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> Pronunciation: (NOO-ay)

> English name: Chimera monster

> Distinctive features: Monkey face, tiger limbs, tanuki body, snake tail; often surrounded by black clouds and lightning.

> Powers: Shape-shifting and bringing misfortune. omen of illness or disaster.

> Habitat: Forests, mountains, or the sky; rarely seen, usually hidden in the sky by dark clouds.

> Claim to fame: Ancient yokai and one that's truly feared. the most famous story it haunted the Emperor with nightmares and illness every time it's dark cloud got close. eventually one of his samurai fired an arrow through the black clouds and the nue fell to the ground. after that it became a symbol of supernatural danger and ominous portents.

> Common tattoo depictions: works best big with the full body for the chimera body. surrounded by clouds, lightning and arrows. can be fierce or already been shot for a conquering evil or sickness vibe. 

> Tattoo symbolism: Mystery, danger, unpredictability, spiritual warning, bad omens. can be about overcoming these if the nue is depicted dead.