heart
Gold dragons will live in any climate. Gold dragons are associated with the side of good. Gold dragons are seen to be graceful and wise creatures, they dislike injustice and foul play, and often take it upon them selves to put these things right.
Young gold dragons start out with dark yellow scales and skin tones, as the Dragon ages the scales become more golden. Gold dragons are often accompanied by loyal guards, which can be made up of many types of animals.
Gold dragons prefer to use spells in combat rather than physical fighting. Gold dragons have two forms of breath attack, the first of theses is a fire breath that burns attackers/prey. The second breath attack is a gas that weakens opponents. Gold dragons are highly magical creatures and are able to perform the following spells.
* Fireball - a ball of magical fire
* Shield - an invisible wall of energy to protect the dragon
* Sleep - the dragon is able to put his enemies asleep
*Will protect those who are truly innocent
Dragon Brown is a common dragon, they are small and about the size of a pony and it associated with the ground and caverns.
When a brown dragon passes by a woman or man it's said that they will have a very good chance of birthing/fathering a child and low birth risks and very high chances of a healthy baby being born.
Green Dragons come from the same family as the Brown dragons and are smaller than the brown dragons. Often being confused for a large dragon fly in size. They have been known to give rainfall and good luck
The red dragon, a cousin of the green dragon are the exact opposite of the green and brown dragons and are more closely linked to the Black dragon, sharing most of the same powers and personality traits. They are the size of a giraffe and bring bad luck and droughts and fires to homes and lands.
Undead/Cursed
A Necromancer is an evil wizard who practices in the necromancy. Necromancy is the power over the world of the dead. Their powers enable them to raise corpses from the ground to create armies of Skeletons and Zombies. Necromancers steal the life-force from other living creatures to extent their own and to increase their strength and toughness. Sometimes this power is also known as Voodoo.
Were creatures are cursed people, that change on a full moon to the Were creature that they are. The most commonly known of Were creatures are Werewolves, there are also Werebears and Werefoxes and many other were creatures. You can become a Were creature if you are bitten by a Were creature and survive the attack. There is no know cure for been a Were creature. They fit into the undead category as people who are were creatures do sort of become immortal, they can only be killed by a silver arrow or sword will work as well through the heart.
The Griffin or Griffon is a legendary creature, that's head, beak and wings come from that of a great eagle, the body is that of a lion or a tiger and on occasion it has a tail of a scorpion the front feet often in talons. A Griffin is a fierce and deadly creature tearing its prey apart with its huge beak while pinning its prey to the ground with one of its talons or paws.
The hippocerf is a mythical creature, which is half horse and half deer. This creature represents indecision.
Medium Beasts:
The Bayard is a talking horse; it was given to the four sons of Aymon by Charlemagne. The Horse had the ability to elongate its back to accommodate all four of the sons, the Bayard also had great speed.
Ogres stand twice as tall as a human and are strongly built with large muscles. Ogres are not highly intelligent creatures but they are not stupid and nor are they evil creatures. They tend to rely on brawn rather than brains. Ogres are good fighters and other races try to recruit them as mercenaries for armies. Ogres don't really care for whom they fight for as long as the moneys good and that they get a good fight.
A Unicorn is not unlike a war-horse; it has heavy cloven hooves, the main difference in appearence is that it has a single central horn on its forehead. Unicorns are intelligent creatures. Unicorns like to use their horn as a lance when charging the enemy. Unicorns are magical creatures, which means they can dispel magic that is targeted at them. The horn of a Unicorn is said to have great healing powers. They are often seen to be pure white or grey in colour, though have been known to show the same variation as normal horses. In some mythology unicorns can only be tamed by females that are pure of heart.
Small Beasts
Lamia's are a cross between an attractive human and a lion. The body part is lion, with a human torso rising from where the lions head would be, they look not unlike centaurs but lion instead of horse. Lamias are evil and cruel creatures that get pleasure in causing pain and suffering. Lamias have the magical ability to drain knowledge from those that they attack.
Sentient beings:
Centaurs come from Greek mythology; these creatures are part human part horse. They have the torso and head of a human with the body of a horse. Centaurs lived on mount Pelion in Thessaly. Centaurs followed Dionysus the wine god that is why centaurs are known for drunkenness and carrying off young maidens.
Dryads come from Greek Mythology and are female spirits of nature, that preside over the forests. A dryad is born with a certain tree species and a particular tree, which she watches over. If the tree is destroyed then the Dryad perishes along side the tree. Dryads punish mortals that somehow damage the trees.
Fairies come in all sorts of guises, a typical fairy is a human like creature that is 1 foot high, and has delicate wings on its back. These creatures tend to be friendly with humans but humans rarely ever see them. Fairies tend to have specific purposes and Some times fairies are guides to lost people.
Elves are a tall, slim and regal built race. They are seen as a noble race, and tend to be beautiful or handsome in appearance. Elves are a paled skinned race. Elves are strong and agile in comparison with humans and are often seen as more intelligent and wiser. Elves have a longer life span than humans do. Elves build refined weapons that are seen as master craftsmanship by other races. They use Swords, bows and lances mainly they don't like using crossbows or gunpowder weapons.
