Dungeon Meshi

1. #1Laios

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   Laios is a Tallman standing at 6.1 ft tall. Laios has short blond hair with bright golden eyes and thick eyebrows to match. Laios is quite toned, but has a bit of a belly due to his insatiable appetite of trying out new foods. Laios often has a disinterested expression on his face but lights up when talking about monsters or food. Laios wears a set of silver plate armour that reaches his mid-thighs with a belt around his waist. He also wears a pair of silver gauntlets, a white shirt under his armor, silver knee guards, and simple brown boots. Laios wields a sword with a mollusk monster named Kensuke living in the handle, Laios seems particularly fond of the little mollusk.

   Laios is generally curious, calm, and gentle but also blunt and says whatever comes to his mind. Laios is easily excitable when it comes monsters or food and is socially awkward otherwise as he doesn't pick up on social cues and tends to ramble about monsters and cooking. Laios has an “adventurer’s wit” high means he’s dense, lacks common sense and quite frankly downright stupid unless it’s a life and death situation in which his adrenaline floods his brain and causes him to become extremely tactical in order to protect those in need. Despite his deep knowledge and passion for monsters and proficiency in combat, he often falters outside of these situations due to an absence of self preservation or common sense towards his objectives. Laios’ hobbies involve sketching and drawing monsters, dungeon exploration and cooking. Laios’ interest for monsters goes further than just how they taste, Laios wants to know everything there is to know about monsters, especially their mating rituals, breeding habits, reproductive systems and sexually biology.

   Laios always dreamed of an exciting life, full of adventure and tasty meals from a book, "The Dungeon Gourmet Guide" his parents gifted him for his birthday when he was a small child. Fueled by it contents, Laios left home as teen due to his parent's negligence, overbearing control, and an arranged marriage. Since then, he's honed his combat skills and knowledge, working as a mercenary. He met his little sister, Falin, years later at The Magic Academy where she ran away with him to the Island, a place known for its deadly monsters, fabled riches, and to those who can defeat the crazed lunatic magician, would be awarded a kingdom. While exploring the dungeon, Laios's party was attacked and Falin was consumed by a red dragon. Since then, he's made it his mission to rescue her alongside Marcille, Chilchuck, and Senshi.

   Laios is skilled in swordsmanship, knows simple magic, and is very knowledgeable when it comes to monsters. Despite Laios being a versatile leader, he has extremely poor people skills that hold him back. He can come across as inconsiderate due to being unable to pick up on social cues.

   Laios tends to lack tact and social skills when dealing with others, often saying everything that comes to his mind to the point where it causes frustration and confusion in others. Despite this, he is extremely friendly and accepting towards others, being quick to forge friendships with other groups and even orcs, and becomes excited at the prospect of others seeing him as their friend.

   Laios is believed to be on the Autism Spectrum but has yet to get a diagnosis. His lack of social cues, intense obsessive fascination with monsters and not knowing when people dislike him are the main reasons for this belief.

   Marcille was introduced to Laios by Falin, four years after she dropped out of the Magic Academy to adventure with him. Initially, Laios was nervous towards Marcille, worrying that she'd blame him for taking away Falin to the point where he made plans to 'save her' from walking mushrooms in order to better her opinion of him, though he was shown to have underestimated her as she was able to kill the mushrooms with a single spell. After being revived from a death caused by a slime, Marcille and Laios made a mutual agreement to explore the dungeon together because of similar interests: Marcille's fascination with ancient magic and dungeons, and Laios' fascination with monsters. Marcille is initially distraught by Laios' monster-eating obsession, and continues to make it clear that eating monsters upsets her, though Laios tries his best to adapt to her wishes by making food and choosing ingredients more akin to normal foods on the surface and acts gently when persuading her into eating it. Despite Laios never meaning to hurt Marcille, his dense nature has lead him into putting her into stressful situations on occasion without much consideration to her feelings, though later on in the series he notes this and tries to become more accommodating to her. They share a love and respect for Falin, with their end goal of getting her back being nearly identical. They are usually quite friendly with each other as well, Marcille even praising Laios when he grows adept at healing magic.

   Chilchuck is one of the original members of Laios' party, in charge of picking locks and locating and disarming traps. Laios appears to respect Chilchuck's skills, viewing him as a professional in this regard and reminding other members of their party of the pressure on Chilchuck to keep the rest of them alive. Laios enjoys talking to Chilchuck, and they share a common interest in alcohol. Laios was very obviously surprised and shocked when Chilchuck was revealed to be 29 years old, asking if he should call him 'mister' and treat him with the respect of a senior. Chilchuck himself takes an almost parental or older brother like role with Laios at times occasionally lecturing him about his responsibilities as a leader or gently chiding him for his blunders though these are always done with the best intentions.

   Senshi joins Laios' party due to his fondness for eating monsters. Laios is fascinated by Senshi's cooking wisdom, with their conversations usually revolving around preparing monster meals. Senshi seems to be the only other person who respects the act of eating monsters as Laios does, never once ridiculing Laios and rather working with him to make new cooking discoveries.

2. #2Tallmen

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   Tallmen are the most numerous of the races, making up about a third of the world's population. Their population is exploding, and the long lived races view them as a threat. Although tall, they aren't as stur dy as Dwarfs or ogres, and they're sometimes given the disparaging label "weak for somebody who's built like that."

   Physically, Tallmen are the second-tallest of the races, after the ogres. There is a range of skin and hair color across the race as a whole, although they can be fairly similar in certain areas (such as in the Eastern Archipelago). Apparently Tallman ears that face the front are referred to as "devil ears," some Tallmen think that large earlobes mean you will become wealthy. Tallmen become adults at age 16. The average lifespan of a Tallmen is 60 years.

3. #3Marcille

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   Marcille is a magic using half Elf who specialises in fire-type magic, relying mostly on explosion spells to defeat enemies. Marcille is, however, able to cast other spells, such as stunning/flash spells, protection spells, and a spell that enables walking on water. Marcille‘s healing spells are very quick and effective, although her patients tend to complain that the pain of healing hurts more than the wound did. She is also able to make protective wards against possession or being turned into a zombie. She can create familiars from scratch, and also appears to be knowledgeable in appraisal and dispelling curses on items. She appears well-versed in written magic as well, including drawing magic circles. Marcille is technically referred to as a 'hybrid' magician, due to the fact that she can utilise both gnomish and Elven styles of magic.

   Marcille is intelligent, principled, and loyal to her friends. Despite this, she can also be very high-strung and has a difficult time dealing with things far outside her comfort zone (such as eating monsters). She has a lot of confidence in her ability to cast magic due to her background, so she feels insecure when she is unable to help the party with her specialty, to the point where she may endanger everyone just to 'prove herself'. Marcille can also feel a bit self-conscious when using dark magic, which she knows to be illegal, as shown with her nervousness when telling her other party members about her plans to revive Falin. When others look down on her for using dark magic, she has a tendency to feel extremely guilty about it, as shown when she faced Shuro's anger at the methods taken to revive Falin.

   Marcille can also be somewhat naïve, believing that friendships alone can keep a party together. When she's faced with things she doesn't like, she can be very short-tempered. Marcille is a half-Elf with long blonde hair, green eyes and rounded Elves ears, an indication of her being a half-Elf. In her normal dungeon attire, she wears a long blue dress with white pants, a blue cowl, a red choker, and sandals. Marcille styles her hair differently every day. Marcille is taller than Chilchuck and Senshi, but shorter than Falin and Laios

   Although she is often exasperated with Laios' antics, she trusts him greatly as a friend. When Laios intervenes in Marcille's dreams to save her from Nightmares, it's revealed that in Marcille's recollection of the dream, she saw Laios as a silly-looking but harmless puppy who cheered her up, implying Marcille sees Laios as goofy but kind-hearted and comforting.

   As fellow party member, Marcille and Chilchuck respect each other's skills. But Marcille can frustrate Chilchuck by treating him like a child, due to his race's young appearance (despite his being a fully grown adult Halfling). Chilchuck, on the other hand, can frustrate Marcille with his teasing or mean comments about her daily behaviour (e.g., when Marcille wants to shampoo her hair, Chilchuck suggests she shave it all off). She is also particularly interested in Chilchuck's personal life because he adamantly does not share it with the group.

   Marcille has a good relationship with Senshi, particularly after she made soap out of kelpie fat to wash his beard. Though she doesn't like eating monsters, she respects Senshi's cooking skills. Their different opinions on magic sometimes causes them to butt heads.

4. #4Elf

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   Elves are a humanoid race distinguished by their pointed ears, and slight builds with little sexual dimorphism. They are all beautiful (according to modern beauty standards, at any rate). They are one of the taller races. They are a long-lived race, much like Drawves, living about five times as long as Tallmen, but their birthrate is low, and their population is steadily declining. They have the highest magical energy limit among all the races, using a wide variety of spells, often working in parties as attackers or healers. Elf ears are a lot like goat ears, soft and thin, easily moveable. Some Elves consider you more beautiful if your ear tips are sharper. Culture Elves tend to be seen as secretive and incredibly guarded toward their magical secrets. There have been times when people of other races have disappeared after learning the secrets of the Elves. They don't tend to get along very well with other races, especially orcs. Elves, likely due to their long lifespan, generally view the passage of time very differently than the more short-lived races. They also tend to look down on the short-lived races because of this, often making members of short-lived races feel as if they are being perceived as less than equal, or even as children, despite their relative maturity in their own races. The Elves of the west are ruled by the Queen of the Elves, who has been ruling for at least 200 years. She is described as a traditionalist who does not recognize the existence of mixed-blood children. During the gala celebrating the 200th anniversary of her coronation, she gave out small crafted confections (about 2cm in size) called lyrikmumuare, the shapes of which show what blessing she gives the recipient - for example, a rose means 'be virtuous', a pigeon means 'serve dutifully' and a strawberry means 'with affection'. Among the Elves of the west are a group known informally as the Canaries, whose mission it is to investigate and take control of dungeons that have surpassed a certain danger level. This ties in to the Elves' belief that shorter-lived races are like children who need to have dangerous things taken away from them. The names of Elf nobility are made especially striking. Instead of a family name, their personal name is followed by that of their house. For example, Mithrun is Mithrun of the House of Kerensil. The majority of Elves live on the Northern Central and Southern Central continents. Their largest nation, an absolute monarchy governed by the 372-year-old Queen of the Elves, is located on the Northern Central Continent. There are also primitive villages deep in the woods and underground, and in some regions cannibalism is still practiced.

