Thalzon's MV Battlers

I've been looking for more human-like goblins as I've always liked the idea of goblins being sentient, yet uncivilized beings and making them more cute or human-ish helps a lot to sell that idea!

Happy new year, everyone. This week, we have Mogwai, Pukwudgie, Soucouyant, U'tlun'ta, and Orang Minyak.
Mogwai are evil spirits from Chinese mythology, most active during rainstorms. If a family is haunted by a Mogwai, they burn fake paper notes to give them funds in the afterlife.
Pukwudgie is a goblinoid seen around the north-eastern United States, and Prince Edward Island. Originating from Wampanoag folklore, he would vanish among the trees when sighted.
Soucouyant is a blood-sucking hag from Caribbean folklore, though she can go by other names like Asema or Ole Haig. She has the power to remove her skin and take the form of a fireball.
U'tlun'ta is another hag, from Cherokee legend. Her name means Spearfinger, as her fingers can extend into razor-sharp spears. She preys on children and her body is made from stone.
Finally, Orang Minyak means "oily man". A relatively modern cryptid, he was first mentioned in a Singaporean newspaper in 1957. The type of oil he is covered in varies depending on the source material, but he is generally a malevolent force that goes after vulnerable folk in cities.

That's all for this week. Hope the year treats you well.

Hmmmm... not the Mogwai I know. Have I been watching Gremlins too much? Then again, both depictions originate from China.

This week's update has a monster that is a little too explicit to show outright. Check the spoiler if you wish to see, but be aware he has a comically long penis. That is Kurupi, from Guarani mythology, one of seven monstrous children and central figures of their mythology. Obviously, it's Not Safe For Work, so think twice before clicking on that spoiler.
Of the visible ones we have Kokopelli, from Native American mythology. He is a trickster spirit who oversees childbirths, and represents music itself.
Next is Malsumis, twin brother of Glooskap, a prominent heroic figure in Abenaki myth. Malsumis is often a hostile or outright evil spirit, plotting humanity's downfall.
Finally we have the Nuckelavee, a rather well-known demonic spirit. It wanders ashore from the sea, spreading disease and misfortune.
That's all for this week. Enjoy.

That's a cool interpretation of the Nuckelavee.

This week we have an anteater, some birdfolk, and a strange cat.
The anteater that's all multicoloured is Qasogonaga, a storm goddess from Toba mythology. Her depiction varies between elephant, anteater, and pig, but she always shoots lightning from her snout.
The birdfolk are Macha and Nemhain, respectively, two of the three war goddess figures from Irish mythology that make up a trio. The third member is either called Morrigan or Badb Catha (Badb is pronounced Bev), with the third member taking the name that the collective doesn't. They are depicted individually or sometimes as a singular being... The lore varies story to story.
Finally, the cat is Cath Palug, from Welsh folklore. Said to have been born from the pig Henwen, it lived in water and was believed to be the monster who slew King Arthur. Indeed, it made a habit of slaying knights and warriors, as it killed 180 before Sir Kay came to put an end to it.
That's all for this week. Enjoy.

Love the new Battlers. Incredible work as always!

This week, we have some dragon dogs and some magic fish.
The dragon dogs are Rui Shi, Denglong, and Pixiu, respectively. Rui Shi is the name for the Imperial dragon dogs of China. Denglong is a son of the Dragon King, and delivers news of humanity to the heavens. Pixiu, meanwhile, is a dragon dog that likes to hoard and eat wealth.
The fish are Ezerinis and Upinis, spirits of lakes and rivers from Lithuanian mythology.
That's all for this week!

This week's update has many colourful variants of the creatures Udug, Jievaras, Arkan Sonney, and the Easter Rabbit.
Udug is a class of demon from Mesopotamian mythology. They were associated with poison and disease, but little else is known as there are scant few texts describing them in detail.
Jievaras's appearance here is a bit of a lark. He is a spirit of the harvest in Lithuanian mythology, and was often honoured by placing a woven grain tuft atop some bread. Here he is just bread. Creepy, creepy bread.
Arkan Sonney is from Manx folklore, and is a symbol of good luck.
Finally, the Easter Rabbit. Rabbits and eggs are symbols of Ishtar, goddess of fertility. To appeal more to pagans, Christianity adopted many different celebrations into their own holy days, thus making converting easier for common folk.
That's all for this week. Enjoy.

This week's update, we have Rusalka, Cabeiri, Shinchu, and Kupole.
Rusalka is a monster often associated with water, who draws in men with her beauty, only to drown them.
Cabeiri are a group of deities, rather than one individual. They are Phrygian gods of fertility and seafarers' protection.
Shinchu is a Japanese god that takes the shape of a moth. It devours 3000 demons each day, and 300 each night.
Finally, Kupole is a Lithuanian deity of spring.
That's all for this week. Enjoy.

