Tanuki
Tanuki
(Creature)
Type
Monstrous humanoid
(shapechanger)
(shapechanger)
CR
4
Environment
Temperate forests or urban
Alignment
Adjective
Tanuki
Source: Bestiary 3, pg(s). 259
Tanuki1 are raccoon-like humanoid shapechangers.
Scurrying underfoot, tanuki are a fun-loving people who are determined to get the most out of life before their luck runs out. Tanuki can shapeshift into a variety of forms, whether turning into a teapot to hide in a room or turning into a priest to get a bit of extra respect. Tanuki also use illusions to play tricks on others or get a laugh, and they enjoy drumming on their bellies under the full moon.2
On Golarion
Similar creatures
A nue is often described as having the body of a tanuki but the head of a monkey, limbs of a tiger, and a snake as a tail.4
The term "tanuki" also refers to less-intelligent animals native to Minkai that resemble raccoons.5
References
- ↑ In Pathfinder First Edition Bestiary 3, the plural of tanuki was tanukis, but the Jade Regent Adventure Path and Second Edition use tanuki for both singular and plural.
- ↑ James Case, Eleanor Ferron, and James Jacobs. (March 2, 2023). Tian Xia: Coming 2023–2024!, Paizo Blog.
- ↑ . “Minkai and the Forest of Spirits” in Tian Xia World Guide, 146. Paizo Inc., 2024
- ↑ . “Bestiary” in Tian Xia World Guide, 290. Paizo Inc., 2024
- ↑ . “Glossary & Index” in Tian Xia World Guide, 302. Paizo Inc., 2024