5. #5Chilchuck

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   Chilchuck is a Halfling rougue of Laios’ Party, he utilizes his heightened senses to keep his party out of trouble, his field of expertise is in locating and disarming traps and picking locks, but he also uses his sensitive hearing to detect the approach of enemies before his companions are able to.

   Chilchuck also acts as the party guide, planning their path, finding shortcuts and remembering the different passages through the dungeon, he is fairly adept at making maps of the ever-changing dungeon.

   In battle, Chilchuck is able to wield a bow and arrow and can also throw knives with fairly high accuracy in finding their target. In spite of this, Chilchuck does not consider himself useful in battle, regularly excluding himself when counting people able to fight, this appears to be due to thinking himself a hindrance to the others, both because his ranged weaponry does very minimal damage and his small stature meaning he would always be running underfoot.

   Despite his looks Chilchuck is the farthest through his lifespan of the group, being 29, with his age being the equivalent of a man in his 50's. As such, he is shown to be the most mature of the group and is often the voice of reason between the more eccentric party members. Chilchuck is shrewd and practical, rarely taking jobs from adventurers unless he is paid in advance. This behavior was learned from his experiences of being exploited as a Halfling. He is more open to eating monsters than Marcille is, but like her, draws a hard line at demi-humans, he generally goes along with whatever the party does, but can speak frankly when they do something that can get them killed.

   Chilchuck‘s job as the party rogue puts him on edge, as failure to undo or avoid traps can lead his companions to immediate mortal danger, when other party members ignore his warnings, he quickly becomes agitated.

   Chilchuck got married at age 13 and had three daughters in the span of 3 years, Meijack, Flertom and Puckpatti. Due to Chilchuck's reluctance to be emotionally open with his wife, she left with their children and has not seen him for many years. Despite this, one of his daughters has sent him letters informing him of their lives.

   Chilchuck prefers to keep his private life separate from his work, so he doesn't tell his party a lot about himself, this is consistent with his belief that the most common reason for party splits is interpersonal issues. Chilchuck is a Halfling with light skin, short ginger hair, and dark brown eyes, he is half the size of a typical tallman featuring larger sized ears; which is common for his race, he is said to be tall for a Halfling, and is slender due to careful weight management.

   For Chilchuck‘s typical dungeon attire, he wears a brown padded vest and green neck warmer over a white long-sleeved shirt, leather fingerless gloves, black pants, and leather boots.

   Chilchuck views Laios as a dangerous and unreasonable character. He does, however, somewhat reluctantly view him as the leader of the party. Chilchuck sees Laios' lack of social awareness as a particular point of weakness in his leadership, as he sees interpersonal issues as the most common reason for party splits, however, he recognizes Laios's talents and skills with navigating the dungeon as well as his good intentions and respects him. He will often go along with Laios's plans even if he doesn't fully agree with them. He considers him a friend and understands he is a good person though he doesn't hesitate to chastise or correct Laios when he makes a blunder.

   Chilchuck views Marcille as "the friend who cannot shut up" and gets easily annoyed by her interest in his life, particularly the way she romanticizes his relationship with his wife and children. In turn, he finds entertainment in messing with her, expecting her to get flustered and whine whenever he teases her. Despite their occasional friction, he does worry about her and rushes to her aid whenever necessary. In spite of his teasing and snark, he believes the party is lucky to have her with them.

   Chilchuck views Senshi as a skilled cook and capable adventurer. Chilchuck also expresses respect for Senshi, even admitting he envies how he looks and wishing he could gain as much respect from others as Senshi does. Despite that he is often frustrated by Senshi's habit of treating him like a kid, one instance of which going so far as to Sensei trying to give Chilchuck "the birds and the bees talk" to which Chilchuck was quite pissed about.

   Chilchuck hates mimics due to a history of repeated deaths caused by them. Chilchuck is able to speak a language aside from the common tongue. Chilchuck has not seen his ex-wife or children for four years, although he is in contact with one of his daughters, Flertom. Chilchuck's father died of alcoholism. This doesn’t deter Chilchuck from his drinking habit in the least, saying that “dying doing things you like isn’t a bad way to go.”

6. #6Half-foots

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   Halflings are a race of small humanoids that are lightweight and have exceptional hearing. They tend to have lifespans similar to that of Tallmen, but their true age can be hard to discern due to their childlike appearance. They are often discriminated against and suffer from prejudice but they try to live as proud of who they are. Halfling ears are large and slim, and most can move them (though some can't). Some Halflings think having thicker ears means that you're smarter (because Dwarf ears are thick). Halflings don't have much mana, as seen when Marcille was turned into a Halfling and firing one explosive gave her mana sickness

   Halflings are uncommon in some areas (like the Eastern Archipelago), such that people from those areas think that Halflings will grow up to be Tallmen or Drawves. Their largest populations are in the interior of the Eastern Continent and Southern Continent and in the northwest of the Western continent. Their biggest nation, Kahka Brud, is located in the western area of the Eastern Continent and has many dungeons. Ambitious individuals base themelves in Kahka Brud and head into the dungeons. Halflings are a race with clever fingers and sharp senses. During dungeon expeditions, Halflings are often responsible for keeping the party alive by detecting and disarming traps and opening locks. There are also cases where they've been taken along on succubi hunts or to areas where mermaids appear and used as "lures." Their small builds put them at a big disadvantage when they live in areas with other races. As a result, most of them stay in their own territories, and only those with a strong desire to move up in the world go elsewhere. In consequence, a prejudice that Halflings are "greedy, cunning, and glib talkers" has developed among other races. Halfling names are composed of a first name, a last name, and their father's first name plus "s" or "z." For example, Chilchuck's first name is "Chil," his last name is "Chuck," and his father's name is "Tim" + s. Chilchuck's daughters' family names are either "Chilz" or "Chils." Only people who are very close to an individual call them by their first name on its own.

   Supposedly Halflings’ original names were Halflings, and they got said name when the Elves first came to their land and saw their foot prints were half the size of Tallmen. Though some like Chilchuck find that irritating as they aren't half anything, even in the common tongue they have many names. They do have a name in their own language, but apparently it wasn't appropriate to say in common tongue, so they ended up with lots of different euphemisms.

7. #7Senshi

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   Senshi is a Dwarf with tan skin, long black hair and round black eyes, and possesses a stocky build. He also has a long and ruffled beard, which was initially very dirty to the point of being resistant to magic but was later cleaned with assistance from Marcille. Compared to the rest of the group, he has a more cartoonish face, with rounded eyes and a very pronounced nose. His eyes also go slit-eyed when skeptical. Senshi is almost never seen without his hat, which is a full plated helmet, with horns, two holes at the bottom right, and a "X" scar on the middle. It is noted by Laios Touden that it was somewhat sweaty. Senshi's helmet was once worn by Gillin, his old benefactor. Senshi wears this helmet as a memento to him. The "X" scar on the helmet is from when Senshi himself repaired the hole a hippogriff kicked in. Senshi wears forearm guards that are brown and fluffed. He wears some metal armor on his calf and hip area, with some sandals. The male members of the party also think Senshi is handsome, though only in their memories.

   Senshi has a very traditional and obstinate personality. Since he has spent ten years learning how to eat monsters in the dungeon he can be very set in his ways, leading to clashes with other party members (especially Marcille and occasionally Chilchuck). However, since they showed interest in eating monsters, he is very happy to share his skills with them. Senshi has a thick Dwarven accent.

   Senshi can be very careless and clumsy, not to mention forgetful as he has a savant-like interest in cooking monsters and little else, this leads him to neglect maintenance of his weapons and walk into traps despite being warned of them beforehand. Senshi holds a strong belief in only taking what is needed and giving back to the dungeon what he takes from it, and can get frustrated when others do not respect this. Senshi despises all forms of magic, believing its overuse can lead to one's downfall. He is initially quite stubborn about not using it at all, but eventually accepts essential spells to traverse the dungeon, he becomes unnerved at the presence of resurrection magic, as he says it is unnatural for people to come back from the dead. In other words, he treats magic with a great deal of gravity and caution.

   Laios and Senshi share a common interest in the cooking and eating of monsters.

   Senshi's dislike of magic often puts him at odds with Marcille, the party's magic user. He believes Marcille's use of powerful spells to defeat monsters is destructive to the dungeon's ecosystem, whereas Marcille believes use of said spells is justified as the monsters are actively trying to kill them.

   Senshi likes Chilchuck but due to the physiological differences between Halflings and Drawves Senshi has believed for a long while now that Chilchuck is a child who must be protected and taught the ways of the world.

8. #8Dwarves

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   Dwarves tend to be short and stocky, and are fairly strong, able to wield heavy swords and shields with ease. However, they get exhausted quickly. They are able to see in the dark and have extremely sensitive semicircular canals in their ears, which cause them to feel sick after events such as teleportation. Dwarf ears are also firmer and thicker than Halfling ears, their ears don't move much but they can shift a bit depending on the person. Sometimes they will reflexively either forward or backwards, but not when you're trying to move them. Some Dwarves think large ears mean that you're a redneck, while small ears mean you're thin-skinned. Dwarves are one of the longer-lived races, alongside Elves, living approximately 2.5 times longer than Tallmen. They generally have no affinity with magic and can feel ill if it is used on them, having the lowest magical energy limit of all the races. Most of them apparently have a good sense of direction, but not all. It also seems that some Dwarven women grow out their facial hair. Also Dwarven women are very muscular with little body fat.

