To Dive

To Dive

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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About the Chimera


Chimera
Chimera Leocapriserpens

The three-headed chimera is a lover of volcanic regions. It breathes flame like a dragon from its goatlike head and attacks with a venom from its snakelike head. Its lionlike head has a vicious bite.

Lair or Nest- Often volcanic vents.

Dimensions (adult)- 15 feet long; 8 to 12 feet high.

Appearance- The snake and goat heads may grow from the middle of its back.

Forms of Attack- Flame, venom, teeth, claws.

Food- Loves bitter food; humans are a favorite.

About the Baku

Baku
Baku somnicibus

According to legend, the shy baku can devour nightmares. In reality, it has a soothing effect on people, not dissimilar to that achieved by stroking a pet cat.

Lair or Nest- Close to human habitation.

Dimensions (adult)- 3 feet long; 1 to 2 feet high.

Appearance- Like that of a tapir with an elephant trunk, an ox tail, and tiger paws.

Forms of Attack- None.

Food- Omnivorous. May eat nightmares.

About the Nue

Nue
Chimera Japonicus

Only found in remote areas of japan, the nue is regared as a bringer of bad luck, thanks to the black venomous cloud it emits from glads when disturbed.

Lair or Attack- High, remote places.

Dimensions (adult)- 4 to 5 feet long; 2 to 4 feet high.

Appearance- Monkey-headed, with a raccoon dog body, it is usually smelt long before it is seen.

Forms of Attack- Defends itself with a venomous cloud.

Food- Most small game.

About Winged Horses


Winged Horses
Equus Volucer

Found among the remoter Greek islands, winged horses, although rare, are remarkably friendly creatures, once initial contact has been made.

Lair or Nest- None, although, unlike the ordinary horse, it has no herding instinct.

Dimensions (adult)- 6 to 9 feet long; 5 to 8 feet high.

Appearance- A winged pony with highly developed shoulder muscles.

Forms of Attack- Biting, kicking.

Food- Grasses.

About Griffins


Griffins
Gryps Vulgaris

Once common in much of Asia and Europe, griffins are now confined to the Tian Shan mountain region and have a habit of hoarding gold and precious stones.

Lair or Nest- A shallow nest on the open steppe.

Dimensions (adult)- 15 feet long; 8 to 10 feet high.

Appearance- Leonine body with aquiline front legs, head, and wings.

Forms of Attack- Talons, beaks.

Food- Any large herbivores, especially wild horses.