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Marchosias: Kick-Ass Creature

April 25, 2011 by T.F.Walsh

Mythical Creatures in Writing, Part I

Mythical creatures populate our fantasy worlds, and at the moment, the ones that are ‘in style’ or ‘trendy’, such as vamps, fairies, griffins, werewolves etc, are everywhere. You know the kind, the ones you see in every second book. Not that it’s a bad thing, I’m rather fond of werewolf stories myself. But I’m looking for something different, and there are many myths still waiting to come alive. These are the myths that take my fancy.

I’m on the prowl for a different creature for my new novel, and while I’m at it, I thought I’d share some beasts that I ran across, for no reason other than it might offer a spark of creativity.

And here’s the first one for your consumption.

Marchosias

Watch his serpent tail and fiery breath.

This big guy would make a kick-ass hit-creature. I mean, it takes human form once summoned and will do you bidding. To top that off, he can’t lie when asked a direct question. There is a lot of creativity space here, and there is nothing to say he should remain the bad guy. Plus his desire to return to heaven could make anyone do desperate things. I would just hate to be the girl who falls for him and then sees his true form.

What is it?

An angel who, before he fell, belonged to the order of dominations. Now the powerful Great Marquis of Hell commands thirty legions of demons. He carries some baggage – after 1,200 years in hell, he hoped to return to heaven with the non-fallen angels, but was deceived. Ouch, this could make him resentful and pretty nasty.

Ability / Power

Is known to give true answers to all questions. His exceptional fighting skills and strength makes him a reliable creature to the conjurer. This means he can be used to do your bidding. He is called and controlled by an exorcist.

Physical Appearance

When invoked, he’s depicted as a wolf or ox with griffon wings, serpent’s tail, and it spits fire. He is capable of changing into human form upon request.

Appearances In Fiction

In the comic book B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine, depicted as a monstrous red demon with a lupine face.
In Alan Moore’s comic book series Promethea
In the light novel, anime, and manga series Shakugan no Shana as a Crimson Lord bound to the Flame Haze Margery Daw
In the 2006 Dungeons & Dragons supplement Tome of Magic: Pact, Shadow, and True Name Magic
Anima: Marchosias – Fantasy Flight Games

Sources:

Wikipedia

Monstropedia

Posted in Mythology Monday | Tagged mythical creature, myths, writing | 29 Comments

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on December 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm | Reply Gulon – Symbol of Gluttony «

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on December 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm | Reply Salamander – Fire Lizard «

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on November 28, 2011 at 1:03 pm | Reply Rusalka – Water Nymph «

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on November 14, 2011 at 1:01 pm | Reply The Erlking – Omen Of Death «

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on November 7, 2011 at 12:53 pm | Reply Dryad – Forest Nympth «

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on October 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm | Reply Shedu – Benevolent Protector «

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on October 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm | Reply Cockatrice – The Death Eye «

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on October 12, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Reply Hippocampus – Horse Sea Monster «

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on October 3, 2011 at 1:53 pm | Reply Landvaettir – Land Wights «

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on September 27, 2011 at 2:03 pm | Reply Alkonost – Siren Of the Sky «

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on September 19, 2011 at 2:08 pm | Reply Echidna – The She-Viper «

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on September 12, 2011 at 2:56 pm | Reply Tarasque – Ferocious French Dragon «

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on September 5, 2011 at 2:43 pm | Reply Afanc – Welsh Lake Monster «

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on August 29, 2011 at 2:11 pm | Reply Three-Legged Crow – Guiding The Lost «

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on August 15, 2011 at 2:24 pm | Reply Sleipnir – Eight-Legged War Horse «

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on August 8, 2011 at 2:23 pm | Reply Hellhound – Guarding The Gates Of The Dead «

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on August 1, 2011 at 2:26 pm | Reply Rakshasa – Shape Shifter Demon «

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on July 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm | Reply Fomorian – Ancient Gigantic God «

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on July 18, 2011 at 2:05 pm | Reply Joan The Wad – Queen of Piskies «

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on July 12, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Reply Lich – Undead Necromancer «

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on June 27, 2011 at 2:16 pm | Reply Hantu Demon – Legendary Spirit «

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on June 20, 2011 at 2:04 pm | Reply Manticore – The Man-Eater «

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on June 13, 2011 at 4:06 pm | Reply iele – Romanian Nymphs Of The Air «

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on June 6, 2011 at 2:17 pm | Reply Huldra – Norse Forest Lady «

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on May 23, 2011 at 2:03 pm | Reply Anka – The Goliath Bird «

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on May 11, 2011 at 5:41 am | Reply The Horrid Girl

I am actually writing a fantasy novel with the character Marchosias… I started writing it in 2001 abandoned it and started it up again recently… Definitely a kick-ass creature!
- on May 11, 2011 at 9:31 am | Reply T. F. Walsh
  
  That is so cool, I’d love to read your story one day:)
on May 2, 2011 at 2:05 pm | Reply Ningyo: The Deadly Mermaid « Fantasy Tales

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