- Location
- United States
0 circles would be completely mundane. A 1st circle would be starting to get a bit magical. Lower circles are more common
Battle Chef: A Cooking/Dungeon Exploring Adventure
- Thread starter Emperor Toast
- Start date
- Original Fantasy
0 circles would be completely mundane. A 1st circle would be starting to get a bit magical. Lower circles are more common
Khepri14
Thus kindly I scatter...
- Location
- Following the wind
Name: Annoying Orange
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: An orange that manifested the ability to talk thanks to magic. The problem is that they never shut up and are incredibly annoying. Killing them is a public service. However, these oranges are incredibly tasty thanks to the magic enhancing the orange. Such oranges can manifest anywhere, at any given time. All it takes is a little magic to cause the change.
@Emperor Toast, something like this?
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: An orange that manifested the ability to talk thanks to magic. The problem is that they never shut up and are incredibly annoying. Killing them is a public service. However, these oranges are incredibly tasty thanks to the magic enhancing the orange. Such oranges can manifest anywhere, at any given time. All it takes is a little magic to cause the change.
@Emperor Toast, something like this?
- Location
- United States
Yes that works
Khepri14
Thus kindly I scatter...
- Location
- Following the wind
All right.
Name: Corny
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: A mostly unshucked cob of corn with the head sticking out that floats around. It attacks by "spitting" corn seeds/kernels(One day a year, it'll "spit" a candy that looks like a corn seed instead. An excellent treat for kids), that are hard enough to bruise or break bones(Or if you are unlucky and hit just right, can give you a charley horse). It can also make itself explode as a last resort, with the explosion being enough to seriously kill a person if they're too close. If you survive though, you'll find the kernels have turned into "popcorn"(Surprisingly delicious all by itself, by any good cook knows there's a ton of ways to make it better).
Name: Broccoli Monster
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: To the unobservant, it looks like an ordinary bush or a bunch of moss. To those who know better though, it's a mere illusion. These monsters hide alongside trails in the forests, just waiting for an unwary traveler to pass by before they strike. They have the ability to enlarge their "fists" and can either beat a man to death or they can make their "stalks" longer and more malleable/ropelike to capture a person. These monsters are easy to beat for any veteran adventurer, but have been known to take out rookies pretty easily due to their preference for ambush attacks and many a civilian without protection.
- Location
- An Unspecified Corner
Wait, before I continue unleashing my inner chuuni, I need to know: Monster and plants don't scale with the same ranks as humans. do they? Because Imperial Pearl Rice is considered third rank and the Demon Bull Tuna is a 5th rank, and both of these don't seem to scale well with the "9th rankers can overturn nations" idea. Unless this is like Danmachi, where, no matter how powerful or skilled you are in your current Level, the base stats of the next Level will be higher than yours?
- Location
- United States
System is basically subduing and providing these ingredients to you in a highly restricted state. Meeting a demon bull tuna capable of its unleashing its might would annihilate you though so don't underestimate ingredients in the open world. At the same time circles and spirit levels for monsters and plants are not always an indication of fighting strength so much as their accumulation of energy. The rice is not at a level where it has gained sentience and can alter phenomenon to fight you, but it being third spirit level does indicate it has accumulate quite a bit of energy. This makes it very beneficial for ability users to eat though past a certain level it is far less impactful.
- Location
- United States
I am having a pretty fun time imagining someone getting punched by giant broccoli stalks
Khepri14
Thus kindly I scatter...
- Location
- Following the wind
Glad to hear that. Hope this are appropriate/along the lines of what you are looking for.
zamin
The Watcher in the Dark
Would something like this work?
Name: Baby Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: Also known as Mud Crabs, these dog sized crustaceans often burrow into muddy or sandy areas near large water sources. Their shells are hard but brittle, and a strong warrior can shatter it with a powerful blow in the right spot. The flesh within is tough, with a gritty, pungent taste. While normally avoided, Mud Crab meat is sometimes used for certain soups or stews.
Name: Juvenile Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: Having grown to the size of a horse, these crabs are more often found in salt water, though fresh water varieties are known to exist close to large lakes or rivers. They are ambush predators, darting out of the ground with surprising speed to seize prey with its powerful pincers. The shell is about as tough as steel and is sometimes used as a crafting ingredient by creative blacksmiths. This monster's flesh is still tough, but possesses a delicately sweet aftertaste.
Name: Adult Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 6
Brief Description: Often over a century old, these specimens tend to be the size of small houses. They spend most of their time sleeping at the bottom of lakes or ocean floors. Once disturbed, they react with extreme aggression, tearing apart their enemies before sinking back into the depths. Their shells are all but impervious to mundane weapons, requiring spells or enchanted weapons to pierce. The meat within is a rare delicacy, possessing a rich, robust flavor and a delightfully tender texture.
Name: King Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 8
Brief Description: A veritable behemoth, these crabs are extremely rare and spend most of their time in the cold, deep waters beneath the oceans. On rare occasions they rise to the surface, causing tidal waves and tsunamis in nearby coastal towns through their sheer size. Having consumed countless magical creatures, their shells have a distinctive golden tinge from all the mana stored within. They are highly resistant to damage of all kinds, and only the strongest of magics can hope to pierce their shells. The flesh of a King Kaiju Crab is legendary for its delicate, sweet flavor and aroma. The mana imbued within the meat enhances the flavor even more, making it a truly unforgettable dish.