*Dark Elves use 'evil magic' while High Elves use 'good magic'
*Main difference between Dark and High Elves is: Dark Elves have darker skin tones than the more lighter skinned High Elves
*Wood Elves are shorter than the other Elves, and wear earthy tones to help blend into the environment.
Nymphs are creatures that inhabit the most secluded and peaceful areas of the world, close to a pure water source e.g. a spring. Nymphs are a peaceful race they hate evil and ugliness. They try to avoid conflict and they flee if challenged. When the situation is desperate a nymph will defend themselves by using their abilities to blind or confuse there attacker using there magical powers. Nymphs look a lot like humans apart from they have pointy ears like elves, they are nature's embodiment of physical beauty. Nymphs are ever young they are charming graceful and intelligent.
A Satyr or Faun are intelligent creatures that are found in the wild places of the world it is sad. They indulge in food and drink and romance. A satyr is a horned man (Fauns being the woman) with the legs & feet of a goat. The hair that grows on these creatures is usually chestnut brown. The hooves tend to be jet black in colour. Satyrs are mischievous by nature and like to play tricks on others. They have a natural talent for music, they often carry Pan pipes to play their magical tunes on them.
Shapeshifters:
They can take form of humans, other magical creatures or animals. It is not something a wizard or sorcerer can learn.
Limits:This ability allows the shape shifter to alter his or her body to match that of another person, even changing gender if desired. Drastic size changes are possible using this ability; it is not yet clear whether this involves a mass change or just density. The act of shape shifting is painful and requires at least a few seconds to complete. A form taken using this ability is not an illusion, and the user does not revert to his or her original shape if killed or knocked unconscious. This power also does not seem to alter the user's base DNA;
A shape shifter needs a tissue sample from the person he wants to impersonate. This is usually accomplished by touch, although other methods are possible. Shape shifting changes the user's voice to match the person he or she impersonates. A shape shifter can alter his clothing to suit his new form. A shape shifter is unable to acquire a tissue sample from another person who is shape-shifted
Dragons:
Black dragons are cunning and evil tempered. They usually side with evil. Black dragons are sometimes known as skull dragons due to their deeply set eye sockets. The dragons have black or very dark gray scales that are glossy when young and with age become duller. Black dragon's smell of rotting vegetation and stagnant water.
Dragons are magical creatures and have the ability to cast spells black dragons are able to perform the following spells.
* Darkness - this causes the local area to become dark.
* Insect Plague - causes a plague of insects to attack an area.
* Corrupt water - this spell can stagnate water.
Copper dragons live in temperate and warm desert climates as well as inhabiting underground cave systems. Young Copper dragons start of as a rusty brown colour as they grow older the scales becomes coppery. Copper dragons have turquoise eyes.
Copper dragons are intelligent creatures that like to test other creatures with riddles and jokes. Copper dragons are good-natured creatures, though they will guard their wealth closely. Copper dragons are excellent climbers and jumpers.
*These dragons are known to give wealth to those who are truly needy and have a kind heart
Gold dragons will live in any climate. Gold dragons are associated with the side of good. Gold dragons are seen to be graceful and wise creatures, they dislike injustice and foul play, and often take it upon them selves to put these things right.
Young gold dragons start out with dark yellow scales and skin tones, as the Dragon ages the scales become more golden. Gold dragons are often accompanied by loyal guards, which can be made up of many types of animals.
Gold dragons prefer to use spells in combat rather than physical fighting. Gold dragons have two forms of breath attack, the first of theses is a fire breath that burns attackers/prey. The second breath attack is a gas that weakens opponents. Gold dragons are highly magical creatures and are able to perform the following spells.
* Fireball - a ball of magical fire
* Shield - an invisible wall of energy to protect the dragon
* Sleep - the dragon is able to put his enemies asleep
*Will protect those who are truly innocent
Dragon Brown is a common dragon, they are small and about the size of a pony and it associated with the ground and caverns.
When a brown dragon passes by a woman or man it's said that they will have a very good chance of birthing/fathering a child and low birth risks and very high chances of a healthy baby being born.
Green Dragons come from the same family as the Brown dragons and are smaller than the brown dragons. Often being confused for a large dragon fly in size. They have been known to give rainfall and good luck
The red dragon, a cousin of the green dragon are the exact opposite of the green and brown dragons and are more closely linked to the Black dragon, sharing most of the same powers and personality traits. They are the size of a giraffe and bring bad luck and droughts and fires to homes and lands.
Undead/Cursed
A Necromancer is an evil wizard who practices in the necromancy. Necromancy is the power over the world of the dead. Their powers enable them to raise corpses from the ground to create armies of Skeletons and Zombies. Necromancers steal the life-force from other living creatures to extent their own and to increase their strength and toughness. Sometimes this power is also known as Voodoo.
Were creatures are cursed people, that change on a full moon to the Were creature that they are. The most commonly known of Were creatures are Werewolves, there are also Werebears and Werefoxes and many other were creatures. You can become a Were creature if you are bitten by a Were creature and survive the attack. There is no know cure for been a Were creature. They fit into the undead category as people who are were creatures do sort of become immortal, they can only be killed by a silver arrow or sword will work as well through the heart.