   Depending on a Dwarf town's size, a Dwarf's social status and rank are determined at birth. If a Dwarf were to stray from society they are shown no sympathy and are shunned away by fellow Dwarves of that society. They suffer from consequences such as being unable to get a job, lease a home or buy anything. In general, it can be said that they believe their weapons to be of the highest quality and place a great deal of importance on metalworking and the like (though some, such as Senshi, do not). Adventuring Dwarves seem to prefer using light armor, possibly due to their low stamina. Dwarves have a profound knowledge of minerals and are skilled at working with them. Many are particularly good blacksmiths. Since antiquity, they have poured their hearts and souls into exploring dungeons. Despite this, Dwarves have no group that's equivalent to the Elves' Canaries. This may be because Dwarves' ties to their blood relatives run deep, and they're skeptical of national organizations; since they have no concept of coming together as a nation, putting together an investigative organization would be difficult. Another factor may be that they each connect with dungeons in different ways: Some earn money, others refine their skills, while still others eat monsters (although that last one's probably only Senshi). When Dwarves and gnomes have children together, those children can leave descendants. Since that's so, many of the regions in which the two races live share borders with each other. The largest populations are on the Southern and Eastern continents. Many Dwarf names are linked to metals or precious stones examples being "Namari" (lead) or "Daya" (diamond). In addition, as with "Senshi of Izganda," the areas they're from are used as last names. As an aside, many words in Dwarf tongue have been picked up by the common tongue as well. When that happens, in the way that "Senshi" can mean "warrior," they sometimes acquire different meanings.

9. #9Gnomes

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   Gnome characteristic physical features include somewhat droopy eyes, large ears and rosy noses. Their hands and feet are also proportionally larger compared to their bodies. They are one of the shortest in stature of all the races, along with Half-foots. They resemble dwarfs, but they're a bit slimmer, gnome female bodies give rounder, soft image. Gnome ears are like badger ears, they're quite solid (even around the earlobe), they don't move much and have thick cartilage. Some gnomes consider you uglier if your ear tips are too sharp. Also many gnomes need correction for poor eyesight.

   Gnomes apparently have lived in harmony with nature spirits since time immemorial. Gnomes have their own unique system of magic, and they borrow the service of the spirits as if they were their neighbours. The difference between the gnome and elf systems magic is that gnomes ask the spirits in the air to generate a phenomenon; while elves compel the spirits to generate it. With gnome magic the results are less precise, but can be powerful and it's easier on the caster, that's why gnome magic is recommended for tall-men. Both gnome culture and the spheres in which they live are similar to dwarfs', and so other races tend to confuse the two or treat them as the same thing. Gnome populations are seen on the Eastern Continent and Southern Continent and in the eastern area of the Western Continent. Other races tend to confuse them with dwarfs. The two races also tend to live in areas that border each other.

10. #10Ogres

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    Ogres are a humanoid race characterized by two short horns protruding from their forehead as well as their large height and build. They're proud of their fantastic strength, though that trait is tempered by the fact that they have extremely strong appetites that must be sated in order for them to keep their strength. They truly shine as attackers during dungeon expeditions. Ogres at this point in time are less than 5% of the worlds racial populations. Ogres and humans are capable of mating and having fertile offspring.

    Ogres can only usually be found living either in the islands of the Eastern Archipelago or small settlements in the north tip of the Western Continent. In the past, Ogres were apparently the rulers of large countries, though their population is now in decline to the point that they are at risk of going extinct. There are only a few tribes left on the Eastern Archipelago, though they are almost never seen by other races. There are many theories about the cause of their population decline; one is that they often suffer food shortages due to their isolation combined with their naturally large appetites, while another is that they have trouble migrating to different areas because they are too heavy to ride on horseback. There is a general misconception amongst other races that the horns and canine teeth of ogres contain their strength, and removing these horns and teeth make them weak. For this reason, there are many ogres who have intentionally removed their horns and canines in order to integrate and live with other races.

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    Beast-men are created from the process of fusing a beast's soul with human's to create demi-humans. Originally they were created to be used as soldiers. The known beast-man forms are werebears, werewolves, weretigers, werecats, wererats, and weredeers. Different forms

    Werebear Werebears are the strongest form a beast-men can take. In order to obtain a bear's form, a large and muscular physique is required. A smaller sized bear's form is attainable by most standards, but are seen as not valued.

    Werewolf Werewolves are the most common form due to the easy adaption and lack of requirements. The transformation does not cause a lot physical pain or personality changes.

    Weretiger Though weretigers are beautiful and strong, they aren't as strong as a bear and require a lot of skill. Due to adopting feline traits, they become unsociable and temperamental loners. Because of these tendencies they aren't often utilised. It can be exhausting being a weretiger due to their pride.

    Wererat The wererat form is one of the few able to adapt to a half-foots physique. Wererats are slightly stronger than their humanoid form due to a rat's lack of strength. They are an extremely rare sight.

12. #12Kobolds

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    Kobolds are humanoid, but are covered in fur and have faces resembling that of canines. They have an extremely strong sense of smell, and are capable of remembering and instantly recognizing both the scent of their companions as well as their enemies. They aren't very talented when it comes to speaking in the 'common' tongue even when taught properly, this is due to the fact that their vocal cords have a different structure than most other intelligent races. Because of that limitation, there isn't much communication between kobolds and other races. They have high resistance to poisons, and are also capable of eating rotten food without getting sick.

    Not much is known about the culture of kobolds due to their general lack of communication/contact with other races, due to this relative isolation, many see kobolds as pitiful, especially since the only time most people would ever see a kobold is as a slave. Kobolds are mainly located in the deserts of the Western Continent, they thrive in such areas since they're far more capable of living in harsh environments than other races. According to Kabru, kobolds in their native lands can be extremely vicious and hostile due to the lack of resources available to them, implying that Kuro's quiet and friendly demeanour is somewhat unique (as well as the fact that he left to explore the world at all). There are kobold villages in several spots on the Western Continent, and they're surrounded by tall-man villages. There are apparently only a few tribes that live close to humans.

13. #13Orc

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    Orcs are fairly broad in build, with porcine features such as an upturned snout-like nose and curly tails, as well as boar-like tusks on some individuals. They have a different number of toes to tall-men. They are a demihuman race that seems to be cross between humans and boar-type monsters. Their bodies are covered with short, tough hair.

    They appear to use scent to identify people. Tall-men apparently have a different scent to orcs.

    Despite their large physiques, orcs do not have much body fat, and are extremely muscular. When young, their fur is fluffy like a baby boars with stripes on their backs, but as they grow older it becomes thin and bristly and the stripes fade.

    Orcs have a custom of inserting shards of monster bone underneath their skin, which heal over and appear to look much like the horns that ogres have. This is done as a way to show their status within a hierarchy: the more powerful and influential an orc is, the more horns he is allowed to have.

    The chief orc in a tribe of orcs appears to take multiple wives. Orc communities have strict hierarchies, their rank determines their number of wives.

    Orcs often are found with wargs in their company and are commonly thought be keeping them as pets. In actuality, the two simply coexist.

    In the dungeon on the Island, the current third generation of orcs are extremely hostile towards all adventurers they come across. In order to prevent dead adventurers from being resurrected, the orcs will even feed their corpses to wargs.

    Since orcs were driven from their areas by long-lived races, their populations are extremely localized. Aboveground, their villages are seen in the mountains of the Eastern Continent and Southern Continent and in the north of the Western Continent. The majority live in dungeon and abandoned mines.

    History Orcs are generally reviled and feared by other races as they are seen as raiders. Due to their people having been slaughtered and their land stolen from them by tall-men and elves, they feel great animosity towards any tall-man or elf they come across. When driven from the surface they moved into caves, but their caves were lit on fire, so groups of them relocated into dungeons.

    Orcs have a different standard of beauty to tall-men[5] and consider elves to be ugly. They have nicknames for the different races: elves are 'long-ears', dwarves are 'depth-dwellers', half-foots are 'midgets' and tall-men are 'long-legs'.

14. #14Magic

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    Magic is the act of using a resource known as magical energy for various purposes.

    Magical energy is present everywhere and is naturally absorbed into the body on a daily basis. An individual's ability to use magic is dependent on their personal reserve of magical energy. When a magic user runs out of magical energy, they pass out. Magical energy takes some time to replenish naturally, but consumption of things that contain a lot of magical energy can help it replenish faster, with any excess simply being excreted.

    Of the different races, elves have the highest magical energy limit (as well as having high magical resistance), followed by gnomes and then tall-men. Dwarves have the lowest magical energy limit of all the races. Highly concentrated magical energy is poisonous to animals.

    Magic users

    Those who use magic are called magic users. While there are some magic users who can do magic by instinct, it seems that anyone can be taught how to do magic, regardless of innate ability. In addition, even if they may have a preference for a certain type of magic, magic users seem to be able to perform many different kinds of magic. There are also clerics in the world, who are implied to deal with the undead.

    The elves and the gnomes appear to be the two main sources of magical education. The magic school near Kahka Brud, for example, seems to be run by a gnome. (Graduates of this school apparently all write spells in the same way.) The two magical systems are slightly different, but the fundamentals are the same. In addition, the scripts used by the two are different but can be confused (which in the past led to a number of preventable incidents involving golems). Magic users from the Eastern Archipelago use an Eastern script which appears to be based on gnomic magic. In addition, the spells typically used by each race apparently differ.

    It's recommend to perform warm-up exercises before using magic. There are various methods like braiding ones hair and meditating. But the quickest and most effective is alcohol and drugs. It's also partly a matter of compatibility with whatever magic type the caster uses, suitable ones like size changing or altering dungeon structure where as teleportation and hypnosis is unsuitable. For mages who risks their lives on a daily basis many ended up being addicted, its most common amongst mages that use familiars.