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: Also known as Mud Crabs, these dog sized crustaceans often burrow into muddy or sandy areas near large water sources. Their shells are hard but brittle, and a strong warrior can shatter it with a powerful blow in the right spot. The flesh within is tough, with a gritty, pungent taste. While normally avoided, Mud Crab meat is sometimes used for certain soups or stews.
Name: Juvenile Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: Having grown to the size of a horse, these crabs are more often found in salt water, though fresh water varieties are known to exist close to large lakes or rivers. They are ambush predators, darting out of the ground with surprising speed to seize prey with its powerful pincers. The shell is about as tough as steel and is sometimes used as a crafting ingredient by creative blacksmiths. This monster's flesh is still tough, but possesses a delicately sweet aftertaste.
Name: Adult Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 6
Brief Description: Often over a century old, these specimens tend to be the size of small houses. They spend most of their time sleeping at the bottom of lakes or ocean floors. Once disturbed, they react with extreme aggression, tearing apart their enemies before sinking back into the depths. Their shells are all but impervious to mundane weapons, requiring spells or enchanted weapons to pierce. The meat within is a rare delicacy, possessing a rich, robust flavor and a delightfully tender texture.
Name: King Kaiju Crab
Spirit/Circle Level: 8
Brief Description: A veritable behemoth, these crabs are extremely rare and spend most of their time in the cold, deep waters beneath the oceans. On rare occasions they rise to the surface, causing tidal waves and tsunamis in nearby coastal towns through their sheer size. Having consumed countless magical creatures, their shells have a distinctive golden tinge from all the mana stored within. They are highly resistant to damage of all kinds, and only the strongest of magics can hope to pierce their shells. The flesh of a King Kaiju Crab is legendary for its delicate, sweet flavor and aroma. The mana imbued within the meat enhances the flavor even more, making it a truly unforgettable dish.
- Location
- United States
This is great!
- Location
- United States
Yes it definitely is. I will wait for a few more contributions before assigning bonuses so I don't overpower you too much hahaha
zamin
The Watcher in the Dark
Cool. I've got a few other ideas. Do you just want sea creatures, or are land or air based creatures acceptable?
Khepri14
Thus kindly I scatter...
- Location
- Following the wind
Name: Carrot Tops
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: A big carrot that is somewhat magical. It can float and has two ways of attacking. They can magically stiffen their leaves and spin like a top(Hence the name) until they kill the enemy or they can magically sharpen their pointy end and stab/slice someone to death. The problem with Carrot Tops is that they appear in "bundles", so be prepared for 3-8 Carrot Tops in the vicinity if you ever see one(Sometimes there are multiple "bundles" in the same spot/area though, so be careful!!).
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: A big carrot that is somewhat magical. It can float and has two ways of attacking. They can magically stiffen their leaves and spin like a top(Hence the name) until they kill the enemy or they can magically sharpen their pointy end and stab/slice someone to death. The problem with Carrot Tops is that they appear in "bundles", so be prepared for 3-8 Carrot Tops in the vicinity if you ever see one(Sometimes there are multiple "bundles" in the same spot/area though, so be careful!!).
- Location
- An Unspecified Corner
Okay, got it. I'm gonna assume, though, that accumulation of energy refers to supernatural/magical energy, and more normal properties don't really count. Essentially, the more unnatural it is, the more energy it's taken in/accumulated to be able to maintain such a state.
In any case, if I recall correctly, I thought up a few before...
*cracks fingers* Let's do this.
Name: Diamond of the Deep
Spirit/Circle Level: 7
Brief Description: A lifetime spent living among and even within underwater volcanoes has turned the black carbonic scales of a Shadow of the Depths (a 4th-ranked sea serpent) into something much denser. Immense pressure and heat have caused diamond to form, making this beast's skin incredibly tough to penetrate. The innate hardness of diamond combined with its ability to manipulate the water currents to a slight degree makes this a fearsome and deadly foe. However, it does have weak spots in the form of its eyes and mouth, as well as along the dorsal fin it developed to sense water currents (to avoid danger and catch prey). In addition, the meat of one of these creatures has an innate smoky flavour that somehow meshes very well with the tender flesh. It is rumoured that, if prepared properly, the crystals make a good hard candy, though few have bothered to experiment enough to find out.
Note: I put this as a seventh-ranked creature because of a few things. One is that it is an unnatural existence in itself because its hide is basically a single flexible diamond. While this would be easy to break as a land creature, fighting it in water is almost a death sentence, because its streamlined body and unnatural spatial awareness combine with its strength to create a deadly embrace that becomes worse when it grows diamond protrusions for shredding flesh.
