Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Features and qualities
• Part 2 of 3: Appearance
• Part 3 of 3: Creativity and Background
• Tips
• What do you need

Usually mythical creatures from mythology and folklore have fantastic appearance and unusual abilities. In many cases, they play a symbolic role. Examples of famous mythical creatures include mermaids, trolls, fairies, dragons, unicorns, and centaurs.Such creatures form an important layer of culture, appear in oral traditions, books, films and video games. Create your own mythical creature to have fun and fun.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Features and qualities

1. 1 Come up with a purpose for your being. Decide on the purpose of your mythical creature to come up with suitable traits and appearance. If such a creature is created within the framework of the game, then the purpose is doubly important.
   • Will your creature become a secondary character in a fantasy universe, a vehicle for a hero, or a warrior? Often mythical creatures serve a specific purpose or have specific relationships with other creatures in a fictional universe.
   • Make a mythical creature a companion to an existing creature.
   • Assign a role for your being in the mythology of the fictional world.
2. 2 Consider individual characteristics. In addition to their purpose, often mythical creatures also have certain moral and personal qualities that are inherent in creatures of the same species. Come up with individual traits of your being.
   • Will your creation be good or evil? Will it exist in one copy and lead a solitary life, or will there be a whole legion of such creatures? For example, in the world of The Lord of the Rings, orcs are a dark, distorted reflection of elves. According to the books, they were in the service of Sauron and formed an entire army.
   • What about the mental development of such a creature? Will your creation be dexterous and cunning, or strong but "dim-witted"? Certainly kind or self-serving?
3. 3 Come up with unusual abilities. Depending on the chosen role of the mythical creature in your universe, it is necessary to come up with such properties that will help him cope with the assigned responsibility. So, you can make a whole list of talents and abilities in order to then select the most significant from it. Some examples of supernatural abilities:
   • Shape change: the ability to change appearance at will;
   • Superpower: transcendental level of brute force;
   • Levitation: the ability to fly;
   • Underwater breathing: the ability to swim and breathe underwater;
   • Healing: the ability to heal wounds, heal diseases;
   • Foresight: the ability to foresee and predict future events;
   • Climbing: The ability to climb walls and other tall structures without equipment.
4. 4 Make up a title from ancient words. The created creature must be named somehow. A similar name can represent a word you like or refer to the abilities or external characteristics of the creature.
   • Use Latin and Greek words. Many fantastic creatures are named with Greek or Latin words. Ancient languages ​​are a great way to come up with a name based on appearances that doesn't sound too weird.
   • For example, the Latin word “inpennatus” means “covered with feathers”. If your creature can fly, then call it Inpennatus or a derivative like Pennatus.
5. 5 Come up with a unique name for the creature. If you don't want to use Greek or Latin roots, then come up with a completely new word.
   • One way to create a unique name is to come up with an anagram for one of the qualities or properties of the creature. It is enough to rearrange the letters in the word. For example, if your creature is a warrior, a soldier, then rearrange the letters in places and come up with a word like "Vion" or "Lasdot".
   • If you can't come up with your own name, then use the online name generator to quickly get an unusual word.

Part 2 of 3: Appearance

1. 1 Consider the size of the mythical creature. Size is an important aspect of a creature's appearance. It all depends on how other beings should perceive it. Also rely on all the individual qualities.
   • For example, a cunning and cunning creature can be made small, like an elf or a gnome.
   • If the creature has supernatural strength, then it is better to choose large sizes.
   • You can also come up with unusual combinations. For example, a small but strong creature can surprise.
2. 2 Texture and animal properties. Many mythical creatures combine the properties of several ordinary animals at once, making them a terrifying fusion of qualities. For example, the majestic hippogriff looks half griffin and half horse. So, the upper half of the body went to the centaurs from people, and the lower part from the horse.
   • Consider the outward signs of your being. A strong creature with fighting qualities may have the characteristics of other strong creatures - an eagle, a snake, or a crocodile.
   • If the mythical creature has wings, then select the type of wings. Feathers, scales, bat-like or insect-like wings?
   • Will your creature be covered in scales, smooth skin, fur or feathers?
3. 3 Choose the color of the mythical creature. Immediately after the physique, you need to choose the color of your creature. Use one or more colors. Also choose a matte or glossy shade.
   • Remember to consider the purpose and function of the creature. For example, for a successful camouflage, your creature must be neutral in color.
   • On the other hand, a vibrant color will allow you to accentuate certain qualities and stand out.
   • So, a phoenix or a firebird - a creature of bright orange and red color - confirms its name with color.
4. 4 Come up with equipment. Like physical traits, the mythical creature's clothing and weapons will complement its appearance and unusual abilities.
   • Add armor. Your creature may have natural armor such as scales or some kind of special device.
   • When choosing your gear, remember to consider color and material.

Part 3 of 3: Creativity and Background

1. 1 Sketch the creature. Put your own performance on paper. You can use paper and pencil or a computer program to work on the sketch.
   • When working on a sketch, take the time and effort. Sketch from various angles to detail the physical features of the creature.
   • On the paper next to the drawing, write the name of the creature.
2. 2 Color in the sketch. Color will help bring your mythical creature to life and add various details. A colored drawing will allow you to depict the conceived creature in finished form.
   • Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils for single, unmixed colors.
   • Use paints to create complex illustrations. For work, oil or acrylic paints, as well as watercolor are suitable.
3. 3 Write about your being. Stories and plots become an important part of mythology, as they allow a new creature to be brought to life in a mythical world. First try to list all the abilities of your creation.
   • Come up with one or even several different stories of the creature's origin. How did it come about?
   • For example, according to ancient Greek mythology, the centaurs were the fruit of Ixion's love for Zeus's wife, Hera. Ixion made an appointment with the Hero, but Zeus found out about this and created a cloud in the image of Hera. As a result of such an alliance, centaurs were born.
   • In addition to the origin story, you can come up with stories about the adventures of your creation and tell about great battles.
4. 4 Introduce your mythical creature to the global storyline. Try adding your creation to an existing world of a book, movie, game, or create your own world.
   • Describe the relationship and connections of such a creature with other representatives of the fantasy world. Does he have loyal allies and blood enemies?
   • Come up with a way to communicate. How does your being communicate with others? What is his disposition?
   • Write stories and lists or create graphic images to introduce your creature into a global mythological plot.

Tips

• Use sources on the Internet such as archives of mythical creatures to gather information. It may turn out that such a creature already exists.
• Use the literal meanings of quotes, proverbs and sayings to come up with unusual traits and features for your creation.

What do you need

• Paper
• Pen
• Colored pencils or markers