    Most magic users have a tool that they use as they cast spells (commonly a staff of some kind, but other objects such as paper can be used), and temporary tools such as sticks can be used in place of a magic user's normal tool in an emergency. Magic can be cast without a tool, however. A few magic users have also been seen with what seem to be spell books. If an individual can read a spell book they should be able to cast spells written in them.

    Magical sickness or Mana sickness is a temporary but incapacitating condition that affects new users of magic. Symptoms include nosebleeds, dizziness, hallucinating vivid colours even when eyes are closed and the sensation of something crawling around inside the body.

    When magic users have used a lot of their magic energy they can suffer from symptoms that include loss of movement, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, headache, chills and dizziness until they recover their mana. There also magic transfer sickness which has worse symptoms of magic intoxication mainly headache, nausea, and dizziness.

    Magic is typically either spoken in the form of spells or written. Both verbal and written magic can be dispelled, although the process can be dangerous if interrupted.

    Spells have a vocal component, as when prevented from speaking, a magic user cannot cast spells. They also take time to cast. Spells can also be used to help make cures for certain conditions.

    Written magic is present in the form of spell books, glyphs on the walls of dungeons, and magic circles, among other things. Magic circles appear to be a way to channel magical energy, for example as a controlled heating device, to cut out a section of ice or to create a familiar from scratch. They are made by using the magical implement of choice to etch out the circle. Spells can also be written onto people's bodies. Writing out spells allows them to be prepared for later use, for example to collapse a building at a desired time or for keeping track of runaways.

    Magical objects are also present in the world - for example, the 'monster' commonly known as a Living Painting is in fact a type of magic that uses paintings to show illusions. The cores of golems are also presumably magical objects as they contain all the essential information about a golem and allow them to activate.

    Lightning magic revolves around spells that cause an electric charge to hit a target. This magic is powerful enough to take out a group of people and reduce them to ashes.

    Fire and explosive magic revolves around casting spells that cause fires or explosions. While mostly used offensively, it is also useful for making fires for personal use. It is one of the types of magic that can be activated by magic circle. Magic circles using fire magic can be used similarly to an induction stove, such as when Senshi used the circles made by Marcille and Laios to cook dishes. Fire and explosive magic is powerful so casting it multiple times takes a toll on the magic user.

    Teleportation magic involves the movement of objects and people from one place to another. This magic is mainly seen in the teleportation scrolls and paintings used by adventuring parties to travel from the dungeon to the surface and vice versa. Return spells are a teleportation technique utilising the spatial magic of the dungeon. After using magic to make a room a completely closed space it's then made part of the dungeon. The spell will be broken if the closed state of the room is altered. It's convenient, but requires complicated technology and extensive preparation, even then the the result are unstable. The technique shouldn't be used unless necessary because of this. However, the Canary Mithrun uses teleportation magic offensively, for example by switching the locations of people's bodies and the environment around them.

    Summoning magic involves creating or finding familiars which follow the commands of the user. It is also the field of magic underpinning dungeon making. The foundation of all summoning techniques is cultivating sprites. There are three main methods to summoning creatures: Taking control of existing spirits or monsters. The terms for doing so, however, are complicated, and if in a dungeon, the dungeon lord will almost certainly notice. Turn existing plants or animals into monsters. The resulting monster will look similar to its original plant or animal components - for example, basilisks or cockatrices can be made from snakes and chickens. This method, however, requires a significant amount of time and preparation. Make the familiar from scratch. While this method may seem the most difficult, it is good for making creatures that just need to move. It is not, however, ideal for making independent creatures. Making familiars like this is not particularly efficient, as it requires a large source of caloric energy, preferably meat (for simple familiars, this can be up to a week's worth of rations). Hair can be used in it as a magical conduit. When controlling a dependent familiar, their vision is shared with the person controlling it. The controller may also find it difficult to move their own body at the same time as the familiar. Tampering with magical creatures such as golems is against the law. Certification is required before being able to handle the dangerous spells necessary to make familiars.

    Protection magic involves spells that protect against things such as fire or injury. Protection spells are implied to take some time to cast. This branch of magic revolves around blessings and wards used to prevent possession by ghosts. This can involve blessing the person themselves (a higher level of magic) or physical wards that can repel spirits.

    Illusion magic revolves around the changing of an individual or object's appearance to look like something else.

    Healing magic revolves around the fixing of major and minor injuries. It can be performed by touching the injured area and allowing magical energy to flow from the healer to the injured party, matching their body temperature, breathing and pulse before reciting a spell. There is a certain amount of recovery pain that comes with magically healing injuries which seems to increase with the severity of the injury and speed of healing. One caveat is that if the injured person's body is 'empty', say due to becoming the victim of a succubus, healing magic will be too much of a burden for their body and could kill them instead.

    It is possible that the curing of effects such as paralysis lies in the domain of healing magic. For example, the magic user in charge of resurrecting in the Corpse Retrievers is able to cure paralysis caused by Treasure Insects.

    Resurrection magic is a longer version of healing magic that involves bringing people back to life. It is implied to be unique to and can only be performed while in the dungeon on the Island. One theory is that death itself is forbidden in the dungeon thus preventing people's souls from leaving their bodies on death. It is therefore linked to a mythical spell of immortality that fixes a soul to its body, which appears to be yet unknown.

    Resurrection magic is described to work by healing the dead body of any damage, which brings them back to life. As it is apparently a longer version of healing magic, presumably those who have demonstrated the ability to resurrect people can also perform healing spells. The process of restoring body parts consumes a large number of calories in the form of fresh blood or meat, typically that of a goat or pig, (or even food if necessary) with more calories needed for more extensive injuries. If blood other than that belonging to the body is used, the results are not as perfect, so bodies should not be moved prior to resurrection so as to not waste any blood spilled. In addition, the body must also have enough of its own 'energy' to be able to be brought back to life.

    Resurrection magic, however, is not guaranteed to succeed. The condition of the corpse plays a large role in whether or not the person can be revived, as the greater the injury, the weaker the bonds tying the soul to the body become. A majority of failed resurrections are due to the soul having left the body, or incomplete restoration of the body itself. For example, deaths via stab wounds or cuts are fairly easy to fix (with one tale even telling of a successful resurrection after being cut into tiny pieces), but it is said that if more than 1/13th of the body is lost or turned to ash, the chances drop significantly. The undoing of petrification is also fairly straightforward; however if the body is broken, care must be taken to not miss any pieces prior to attempting revival. Other complications include resurrection of a possessed body, as there is a chance the two souls can be mixed up in the process. In addition, while there have been a few cases where bodies have been resurrected from just the skeleton, this is implied to be very rare. Heavily damaged bodies require incredibly skilled magic users for a chance at successful resurrection.

    On the Island, there are people who make their living by finding and resurrecting adventurer's corpses. Payment is generally set at 10-20% of what the dead person was carrying. The profession is also subsidised by the government, with bodies found at deeper levels bringing greater reward.

    Ancient magic or black magic is a forbidden type of magic. It can take many forms, but revolves around access to a dimension with infinite magical energy, allowing the user to perform great feats of magic beyond their physical capability. It is one form of magic that can be channeled into magic circles.

    Knowledge and practice of ancient magic is illegal - any involvement with it, no matter how minor, is considered a criminal offence. The elves have even been known to kidnap those of other races who discover magical objects from the ancient magic era. In elven society, those convicted of ancient magic use appear to have the option to join the Canaries, a task force sent out into the world to find and contain dungeons before they become too dangerous.

    The reason behind its unlawfulness is because ancient magic is, in effect, a ritual that summons creatures known as demons, who are able to grant wishes at the cost of people's desires and eventually, their lives. If a demon consumes enough desires, they become strong enough to break free of the surface and cause catastrophic damage. The elves believe that knowledge of this would not be a strong enough deterrent for people to not summon demons to grant their wishes and hence intentionally conceal any and all information on ancient magic and demons.

    Necromancy is the illegal branch of magic that involves animation of the dead. It is implied to be the source of the wandering ghosts, ghouls and skeletons in the dungeon. This is different from Resurrection Magic as it is a form of Ancient Magic that actually has an already dead person come back to life using the flesh of other animals and the person's reassembled skeletons (such as the previously digested Falin whose soul's connection to her body was extremely weak) compared to resurrection magic which is simply a form of healing magic which is healing a body that still has its soul bound to it.

    Dungeon lords have special powers over their domain that cover a range of magical disciplines. They are able to create monsters that do their bidding, change the shape of the dungeon as desired and kill creatures indiscriminately. Killing their special summons will alert them to your presence. Their lifespan is also extended by the power of the dungeon.

    Dungeons must always have a connection to the outside world, otherwise the flow of magical energy will be cut off. In addition, magical energy is sparse near the entrance of a dungeon.

    Confusion - presumably causes confusion. Waterwalk - enables the target to walk on water. It appears to work by repelling water, which can be unsettling. Activated by tapping the target with the magical implement of choice. Can be used to forcefully cause an aquatic monster to surface, such as when it was used on a Kraken. Petrify - implied to turn the target into stone. Resistance - to recover from the effects of petrification faster. Implied to be more effective the sooner it is cast after being bitten. Heal - heals the targeted area on the person being touched. Activated by touching the injured area. Side effects include itching and pain (especially with healing that is performed quickly). May inadvertently cause problems due to the usage of touch on parts of a person's body that they are not comfortable having touched (seen with Senshi being uncomfortable when Laios touched his pecs when healing him). Protect - appears to protect the target, but does not make them invulnerable. Repel Monster - presumably to repel monsters. Apparently useless unless cast prior to being discovered. Light - creates magical lights that do not ignite other objects. Blinding Flash - presumably blinds the target with a flash of light. Possibly the same spell that Marcille casts to stun the Treasure Insects. Summon - creates a summon or familiar. Sleep - presumably puts the target to sleep. Trivia According to Marcille, hair is important for magical purposes and taking care of one's hair is one of the basic tenets of magic. This is based on an old belief that using hair, nail-clippings or blood can be used to make a spell directed at the intended target more effective. Blood is also allegedly used in black magic, which is also seen in the series. Monsters supplement their natural energy with magical energy, with larger monsters like chimera needing more magical energy to function. In addition, monster blood and fat appears to nullify the effects of magic. Curses and cursed items are part of the world. It is implied that those with higher magical resistance are able to recover faster from curses.

