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there are many monsters out there that your characters may come across. i will list a few here for your knowledge. if you want your character to go up against a mythological monster that isn't on the list pm me asking about it and i'll do some research to see if i find it suitable to be in the rolepley. if not then i'll tell you. all information is pulled from
pjo fandom wikipediabasilisksthey are little green snakes with an expandable collar of white spikes around their necks. they can breathe fire and their touch is poisonous. they can be as long as a man's arm. weasels are deadly to them.
chimerathe chimera has the head of a lion ,, the body of a goat ,, a blood-caked mane ,, and a ten-foot-long diamondback snake-headed tail which grows out of its shaggy behind. the chimera secretes deadly venom released through a bite and breathes fire. it has human intelligence. it is immensely strong.
dragonsdragons are extremely powerful and strong ,, with their hard scales that cannot be easily pierced by weapons such as swords or arrows. most dragons can fly ,, breathe fire ,, and are extremely powerful ,, strong ,, and intelligent creatures. some dragons have deadly poisons in their teeth and claws.
drakonsdrakons ((not to be confused with dragons)) are giant ,, monster serpent-like creatures several millennia older than dragons. some breathe fire ,, though most don't. some spit acidic venom. all have extremely hard plate-like scales on their skin. most can paralyze you with their eyes. extremely hard to kill.
empousaempousai are winged ,, bloodsucking monsters in greek mythology. they are known to feed on the blood of men and are the basis for the image of the modern vampire. empousai are shown to be extremely beautiful and seductive women. however ,, an empouai's true form is a woman with flaming hair ,, white skin ,, red eyes ,, fangs ,, one prosthetic bronze leg and one donkey leg ,, and wings. empousai can manipulate the mist. empousai can charmspeak in order to attract their mortal victims. older empousai apparently have the power to escape in a shower of flames.
feather-shooting birdsfeather-shooting birds are metallic birds that can shoot their feathers like arrows or throwing knives. they are made of metal ,, have black feathers ,, and are the size of ravens. their feathers are not lethal but can leave marks and bruises. the birds are extremely hard to fight off ,, as they attack in swarms.
giantsgiants are humanoid monsters of great physical stature and strength. the giants of greek mythology were a class of oversized and often monstrous men.
xxxxxa cyclops ((plural :: cyclopes)) is a one-eyed giant. they are very big ,, strong ,, and are considered to be ugly by most people. immunity to fire / /extreme heat. extraordinary aptitude // ability with inventing ,, mechanics ,, etc. extremely long living. superhuman hearing. ability to mimic a person's voice almost perfectly. able to withstand many physical blows // attacks. superhuman strength.
xxxxxgegeines is the greek name for the earthborn. these giants have six arms. gegeines look like clay statues of giants that have six arms. they are seven feet tall to eight feet tall ,, have superhuman strength ,, and can generate large and surprisingly sharp rocks in their hands
gryphonsgryphons have the body of a lion ,, with the face and feet of an eagle on their front legs ,, beady red eyes ,, and a long ,, sharp beak. they also have a pair of large wings on their backs that allow them to fly. gryphons can fly at high speeds. their beaks ,, claws ,, and talons are extremely sharp. they have a sleek and stealthy design, so they are fast and sometimes hard to spot.
harpiesharpies are winged spirits of sudden ,, sharp gusts of wind. they were known as the hounds of Zeus and were dispatched by the god to snatch away people and things from the earth. sudden ,, mysterious disappearances were often attributed to the harpies. they are best known for constantly stealing all food.
hellhoundshellhounds are massive ,, dog-like monsters from the underworld. hellhounds are very large ,, tall ,, and have the ability to travel through shadows. it takes a lot of energy for hellhounds to shadow travel ,, especially the first couple of times they use it ,, and they usually must rest afterwards. hellhounds are usually described as being large ,, black mastiffs with glowing red eyes. the average size of hellhounds are about the size of a grizzly bear or a rhino ,, but can be as large as a garbage truck.
hippocampushippocampi are creatures that resemble a combination of a horse and fish. they are under jurisdiction of the sea god ,, poseidon. hippocampi are creatures that from the waist up have the body of a horse and from the waist down ,, have silvery fish bodies ,, with glistening scales and rainbow tail-fins.
hydrathe hydra is a vicious nine-headed monster that can grow back its heads. the Hydra is described to be a huge and scaly lizard-like monster with nine heads ,, each one diamond-shaped with a mouth lined with razor-sharp teeth. each mouth spits toxic acid. if one of its heads is severed ,, the hydra grows two heads in the place of the lost one. some heads have the ability to breath fire. the monster as a whole possesses incredible superhuman strength.
karpoithey are the size of toddlers ,, with rolls of baby fat ,, but their skin has a greenish hue from the chlorophyll in their veins. they have dry ,, brittle wings like corn-husks ,, and tufts of white hair like corn silk. their faces are haggard ,, pitted with kernels of grain. their eyes are solid green ,, and they have canine fangs as teeth. they can also dissolve into whirlwinds of their chosen grain. they also explode into various cereals like Weet-Bix and Milo.
