Thalzon's Battlers

[Thalzon]

Hello, these resources are illustrations meant to be used as opponents in primarily side-view RPG Maker battle systems.

These are free for non-commercial or commercial use with RPG Maker MZ, MV, or any RPG Maker. Please notify me via PM on how to credit me for their use, but be sure to actually have a GAME NEAR COMPLETION before asking!

Master File:

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The master file contains roughly 2500 images at this time. I will regularly update the topic with new resources, usually every other Saturday as time permits.

EDIT: A sample.

[Gensun]

I downloaded it just to peek but this is an incredible collection and should be able to provide for a decently long fantasy RPG.

[orochii]

Thalzon is too good, please nerf!

(I kid, don’t nerf).

Would you be okay with putting some of the battlers as examples in the main thread? Was just wondering, since to see the battlers and check their artstyle and whatnot I basically have to either download the collection or navigate through it with Dropbox. Just a couple examples, definitely not all 2500 of them haha.

Not a big problem either. Doesn’t demerit the work at all.

[Thalzon]

Today is update day. I like to talk a little bit about the mythological creature or figure that each battler is meant to represent, so today we have Yennenga, Agravaine, Bertilak, Silky, Klabautermann, Patagon, and Rarog.

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Sample:

Yennenga is a folk hero figure from Africa, considered the mother of the Mossi of Burkina Faso. When her father forbid her from marrying due to her value to him as a warrior, she fled his domain and met a man named Riale, who would be her husband. Kind of a reversal of the usual story!

Agravaine is a knight of the round table, and one of four nephews of King Arthur through his sister Morgause. Like a few of his brothers, he is killed by a rampaging Lancelot. Unlike the others, he kind of deserved it for revealing Lancelot’s affair with Guinevere. Snitches get stitches!

Bertilak is the real name of the Green Knight from Arthurian legend. A curious sort of character who is transformed into this fey-like form by a witch (either Morgan Le Fay or some other), he infiltrates Arthur’s knights to test their strength and loyalties. A trick he showed off to prove his lack of human-ness was to pull off his own head and continue talking.

Silky is a household spirit, named so for the sound her clothes makes as she goes about her work. She will manifest in a house and work through the night, cleaning and maintaining order. While friendly, she could also be a menace, punishing lazy workstaff and terrorizing the masters of the house.

Klabautermann is a kobold, or fairy, from German and Dutch folklore, who assists sailors with their ship duties. Like other fairies, they typically just want a specific food or reward in exchange for their services. In this case, it’s bread and butter.

Patagons were a race of giants said to live in Patagonia, who were said to be between 13 and 15 feet tall. There are accounts of people meeting or seeing these giants all throughout South America’s colonization, but in the end no evidence was found of such gigantic people.

Rarog is similar to a phoenix, and hails from Slavic folklore. While a symbol of good luck in Poland, in Russia it was considered a demonic familiar, like a tiny dragon. One could hatch a rarog by incubating an egg on the stove for 9 days.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy.

[pawsplay]

Now this place is starting to feel more like home.

[orochii]

I swear the dirty laundry all over the floor ain’t mine!

[Thalzon]

Update today. This time we have Monaciello, Daniel, Loznik, Zlydzen, Lazavik, and Ferko.

Samples:

Monaciello means “little monk” and this spirit naturally dresses as a Franciscan monk, with a robe and broad hood. He cleans the aqueducts and waterways of Naples, and when he’s tired he’ll find a random house to rest in. Giving him food and wine courted good luck, so long as it wasn’t talked about.

Daniel is an angel, one of the watchers; earthbound angels who keep tabs on humanity. He taught the “signs of the sun” to humanity.

Loznik are small water demons that live in marsh willows. Hailing from Belarus and Ukraine, they make noise and break reeds. Lazavik drives them away with his whip.

Zlydzak is an imp from Belarusian and Ukrainian folklore. They are similar to both cats and dogs, and often act in groups as they are fearful and timid alone. They make messes, destroying dishes and silverware, peeling wallpaper, and other acts of household vandalism.