15. #15Kelpie

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    Kelpies resemble horses, but blue-green in colour, with a kelp-laden mane, a fish's tail, and very sharp teeth. Their internal organs seem to enable them to float.

    Kelpies live primarily in aquatic environments, but are able to head above the surface in order to find prey. They act incredibly friendly on land, in order to convince unknowing travelers to ride on their back. Once the travellers take the bait, the kelpie will turn vicious, dragging them into the water to attack and eat them.

    They are omnivores, but for some reason refuse to eat livers.

    Kelpie meat is edible. They can be butchered much like cows, with cuts such as round, fillet, liver, plate (ribs) and loin and chuck. These cuts can be grilled. The tail is edible but tough so benefits from simmering for long periods. The fin, however, is far too tough to eat. Their mane is also edible, being made from aquatic plants, and has a nice crunch to it.

16. #16Living Armor

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    Armis Haliotis, aka Living Armor, resemble hollow suits of armor that move by themselves, and until recently were thought to be actual suits of armor animated by an unknown sorcerer.[1] However, they are in actuality a kind of mollusk that mimics armor.[2][3] They consist of colonies of individuals that gather together when older, linking up their bodies,[3] and then move by contracting themselves like muscles.[4] Like land snails, they drown if placed in water.[5]

    Their associated weapons can be used as actual weapons,[1] but adventurers should be warned that they can house a Living Armor themselves.[6]

    Some Living Armor will only attack those who approach it within a 1m radius, with movement limited to the upper body. The more commonly seen Living Armor appear to move of their own accord, and will actively chase and attack those who are within a 3-5m radius of it.[1] If protecting something, they will move to block the path of those approaching even if not within said radius.[7]

    Different colonies of Living Armor (whole suits of armor) tend to gather together. Their goal is to protect the egg sac that the largest colony produces.[8] Their egg sacs typically contain hundreds of eggs. When hatched, they are approximately 5mm in length. As they grow, they form a carapace. Once mature, they gather together with others and slowly begin to form a colony in the shape of a suit of armor (if found during this process, the colony resembles crumbling, discarded armor). A fully adult Living Armor will search for other Living Armors. It is proposed that different colonies of Living Armors will mate by holding 'hands'.[3]

    Cutting off the limbs of a Living Armor is not effective in stopping them as the rest of the body can still move and attack,[9] as well as reattach any lost limbs.[10] However, cutting off the head can impair its judgement.[11] This suggests that the various pieces of a living armor may have actually developed for different reasons, for example, the head's mollusk developing for heightened perception, or other parts of the body being specialized for other reasons. The best way to defeat one is to separate one piece of armor from the rest of the body, and then stab it at the gaps between the armor shell.[2] This prevents the separated piece from being able to connect back to the main body.[12]

    Living Armor are similar to mollusks,[13] and can be cooked as such.[14] If the helmet is cooked whole, however, the smell will get sealed inside and it will taste rather musty.[15]

17. #17Kensuke

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    Kensuke (ケン助?)[1] is a Living Armor mollusk monster inhabiting the handle of the sword Laios is currently wielding. Laios discovered it after fighting a group of Living Armor and decided to keep it without informing his party members but they eventually found out. The only visible parts of Kensuke appear to be beady eyes on eyestalks, which poke out of the hilt of the sword it inhabits.[2] It also appears to be able to extend multiple tendrils when needed.[3] Falin identifies him as a pulmonata, a group of molluscs which includes the land snails and slugs and many freshwater snails. However, there is a species of abalone that have eyes similar to Kensuke, albeit the eyestalks are not as long. Kensuke has a cowardly personality, expressed by trembling whenever detecting monsters nearby. Though this behaviour has been beneficial when it came to Laios being able to be alerted when monsters were nearby, his cowardice has also been expressed by Kensuke launching himself out of the way of danger. An example is when Laios was about to execute the finishing blow to the Red Dragon, but Kensuke jumped out of his hands to escape for its own safety, temporarily leaving Laios without a weapon. Kensuke appears to be able to sense monsters. On several occasions, it became agitated when aware of a monster nearby, with its trembling resulting in a rattling sound, warning Laios of the danger.[6][7] In addition, it seems to act as an agent of the Winged Lion, with the hilt of the sword changing to include a lion's head along with the already winged cross guard.[8]

    He seems to be able to extend multiple tendrils,[3] which allowed it to unlock the door to the depths of the dungeon.[9]

    Kensuke was initially a part of the largest colony of a group of Living Armour that was protecting their egg sac.[10] He joined Laios' adventuring party after his colony was defeated[11] and consumed by the party,[12] when Laios picked him as his new sword.[13

18. #18Barometz

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    Planta Tartarica Barometz, aka Barometz, are harmless monsters that do not attack others - however, they attract other carnivorous monsters who are after the barometz fruit. As such, care must be taken when approaching them.[4]

    Both the ripe[2] and unripe fruit of a barometz is edible. The cooked flesh of the sheep-like portion of both a ripe and unripened barometz tastes like crab.[5][2] The rind of an unripe Barometz fruit is similar to the flesh of a tomato, which can be used as a vegan substitute.

    Mature barometz look much like sheep sprouting from a central stalk, with fern-like leaves extending from the stalk. The sheep portion is in fact the fully ripened fruit of the plant.[1] The fruit's internal structure can be compared to that of a sheep, except the 'internal organs' are melded together and the 'bones' are oddly soft.[2]

    Unripe barometz look like glossy peaches or tomatoes on the outside. When cut open, the fruit is shown to have a thick rind containing something that looks much like a sheep foetus or lamb, and leaks a dark juice. The internal structure of an unripe barometz is much like a lamb, with similar cuts of 'meat' (flesh) able to be obtained.[3]

19. #19Basilisk

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    Gallus Gallus Serpentes, aka Basilisks, appear to be chickens with a snake for a tail.[1] However, the snake's portion is actually thought to be the head, since if a Basilisk is cut in half, the part with the snake head lives longer.[2] The dividing line between head and tail is a point of contention.[3]

    They have spurs on the back of their claws that hold a deadly venom.[1]

    Their eggs are squishy and bean-shaped like the eggs of snakes,[2] and are laid every 2-3 days, much like chickens.[4] The eggs appear to have no whites.[5] They hatch from eggs looking very much like chicks with small snake tails.[3]

    They are related to the Cockatrice,

    They can sense heat from their snake side with what is commonly known as a pit organ.[7]

    The best way to attack them is to first intimidate them by making one's body seem larger and shouting as much as possible,[8] then attack them from two sides at the same time, since the two brains briefly confuse the body if attacked at the same time.[9]

    The basilisk can be cooked like a chicken, and tastes remarkably similar to one too.[10] Eating them raw is not recommended as they harbor the bacteria Campylobacter evil (イビルカンピロバクター ibirukanpirobakutā?).[11]

    Basilisk eggs are also edible, and when cooked in an omelette look more reddish-yellow than chicken eggs do.[12]

20. #20Changling

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    Marasmius Verto, aka Changelings, are rings of flat topped mushrooms with the ability to change both living and non-living things that step into a ring containing its spores into closely related species or object.[2][4][5] (This ring is not limited to a ring of Changelings - it can even be a circle of people holding hands that have Changeling spores on their clothing.[6]) For example, Changeling spores can change humanoids into other humanoids (e.g. from Tall-men to Dwarves[7] or from Elves to Half-foots[8]). Objects, on the other hand, change into objects with similar structure (e.g. Laios' sword Kensuke changing hilts)[5] or make-up (e.g. a stone Gargoyle turning into a large stone disk). The changes happen more rapidly for non-living objects.[9]

    For living creatures, the physical changes caused by Changeling spores may cause high fever and general illness similar to food poisoning.[10] If left untreated, changelings will grow all over their victims, causing them to lose their sense of self.[11] It is theorized that changelings use their ability to change living things in order to propagate their species - a transformed animal (acting as a growing medium for the Changelings) is ostracized by its own species due to its different appearance and eventually dies, becoming a new 'fairy ring' of Changelings.[12]

    There were many folk remedies used to treat children who had turned into trolls, including burning them with flame or drinking a whole bucket of water, but it has been concluded that these were just torturing the children.[13] Instead, simply washing off the spores seems to return changed individuals to their natural state after some time.[14][11] It is also possible to make an ointment to cure the condition by gently simmering Changeling gills, Giant Frog skin, mandrake roots, sake and butter together while casting a spell.[15]

    They appear to grow best in the cold.[2][16]

    Changelings look like flat-topped king oyster mushrooms of varying heights that sprout from the ground, typically in rings called 'fairy rings'.[1] They possess spores that alter the physical nature of anything that steps into the ring.[2] There also appears to be a Changeling variant of giant Walking Mushrooms.[3]

    Changelings are edible and can be used in dishes in place of mushrooms.[17][18] In addition, fairy rings of changelings can be used to change ingredients[1] or even cooked items into similar foods. Consumption of Changeling spores does not seem to cause growth of Changelings inside the body, possibly due to being destroyed by stomach acid.[19]

21. #21Cleaners

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    Cleaners (also known as Sebum Mucins) are a type of creature which inhabit all dungeons. While not strictly monsters, they are essential to the maintenance of any dungeon. There are multiple species lumped under the category of Cleaners. They look much like different types of plankton that are visible to the naked eye. They move around much like ants, in trails. Their secretions are able to prevent fires from spreading and further collapse of any damaged structures, as well as repair said damage until the area is restored to its previous state. Cleaners are harmless living creatures that clean up and fix any area of a dungeon that they perceive to be damaged (including structures put up by adventurers), in much the same way as a living thing heals. They will show up if the dungeon is damaged by something, like an explosion. They will consume any refuse scattered due to the damage, both organic and inorganic (although each species differs in their preferred diet and active conditions). They then use their secretions to fill in any broken areas and restore the area to how it previously looked. They are able to recreate the dungeon up to and including small details like weathering of stones.

