Ryslig's Expanded Monster Guide
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waitingforplayer2The Expanded Guide is edited by Chiaki Nanami.
The Expanded Guide begins with a condensed & re-edited version of Spengler's Guide, written several years prior. This contains broad knowledge of the 23 monster types at the time, and largely features the information covered in Ryslig's bestiary.
The new content in the Guide consists entirely of individual monster testomonials.
Submissions to the Guide can be made by anyone at any time, in a drop-off box at the Insert Coin arcade. The form below can be used as a template for any monsters looking for inspiration or structure for their entries. Nanami copies out the entries longhand, and stores the information in several locations, so that the information is never lost.
A copy of the current manuscript may be requested for casual perusal at any time.
As of now, the Expanded Guide has not yet been officially published on the peninsula.
MONSTER ENTRY SUBMISSION TEMPLATE
The Expanded Guide begins with a condensed & re-edited version of Spengler's Guide, written several years prior. This contains broad knowledge of the 23 monster types at the time, and largely features the information covered in Ryslig's bestiary.
The new content in the Guide consists entirely of individual monster testomonials.
Submissions to the Guide can be made by anyone at any time, in a drop-off box at the Insert Coin arcade. The form below can be used as a template for any monsters looking for inspiration or structure for their entries. Nanami copies out the entries longhand, and stores the information in several locations, so that the information is never lost.
A copy of the current manuscript may be requested for casual perusal at any time.
As of now, the Expanded Guide has not yet been officially published on the peninsula.
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Date: 2022-11-17 08:39 pm (UTC)It felt comfortable to me in a way that I can't quite put my finger on. In behavior, it was similar enough to Naga, I think. I recall taking quite a few naps in the sun, and it made me feel a bit lazy. Not a bad thing to be! I was also a bit more nocturnal, which made it easier to match up sleep cycles with one of my fiances.
What do you dislike about being this monster?
Waking up in the middle of the night with more energy than you know what to do with. I experienced a similar problem with Werewolf, though not quite to the extent of Manticore. Also, the irresistible urge to groom yourself. A mouthful of your own fur is not pleasant.
What is something unique to you about being this monster?
My wings were both feathered, leathery, and Reaper-like. I doubt other Manticores have wings like that. The leathery portion filled out the gaps between the Reaper-like parts, and the feathery portion capped each wing.
What types of creatures or beings influenced your monster form?
Cats, bats, and scorpions, I'd say. I was a large, fluffy white cat with bat-like wings and my tail was scorpion-like at the end.
What is it like to feed as this monster?
Much like Werewolf. Simple and straightforward. Though, I had a bit more of an urge to play with my food before eating it.
What are some notable physical features you have as this monster, and what do you like or dislike about them?
Long, white fur, a long, white tail with two scorpion barbs at the end. Wings bigger than I was tall, gray and leathery with black Reaper-styled bone structure and white feathers on the tops. The retractable claws were a novelty, considering the other clawed forms I'd been in prior to this one didn't have that ability. Overall, there wasn't anything I really disliked, outside of the ears and tail once again being very expressive.
What are some notable psychological changes you have as this monster, and what do you like or dislike about them?
The urge to play with my food, as previously stated. I also had the inclination to climb up high and to disturb my housemates while they were sleeping. All in all, I had a pretty great time with it.
Would you become this monster again?
Absolutely.
Would you become this monster for good?
Likely not, but only because I have other plans. I would place it high on the list for winter changes, though.