The Hippogrif is a legendary animal that is half Griffin and half horse. The forequarters and head is that of the griffin, that would be the father's half, and hindquarters would be of its mother; a filly. The Hippogrif is a ferocious creature with few enemies.

Lammasu

A Lammasu has the body of a lion, the wings of a giant eagle, and the face of a human. They are said to be noble creatures that look after those that are good. They prey mainly on those creatures that are evil. They are strong creatures they can easily take down larger creatures with its lions claws.

Manticore

The Manticore is a lion like creature that's head has some human likeness; it has a tail which is sometimes depicted as a tail of a scorpion or a tail that fires poisonous darts. The beast sometimes is depicted having leathery wings. In Asia where the creature stalks through the forests in search of humans, it attacks first by using poison to render the victim immobile. After been immobilized the victim can then be devoured; bones, clothes, possessions, the lot, so the Manticore leaves no trace. Occasionally Manticore's will move around in prides and they kill for the sake of killing, leaving there prey behind to be found.

Sphinx

The Sphinx has the body of a lion and the head of a human, and sometimes with wings. The Greek sphinx was a creature of death and destruction and bad luck. It was portrayed as a female creature as a winged lion with a feminine head, and sometimes a snake tail. The Sphinx is sometimes seen as the guardian of temple entrances.

Calygreyhound

The Calygreyhound is a creature from medieval heraldry, it has the body of a deer, the claws of an eagle on its forelegs and hooves of an ox on its hind legs. The Calygreyhound is meant to symbolise swiftness.

Catoblepas

The Catoblepas or Catoblepe originates from Ethiopia, it is said to live near the spring that is the source of the River Nile. Its name is Greek which translates to "that which looks downwards". The Catoblepas is four legged creature with a bull like appearance, it has a long mane that falls across its head, and the animals body is covered in hard scales.It seems a lethargic creature standing around grazing but any living creature that meets its eyes falls dead on the spot. It is said to have a poisonous breath that it can expel which causes loss of sight, voice and leads to convulsions and eventually death.

Centicore

The Centicore is a four legged beast with two long straight horns that are extremely sharp. It uses these horns much like spears. The creature is horse like in appearance but with a chest of a lion and ears that grow in its mouth. The Centicore's horns can move and it usually has only one facing forward, the other laid across its back.

Gulon

The Gulon is a mythical creature from Scandinavia, having the front half of a lion, the rear half of a hyena, and the bushy tail of a fox. The creature is said to be vicious and has the sharp claws of the lion to attack with. It has been used as a symbol of gluttony.

Hippocerf

This creature is half horse, and half deer, representing indecision.

Ichthyocentaur

The Icthyocentaur has the torso, arms and head of a human, the tail of a dolphin and the forelegs of a horse or lion. This is the aquatic version of a centaur.

Karakadon

The Karakadon is a bull like creature that has a single curved horn growing from its forehead, much like that of a unicorn. The creature strikes terror into other beings hearts with its breath and thunderous bellow.

Yale

The Yale is a tawny brown or black color, and about the size of a horse. It looks much like a deer but has the lower jaws of a boar with its tusks. It has movable horns that it can control. The creature can move a single horn forward to use as a lance, the other horn moves out of the way to protect it. If one horn is damaged in a fight, it moves the other horn into its place to resume the attack.

Barghest

The Barghest is a huge ferocious dog with large teeth and claws that originates from the area around Yorkshire (Northern England). The beast only appears after dark; the belief is that anyone who lays site on the dog will die soon after the encounter.

Basilisk

This creature is the mythical king of the serpents. The Basilisk is born from a spherical yolkless egg, which was laid by a seven-year rooster and hatched by a toad. According to the legends there are two species of Basilisk. The first is a creature that burns everything it approaches. The second kind can kill every living thing with a mere glance. Both species are so evil that there breath wilts vegetation and can crack stones. A Basilisk is a highly poisonous creature. It was thought the only way to kill a Basilisk is by holding a mirror In front of its eyes, the moment the creature sees itself in the mirror it dies of sheer fright. The basilisk had natural enemies, the weasel was immune to the Basilisks glance, and if the Basilisk should here a cock crow it would be killed instantly.