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    Cockatrices have the appearance of a rooster with a snake for a tail, much like basilisks,[1][2] but are approximately double the size.[3] Their wings are tri-colored in layers from light to dark[1] and appear to have three talons at the wingtip.[4] The snake part has a crossband-type pattern.[2]

    The snake side has venomous fangs. Their venom causes petrification.[2]

    Their eggs, like a basilisk's, look like snake eggs, but are significantly larger than Basilisk eggs (about the size of a dwarf's arm).[5]

    Cockatrice are ruthless hunters.[1] Like Basilisks, Cockatrices can sense heat from their snake side with what is commonly known as a pit organ. The chicken side likely relies on sight.[4]

    They appear to make nests like chickens.[1]

    They should be attacked in a similar way to basilisks,[4] by first intimidating them by looking as large as possible[6] then confusing the brains of both halves of the animal through attacking from both sides.[7]

    If bitten by a cockatrice, the victim should sit down with knees and arms tucked in, covering their ears with their hands and with their mouth closed. This puts them in a position that is safe and stable even when petrified, with minimal potential for parts of the body to snap off.[8][9] Natural recovery from petrification is possible but can take a long time, with Tall-men recovering anywhere from half a year to a decade afterwards; however those with high magical resistance such as elves will recover faster. A quicker cure can be performed via medicinal herbs or casting a spell.[10]

    Cockatrice meat is edible.[11] It may be slightly more bitter than Basilisk meat, but the difference seems to be negligible. Unlike what is said in the Dungeon Gourmet Guide, it does not appear to taste like stone.[12] Their eggs are also edible.[13]

23. #23Doppelganger

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    Doppelgangers are cephalopods resembling mimic octopuses that are able to take on the appearance of other living creatures by using their long limbs and ability to change colors.[1] Unlike shapeshifters or succubi, they do not necessarily take the form of a familiar person, and unlike slimes, they have a stable form.[2]

    They are also very strong, able to hold off and bat away three full grown adults with ease.[3]

    Doppelgangers will attempt to kill the "original" they are based on in order to take their place.[2]

    They are somewhat able to speak and respond to questions,[4] but only based on the memories provided to them. Any other attempts to communicate do not usually work when under the direct control of a Lord of the Dungeon,[5] but they are shown to have a level of self-awareness and independent thought.[6]

    A reflective surface such as a mirror can be used to disarm them, as they attempt to copy the form of their own reflection and in doing so revert to their original form. If exposed, they seem to try and hide away in a shadowy location.[1]

24. #24Dryad

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    Dryad buds look like large flower buds, about the size of a hand.[1]

    Dryads have unisexual flowers[2] that look like naked men and women.[3] The ends of their arms and legs are darker in color than the rest of their bodies.[4] They have shoulder-length "hair" and a crown of leaves that attaches them to their parent tree via a vine.[3] This human-like appearance, however, is only external: internally they appear to be made of fibers,[5] with their heads growing off a stem.[6] The insides of their "upper torso" either holds pollen[7] or has a stigma, style and ovule containing egg cells. Once fertilized by pollen, the "hair" and rest of the "body" dies, leaving behind the "head" which becomes a fruit. It is attached to the tree via the previously mentioned vine.[8]

    Dryad fruit look much like pumpkins that have faces with different expressions. Their eyes, noses and lips stick out of the 'face'.[9] They have fairly thick shells that can be easily cut open with an axe.[10]

    If Dryads perceive that their fruit is in danger, flowers that have not been pollinated will attack,[4] with at least one arm turning into a sharp mass of plant fibers that they will use as a weapon.[11] In addition, they release pollen if sliced open,[7] which causes an incapacitating allergic response with symptoms such as severe eye watering, itching and difficulty breathing to those who inhale it.[12] However they are easily defeated via a sword or axe slice.[7]

    They reproduce by "kissing", which transfers pollen from the male flower to the female flower.[8]

    Both Dryad fruit and buds are edible. The fruit tastes sweet and floral,[13] while the buds have a nice smell and a slightly bitter taste and can be used in a similar way to onions.[14][15] The buds appear to spoil within a day or two of picking, so quick consumption is necessary.[16]

25. #25Shapeshifter

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    Shapeshifters (also known as Tanukitsune) are a class of monster that imitate the form of other living beings,[1] whether that be by mimicking their voices, possessing them or transforming them.[2]

    The true form of Shapeshiters are white canines with many tails. Their appearance resembles a mix of raccoon dogs and nine-tailed foxes.

    A heavy blizzard, wind or fog may occur prior to the appearance of shapeshifters.[4][1] They typically take on the appearance of people or animals around them.[1] In order to do so, they are said to read the thoughts of those around them and use them as a basis to imitate something or someone they are close to.[5] They apparently then follow the original around until they sleep, and then eat them and take their place.[1] However, when there are gaps in knowledge about the person, there will be gaps in the shapeshifter's appearance.[5][6] They have below-human intelligence,[7] but seem to be able to partake in conversation by using their mind-reading abilities.[8]

    While the illusions are inedible as they are made out of leaves, the shapeshifter controlling the illusions is a real beast,[11] and is edible.

26. #26Slime

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    Slimes look like amorphous blobs, about the size of a human head. However, their anatomy is extremely unusual. Their outermost layer consists of digestive fluid, while all of their vital organs, such as their brain, reproductive organs, and lung, are located inside of that.[1] They are somehow able to convert bat guano into magical energy.[2]

    Slimes are parasites that do not usually attack people. They tend to lurk near water and wait for aquatic creatures to swallow them, then cling to their host's stomach and feed off of their meals before moving into their bowels to propagate, and are expelled alongside the faeces. However, their hosts can occasionally die due to their presence.[3]

    Slimes typically find their prey by the breath they exhale, meaning actions such as shouting should be avoided.[4] They occasionally drop from the ceilings of dungeons and land on adventurer's heads, thereby suffocating their victims.[5][6] However, they are fairly weak and can easily be killed by magic[5] or by a stab to a vital spot.[1] They appear to be scared of fire.[7]

    Slimes are edible with a little preparation and are considered delicacies, with some areas of the world famous for the production of dried slime. To prepare dried slime, the slime should be washed with citrus juice in hot water, then salted or the water squeezed out to get rid of the moisture. Slimes should be dried for a minimum of two weeks before eating. If dried for a long time, it can become a high quality ingredient.[4] In addition, slime can be used as a binding agent much like gelatin.[8][9]

    However there’s a subspecies of Slimes called Slimeunculi or Homunculus Myxogastria. These are humanoid slimes with faces, personalities, names and many attributes similar to humans. Slimeunculi can control their forms completely, allowing them to soften, harden, melt and reform all at will.

27. #27Succubus

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    Succubi (also known as Succubi Culicidae) typically take on the appearance of what their victim find appealing.[1] It seems that they retain this form even when they die.[2] They are also able to sprout wings and fly,[3] and appear to emit a sweet scent.[4] When full after feeding, they resemble severely bloated versions of the appearance they initially took on.[5][6][7 The succubi that appear in the dungeon are formally known as succubus mosquitoes which are a rare species of insect that feeds their young with milk.[8]

    Succubi use a needle-like appendage protruding from either their mouth or hand to sting their victims,[9] injecting them with an anesthetic through their saliva that causes extreme pleasure in the victim.[1][8] The succubi then drain their victims of their vital essences like blood and other bodily fluids. They convert these vital essences into a milk-like substance which they secrete through the anus to feed their larvae.[8]

    The larvae of succubi resemble mosquito larvae, with segmented abdomens and hair-like protrusions[8] that they use to propel themselves through water.[3] They cannot survive out of water.[10]

    Succubi will take on the appearance of what appeals most to their victim to charm and immobilize them, preventing their victim from attacking them while they drain them of their vital essences. This appearance can be that of someone they find physically attractive,[11][6] a member of their family,[12] or even what they most desire to be.[13]

    They appear to be unable to target multiple people at once, hence it is highly recommended to only hunt succubi when there is at least one other person present, such that if one member is immobilized by the succubus the other can attack and kill the monster.[4] It has been stated that it is impossible to win against them in a one on one fight,[14] although in some specific circumstances it has been possible.[15] Izutsumi, after proving resistant to the immobilizing effect, theorized that Beast-men like her could battle succubi due to their mixed souls: a succubus can only appeal to one half of the soul at a time, leaving the other half unaffected and able to fight back.[16] However, succubi are physically quite fragile, and if one is not immobilized, the monster can be defeated fairly easily.[11]

    In addition, succubi are extremely protective of their young and will prioritize the safety of their larvae over all else. This protectiveness can be exploited by adventurers by throwing the succubi larvae away from the area, thereby drawing the succubi away as well.[17]

    In folktales, it is said that putting a bowl of milk next to one's pillow will cause a succubus to drink the milk instead of attacking the person for their vital essences.[14][18] Interestingly, consumption of succubus milk can revive the victims of succubi who have had their essences drained. Also, once the pleasure from the succubi's anesthetic wears off, the bitten area on the victim swells up and becomes very itchy,[19] but the swelling and itching appears to reduce over time.[20]

    While succubi themselves are not consumed, their larvae and the secretions they use to feed them are. Their secretions smell and taste much like milk,[21] while their larvae can be prepared and eaten like shrimp. Cooked succubus larva tastes milky and has a springy texture.[22]

    Succubi are hunted for the anesthetic they secrete as it produces extreme pleasure in their prey. This fluid is refined and sold as succubus medicine for a very high price.[1]

