








Karasu_Tengu://
> Pronunciation: (KAH-rah-soo TEN-goo)
> English name: Crow faced Tengu
> Distinctive features: Humanoid body with a raven like head, sharp beak, black feathers, clawed hands and feet, and large wings. Often depicted wearing monks robes or carrying stolen weapons. More animalistic and feral than long-nosed tengu.
> Powers: Flight, illusions, shapeshifting, trickery, mind manipulation, and superhuman strength. Skilled at ambush and psychological torment rather than open combat.
> Habitat: Mountains, forests, cliffs, remote natural areas far from civilization.
> Claim to fame: Savage tricksters and tormentors of humans, especially monks and travellers. Karasu tengu delight in humiliation, and abduction. Known for cruelty, arrogance, and being just clever enough to be dangerous.
> Common tattoo depictions: Works well as a mask, head, or full body creature with wings and talons. Often paired with wind, falling leaves, or mountain backdrops.
> Tattoo symbolism: Cunning, vigilance, spiritual danger, arrogance, intelligence, wild power, and the thin line between wisdom and hubris.
if you'd like to know more about any of these creatures or if i'm missing one let me know!