Spirit/Circle Level: 7
Brief Description: A lifetime spent living among and even within underwater volcanoes has turned the black carbonic scales of a Shadow of the Depths (a 4th-ranked sea serpent) into something much denser. Immense pressure and heat have caused diamond to form, making this beast's skin incredibly tough to penetrate. The innate hardness of diamond combined with its ability to manipulate the water currents to a slight degree makes this a fearsome and deadly foe. However, it does have weak spots in the form of its eyes and mouth, as well as along the dorsal fin it developed to sense water currents (to avoid danger and catch prey). In addition, the meat of one of these creatures has an innate smoky flavour that somehow meshes very well with the tender flesh. It is rumoured that, if prepared properly, the crystals make a good hard candy, though few have bothered to experiment enough to find out.
Note: I put this as a seventh-ranked creature because of a few things. One is that it is an unnatural existence in itself because its hide is basically a single flexible diamond. While this would be easy to break as a land creature, fighting it in water is almost a death sentence, because its streamlined body and unnatural spatial awareness combine with its strength to create a deadly embrace that becomes worse when it grows diamond protrusions for shredding flesh.
Name: The Drowned Willow
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: Legends say that the first Drowned Willow formed when a newly-widowed woman threw herself into the ocean and sank straight to the bottom. As the bottom-dwelling plants surrounded her body, flesh turned into wood, and her mourning visage was preserved forever. The wood is incredibly tough, nearly inflammable, and resistant to rot (when submerged, it stops rotting completely), which makes it ideal for cooking utensils, despite its low magical power. Using it for smoking is more trouble than its worth, as it imparts a very... unique flavour.
Note: This is a mere 2nd-ranked creature because, despite its toughness and water-properties, that is all it has. It has no defensive ability and imparts little to no sustenance. There is little supernatural energy within this plant, despite its supposed origins, because it takes very little energy to maintain its current state. This may change, however, if certain conditions are met or certain stimuli are applied.
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: Legends say that the first Drowned Willow formed when a newly-widowed woman threw herself into the ocean and sank straight to the bottom. As the bottom-dwelling plants surrounded her body, flesh turned into wood, and her mourning visage was preserved forever. The wood is incredibly tough, nearly inflammable, and resistant to rot (when submerged, it stops rotting completely), which makes it ideal for cooking utensils, despite its low magical power. Using it for smoking is more trouble than its worth, as it imparts a very... unique flavour.
Note: This is a mere 2nd-ranked creature because, despite its toughness and water-properties, that is all it has. It has no defensive ability and imparts little to no sustenance. There is little supernatural energy within this plant, despite its supposed origins, because it takes very little energy to maintain its current state. This may change, however, if certain conditions are met or certain stimuli are applied.
Name: Arachnidile (wow, much original, very imagination)
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: A poisonous scorpion/crocodile hybrid, it has the body of a crocodile with a scorpion tail. While it loses a crocodile's signature death spin, it has now gained a poisonous bite and sting, making these stealthy river-dwellers more dangerous than the sum of their parts. However, the point at the base of the tail where tough crocodile skin flows into chitinous armour plating, despite having a combined armour, is arguably one of its weakest points, as it has neither the blunt damage resistance of crocodile hide nor the piercing damage resistance of chitin. The flesh can be dangerous, but if the poison sacks are properly dealt with, like with puffer fish, it is quite delectable.
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: A poisonous scorpion/crocodile hybrid, it has the body of a crocodile with a scorpion tail. While it loses a crocodile's signature death spin, it has now gained a poisonous bite and sting, making these stealthy river-dwellers more dangerous than the sum of their parts. However, the point at the base of the tail where tough crocodile skin flows into chitinous armour plating, despite having a combined armour, is arguably one of its weakest points, as it has neither the blunt damage resistance of crocodile hide nor the piercing damage resistance of chitin. The flesh can be dangerous, but if the poison sacks are properly dealt with, like with puffer fish, it is quite delectable.
Name: The Osiris Fly
Spirit/Circle Level: 3
Brief Description: These flies, while crunchy when fried, are not eaten very often. Instead, their true value lies when they settle upon a dead carcass. To those who are lucky enough to have a swarm nearby when leaving a newly felled beast, they will settle upon it, lay their eggs within, and then inject a unique venom that is able to preserve the meat for days, sometimes even (in the right conditions) entire weeks longer than they would have naturally. Any hunters who pass by (or even the original hunter if they return) can take some of the meat, though only before the maggots have hatched. While strenuous care is needed to remove all the eggs, certain dishes that do not require whole pieces (e.g. dishes that use minced meat) can be made.
Note: This is a bit of a stretch for an idea, I admit. But I thought it would be interesting to have a beast that was unintentionally assisting chefs through their actions. However, I didn't want to make it a miracle beast, so it only helps when you want to make dishes that do not use whole pieces of meat (because you really have to tear it up to make sure that there are no eggs left. Having a fly hatch in one of your customer's next meal is a one way ticket to a failed business).
Spirit/Circle Level: 3
Brief Description: These flies, while crunchy when fried, are not eaten very often. Instead, their true value lies when they settle upon a dead carcass. To those who are lucky enough to have a swarm nearby when leaving a newly felled beast, they will settle upon it, lay their eggs within, and then inject a unique venom that is able to preserve the meat for days, sometimes even (in the right conditions) entire weeks longer than they would have naturally. Any hunters who pass by (or even the original hunter if they return) can take some of the meat, though only before the maggots have hatched. While strenuous care is needed to remove all the eggs, certain dishes that do not require whole pieces (e.g. dishes that use minced meat) can be made.
