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: 2023-05-22 09:12 pm (UTC)Let it be said that ALL curses are terrible, some are just a little less terrible than others. In this case, I've kept both my face and my torso, and I'm positive anyone who's ever lost either can tell you what a big difference that can make in your life. For example, when I look in the mirror, I don't go "OH GOD, WHO IS THAT?!" but rather "Oh lord, that's right, I have dog ears, don't I?" One is absurdly less stressful than the other, and I can appreciate that much.
What do you dislike about being this monster?
I feel like a joke on four legs. A centaur, as far as I knew, was a powerful looking half man, half horse creature that had a sort of....er, grace to it. My other half is a dog. Not even a big, majestic dog, but a sort of stubby, round...loafish kind of dog. This isn't even me being self-conscious, I can HEAR the remarks people make about me, and often times it has to do with how round and fluffy my butt is. I hate having to write this down, but it's so prominent that I simply can't leave it out. The fact that I can't wear pants only makes it worse, it's constantly on display and gyrates in a way that draws attention, the comments are inevitable!! My only saving grace is that the amount of fluff...back there, as well as the way the tail rests, makes it so nothing...unsavory can be seen.
I've also come to find that drinking alcohol is out of the question now, unless I want to wake up sick
as a dogthe next morning. I wasn't much of a drinker before, but I work at a bar now and free drinks are customary. I never considered myself a lightweight, so even I know one sip shouldn't do...whatever THIS is. It isn't pleasant, I'm sure it'll become more of a grievance as time goes on.What is something unique to you about being this monster?
Every "centaur" I've seen has been entirely unique so far, to the point where I don't think I've encountered a single standard centaur since these premature changes started. ...Provided the original kelpie transformation doesn't count, of course. I DO feel as though most people have gotten taller, whereas I find myself being slightly shorter thanks to these horrible stubby legs. A part of me wonders if it's a slight towards me, personally, but I could be overthinking things. I'm probably overthinking things.
I'm not entirely grotesque, either, at least as far as public opinion is concerned. Although I may feel freakish, people don't turn away from me and often times I'm even approached for strange requests like petting or allowing their small child to ride on my back. (As if I'd ever allow that to happen.) Compared to some of the others dealing with the centaur transformation, I am considered someone safe to approach. My appearance lowers people's guards down considerably and I won't lie...it's a little concerning. I'm just as deadly as any of the others, if you can believe that, and this lack of caution could very well get these people killed. Luckily, I have self control.
On a more physical note, my fur pattern does resemble lightning bolts in a way that looks intentional, it's not a normal pattern one would find on a dog naturally. Like, it's not a squint-and-you-see-it sort of thing, it's a very oh-yeah-that-is-definitely-a-lightning-bolt thing. It was my element of choice back when I could still use magic, I refuse to believe it's a coincidence. I'm still deciding how I feel about it, to be honest. If it IS intentional, it feels...mean.
What types of creatures or beings influenced your monster form?
A dog. I couldn't tell you if it's some sort of symbolic thing or not, I didn't own a dog or anything before coming here. I don't exactly consider myself dog-like in any sense, or went around calling myself the dog guy.
What is it like to feed as this monster?
Horrific. I would honestly prefer not to get into it, if it's all the same to you. I'm sure someone with a much stronger stomach can write down the more gruesome details. I realize there are people here who are probably desensitized to this sort of thing, being here as long as they have, but it's still been less than a month for me. I didn't even get the grace of a month-long wait, just...try not to judge me too harshly for skipping this one.
What are some notable physical features you have as this monster, and what do you like or dislike about them?
Like all "centaurs," the most notable thing is the four legs under an otherwise normal torso. I want you to imagine how a spine works. Take that, and now apply it to a centaur. Does that sound comfortable to you in ANY way? I won't say that I'm in constant pain, although I know for a fact there are some who are, but I AM constantly in a state of discomfort. Everything feels wrong and if I'm to be honest? It almost feels like this transformation isn't even finished. Like it started, gave up half way and then said "good enough!"
The whole body shape is awkward, finding a position to sleep in comfortably is impossible, and again the only positive thing I can think of is that I got to keep my face.
What are some notable mental changes you have as this monster, and what do you like or dislike about them?
I want to make a note of the anger, especially since you said it wasn't something you realized was happening. I definitely consider it a part of the change, I'm not normally an angry person, and I'd like to think I wouldn't normally feel like...like this even during all this distress. It's hard to describe, but it rests constantly in the back of your mind, just waiting for whatever self-control you're using to fence it in to weaken so it can lash out and snap. If left unchecked, I can easily see it becoming violent. ...This is actually my first time ever admitting this, mostly out of fear that my roommates or coworkers might start thinking that "cute fluffy Merlin" could one day go bonkers and start hurting everyone. I don't want to put that stress on anyone, I'd like to think I've been keeping myself in check, but again...it hasn't even been a month.
If anyone LIKES this sort of change, I'd love to know what other horrible opinions they have, just so I can reassure myself that I can always be worse.
Would you become this monster again?
Oh lord no, if I somehow found a way to change back, I can assure you I'd do everything in my power to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Would you become this monster for good?
I was under the impression that these changes are permanent...? If not, I would LOVE to hear how I can fix this, it's...it's been miserable.