| Rokuro-Kubi | |
|---|---|
| |
| skill | 7 |
| stamina | 8 |
| Habitat | Forests, Hills, Towns |
| Number Encountered | 1-6 or 3-18 |
| Type | Undead |
| Reaction | Friendly or Hostile |
| Intelligence | High |
Rokuro-Kubi were undead with detachable heads. Some lived in the realm of Hachiman.[1]
Description[]
During daytime, Rokuro-Kubi acted in the manner of normal Humans and had jobs, political allegiances, and superstitions just like anyone else.[2] However, clues to their true nature included a gnashing of teeth and discussions such as not planting crops at all.[3] In this state, Rokuro-Kubi would perhaps attempt to warn travellers away from their settlements, suggesting they had a Human conscience at least [4] During the hours of darkness, Rokuro-Kubi revealed their true nature and hunt in packs. Their heads were capable of free flight.[5]
They could expel black gobbets of material from their mouths in combat.
Origins and Distribution[]
A group of Rokuro-Kubi in Hachiman lived in the Village of the Undead [6] It is not known how they came into origin, but most lived normal lives except at night, with some working as charcoal burners [7].
Further Notes[]
- In Japanese, kubi means "neck" and rokuro either a "lathe" or "potter's wheel", a nod to the spinning heads of these undead. However, these monsters are actually called Nukekubi in Japan.
Further Information in Canon[]
More information can be found at:Source[8]
Sword of the Samurai
(para9, para15#, para45#, para57, para69, para85, para115, para133#, para145#, para153, para155*, para175, par
a187#, para203#, para215, para319, para345, para353)
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References[]
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 15
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 5, 43, 89, 101, 219
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 155, 215, 319
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 175
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 15, 133, 145
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 153
- ↑ Sword of the Samurai - 15, 43
- ↑ Complete list of references catalogued by FF Titan Bestiary