Brownie

Brownies are invisible brown elves or household goblins who live in farmhouses and other country buildings within Scotland. While the members of the household are asleep they go about doing labours for the house owners. Brownies are protective creatures and become attached to the families, for if the family moves, the Brownie will move with them. If they are treated badly by the family, or offered payment the brownie vanishes without trace. Children because of their innocent nature can only see Brownies, though this does not prevent the brownies from helping adults.

Chinese Fox

This fox looks like a normal fox, but has a life span between 800 and 1000 years. It also has special powers; when it strikes its tail on the ground it can ignite fires. The Chinese fox can also see the future and it is a shapeshifter. The fox often appears as an old man, young girl or an academic. The creature is a sly trickster and it's thought to be a bad omen to see such an animal. Chinese foxes can be found around graveyards because the souls of the dead can relocate into the body of the fox.

Dire Wolf

A Dire wolf is a massive wolf, which are usually portrayed as being much more vicious than a normal wolf and also more intelligent. They are usually black though dark greys are popular as well. There is a second description of a dire wolf that says that a dire wolf is a giant wolf that has been brought back from beyond the grave to hunt down Evils. Dire wolves tend to hunt in packs like there wolf relatives, and can often be found leading packs of normal wolves.

Dryad

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. They punish mortals that somehow damage the trees.

Gorgon

A Gorgon is a terrifying creature,  looking similar to a human, apart from its legs are replaced by a snakes tail, and that the hair of these creatures is made up of snakes. The gaze of a gorgon can turn its victim to stone if you look it in the eyes.

Gremlin

Gremlins are spirits of tools and machinery. They are thought to be responsible for mishaps and breakdowns with tools and equipment. Each house has a Gremlin, which entered the house as an occupant of a household appliance. Originally Gremlins were friendly towards mankind and helped engineers and inventors build things but when these people took all the credit the Gremlins were insulted and from that point on they work against us.

Hellhound

Hellhounds look like a well-built canine with rusty red fur. They have glowing red eyes which are used to terrify prey,. Their eyes also enable them to see in the dark, and they have the ability to breate fire. Hellhounds stand about four and a half foot in height. They are very aggressive beasts and are expert hunters. They have a pack structure like wolves.

Howler

Howlers are a four legged sort of dog like creature. They are furless but have tough skin. They are equipped with long claws, and are covered in hard spikes along their back. They live in dark places and are often associated with evil. Very intelligent creatures that hunt in packs like wolves do, but their tactic for taking down prey is to charge it as a pack then back away then charge it again. They do this until the prey has succumbed.

Lamia

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. They are evil and cruel creatures that get pleasure in causing pain and suffering, and have the magical ability to drain knowledge from those that they attack.

Alan

Alan are half human half bird like creatures that originate from the Philippines. They live within the forests and spend much of their time hanging upside down from trees. This is due to that they have the fingers on their feet and their hands have toes on. They are mischievous in nature but are friendly to humans and some legends refer to them bringing up children that have lost their parents.

Benu

The Benu comes from ancient Egyptian mythology. It is a bird that was born at creation and was worshiped at the city of Heliopolis. It is a heron like bird with a crest of two long feathers that come from the rear of its head. The Benu is reborn each day after its journey through the night. It is associated with the gods of the sun; it accompanies the souls of the dead on the boat of Ra on its journey through the underworld.

Firebird

The firebird is a miraculous bird, its feathers shine silver and gold, its eyes sparkle like crystals. The firebird is a noctural bird, as at night this bird illuminates the land that it flies over. It is said that a feather from its tail can light up a dark room. The firebird eats golden apples, and when it sings, it is said that pearls would fall from its beak. This bird was also able to heal the sick and cure the blind by its chants.

