The Tengu eventually changed physically to an anthropomorphic bird, theoretically connected with early Indian images of Garuda. Later in the folklore of Japan, they became protective spirits of the forests and mountains that they called their homes.* Even today, the Tengu mask is a common sight at festivals in Japan.
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| Dancing Tengu Form |
The Tengu class that follows draws a little inspiration from a lot of different sources; Rifts Japan and Oriental Adventures first among them. Tengu are birdmen that live atop mountains. They are notorious tricksters, renowned martial artists and powerful magic-users. Tengu often trade and socialize with the yamabushi (mountain priests) near their homes in the mountains.
There are also a few Tengu-related magic items listed below.
Tengu
Prerequisite: Int 9.
Prime Requisites: Dex, Int; Dex 13, Int 13 +5%xp; Dex 16, Int 16 +10%xp.
Weapons: any, but prefer unarmed combat.
Armour: none, restricts movement.
Spells: as magic-user (or elf).
Hit Dice: 2d4, +1d4/level.
Saves: as elf.
Attack: as fighter.
Level
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XP
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AC
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Martial Arts
Damage Die
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Spells
Level I
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II
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III
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IV
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V
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1
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0
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6
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d6
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1
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2
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4001~
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5
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d6
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2
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3
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8001~
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4
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d6+1
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2
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1
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4
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16001~
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3
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d6+1
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2
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2
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5
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32001~
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2
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d8
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2
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2
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1
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6
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64001~
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1
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d8/d8
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2
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2
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2
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7
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128001~
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0
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d8+1/d8+1
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3
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2
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2
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1
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8
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200001~
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-1
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2d4/2d4
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3
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3
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2
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2
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9
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400001~
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-2
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2d4+1/2d4+1
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3
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3
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3
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2
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1
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10
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600001~
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-3
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2d4+1/2d4+1
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3
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3
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3
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3
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2
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| Look at this BADASS! |
The natural form of the Tengu is a birdman. In this form, the Tengu can Fly 90’ per round and can fly without needing rest for a number of turns equal to his level + Constitution modifier.
At 1st level, the Tengu can shapechange into a human once per day per level. This is the human form of the Tengu and can not change (he always looks the same). The Tengu can maintain this form for a number of hours equal to his Constitution score.
At 2nd level, the Tengu can cast Ventriloquism once per day.
At 3rd level, the Tengu can take possession of a willing host. The Tengu becomes smokelike and enters the body of the host, gaining access to the language and knowledge of the host temporarily. The host can force the Tengu out of its body at any time by reasserting his persona.
At 9th level, the Tengu can build a monastic mountain shrine and attract mortal followers and students to study his martial arts or learn his magics. The shrine will provide protection to animals and spirits of the mountain. The Tengu will make great demands of his students and will often be difficult, stubborn and refuse to teach the students outright. Students must be vigilant, determined and unwavering in their desire to study under the Tengu. Wu-jen, monks, warriors, priests and young tengu will come to study under the Tengu and serve the shrine for a period of time (between 108 days and 11 years).
Labyrinth Lord Advanced Racial Option:
Tengu: +1 INT, -1 CHA
Favoured Classes: Monk, Wu Jen (Wizard)
Racial Benefits: as above, except level 9 followers. Followers are gained as per class; 20% of their followers are Tengu.
Magic Items:
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| Y'know what they say about long noses... |
The Tengu Mask
- a magic mask that bestows upon the wearer a sense of euphoria and a talent for (drunken) dancing and tumbling. The difficulty for all athletic/acrobatic checks is reduced by 5. The mask draws out the joyful nature in all creatures and social rolls to entertain can be rolled twice and the preferred result can be chosen. The mask also grants an incidental +1 to saving throws versus gaze attacks.
Tengu Cloak
- a cloak of woven straw that grants invisibility.
Ha-Uchiwa (The Leaf Fan)
- a martial fan bound with feathers and shaped like a broad leaf. When wielded in the off-hand, the Ha-Uchiwa grants a shield bonus to AC (+1). It can also cast Gust of Wind (3/day as a 5th level MU).
Tengu Gourd
- an enchanted gourd with a leather stopper. It is an ever-full decanter of rice wine producing up to 3 cups a day. The first drink from the gourd will heal 1d6 hp. The second will grant a +1 to AC. The third will grant a +1 to damage. Each drink from the gourd also reduces Wisdom and Intelligence by 1, 2 and 3 points respectively until the drinker can rest at least 4 hours. The following day, the drinker has such a severe hangover that they suffer -1 per drink taken on all rolls and can not drink again from the Tengu Gourd that day.
*Wikipedia, yo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tengu
Images at DeviantArt:
http://jisuk.deviantart.com/art/Tengu-178387379
http://wen-m.deviantart.com/art/Anima-Tengu-173925560
http://shinkoushoku.deviantart.com/art/Tengu-Mask-I-168911237
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