Note: This is a bit of a stretch for an idea, I admit. But I thought it would be interesting to have a beast that was unintentionally assisting chefs through their actions. However, I didn't want to make it a miracle beast, so it only helps when you want to make dishes that do not use whole pieces of meat (because you really have to tear it up to make sure that there are no eggs left. Having a fly hatch in one of your customer's next meal is a one way ticket to a failed business).
And now, the opposite:
Name: The Final Wyrm
Spirit/Circle Level: 10
Brief Description: There is one being, whom all chefs hate. A creature of death and decay, that ruins all within sight. This large wyrm surfaces in a random spot once every few centuries and its very presence causes decay in all organic matter nearby. There are currently no ways of killing it, as weapons rust away, flesh rots, and magic spells decay within seconds upon nearing the creature. It appears that it has control over its power, as the ground around it remains intact while it feeds upon the death and rot in the area.
Note: This is my attempt at making a Level 10 creature. I had many ideas for this, including an antlion type creature, a dragon, and others, but I thought that such a world needed an antagonist creature.
...
To be honest, despite the name and the pun on Final Word, I really want to make this a mole. Maybe a star-nosed mole. It would work much better than a giant earthworm, but... the pun potential.... Well, it's up to you, in the end, @Emperor Toast.
Spirit/Circle Level: 10
Brief Description: There is one being, whom all chefs hate. A creature of death and decay, that ruins all within sight. This large wyrm surfaces in a random spot once every few centuries and its very presence causes decay in all organic matter nearby. There are currently no ways of killing it, as weapons rust away, flesh rots, and magic spells decay within seconds upon nearing the creature. It appears that it has control over its power, as the ground around it remains intact while it feeds upon the death and rot in the area.
Note: This is my attempt at making a Level 10 creature. I had many ideas for this, including an antlion type creature, a dragon, and others, but I thought that such a world needed an antagonist creature.
...
To be honest, despite the name and the pun on Final Word, I really want to make this a mole. Maybe a star-nosed mole. It would work much better than a giant earthworm, but... the pun potential.... Well, it's up to you, in the end, @Emperor Toast.
I realised that the last two might be a bit of a stretch, so perhaps something a bit less in its muchness is in order:
Name: The Biscuit Men
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: These creatures have forgone the speed of the obscenely fast Gingerbread Men and the camouflaging abilities of the Pastry Men, and have instead gone the tank route. The Biscuit Men have a dense outer shell, like stale rock cakes, that protects a deliciously fluffy and light core. While they and their relatives are called men, they have no sentience whatsoever and are simply called such because they live in groups and build houses and because the person to first discover them had too much imagination and had lost his glasses. No, really. Now, while the Gingerbread and Pastry men prefer trickery and finesse, the Biscuit Men prefer to simply throw themselves at prey and predators and bludgeon them to death. Those who have seen such corpses hold little remorse for eating these creatures.
Note: This creature was based on the US and Canadian biscuit, which I enjoyed a lot when I went to Popeye's. This had a bit more realism than I expected, though I tried to make it a bit humorous too. These creatures would be relatively new to the world, caused by new bakers dropping food in highly magical areas, which I hope explains why they weren't immediately named by the system. Or perhaps, the system has a sense of humour, too?
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: These creatures have forgone the speed of the obscenely fast Gingerbread Men and the camouflaging abilities of the Pastry Men, and have instead gone the tank route. The Biscuit Men have a dense outer shell, like stale rock cakes, that protects a deliciously fluffy and light core. While they and their relatives are called men, they have no sentience whatsoever and are simply called such because they live in groups and build houses and because the person to first discover them had too much imagination and had lost his glasses. No, really. Now, while the Gingerbread and Pastry men prefer trickery and finesse, the Biscuit Men prefer to simply throw themselves at prey and predators and bludgeon them to death. Those who have seen such corpses hold little remorse for eating these creatures.
Note: This creature was based on the US and Canadian biscuit, which I enjoyed a lot when I went to Popeye's. This had a bit more realism than I expected, though I tried to make it a bit humorous too. These creatures would be relatively new to the world, caused by new bakers dropping food in highly magical areas, which I hope explains why they weren't immediately named by the system. Or perhaps, the system has a sense of humour, too?
This reminds me of Pokedex entries. I may have let my inner chuuni flow a bit too much.
- Location
- Who Knows
Hmm, I wonder how different we can make things? Like, not all of the foods are fighty types right? How are these?
Name: Rain Grain
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: A weather phenomenon that occurs once a year, when the vast plains of a certain floor releases energy into the air, and forms a rolling storm about half a kilometer in length and width. Subtly refreshing, each Rain Grain is a capsule of pure energy, but very specific conditions are required for obtaining the grain pieces in their physical form. If not collected, when the Rain Grain falls, it is reabsorbed into the environment. During this time period, many creatures gather when the time comes, as the energy the phenomenon releases back boosts their own energy supplies. The effort that it takes to both prepare to collect the ingredient and fight off the hordes of ravenous creatures is truly tremendous.