Garuda

The Garuda is an ancient bird, that could block out the sun with its wings and pick up elephants in its talons. This giant bird has a beak like that of any bird of prey, the head being white in colour, the wings scarlet and the body was a golden yellow. It was sometimes called the bird of life. The Garuda was the feared enemy of the Nagas.

Great Eagles

Great eagles are fantasy creatures that are normally based on the golden eagle, but there size much greater, with wing spans of six or seven meters across. These birds are often seen as allies of good and are associated with the High Elves and Wood Elves. They act as information carriers and they are sometimes seen as sentient creatures with high intelligence.

Harpie

Harpies have two descriptions, their origins both lay within Greek mythology. The first description is that Harpies are beautiful winged maidens; the second is that they are winged monsters with the head of an ugly old crone that had sharp talons. Both descriptions were seen to do the same thing, which was that they carried people off to the underworld, inflicting punishment upon them and ultimately death.

Pheonix

This is a mythical bird that is associated with the Egyptian sun god Ra and the Greek sun god Apollo. There can only be one Phoenix alive at any one time. When the Phoenix feels its old and its time to die, the Phoenix builds a nest then settles on it then sets it on fire, burning to death in the flames. From theses flames a new Phoenix emerges. This bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death, because of this it's often seen on sarcophagi and tombs.

Stymphalids

Stymphalids are similar in appearance and size to Cranes. They are man eating birds with beaks and claws made of brass, that can pierce armour. Their feathers are also made from brass, which they can fire at men like arrows.

Thunderbird

The Thunderbird lives among the clouds in the sky. It is a monstrous sized bird that is so big it can take whales within its talons. When the Thunderbird beats it wings they crackle with lightening and rumble with thunder, and arrows of lightening flash from its eyes.

Centaur

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. They 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.

Dark Elves

The Dark elves or Drows are the same as there high elf cousins, a tall noble looking race with pale skin, but are slender. Unlike High Elves which are masters of light magic's, dark elves practice dark sorcery, and have become very adept at it. They live in great cities made of dark stone, and are constantly at war with their High Elf kin. They use masterly crafted weapons but they carry repeating crossbows, which seem to be unique to them. Dark Elf females that follow the path of sorcery are called Witch Elves and are a warrior sisterhood. These elves always seem to where dark colours such as blacks, deep purples and dark blues.

Dwarfs

Dwarfs are a short, muscular race, that the males and females look alike as both have beards, and in dwarfs beards mean a lot! Dwarfs live deep beneath the mountains and have mined themselves vast strongholds beneath theses mountain peaks. They are immensely strong and resilient, having broad hands and feet. Dwarfs are known to be stubborn and unforgetting, but respect the following things; Age, Wealth and Skill. These short beings favour axes as a weapon but compared with other races dwarfs have embraced technology and use a variety of weapons that are more advanced than others of the ancient races. Dwarfs will use pistols, cannons, flame cannons, and take pride in there work, their axes show immense craftsmanship. But they have a deep hate of Goblins & Orcs who have raided there strong holds many a time and took away their wealth. They also distrust Elves due to an ancient war that was fought between them.

High Elves

Elves are a tall, slim and regal built race. They are seen as noble,  and tend to be beautiful or handsome in appearance. They are a paled skinned race, and 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, building  refined weapons that are seen as master craftsmanship by other races. They use Swords, bows and lances mainly, but they don't like using crossbows or gunpowder weapons.

Hobgoblins

Hobgoblins are close relations to Orcs and Goblins. They are distinctly taller than goblins but not as muscular as Orcs. They are renown for being cowardly and sneaky. They have green skin like their cousins and large K9 teeth with hooked noses and pointy ears. Hobgoblins use a varying array of weapons and like goblins they ride large wolves into battle.