leucrotaa leucrota has the body of a lion ,, and red fur. it has the hooves and tail of a horse. its head is a cross between a horses and a wolfs. it is said to have red eyes ,, and instead of teeth ,, it has two solid plates of bone that make a clacking noise when hit together. they can imitate the voices of people. they can't be harmed by any sort of metal.
lycanthropeslycanthropes ,, also known as werewolves ,, are humans that were cursed and have the ability to shapeshift into wolf-like creatures. the lycanthropes are immune to weapons made of gold ,, bronze ,, and steel ,, as the weapon would just pass through them like mortals. the only thing that can kill them is silver. despite silver being the only reliable way to kill a lycanthrope ,, they can still be harmed in certain ways that will at least hold them back.
manticorea manticore is similar to a sphinx ,, as it has the face of a man ,, the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion. it can shoot poison spines out of its tail. a manticore's tail is one of their main weapons ,, and with it they can accurately shoot spikes at high speeds ,, or use it as a jabbing weapon ,, similar to real scorpions. the tail and the spikes a manticore can shoot are poisonous. while the poison will not kill ,, it will cause the victim to suffer intense pain ,, almost to the point of blacking out. manticores are very strong and durable ,, being able to survive several strikes in battle ,, even by celestial bronze. manticores are very fast and agile. They are even able to climb on walls or move quickly on uneven surfaces.
myrmekesmyrmekes are giant ant-like creatures that are the size of a full grown german shepherd and love shiny things ,, such as gold. they live in enormous anthills with complex winding passageways loaded with stolen loot like gold ,, weapons ,, and jewelry. they spray poison ,, have almost unbreakable back armor ,, have vicious mandibles and can call on the rest of the nest to aid them ,, and can quickly swarm even the most skilled fighter. not something a demigod would like to be up against.
nemean lionthe nemean lion is most famous for its metallic gold fur ,, which is impervious to damage and acts as a natural armor capable of deflecting celestial bronze weapons ,, lightning ,, gunfire ,, and even the manticore's poisonous spines. only the lion's own claws and teeth can penetrate its fur. despite this ,, there are ways to bypass the lion's protective fur ;; its eyes and the inside of its mouth are vulnerable to attack when open ,, and while its fur protects its skeleton and organs from breakage and rupture ,, hercules was still able to asphyxiate it by constricting its windpipe.
pegasuspegasi are winged horses. they have been known to come in a variety of colors from white ,, black ,, brown and even mixed colors. they are named after the original pegasus and are his offspring. pegasi are strong ,, winged horses. they are brave ,, loyal creatures. their wings are large and feathered.
scythian dracanaescythian dracanae are female reptilian monsters with some humanistic features. the scythian dracanae are described as humanoid females with twin serpent trunks instead of legs. they have been described as "dragon women" or "snake women." their walk has been described as "a combination of walking and slithering like walking on living skis". when they talk ,, they hiss the letter S when they pronounce it.
sea serpenta sea serpent is a type of a sea monster either wholly or partly serpentine. they resemble to drakons and dragons ,, but do not spit poison ,, live in water ,, and hold other minor differences.
sirenthe sirens were sea nymphs who lured sailors to their death with a bewitching song. the sirens are depicted as human sized vultures ,, with dirty black plumage ,, gray talons and wrinkled pink necks. the sirens have the bodies of vultures. they have human heads that change to the people you know ,, always smiling reassuringly ,, trying to lure their prey to their deaths ,, but their mouths were always greasy and caked with the remnants of old meals if seen clearly. the sirens are able to produce music that no one can resist ,, leading many victims to be drawn to them ,, only to be killed. the sirens can also show someone their fatal flaw through a vision. they can also make themselves look like someone the victim knows to lure them into a false sense of security. it's possible that they also have the power of flight, as they have the bodies of birds.
stymphalian birdsstymphalian birds are a species of monstrous pigeon-like birds. stymphalian birds have sharp celestial bronze beaks that can tear through flesh. they also have the ability to use their feathers like arrows ,, being able to shoot them down at their prey from above.
telekhinestelekhines have faces like dogs ,, with black snouts ,, brown eyes ,, and pointy ears. their bodies are sleek and black like seals. they have stubby legs that are half flipper and half foot ,, and human-like hands with sharp claws. described that if you blended together a doberman pinscher ,, a human child and a sea lion , they'll look like a telekhine. fully grown adult telekhines can be at least seven feet tall. felekhines bark and growl ,, and they waddle instead of walk.
ventusstorm spirits have two forms. whichever one they take depends on how chaotic they are. they can appear as either horse or human-like beings. as horses ,, they have dark storm-cloud bodies and manes crackling with electricity. as human-like beings ,, they appear as boys with smoky wings and eyes sparking with electricity. electrokinesis. aerokinesis. intangibility. fly at the speed of wind. multiple storm spirits can merge to form a larger ,, single one. can create an air bubble that protects a demigod deep under water and allows them to breathe however ,, the air eventually grows stale and runs out.