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: A weather phenomenon that occurs once a year, when the vast plains of a certain floor releases energy into the air, and forms a rolling storm about half a kilometer in length and width. Subtly refreshing, each Rain Grain is a capsule of pure energy, but very specific conditions are required for obtaining the grain pieces in their physical form. If not collected, when the Rain Grain falls, it is reabsorbed into the environment. During this time period, many creatures gather when the time comes, as the energy the phenomenon releases back boosts their own energy supplies. The effort that it takes to both prepare to collect the ingredient and fight off the hordes of ravenous creatures is truly tremendous.
Name: Glimmer Pod
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: Almost milky sweet but a faintly sour under-taste, these soft shining pods are protected by a tough metal covering. One fruit can hold up to a dozen pods, and are only accessible by peeling the scales with superhuman dexterous and careful cuts. A single misplaced slice and the pods inside bursts, losing their spectacular glow and all of the energy contained within. The remaining liquid can be a tasty yogurt drink but it lacks any impressive quality, especially as compared to when the pods can be prepared properly, or even eaten whole.
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: Almost milky sweet but a faintly sour under-taste, these soft shining pods are protected by a tough metal covering. One fruit can hold up to a dozen pods, and are only accessible by peeling the scales with superhuman dexterous and careful cuts. A single misplaced slice and the pods inside bursts, losing their spectacular glow and all of the energy contained within. The remaining liquid can be a tasty yogurt drink but it lacks any impressive quality, especially as compared to when the pods can be prepared properly, or even eaten whole.
Name: Lock and Key
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: These earthy plant forms are buried deep in the earth, their roots eating into metal deposits and forming individual patterns of ridges and valleys. In order to properly remove the whole plant, one is required to "pick the lock" and reach into the pocket, with a hooked implement to carefully press along specific ridge points and release root knots. Although the difficulty can be varied as according to the age and the depth of the lock, when this is done properly, the plant immediately loosens and can be pulled out from the metal deposit. The plants hold a heady and deep taste but retain a classic mildness.
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: These earthy plant forms are buried deep in the earth, their roots eating into metal deposits and forming individual patterns of ridges and valleys. In order to properly remove the whole plant, one is required to "pick the lock" and reach into the pocket, with a hooked implement to carefully press along specific ridge points and release root knots. Although the difficulty can be varied as according to the age and the depth of the lock, when this is done properly, the plant immediately loosens and can be pulled out from the metal deposit. The plants hold a heady and deep taste but retain a classic mildness.
zamin
The Watcher in the Dark
Another entry to the list. With pictures!:
Name: Divine Dragon Turtle
Spirit/Circle Level: 9
Brief Description: Known as one of the seven "Kings of the Ocean", the Divine Dragon Turtle is a rare and powerful beast that's often seen as a symbol of good luck. It is a massive turtle, large enough to be mistaken for an island. Plants and animals live and grow on the surface of its shell, their bodies imbued with the power it emanates. Anyone lucky enough to stumble across a Divine Dragon Turtle and climb onto its shell will find a literal forest of rare, high level ingredients perfect for harvesting. Beware, though. The Dragon Island Turtle possesses the ability to command the weather, and those that anger one often find themselves blown away by hurricane force winds or struck by powerful bolts of lightning. When killed, the Divine Dragon Turtle's flesh turns to stone and sinks to the ocean floor.
Note: I based this on the Lion Turtle from Avatar. It basically serves a mobile dungeon or special area - you can find all sorts of rare and powerful plants and beasts on it, but killing the turtle itself is out of the question.
Name: Frost Wolf/Frost Wolf Alpha
Spirit/Circle Level: 3/4
Brief Description: A common sight in the frozen north, the Frost Wolf is a deadly pack hunter that wears down its prey and allows it to exhaust itself before going for the kill. The oldest Frost Wolves, also known as Alphas, can grow to enormous sizes and gain a thick, icy coating of fur that acts as armor. All Frost Wolves are able to release a blast of icy wind to damage and slow down their prey. The breath attack of Frost Wolf Alpha is known to be strong enough to freeze a grown man solid. Fortunately, these beasts are extremely vulnerable to heat and fire based attacks, making them easy to deal with for a prepared adventurer. The meat of a Frost Wolf is icy cold and requires slow, careful application of heat to bring out its full flavor. When cooked properly, the meat has an intense, juicy flavor that is highly prized among cooking connoisseurs.
Name: Dracolisk
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: The Dracolisk is a large, crocodile-like beast that often lives in desert and wasteland areas. They require little water to survive and are believed to be able to somehow absorb energy from sunlight. They spend most of their time sunning themselves, only stirring when they sense another living creature approach. Dracolisks are very aggressive and when angered are able to rapidly heat up the air around their bodies, burning anyone careless enough to get close. While the meat is delicious, the real prize is the Dracolisk's blood. The golden, almost milky liquid has a spicy, fiery taste that can bring tears to the eyes of the unprepared. It is a key ingredient in a number of drinks and dishes and is said to be worth its weight in gold due to the difficulty of harvesting.