This week's update has some rock monsters and some undead.
The square stones are yet another of the "Bes", called Bes Kotak, or Box Spirit. It lives in rivers and lakes, waiting for trespassers to dive down, then sits atop them and sinks them to the bottom.
The rocks with tiger legs are Torakoishi, a yokai. Their name is literally "tiger stone." They tend to not do much beyond startling people who get too close.
The horse-headed undead is Kumbandha, which appear in a large number of eastern mythologies. Despite being lesser deities, they were not particularly friendly, though they are the subjects of the Heavenly King of the South.
Finally is a vampiric entity called Obayifo, from Ashanti folklore. They possess people, making them shifty and obsessed with food. At night, when they travel, they emit phosphorescent gases.

I really like the Box Spirit's they came out super cool looking.

This week's update includes some ancient deities, demons, and devil dogs.
First is Ninlil, wife of Enlil and goddess of destinies alongside her husband. She even sometimes superseded his role in that regard, assigning the other gods to their roles. In particular, she assigned her children Nergal, Nanna, and Ninurta to their respective roles.
Next is Jarilo, the eastern Slavic god of Spring. Similarly to Persephone, Jarilo was stolen away to the underworld. But instead of a lover, he was stolen by Veles, his father's mortal enemy. While he was gone, the land waned to winter, and replenished to spring upon his return.
Next is Kasha, a Yokai who hauls a cart around to steal corpses from funerals. Kasha are either depicted as Nekomata or Oni, but the cart is also usually burning.
After that is Allu, a demonic entity from Akkadian myth. They are said to be faceless creatures that enslave the souls of men who perish during intercourse with a succubus.
Finally, the three-eyed wolf man is Psoglav, from Balkan myth. He was a pretty standard werewolf, except for the third eye and horse hinds. I also made a normal werewolf version because it's been AGES since the last werewolf.
Enjoy!

This week's update brings us some big creatures and some not-so-big creatures.
First we have the Mantabungal, from the Philippines. They are elephantine bull-like creatures that, despite their fearsome appearance, are primarily vegetarian.
Next is Ophiotaurus, from Greek mythology. It was prophesized that whoever burned its innards would be the one to slay the gods. One of the Titans, Briareus, made such an attempt, but was foiled by Zeus.
The literal sea cow is Huallepen, found in the rivers of Chile. It curses pregnant women, causing them to give birth to crippled children.
Our last big bull is Raksha Lango, attendant to Yama, God of the Dead, in Tibetan folklore.
Lastly is our tiny monsters. We have a regular hamster, and a large, drunken hamster. This monster is Spor, from Slavic mythology. Its name means "argument" and can take the form of grain crops, or of a small rodent.
That's all for this week. Enjoy.

Awesome as always my friend.

Today, we have the Whowie, Nocnitsa, Okeus, Gagyson, and Chort.
The Whowie is a monster from Australian Aboriginal mythology. It lived on the banks of a river and would ambush tribes, devouring everyone it could. The creature could quite possibly be based on megafauna that lived in Australia in the distant past.
Nocnitsa is from Slavic mythology, and is the equivalent of a night hag. She invades the dreams of children to give them horrific nightmares.
Okeus is a war god from the Powhatan and Monocan Native American tribes' religion, who is a wrathful and jealous god. He brings war, disease, and blight if not appeased.
Gagyson was originally a Hebrew spirit of plague, but as monotheism grew in popularity and acceptance, he was relegated to demonhood.
Finally, Chort is a demon from Slavic mythology, considered the son of the Devil (Satan, Chernobog, take your pick). He is more of a trickster who tempts people into trading their soul for some minor or irrelevant gain.
Thanks and enjoy.

Is this one Nocnitsa?

Yep!

This week's update includes the monstrous Bulgu, the Celtic deity of love Aengus, the spirit Canotila, and the terrifying lake monster Lau.
Bulgu is a horrible ogre from Ethiopia. Legend goes he ate a young lad, and threatened his sister to secrecy. Despite her family's best efforts, the ogre, a powerful sorcerer, breached their defenses and ate the girl for telling her parents what befell her brother.
Aengus is from Celtic mythology, son of Dagda, and a god of youthful love and vigor. He is experienced in sailing, horse-riding, and battle.
Canotila are small tree spirits, often resembling dwarves, in Sioux folklore. While they dwell in trees, they often appeared in peoples' dreams.
Finally, the Lau hails from South Sudan. Often described as a dinosaur with a tentacled face, it is likely an exaggerated sighting of a hippopotamus.

Great stuff! You know, all I wanted was a mantis. I don't know of any other mantises besides the one from way back in 2K3.