Day 20- Rat King Despite having telepathic and psychic abilities, they don't have very much to say. All they want is to consume and grow in size and numbers. Avoid physical contact and destroy quickly. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 19- Cactus Cat The liquid contained within their bulbs is an extremely potent alcohol, but also contains a pheromone within which when consumed makes one extremely friendly. This ingredient is highly sought after by alchemists for love potions... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 18- Dragon Dragons vary in temperament, some are benevolent, while others herald destruction. But ultimately, there's a crucial fact you must remember to survive a dragon. Disrespect to them will cost you your life. To them you are but a spec. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 17- Tsuchinoko Other abilities of note include jumping about 3' into the air, and then being able to jump again while still airborne. Some debate the Tsuchinoko's true origins come from a southern country whos residents are rumored to do the same... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 16- Jackalope The virus, fortunately, only seems to affect rabbits and hares. However, this includes Rabbit Kemono which has led some to unfortunate fates... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 15- Wolpertinger Lots of discussion is focused around what makes a creature a Chimera or a Wolpertinger, but usually it ends up being primarily about size and the creatures in its composition #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 14- Goldhorn The Goldhorn was originally discovered by a young hunter trying to woo a woman, but in the moments before killing it, became awestruck with its beauty. This ultimately led to his demise, the tale being told by his fellow hunter. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 13- Werewolf Some Werewolves gain lycanthropy from it being passed down from their bloodline. These werewolves usually have far more control over their transformations, but ultimately keep it a secret due to the general fear of lycanthropy... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 11- Nekomata Their sister spirit, the Bakeneko, are varying in their opinions on humanity; some are kind while others are evil. However, Nekomata are entirely evil creatures, and seem hellbent on causing as much destruction as possible... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 11- Chimera Ironically, multiple mythological and legendary creatures are chimera, as by definition, it's simply a creature of multiple disparate parts. Some theorize that Chimera are named as such because they are the first ones discovered. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 10- Wyvern Variants in Wyverns have been observed in the same vein as dragons do, with different scale colorations meaning they're attuned to different elements. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 9- Nightcrawler Scholars only real theories are about how they vanish. Some debate it might be an unknown magic, as it leaves no traces of aether. Others theorize its a type of biological camouflage... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 8- Al-mi'raj Some theorize that the Al-mi'raj's bizarre aura of fear to other animals may be something that they can see in their eyes that civilized races don't. However, oddly enough, Tabaxi and Kemono also seem somewhat uncomfortable near them... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 7- Kitsune Kitsune generally hide their additional tails, preferring to live peacefully disguised as a Fox Kemono. Their magical power can be passed down through offspring, meaning multiple generations of kitsune can birth extremely powerful mages. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 6- Chrysomallos Chrysomallos fleece are highly sought after, far beyond their luck increasing properties, they are still a fleece made of gold after all! Nobles and royalty of all kinds pay top coin for clothes and furnishings made from their fleece #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 5- Hippogriff Hippogriffs have also been documented to have a higher magic resistance, making them ideal mounts for mages in particular. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 4- Tanuki Some scholars have also theorized that Tanuki are a relative to fairies, given both species affinity to tricks and pranks. The validity of these theories are still being researched. #Folktober2022 #Inktober
For day 3 of #folktober - I found a prompt list where today’s was ‘alp’, a creature from German folklore that sits on chests and causes nightmares. Learning lots of new stuff this year! #folktober2022 #inktober
Day 3- Mothman Some scholars have theorized the Mothman may be some type of undiscovered were-beast, but sightings of the Mothman are so elusive that it discredits the theory... #Folktober2022 #Inktober
Day 2 - Qilin (or Kirin) It has also been said that their shed horns, when given freely, grant the wearer a fraction of their future sight. They are commonly presented to Druids who have proven themselves a true protector of nature. #folktober2022 #inktober
Day two of #folktober! Today’s prompt was Manannán, who is a warrior and king of the otherworld in Irish mythology - also known as ‘son of the sea’. #Inktober #folktober2022
