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Norse Mythology- Giants are more closely inspired by the Jötun but brought down to be more like D&D Hill Giants (at least with how dumb the men get with age). High/Wood Elves & Darke Elves also originate from Norse mythology but TLoTR has established them as a race in "standard fantasy". Dwarves as well. Swamp Elves are (I feel) a parody of the many, many, many, MANY sub-races of Elves that have plagued fantasy for years now.What are the origins of the monstergirls in this game? I believe Domwolf talked about this before but I like to do a recap:
1. Norse mythology - Frida & Hilda are obviously mountain giants & Everi the dark elf
2. Lord of the Rings - Rosey the hobbit, Liandra & her mom are high elves
3. Tinkerer's Personal Creations - Caleah the swamp elf, the black goblin girl, bat breeder & Sequoia the pygmy goblin
4. International Creatures - Vexina the dragon lady, Madga the ogress, Shakala the goblin queen & her hybrid daughter
5. Undead - the vampire sisters
6. European Demons - the succubus daughter & the familiar
7. Greek Mythology - Venomina the arachne
In the future? Probably:
1. Greek Mythology - The minotaur cousin & maybe Oakley's dryad daughter
2. Biblical Mythology - Maybe the angel mom
3. Norse Mythology - Probably a dwarven girl
The Lord of The Rings- Halflings (hobbits), Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, Treants (Ents), Goblins & Orcs. While Hobbits, Ents & Orcs are the creation of Tolkin he had a major influence on the other listed creatures.
European Folklore- Goblins, Dragons (Vix is a "western" dragon), Ogres, Vampires, Demons. These have all been staples one way or another across Europe. The Black & Pygmy Goblins may be a reference to the many subraces of goblinoids throught literature, TableTop & Video games. Demon Hounds appear inspired by similiar beasts in western European folklore (Hellhounds/Black Dogs) & Lesser Demons remind me of Shades from Greek/Roman beleif.
The Vampires are inspired more by Hollywood vampirism & parody Bram Stoker's Dracula (Dracula & his 3 Brides).
Biblical- Succubi/Incubi are sex demons of abrahamic faith & Imps are often employed by "witches" as familial spirits in service to the Devil.
Anime/Mosemune- Bat Creatures appear inspired by the "Were-Bat" monster girls but completly tweaked & reworked to fit the setting. Venomina is a Were-Spider but shares similarities with D&D Driders, Greek Arachne & Japanese Jorogumo.
Greek- The Minotaur is a Greek creature born from a human woman fucking a bull. Perhaps this will be somewhat incorporated when explaining why they breed with humans?