A Personal Cryptozoological Bestiary

TENGU

This Japanese mountain goblin's name Literally means "heavenly dog." Tengu are born from giant eggs. In their past life, they were arrogant samurai or priests. "Tengu ni naru," is a caution not to be as arrogant as a tengu.
Along with great skill with the sword, telepathy, the ability to appear and disappear, the tengu can change it's shape; but it's shadow will always reveal it's true nature.
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