28. #28Incubi

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    Succubi (also known as Incubi Dermatobia) typically take on the appearance of what their victim find appealing.[1] It seems that they retain this form even when they die.[2] They are also able to sprout wings and fly,[3] and appear to emit a sweet scent.[4] When full after feeding, they resemble severely bloated versions of the appearance they initially took on.[5][6][7 The succubi that appear in the dungeon are formally known as succubus mosquitoes which are a rare species of insect that feeds their young with milk.[8]

    Succubi use a needle-like appendage protruding from either their mouth or hand to sting their victims,[9] injecting them with an anesthetic through their saliva that causes extreme pleasure in the victim.[1][8] The succubi then drain their victims of their vital essences like blood and other bodily fluids. They convert these vital essences into a milk-like substance which they secrete through the anus to feed their larvae.[8]

    The larvae of succubi resemble mosquito larvae, with segmented abdomens and hair-like protrusions[8] that they use to propel themselves through water.[3] They cannot survive out of water.[10]

    Succubi will take on the appearance of what appeals most to their victim to charm and immobilize them, preventing their victim from attacking them while they drain them of their vital essences. This appearance can be that of someone they find physically attractive,[11][6] a member of their family,[12] or even what they most desire to be.[13]

    They appear to be unable to target multiple people at once, hence it is highly recommended to only hunt succubi when there is at least one other person present, such that if one member is immobilized by the succubus the other can attack and kill the monster.[4] It has been stated that it is impossible to win against them in a one on one fight,[14] although in some specific circumstances it has been possible.[15] Izutsumi, after proving resistant to the immobilizing effect, theorized that Beast-men like her could battle succubi due to their mixed souls: a succubus can only appeal to one half of the soul at a time, leaving the other half unaffected and able to fight back.[16] However, succubi are physically quite fragile, and if one is not immobilized, the monster can be defeated fairly easily.[11]

    In addition, succubi are extremely protective of their young and will prioritize the safety of their larvae over all else. This protectiveness can be exploited by adventurers by throwing the succubi larvae away from the area, thereby drawing the succubi away as well.[17]

    In folktales, it is said that putting a bowl of milk next to one's pillow will cause a succubus to drink the milk instead of attacking the person for their vital essences.[14][18] Interestingly, consumption of succubus milk can revive the victims of succubi who have had their essences drained. Also, once the pleasure from the succubi's anesthetic wears off, the bitten area on the victim swells up and becomes very itchy,[19] but the swelling and itching appears to reduce over time.[20]

    While succubi themselves are not consumed, their larvae and the secretions they use to feed them are. Their secretions smell and taste much like milk,[21] while their larvae can be prepared and eaten like shrimp. Cooked succubus larva tastes milky and has a springy texture.[22]

    Succubi are hunted for the anesthetic they secrete as it produces extreme pleasure in their prey. This fluid is refined and sold as succubus medicine for a very high price.[1]

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    Man-eating Plants look in general like fairly large plants but differ widely in their structure and appearance, likely due to the different ways they capture and feed on prey. Some resemble pitcher plants, while others resemble flowers with a row of teeth. Although they are collectively referred to as "man-eating", only some Man-eating Plants eat people.[2] For example, some capture prey in order to implant their seeds in them.[3]

    There are a few named types:

    Baraselia (バラセリア Baraseria?) is a fertilizer type. It typically grows along animal trails and catches small animals that run across it by using a sticky fluid that when touched causes the plant to reel it in.[2] Its vines are strong enough to break bones.[4] It lacks the ability to digest prey, instead making its own compost.[2] The Shadowtail (シャドーテール Shadōtēru?) variety is a parasitic type. Its vines are strong enough to secure its prey without killing it or letting it go.[4] It does not kill its prey, instead planting its seeds under their skin.[3] Betan (ベタン Betan?) is a dependent type, and appears to rely on other nearby plants to release nutrients into the ground that they can then feed on.[5] Meeroak (ミアオーク Miaōku?) is a lure type, and seems to use its own stalks as well as captured smaller animals as bait for their prey.[5] The surest way to dispatch any of the plants is by targeting the base of the stem near the root.[6] Magic can also be effective, but it will most likely render the plants unusable.[7]

    Culinary Usage Most of the fruits and seeds of Man-eating Plants are edible.[8] The gelatin from inside the man-eating type plant can be used to as a binding agent.[5]

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    Mandrakes, also known as Mandragora, typically resemble a man made out of roots.[1] They start off looking like a bulb that then grows roots, sprouts, 'eyes' and a 'mouth'. The roots then grow small bulbs at the ends with the 'head' portion also growing roots.[2]

    When pulled out of the ground, mandrakes let out a scream that causes anyone that hears it to have a mental breakdown and possibly die.[3] However, experienced foragers can easily kill one by cutting its head before it has the chance to scream.[4] Another method, which is said to make the mandrake taste better,[5] is to fasten a rope to a mandrake and then get an animal to pull it out, but this will unfortunately result in the animal's death.[6][7]

    Mandrakes are edible, and can be used in a variety of recipes. Their heads are the most nutritious and supposedly delicious part.[8] They contain 1000 lemons' worth of mana.[9] The mana herbs used in the Roast Basilisk dish are actually just mandrakes grown using water spirits as nutrients.[10]

    There is an annual fair dedicated to them, where a competition is held to see who can grow the most human-like mandrake. The most symmetrical one with 'eyes' that are level, limb-like roots in the right places and good colour will win.[2]

    If allowed to fully grow for 100 years mandrakes will evolve into Plantmen.

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    Mermaids are a demihuman species that resemble human women with long hair from the waist up, with fish-like tails from the waist down. Mermaids are mammalian, due to the presence of nipples and that they give birth to live young rather than eggs.

    Mermaids will sing in an attempt to get adventurers to become entranced and wander towards them. They will not attack directly,[2] though it is said that they will drag their victims into the depths of the ocean if successfully enchanted.[3]

    Enchantment by their mesmerizing song can be prevented by ear protection,[4] although this leaves the individual deafened against other threats.[5] An alternate method is to sing along with the mermaids' song, which may annoy them into leaving if one's singing voice is poor.[6][7] It is unknown what the effect would be if the singer is in good harmony.

    Mermaids appear to be either omnivores or carnivores, and have no misgivings about eating the young of Mermen.[3]

    Trivia Some countries have laws to protect their ships against Mermaids by requiring a Half-foot on board every ship, as their acute senses of hearing allow them to detect Mermaids before anyone else. Unfortunately, this often results in the half-foot's death. Dwarves use birds instead.[3]

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    Mermen resemble giant fish with arm-like appendages. They are classed as the piscine type of merfolk and bear a resemblance to Mermaids, but with a fish head, gills and no nipples or navel.[1]

    They grow aquatic plants on their heads as camouflage, which are secured to their heads via the plants' roots.[2] They also attach their eggs on these plants to protect them.[3]

    When they hatch, they look somewhat like guppies or tadpoles and are about a centimeter in length. After seven days, they resemble small fish about two centimeters long with more arm-like pectoral fins. After about half a year, they are significantly larger with more well-defined 'arms'. Very few survive to adulthood as they have many predators, including the other type of merfolk, Mermaids.[4]

    Mermen tend to move in packs. They are smart enough to use weapons (often tridents)[5] but can be dispatched reasonably easily by skilled adventurers.[6]

    They prey on Bladefish and are subsequently preyed on by Krakens.[5]

    Culinary Usage Using Mermen in cooking is contentious due to their demi-human status (though Mermaids care little for the distinction, and will happily dine on juveniles).[1] The plants from mermen's heads are edible,[2] although care must be taken to remove any Mermen eggs stuck to them if that is a point of moral contention for the individual.[3]

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    Mimics resemble large hermit crabs that typically use treasure chests as their "shells",[1] although they can use any container as a home. Juvenile mimics are about the size of a thumb. Younger mimics will often use other objects as their shells, such as pots, helmets or animal skulls.[2] It is possible to differentiate males from females if flipped over.[3]

    Mimics lie in wait for unsuspecting adventurers to open them, then attack by using their pincers to either stab or pull the adventurer into their box.[1] They typically will place themselves in locations that are hidden yet obvious to attract attention.[4]

    They can be taken down by a spell,[2] and are vulnerable to being crushed without the protection of their shells.[5] They are also preyed upon by Treasure Insects, who lay their eggs on them and allow their larva to parasitise them, with said larva later using their shells as homes as well.

    Though they are not poisonous, Mimics may have poison in their system due to their diet, so it is best to remove the digestive tract.[6] They can be cooked and eaten much like crabs, although thin tools may be needed to dig out the leg meat.[7] The pale leg meat is flavorful and chewy and tastes richer as it is chewed, and it is suggested that it and the darker body meat would taste good together.[8]

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    Minotaurs are large humanoid bovine creatures. They appear to stand on two legs. They give birth to live young, and their young are referred to as 'calves'.

    Minotaurs can be treated much like cattle, used for both meat and milk. Milking minotaurs is similar to milking cattle, goats or sheep; however, one must wear a hood to look like its calf, then approach the minotaur until grabbed and brought close enough to milk it.

