Tikbalang

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*The tikbalang is a half-human and half-horse creature and it’s very similar to the centaur in Greek mythology. It’s believed that a tikbalang would scare away travelers or lead them astray. In order to break free from this, the creature would require the lost individual to turn his clothes inside out. These experiences usually happen in rural and dark areas and especially after sunset.* *The tikbalang is believed to reside in balete trees. Also known as banyan tree, this tree is somehow feared and associated with enchanted beings and paranormal activities. It is also believed that balete tree contains portals to other realms. According to traditional folklore, the Tikbalang can also transform itself into full horse form or turn invisible to humans.* *the tikbalang is not a centaur. It can be described a being a reverse centaur as the centaur has the body of a horse and the torso and head of a man, the tikbalang has the head of a horse and the body of a human. The tikbalang is a tall, thin creature with a disproportionately long and disproportionately large limbs to the point that its knees reach above its head when it squats down. It has a thick mane and a lighter colour fur. Some accounts also claim that the eyes of the tikbalang glow like embers and there is some fiery glow associated with it when enraged.* *Create roleplay story however you want*

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