Lazavik is also from Ukraine, and is a small bearded man with one eye that glows like a lamp when it walks through the marshes after dark. It uses a whip to swat away irritating lozniks.

Ferko is short for “Ferdinand”, and was the name of the youthful protagonist of The Grateful Beasts, a Hungarian folk tale. Ferko is a handsome and fair boy, betrayed by his brothers. But his kindness to animals, and the favours he is given in return, save his life and allow him to marry a princess.

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That’s all for this week. Enjoy.

[Thalzon]

This week we have Gabija, Ilmarinen, Biegga-Olmai, Pelleas, Percival, and Delilah.

Samples:

Gabija is the spirit of fire in Lithuanian mythology, and a protector of the home, making her equivalent to the Greek Hestia. She would receive offerings of bread and salt from believers, but if angered, her flames would “go for a walk” and burn down the house.

Ilmarinen is the god of artifice from Finnish mythology. He forged the dome of the sky and created the Sampo, a machine that gifted the gods anything they required. He appears in the Kalevala as a smith and inventor who assists Vainamoinen.

Biegga-Olmai (or Bieggolmai) is a wind god of the Sami of Finland. He shares origins with Ilmarinen. He is often depicted with shovels in hand, which he uses to beat drums that generate the wind.

Pelleas is an Arthurian knight of the round table who marries Vivian/Nimue. However, Gawain and she have a tryst, and though Pelleas finds out, he cannot bring himself to harm either. Gawain realizes his error and implores Vivian to make amends. Which they do. Honestly kind of boring as far as Arthurian drama goes!

Percival is another Arthurian figure, often a knight of the round table. He originally appeared seeking the Holy Grail to heal the Fisher King. By story’s end, his main character status is usurped by Galahad, but he still accompanies him to complete the quest.

Delilah is a Biblical figure, tasked by the Philistines to learn the source of Samson’s strength. She seduces him and learns Samson’s hair is the source, and has a servant cut off his hair as he sleeps, weakening him, and then turns him over to his enemies.

That’s all for this week. Enjoy.

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[SC_Nikki]

Rock on, Thalzon!

[Thalzon]

This week’s update includes Mardaznay, Raven Mocker, Xhindi, Poroniec, Piatek, and Adar Llwch Gwin.

Samples:

Mardaznay is a night paralysis demon, but I can find little other information on it now. It sits atop a person who wakes but cannot move, giving them nightmarish visions.

Raven Mocker is a creature from Native American mythology. They are witches and magicians that feed on the life force of others, and emit cries like the raven as they fly through the night. Their true form is said to be incomparably withered and old.

Xhindi hail from Albania, and are a mix of traditional elves and djinn. They appear at night, manifesting in all places, and gather at the mouths of rivers to congregate and plot. They can be benevolent or cruel, depending on the individual.

Poroniec are similar to the Scandinavian Myling, as they are demons manifested from the unrealized life of a stillborn child. Whereas Mylings indiscriminately kill their victims by weighing them down, Poroniec keep their malevolence limited to their family. If the child’s body was buried beneath a doorway into the house, it would instead become a Klobuk, a helpful spirit.

The Piatek is a large wingless gryphon from Armenian mythology. Presumably, it was a beast that heroes hunted to prove their worth. There isn’t much more to be gleaned from the internet.

Adar Llwch Gwin are birds from Welsh mythology, gifted to a warrior named Drudwas by the fairies. They are intelligent and understand human speech, though only in a literal sense. When Drudwas sought to battle King Arthur, he ordered the Adar to kill the first man to enter the arena. However, due to a delay, Drudwas entered first, and the birds obediently slew him.

That’s all this week. Enjoy.

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[Darkmoon9]

Its nice to see these battlers again. I used alot of their angel battlers during my first project.

[RogueMilk]

I love your work, Thalzon. I’m really glad to see you’re here on the guild.

[Thalzon]

Thanks for the comments, everyone.

This week we have Pishtaco, Witte Wieven, Shishiga, and Singha.

Samples:

Pishtaco is a boogeyman from South America said to extract the fat from people. Its name means “slaughterer.”

