Tsuchinoko

The slimy bottom-feeders of the yokai world, even other magical creatures are put off by their mossy breath, clammy skin and lewd predilections. Though Kappas could once be disarmed by forcing them to bow and spill their head water, the modern variety is far too uncouth to return such courtesies.

Oh, plump wyrm of such mysterious origin. So coveted, so pleasingly squat, a delicious secret in scaly form. If I cannot have you, then may you be dashed upon the rocks by a survivor, aloof serpent!

Fiendish trickers with a taste for human flesh, these duplicitous creatures pose as monks in order to deceive pilgrims on their paths to the holy temple. You’d think that the four foot long necks would be a giveaway, but you’d be surprised what you get away with, with a little bit of confidence.