Tag Archives: monsters

Monster Month: Kasa-Obake

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve seen this show up in so many anime that I had to put it on the blog.  Doesn’t matter that there isn’t a lot of info out there. The kasa-obake/karakasa-obake/kasa-bake/karakasa kozo . . . It has a lot of … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Gogmagog

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Unlike others I’m showcasing, this monster is a specifically named one.  Similar to Polyphemus from ‘The Odyssey’, Gogmagog is a giant from mythology.  He is found within Welsh and later English mythology.  So, who is he? Gogmagog was one of … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Amarok/Amaroq

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, we’re getting into the more obscure beasts.  How obscure are we talking?  Well, it’s not as easy to find information on some of these.  So, the posts might be getting a little thinner. The Amarok (or Amaroq) is from … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Bunyip

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Is that what a Bunyip looks like?  No idea because the descriptions were incredibly varied and I couldn’t find many common factors beyond ‘aquatic’.  Not surprising since this is folklore that was spread across Australia.  Even the name has regional … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Wendigo

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re going to be touching on some monsters throughout the month.  I was trying for obscure ones, but the first one is probably known by others.  If you’ve been a fan of Wolverine comics or ‘Supernatural’, you’ve heard of: THE … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Boozing with Fiction

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was a fun one I put together long ago.  Wanted to see how many types of alcohol I could use before I ran out of steam.) Drink tequila with a pixie To say no would be quite risky Chug … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Bedroom Shadows

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(As a kid, I always though the shadows in my room were other things.  This probably lasted until I was around 13.  Mostly because I eventually hit a point where it was just fun to let my mind wander and … Continue reading →

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Fun with Magical Parasites

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I wrote this down as a topic with no idea what I was thinking.  I’ve never used magical parasites.  Not in my books either.  Still, someone said the idea sounded really interesting and that’s all my needy ass … Continue reading →

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A Multi-Monster Army: Does It Work?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

The simple answer is: Yes. The more complicated answer is: Yes if certain requirements are met. Keep in mind that monsters are typically seen as primal and destructive.  If they’re marching as a massive group then the reason is usually … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using a Monster Army in Fiction

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Monster armies marching on a village or being intercepted in the wild is a fairly common set piece for fantasy and science fiction.  From the outside, it seems like it’s a simply obstacle to create and use.  Monsters rush forward, … Continue reading →

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