Witte Wieven are from Saxon mythology, and are the spirits of wise women that remain on Earth to guide and teach their people. They can appear as aged female sages, or sometimes they appear as elven maidens made of mist.

Shishiga is a forest sprite similar to the Leshy, but female. She is often seen by the riverside, combing her hair. Those who witness her are said to suffer a misfortune soon after.

Singha is another lion-dog guardian seen in east Asia. These ones in particular hail from Cambodia. They are placed at either side of temples and other important places to protect them from evil.

That’s all for this week. Enjoy.

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[orochii]

Man I really want some fish tacos now.

[ColinB]

Some of your monsters are scary.

[ronalderastus]

Good work, Thalzon! Very creative!

[Krizzirk]

Thalzon, sire! I can’t thank you enough!

[Thalzon]

This week we have Elymas, Cailleach, Bozalosc, Mahabali, and Povitrulya.

Samples:

Elymas is a false prophet from the Bible, Acts of the Apostles, chapter 13. He is struck blind for opposing Paul, and later dies for trying to incite a riot.

Cailleach is another name for Beira, Queen of Winter, in Scottish mythology. She is a divine old woman who forged winter landscapes and the sharp rocks which the ocean crashes into upon reaching the shore.

Bozalosc is a messenger of death and ill fortune in Wendish mythology. She dresses in all-white and has eyes that glow red. She is a sort of banshee, crying by the windows of those who will soon die.

Mahabali is a daitya, or Asura King, from Hindu mythology. He was a generous king, and temporarily owned the Amrita, granting him and his soldiers immortality. Eventually he conquered all of earth AND heaven. A reluctant Vishnu tricked Mahabali into ceding all his lands and heaven. Mahabali accepted his fate and let Vishnu claim him as well. From there, the story has two different endings; either Mahabali was dragged off to the underworld by Garuda, or he was given a place in Vaikuntha for his devotion.

Povitrulya is the symbol of Ukraine and its people. She is a beautiful woman with red flowing hair and golden wings, wrapped in a dress of flowers. A spirit of wind, she can be capricious but kind, and is protective of shepherds.

That brings the Castle Set update to a close. Next update we’ll be switching to the Graveyard Set monsters, so expect more ghosts, undead, and creepier things. The Master File in the first post of the thread will be updated as well. Enjoy.

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[Thalzon]

To start off the Graveyard Set update, we have Abhartach, Jumbee, Baccoo, and Abasy. We also have a few DnD monsters; the Amber Golem, and the Nothic.

Samples:

Abhartach is a monstrous dwarf magician and vampire from Irish mythology. A neighbouring chieftain, sometimes said to be Fionn mac Cumhail, slew and buried him, but he reappeared the very next day. Only when he was buried vertically, feet-up, did he not rise from the dead.

Jumbee is a catch-all term for spirits from the Caribbean that may be ghosts, protectors, or mischief-makers. Jumbee are said to have no feet or backwards feet, and thus placing a pair of shoes outside your door prevents them from invading your home.

Baccoo are mercenary creatures from Guyana and Suriname who assist wanderers in exchange for food, typically milk or bananas. But they are by no means friendly; they engage in vandalism and mischief on behalf of those who hired them.

Abasy are demonic creatures from Yakut mythology who occupy the land of darkness, deep below the earth. They spread disease and hate all the living world, and are appeased by blood sacrifice.

The Amber Golem is a variant on your typical golem from Dungeons & Dragons. Despite being made of relatively rare gemstone-like material, it is only marginally tougher than the Clay Golem, sacrificing much of the Clay Golem’s raw power in exchange for magic resistance.

Nothics are also from Dungeons & Dragons. When someone dabbles in magic that they don’t fully grasp, seeking godlike power, in the event of a failure, they may emerge in this twisted form. The transformation warps them so completely that their minds are scoured clean of all previous memory and sense of self, but their obsessive pursuit of power lingers. Their large single eye lets them peer into the subconscious minds of those it observes.

That’s all for this week. Enjoy.

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[ColinB]

Yay! Now monsters.