Name: Catbat
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: Despite its fearsome appearance, the Catbat is a shy creature that prefers to flee whenever confronted. About the size of a common housecat, these nocturnal beasts often dwell in dark caves or thickly forest environments and spend most of the day asleep. They live in small packs of between five to ten individuals and usually hunt by dropping down onto their prey from above. The heart and livers of Catbats are often sought due to the belief that consuming it can improve one's sexual potency. While this is merely a superstition, the meat and organs of the Catbat do contain a rich, mellow flavor. However, prospective chefs should be warned that when heated up the meat emits a strong odor which can ruin a dish if not handled properly.
Spirit/Circle Level: 9
Brief Description: Known as one of the seven "Kings of the Ocean", the Divine Dragon Turtle is a rare and powerful beast that's often seen as a symbol of good luck. It is a massive turtle, large enough to be mistaken for an island. Plants and animals live and grow on the surface of its shell, their bodies imbued with the power it emanates. Anyone lucky enough to stumble across a Divine Dragon Turtle and climb onto its shell will find a literal forest of rare, high level ingredients perfect for harvesting. Beware, though. The Dragon Island Turtle possesses the ability to command the weather, and those that anger one often find themselves blown away by hurricane force winds or struck by powerful bolts of lightning. When killed, the Divine Dragon Turtle's flesh turns to stone and sinks to the ocean floor.
Note: I based this on the Lion Turtle from Avatar. It basically serves a mobile dungeon or special area - you can find all sorts of rare and powerful plants and beasts on it, but killing the turtle itself is out of the question.
Spirit/Circle Level: 3/4
Brief Description: A common sight in the frozen north, the Frost Wolf is a deadly pack hunter that wears down its prey and allows it to exhaust itself before going for the kill. The oldest Frost Wolves, also known as Alphas, can grow to enormous sizes and gain a thick, icy coating of fur that acts as armor. All Frost Wolves are able to release a blast of icy wind to damage and slow down their prey. The breath attack of Frost Wolf Alpha is known to be strong enough to freeze a grown man solid. Fortunately, these beasts are extremely vulnerable to heat and fire based attacks, making them easy to deal with for a prepared adventurer. The meat of a Frost Wolf is icy cold and requires slow, careful application of heat to bring out its full flavor. When cooked properly, the meat has an intense, juicy flavor that is highly prized among cooking connoisseurs.
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: The Dracolisk is a large, crocodile-like beast that often lives in desert and wasteland areas. They require little water to survive and are believed to be able to somehow absorb energy from sunlight. They spend most of their time sunning themselves, only stirring when they sense another living creature approach. Dracolisks are very aggressive and when angered are able to rapidly heat up the air around their bodies, burning anyone careless enough to get close. While the meat is delicious, the real prize is the Dracolisk's blood. The golden, almost milky liquid has a spicy, fiery taste that can bring tears to the eyes of the unprepared. It is a key ingredient in a number of drinks and dishes and is said to be worth its weight in gold due to the difficulty of harvesting.
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: Despite its fearsome appearance, the Catbat is a shy creature that prefers to flee whenever confronted. About the size of a common housecat, these nocturnal beasts often dwell in dark caves or thickly forest environments and spend most of the day asleep. They live in small packs of between five to ten individuals and usually hunt by dropping down onto their prey from above. The heart and livers of Catbats are often sought due to the belief that consuming it can improve one's sexual potency. While this is merely a superstition, the meat and organs of the Catbat do contain a rich, mellow flavor. However, prospective chefs should be warned that when heated up the meat emits a strong odor which can ruin a dish if not handled properly.
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- Location
- An Unspecified Corner
I confess, my first thought when I heard this name was an Ultralisk or Hydralisk with Draco Malfoy's face on it. It was a very amusing mental image.
On the other hand, those are awesome pictures.
zamin
The Watcher in the Dark
Just search for Dnd or Monster Hunter and you can find a bunch of nice pictures.
- Location
- An Unspecified Corner
... I feel that the fact that you actually contributed puts you above a lot of people I know. Then, that may just be my personal feelings.
Khepri14
Thus kindly I scatter...
- Location
- Following the wind
Maybe so, but it was literally a minute or two worth of writing. Not much compared to what you all put out.
Khepri14
Thus kindly I scatter...
- Location
- Following the wind
Name: Angry Birds
Spirit/Circle Level: Varies
Brief Description: The Angry Birds are a bunch of birds that are ANGRY! ALL THE TIME! Some piggies had stolen their eggs and homes and now they are on a righteous quest for vengeance and their homes. Anyone who gets in their way, beware. I've compiled the list here.
Spirit/Circle Level: Varies
Brief Description: The Angry Birds are a bunch of birds that are ANGRY! ALL THE TIME! Some piggies had stolen their eggs and homes and now they are on a righteous quest for vengeance and their homes. Anyone who gets in their way, beware. I've compiled the list here.
Red Bird - No special power but unusually tough and agile.
Blue Bird - Splits into three smaller birds that can act somewhat individually or in concert.
Yellow Bird - Picks up speed and distance tossed by another or rebounds off objects.