35. #35Shenterror

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    Nightmares hide in pillows[1] and take hold of sleeping people to give them bad dreams and feed on their emotions.[3] They particularly love emotional wounds, like those caused by stress or traumatic events, and will aggravate such memories to cause bad dreams.[4] If a person remains trapped in their dream, they will eventually weaken and die.[3]

    If someone is having a dream caused by nightmares, they should not be forced awake as this can apparently cause mental damage;[3] though in practice (for smaller nightmares) this seems to just leave them with no memory of the nightmare that occurred.[5] One method of defeating them is to enter the victim's dream by falling asleep while using their body as a pillow,[3] then protecting the victim's emotional wound. This can be dangerous, however, and should only be tried by experts.[4]

    Culinary Usage Nightmares can be prepared much like their mollusk cousins. They will spit out the dirt and grime inside them if put in hot water for a short time.[2] If boiled, the steam from the cooked nightmares will show a mirage of the dreams it caused as experienced by the dreamer.[6]

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    Phoenixes look much like large, perching birds[1] roughly half the size of a Dwarf.[2] They have a pointed, sharp beak, a crest of feathers that bend towards the back of their heads[1] and fairly long tail feathers.[3] They have paler feathers from their eyes down to their breast, with darker feathers from the breast downwards, as well as on the top of their head to their crest.[1]

    Phoenixes are not particularly strong and can easily be taken out by a well-aimed arrow [4] or sword,[5] but they are able to wreathe themselves in flames that give off an intense heat which can make them difficult to approach.[3] However, it is far more difficult to get them to remain dead, as on death phoenixes burn their old body and reform a new one from the ashes.[6]

    Phoenixes can be prepared much like any poultry, but with the added danger of them potentially bursting into flame and resurrecting in the process

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    There are multiple species of Tentacles. They vary widely in appearance, being different colors, shapes and sizes, but generally they look like tentacles or anemones.[1] They do not have brains.[2]

    Ivy Tentacles (アイビーテンタクルス aibī tentakurusu?) resemble the roots or vines of a plant. They are light brown with no spotting and are typically about five centimeters in diameter and 20 meters in length.[3]

    They grow anywhere that there is open space, including inside traps and other mechanisms, and can break some mechanisms in the process.[4]

    Their main source of sustenance are any spirits floating around in the air, so they do not really hunt for food.[2] They appear to respond to stimuli by striking out their tentacles and latching onto the source. On contact with the tentacles, cnidocytes shoot out venomous stingers and cause paralysis and horrible welts on the victim's skin. They can also sting through armor.[5] Giant Frogs are resistant to their stings,[6] so one work-around is to use their skin as protective gear to avoid getting injured.[7]

    Aiming for the main body appears to be the correct strategy. Pouring vinegar on them can either cause or prevent stingers from firing, depending on the species of Tentacles.[8]

    Culinary Usage If peeled with care, they can be eaten raw somewhat like a banana. They are sticky in texture. (According to Laios, if quartered lengthwise, each quarter has a different flavor, but he is alone in thinking this.) Recipe-wise they would be good simmered, mashed or baked with vegetables[9] and can be treated much like a root vegetable such as potatoes or yam.

38. #38Treasure Insects

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    Treasure Insects mimic the appearance of a wide variety of treasure.[1] Some resemble coins, some resemble beaded necklaces, and some even resemble crowns. Due to this resemblance, they are prized by collectors, with some gem-shaped species reaching 50,000 coins in value.[2]

    Coin Bugs Pearl Centipedes these look exactly like pearl necklaces but with insect legs and a head hidden on either side. Ring Worms these look like steel worms with the head resembling a jewel, when in hiding the worm curls to make an O shape with the head in the middle, resembling a wedding ring. Brooch Beetles these beetles have a bejewelled back with multiple gems on it, these gems are actually their larvae

    Treasure Insects appear to swarm and bite to defeat their enemies.[5] Their bites appear to cause paralysis.[6]

    They prey on mimics, crawling into whatever chest the mimic is currently occupying to lay their eggs. When the larvae emerge, they devour the mimic. Then, when a hapless adventurer comes along to open the chest, they will take the treasure insects, believing it to be treasure, and the insects will spread to a new place.[7]

    A stun spell is usually enough to stop them attacking.[8]

    Treasure Insects are seen as a gourmet treat in some regions, as it is considered good luck to eat them due to their resemblance to actual treasure.[9] They are very nutritious and have plenty of flavor.[10] Removal of Pearl Centipede legs prior to cooking is recommended, as they are said to feel unpleasant in the mouth.[3]

    Identifying the difference between real treasure and Treasure Insects is dependent on bug type. Pearl Centipedes have legs between each bead, while coin- and brooch-type bugs have bug abdomen and legs on the back. Ring-type Treasure Insects have a flexible ring part (which is their abdomen) and tiara-type Treasure Insects are light enough to float in water.[4]

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    Plainsighters or Decorum Celareus are living creatures whose evolution has converged to allow them to camouflage as simple decorations, notable instances of this are Living Armor, Mimics, Treasure Insects and Gargoyles.

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    Gargoyles are moving stone statues.[1] They have a cow or goat-like head with bat-like wings on a humanoid body, clawed hands and feet,[2] and a ridged tail.[1] They are able to fly.[2] Gargoyles appear to swoop[1] and actively attack their enemies by colliding with,[3] punching or kicking them.[4] Their primary weapon and defense is their stone bodies - hitting them will only injure the hitter.[1] They can also use and throw weapons to cause injury.[5] In addition, they are fairly nimble and will avoid attacks by flying out of range.[4][6] However, they can be taken out easily by explosion spells.[7]

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    Golems are magically created creatures. They consist of a core, which controls them and enables them to move,[2] surrounded by humanoid bodies made out of mud, earth and stone.[3]

    The core of a golem contains the essential information on their size, shape and behavior. Golems only follow the orders written on their cores and are therefore the most loyal of all magical creatures.[4]

    While 99% of a golem is earth material, the remaining 1% of a golem's make-up is crushed human bone, but this is a mystery to the average adventurer and appears to be a closely guarded secret.[3]

    Golems follow orders as written on their cores. They can be used for various tasks.[3] The golems of the dungeon appear to be designed for defensive purposes and will attack those that come near.[5][6]

    A golem can be deactivated by removing or disabling their core, as long as the core's location is known.[2] They take care of themselves fairly well in terms of heat and moisture[5] but seem require maintenance every one to two months.[7]

    Golems follow orders as written on their cores. They can be used for various tasks.[3] The golems of the dungeon appear to be designed for defensive purposes and will attack those that come near.[5][6]

    A golem can be deactivated by removing or disabling their core, as long as the core's location is known.[2] They take care of themselves fairly well in terms of heat and moisture[5] but seem require maintenance every one to two months.[7]

    Golems were once commonplace, but their use is now forbidden due to a number of tragic accidents caused by the confusion of Gnomish and Elven scripts used to write the instructions on their cores.[4]

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    Undines appear to be sentient masses of water that can move about on their own.[1] In reality, they are a colony of microscopic water spirits[2] grown large enough to see with the naked eye. It is suspected that they are able to do so due to high concentrations of magical energy in the air around them.[3]

    Undines attack by shooting bullet-like water jets at their enemies.[4] A shot from an undine is strong enough to make a hole in a stone wall.[4]

    They are able to disguise themselves completely in bodies of water, making them difficult to detect.[5] However, if they absorb any colored liquid (such as blood), they can be detected as they will appear that color.[6]

    If angered, they attack far more viciously than normal.[7] When this happens, one option is to wait for the angered spirits to die and be replaced by new ones. This will take approximately one week, as this is the lifespan of a nature spirit.[2] Staying out of reach on higher ground is recommended.[8]

    Fire is apparently used to defeat them, though it is not made clear how.[9] Capturing and boiling them will kill them as well.[10] Some spells are able to destroy them by exploding them from the inside.[11]

    Undines are high in magical energy and can be consumed in an emergency to replenish one's magical energy. However, they must be consumed quickly and in large amounts as their magical energy is difficult to absorb, with the majority excreted by the body. However, this waste may be somewhat mitigated by using the energy rich water to cook a meal [12]

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    Harpies resemble human-sized birds with the torsos and head of a female human.[1] It is currently unknown if they are a single-sex species, or if male harpies exist.

    Harpies tend to gather in flocks to taunt and attack adventurers by swooping at them with their claws.[1] Skilled adventurers will have no trouble defeating them.[3] They also lay eggs.[4]

    Harpy eggs are edible,[4] though it is best not to think about eating harpies themselves because of the moral implications of their resemblance to people.

    Harpies and Sirens are very territorial and will fight each other if they ever encounter one another. It’s common knowledge that Harpies and Sirens are natural enemies.

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45. #45Walking Mushies

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    Walking Mushrooms can be seen chasing extremely weak adventurers on the highest floors[1], although it is unknown if they do so in hopes of eating inexperienced adventurers or for simply territorial reasons.

    They can be easily done in by a bash to the head by a experienced adventurer.[1][3] Vertical cuts, rather than diagonal or horizontal slashes, are more efficient at dispatching them.[9]

    Culinary Usage Not all species of Walking Mushrooms are edible, and it can be difficult to differentiate between those that are and those that are not, even for veteran cooks.[10] When preparing Walking Mushrooms, the outer three inches of the body and the rear should be thrown away as the texture is not pleasant.[11][12] The feet are good to eat, though, and should be kept.[11]

    They have the appearance of large mushrooms that walk on two feet resembling upside-down mushrooms.[1] The ones encountered most often are approximately a quarter of the height of a tall-man.[2][3] However, at a certain point in dungeon growth,[4] they can become markedly huge, able to reach from floor to ceiling of a dungeon level. They are then able to extend filaments from their feet to anchor themselves to the dungeon[5] and release spores that on inhalation can incapacitate adventurers, putting them in a zombie-like state.[6] Another variant appears to be much larger versions of Changelings.[7] Multiple species are classed under the name Walking Mushrooms, which vary significantly in size, shape, ability and flavor.[8] As they are easily affected by their environment, their general appearance is a good indicator of what the dungeon they are in is like.[4]

    They have no visible sensory organ, so it is unknown how they are able to detect other organisms.

    Walking Mushrooms are extremely popular among monster enthusiasts, with a field of study dedicated to examining their varied traits[8] and various associations that go to look for them.[4] One man even wrote a travelogue on his daily experiences of eating Walking Mushrooms, although the final entry indicated he met his demise in the process, turning into a fungus himself.[8] The amount of information known about Walking Mushrooms is surprisingly large, comparable to knowledge of dragons.[14]

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