The Tome of the Phobos

by Victor Soul

Saved from the fires that destroyed the Island of Fear, the Tome of the Phobos recounts the trials and tribulations of the Phobos Clan throughout the centuries. Read the stories of the the Great Fears and their kin and learn the true meaning of terror. [A spinoff of Fairy Tail's Night Terror]

9. A Guide To The Monsters Part 1

I believe somebody wanted to know what sort of monsters are there in the Phobos Mythology. So may I present:

A Guide to the monsters that inhabit the Island of Fear

Part 1

Name: Eun Bàs (or Death Bird)

Description: A large bird-like creature who lives in caves on the coast. It picks up galleons and ships that had drifted too close to its nest, drops them on pointed rocks and feasts on the crew. Its feathers are as hard as bronze and its beak is strong enough to snap a tree in half. Legend has it that the Great Fear of the Beathach had defeated and worn its feathers as part of its clothing. Since then, every Master Beathach has worn the feathers as a sign of strength.

Name: Falaichte (or The Hidden)

Description: A creature whose appearance is unknown and lures people using fake humans and eats them. There are two species of Falaichte: Land and Water.

Land Falaichte live in small caves and rocky terrain. They hang an appendage that looks like a normal human and calls out to travellers in distress. Once the traveller comes to help them and comes close enough, the Falaichte pulls them into their cave.

Water Falaichte live in between rocks under the sea. They wave a human-like hand out of the surface and wave at passing sailors to look like it's drowning. Once a sailor grabs the hand and attempts to pull it up, it latches onto the sailor and pull him under the water.

Name: Snàmh cnàimhe (or Bone Snatcher)

Description: Not as deadly as the other monsters and prefers to be left alone. It scavengers for bones (animal or human) and wears it on its body like an armour. These creatures come in many shapes depending on what sort of bones they find, but they commonly resemble a bear about 15 feet long and 10 feet wide. It's said that its bone armour is strong enough to defend itself from most types of magic.

Name: Eòin Tteine (or Fire Birds)

Description: Made by the goddess of Summer, Samhradh, these are eagle-like creatures whose body is entirely made of orange fire. They are about the size of peacocks and are beautiful to look at, however if they are prone to start forest fires as they roost in the trees.

Name: Faileas dubhar (or Shade wolves)

Description: Not actually wolves or any sort of animal, but named after the noise it makes as sounds like a menacing growl. Often mistaken for darkness or a shadow, once a living creature even touches it their flesh is eaten. If you see this, run away as quickly as possible to the nearest light source.

Name: Nathair Amar (or Pool Serpent)

Description: A 100 foot serpent who burry its tail in the ground in a tight coil to form a cone shape underground. It then fills up the cone with water and hides its monstrous head under foliage or the ground. To an untrained eye, the disguised serpent looks like a pool of water where a living creature can drink or swim in. The serpent then waits for its victim to fall into its trap before uncovering its head and swallowing the victim whole.

Name: Am Mùchadh (The Mourning)

Description: A type of dark feathered bird who lives among the rocks in the sea. Their cries are similar to that of a crying woman (hence the name) and that plus the fact that they are rarely seen make it seem that the sea itself was crying. It was said that hearing its cries is an omen of near death.

Name: Tree Marker (or Tree Scratcher)

Description: A creature which burrows itself underneath trees and drinks the water from it's roots. It marks its territory by scratching the tree bark with its long animal-like claws and attacks any creature that gets too closely. Other than its black furred paws and arms it rarely leaves its burrow.

Name: Falbh (or The Dropper)

Description: A pale human-like creature who lives in the trees and drops onto its victims. They have no facial features other than their mouths and noses and mainly depend on smell to identify victims. They are quite weak and rely on surprise attacks.

Name: Fir Ghorm (or The Blue Men)

Description: Said to be the descendants of the sea god, Mar, these mer-people (named after their skin) cause rough seas and try and capsize boats. There are two ways to stop them: pay tribute to the sea god or sing a song to calm there tempers.