Black Bird - Explodes upon impact. The guy is a walking bomb so be mindful of that explosive radius.
White Bird - Flies around and drops an egg bomb that explodes on impact. Keep an eye on the sky, for this bird is stealthy.
Boomerang Bird - Acts like a pinball/boomrang among enemies. Do not surround this bird. He works best among groups.
Big Brother Bird - No special abilities but destroys materials with ease(I CAME IN LIKE A WRECKING BALL!). Once he gets going, get out of the way!
Orange Bird - Inflates to a huge size like a balloon for a time, then deflates. Increases its defense or agiity respectively.
Pink Bird - Makes bubbles around it which lifts up or can envelope objects or people. Careful not to let the bubbles get around you. You can still suffocate to death.
Mighty Eagle - The Boss. 'Nuff said.
Blue Bird - Splits into three smaller birds that can act somewhat individually or in concert.
Yellow Bird - Picks up speed and distance tossed by another or rebounds off objects.
Black Bird - Explodes upon impact. The guy is a walking bomb so be mindful of that explosive radius.
White Bird - Flies around and drops an egg bomb that explodes on impact. Keep an eye on the sky, for this bird is stealthy.
Boomerang Bird - Acts like a pinball/boomrang among enemies. Do not surround this bird. He works best among groups.
Big Brother Bird - No special abilities but destroys materials with ease(I CAME IN LIKE A WRECKING BALL!). Once he gets going, get out of the way!
Orange Bird - Inflates to a huge size like a balloon for a time, then deflates. Increases its defense or agiity respectively.
Pink Bird - Makes bubbles around it which lifts up or can envelope objects or people. Careful not to let the bubbles get around you. You can still suffocate to death.
Mighty Eagle - The Boss. 'Nuff said.
Spectrum
Tell me a secret~
- Location
- Behind you~
Name: Winter Hot Melon
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: A bizarre fruit that flourishes in the surroundings of geothermic areas that are in the middle of otherwise cold climates, such as mountain hot springs. It defends itself by spitting its own seeds at intruders, which catch fire on ejection. The flesh itself is unnaturally warm, but maintains the texture that one would expect from watermelon at more normal temperatures.
Name: Stone Sprouts
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: Mostly sedentary beings, stone sprouts are named for their toughness and coloration, resembling groupings of vertical stalks with dangling balls hanging from every level. When disturbed, they whirl around and the balls extend out further on strings and present an incredible hazard. However, they soon tire themselves out and have a period of vulnerability while they reel their balls back in. Normally considered inedible, they soften when soaked or especially boiled in water with certain additives. In more dangerous areas, humanoid monsters may use partially trimmed stone sprouts as weapons.
Spirit/Circle Level: 2
Brief Description: A bizarre fruit that flourishes in the surroundings of geothermic areas that are in the middle of otherwise cold climates, such as mountain hot springs. It defends itself by spitting its own seeds at intruders, which catch fire on ejection. The flesh itself is unnaturally warm, but maintains the texture that one would expect from watermelon at more normal temperatures.
Name: Stone Sprouts
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: Mostly sedentary beings, stone sprouts are named for their toughness and coloration, resembling groupings of vertical stalks with dangling balls hanging from every level. When disturbed, they whirl around and the balls extend out further on strings and present an incredible hazard. However, they soon tire themselves out and have a period of vulnerability while they reel their balls back in. Normally considered inedible, they soften when soaked or especially boiled in water with certain additives. In more dangerous areas, humanoid monsters may use partially trimmed stone sprouts as weapons.
- Location
- Leeds
Stop criminal, scum.
zamin
The Watcher in the Dark
Now for something a little different. Let's see what kind of plants I can come up with:
Name: Mandrake Seed
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: The seed of the mandrake plant resembles small black marbles. It is mildly poisonous and is thus unsafe to eat raw. Chefs are advised to boil it in hot water for about ten minutes before serving. When cooked, mandrake seeds are soft and gooey, with a surprisingly strong and bitter taste.
Name: Mandrake Seedling
Spirit/Circle Level: 3
Brief Description: Less then a year old, these plants are still considered immature. Though they will scream unpleasantly when uprooted, the sound lacks the deadly magic that makes their species so notorious. When chopped and boiled, the root has a texture similar to that of a sweet potato, though it leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. The leaves can be used to create a strong herbal tea that's said to have minor revitalizing properties. However, due to its mildly toxic nature it is recommended to dilute the tea before serving.
Name: Adult Mandrake
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: The mandrake plant is considered fully mature around a year after the seed was planted. When uprooted, these plants will emit a loud, magically charged scream that deafens and damages anyone nearby. Exposure to a mandrake's scream is known to be fatal for those with weak hearts, and prospective harvesters are advised to invest in a set of magical ear plugs to avoid injury. At this stage of growth, the mandrake's poison is strong enough to be deadly, so chefs will need to ensure that every part is boiled for at least an hour before using it in their dishes. The root has a dense, starchy texture and when prepared properly is said to have an appetizing herbal aroma. The leaves are unfortunately too toxic to for normal humans to consume.