Nymph

Nymphs are creatures that inhabit the most secluded and peaceful areas of the world, close to a pure water source. They are a peaceful race that 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, and are nature's embodiment of physical beauty. They are ever young and are charming, graceful, and intelligent.

Ogre

Ogres stand twice as tall as a human and are strongly built with large muscles. Not highly intelligent creatures, but they are not stupid, nor are they evil creatures. They tend to rely on brawn rather than brains. Being good fighters, 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.

Merfolk

Merfolk are basically human but have a fish's tail,and are able to breath underwater. They are said to be beautiful and that many Mermaids have fallen in love with sailors that they have rescued. They tend to carry Tridents (three headed spears) as weapons, and are able command creatures in the sea, and ride upon seahorses.

Satyr

A Satyr is an intelligent creature that is found in the wild places of the world. They indulge in food and drink and romance. A satyr is a horned man 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. They are mischievous by nature and like to play tricks on others. All have a natural talent for music, often carrying pipes, to play their magical tunes on them.

Wood Elves

Wood Elves are like their High Elf and Dark Elf kin. They are a slender noble race with pale skin. These elves live deep with the forests and are guardians of the natural world, working with the forest they try not to damage the woods like other races do. Wood elves are extremely agile, their main method of attack is the bow, but they will use hand-to-hand fighting as well. They like to use stealth as there are fewer of them compared to the High Elves and Dark Elves, and prefer not to wear armour; this allows them to move more rapidly through forests.

Ki-Rin

The Japanese Unicorn, has the body of a calf, covered in Dragon's scales. A single brachiated (antler looking) horn protrudes from its forehead. Having a very strong sense of justice, this creature is known to be used as a judge. If the accused is innocent, the Ki-Rin will turn away, but if guilty, will be goured through the heart.

Ki-Lin

The Chinese Unicorn, all but identical to the Ki-Rin in appearance, but is much gentler. This animal would never kill, and is generally seen as a teacher and Herald of Great things.

Nightmares

Nightmares are undead horses, they are one of the greatest aids to the undead. These are the bodies of great war-horses that are brought back to the unlife by necromantic powers. Nightmares unlike mortal horses have the ability to move through terrain that might be blocking there path, moving though walls and dense vegetation with ease.

Necromancer

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. They steal the life-force from other living creatures to extend their own and to increase their strength and toughness. Often necromancers are from human stock but this does not rule out other races from practising necromancy.

Liche

Liches are once living powerful necromancers that have become powerful enough to live on after death as a Undead necromancer or Liche. Liches tend to be powerful evil creatures who are stronger now that they are Undead, than they were when they were alive.

Were Creatures

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, but there are also Werebears and Werefoxes, and many other Were creatures. You can become a Were creature if you are bitten by one and survive the attack. There is no know cure for being a Were creature. Were creatures can only be killed by a silver bullet to the heart, though a silver arrow or sword will work as well.

Winged Nightmares

Winged nightmares are monsters that had wings, that were brought back to life such as Griffons, Hippogrifs and Manticores. These creatures are much harder to raise from beyond the grave compared with the normal nightmares.

Wraiths/Shadows

Wraiths or shadows were once people who practised dark magics. These people tried to extend there life for many hundreds of years but the result was not what they expected. All that is left of them is a soul that is deprived of substance and the persons mind that has been driven mad by its most hideous fears. Wraiths are ethereal creatures so they can move through solid objects, their faces are tortured souls and the presence of a wraith brings terror. They are noted for an area of extreme coldness around them. Holy or blessed weapons can only harm Wraiths.

Banshees

Banshees are restless spirits of evil females. Their spirits live on in the material world, because they fear to cross into the void because they will face punishment for their deeds. There appearance is varied but they are usually seen as a skull with hair and a flowing dress; floating above the surface of the ground. As banshees are ethereal creatures like ghosts they have the power to move through walls, and are well known for there howls of despair. This howl of the banshee is meant to bring death to those who hear it.

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