Name: Monster Dorian
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: Nicknamed the "Blood Fruit" for its distinctive aroma, Monster Dorians only grow on leylines and other places with a high level of atmospheric magic. After dropping from its tree, the Monster Dorian grows several mouths and long, sticky tongues which it uses to move around and capture food. Once it consumes enough, the fruit will burrow into the ground and eventually grow into another tree. Despite its appearance, Monster Dorians are harmless to humans and feed mainly on insects and small mammals such as squirrels and rats.
Monster Dorian is prized as a rare delicacy. Its meat is sweet, with a rich, custardy texture that makes a perfect dessert. However, care should be taken when chopping the fruit, as the insides contain several delicate organs that release a powerful and unappetizing stench if ruptured.
Name: Assassin Vine
Spirit/Circle Level: 6
Brief Description: Named for its rather sinister habit of strangling any living creature which comes too close, the Assassin Vine often grows in damp, dark places. Its vines can stretch up to fifty feet in length, and older specimens have been known to grow thorns which makes them even more dangerous to unwary intruders. However, reckless adventurers have been known to deliberately enter thickets of Assassin Vines in order to harvest the seeds.
Assassin Vine seeds resemble bright red grapes in shape and size. The sweet seeds can be eaten raw or turned into wine. Assassin Seed Wine has a rich, delicate flavor that perfectly complements red meat dishes. Due to the difficulty of harvesting the seeds, a single bottle can cost more then a house.
Name: Flesheater Bloom
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: Notorious for their insatiable appetite, Flesheater Blooms grow best in hot, humid conditions. They eat anything that gets close - frogs, rabbits, even humans, once they get big enough. Flesheater Blooms grow a single berry a year from a vine on top of their heads. The Flesheater berries have a sourish, citrusy flavor when eaten raw. The juice is renowned for its restorative properties and is said to improve sexual performance in older men.
Name: Mandrake Seed
Spirit/Circle Level: 1
Brief Description: The seed of the mandrake plant resembles small black marbles. It is mildly poisonous and is thus unsafe to eat raw. Chefs are advised to boil it in hot water for about ten minutes before serving. When cooked, mandrake seeds are soft and gooey, with a surprisingly strong and bitter taste.
Name: Mandrake Seedling
Spirit/Circle Level: 3
Brief Description: Less then a year old, these plants are still considered immature. Though they will scream unpleasantly when uprooted, the sound lacks the deadly magic that makes their species so notorious. When chopped and boiled, the root has a texture similar to that of a sweet potato, though it leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. The leaves can be used to create a strong herbal tea that's said to have minor revitalizing properties. However, due to its mildly toxic nature it is recommended to dilute the tea before serving.
Name: Adult Mandrake
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: The mandrake plant is considered fully mature around a year after the seed was planted. When uprooted, these plants will emit a loud, magically charged scream that deafens and damages anyone nearby. Exposure to a mandrake's scream is known to be fatal for those with weak hearts, and prospective harvesters are advised to invest in a set of magical ear plugs to avoid injury. At this stage of growth, the mandrake's poison is strong enough to be deadly, so chefs will need to ensure that every part is boiled for at least an hour before using it in their dishes. The root has a dense, starchy texture and when prepared properly is said to have an appetizing herbal aroma. The leaves are unfortunately too toxic to for normal humans to consume.
Name: Monster Dorian
Spirit/Circle Level: 4
Brief Description: Nicknamed the "Blood Fruit" for its distinctive aroma, Monster Dorians only grow on leylines and other places with a high level of atmospheric magic. After dropping from its tree, the Monster Dorian grows several mouths and long, sticky tongues which it uses to move around and capture food. Once it consumes enough, the fruit will burrow into the ground and eventually grow into another tree. Despite its appearance, Monster Dorians are harmless to humans and feed mainly on insects and small mammals such as squirrels and rats.
Monster Dorian is prized as a rare delicacy. Its meat is sweet, with a rich, custardy texture that makes a perfect dessert. However, care should be taken when chopping the fruit, as the insides contain several delicate organs that release a powerful and unappetizing stench if ruptured.
Name: Assassin Vine
Spirit/Circle Level: 6
Brief Description: Named for its rather sinister habit of strangling any living creature which comes too close, the Assassin Vine often grows in damp, dark places. Its vines can stretch up to fifty feet in length, and older specimens have been known to grow thorns which makes them even more dangerous to unwary intruders. However, reckless adventurers have been known to deliberately enter thickets of Assassin Vines in order to harvest the seeds.
Assassin Vine seeds resemble bright red grapes in shape and size. The sweet seeds can be eaten raw or turned into wine. Assassin Seed Wine has a rich, delicate flavor that perfectly complements red meat dishes. Due to the difficulty of harvesting the seeds, a single bottle can cost more then a house.
Name: Flesheater Bloom
Spirit/Circle Level: 5
Brief Description: Notorious for their insatiable appetite, Flesheater Blooms grow best in hot, humid conditions. They eat anything that gets close - frogs, rabbits, even humans, once they get big enough. Flesheater Blooms grow a single berry a year from a vine on top of their heads. The Flesheater berries have a sourish, citrusy flavor when eaten raw. The juice is renowned for its restorative properties and is said to improve sexual performance in older men.
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