A small frog who acted upon a large and greedy desire. Tiddalik's guzzling of all water was an issue to everyone, and thus everyone had to come together to deal with the result of his unchecked drink.

Tiddalik

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[The three themes I'm working with in April are PF2e conversions, wrapping up the World Tour of Oceania, and starting on commissions. This is all three! Commissioned by @vonbaghager. Tiddalik the Greedy Frog is one of the Australian Aboriginal monsters with the highest profile among Westerners, being the subject of children's books, children's plays and an episode of the PBS show Super Why! (sort of a superhero-themed Reading Rainbow analogue). Notably, this behavior is at least thematically consistent with real frogs. The water-storing frog estivates underground during the dry season in a mucus cocoon filled with water, sort of like a lungfish. ]

Tiddalik CR 7 NE Magical Beast This creature is a frog the size of a wagon, its body grossly swollen. You can hear the faint sloshing of water inside it as it moves and speaks.

Tiddaliks are monstrous frogs native to desert climes that survive the long period between rains by absorbing water like a living sponge. Unfortunately, they are peevish and cruel, and move from place to place absorbing as much water as they can, even if they don’t need it, simply for the joy of depriving others. In the desert, tiddaliks are seen as physical embodiments of selfishness and greed, and many tales and legends have sprung up around them. Some of them are even true—the idea that a tiddalik can be tricked into expelling its water with a hearty belly laugh is one of them. Unfortunately, tiddaliks are most easily amused by suffering.

A tiddalik rarely starts fights on their own—although they are carnivorous, they prefer to eat things that can’t fight back, sniping small game with blasts of pressurized water. These jets are also used as a defensive weapon until enemies get close enough that the tiddalik can grab them in its jaws and crush them. Few tiddaliks will bother to chase down fleeing enemies, but likewise they are often too stubborn to flee or surrender themselves.

A tiddalik is about ten feet in diameter. They weigh over twenty tons when waterlogged, and about one ton when empty.

Tiddalik  CR 7 XP 3,200 NE Huge magical beast (amphibious) Init +2; Senses low-light vision, Perception +13 Defense AC 19, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (-2 size, +2 Dex, +9 natural) hp 92 (8d10+54) Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +6 Weakness mirthful Offense Speed 10 ft., swim 10 ft. Melee bite +12 (1d10+9 plus grab) Ranged spit +8 (2d6+6 bludgeoning) Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft. Special Attacks disgorge, expel wave Statistics Str 23, Dex 15, Con 23, Int 6, Wis18, Cha 10 Base Atk +8; CMB +16 (+20 grapple); CMD 28 (32 vs. trip) Feats Nimble Moves, Power Attack, Skill Focus (Survival), Vital Strike Skills Acrobatics +7 (-1 when jumping), Climb +10,Perception +13, Survival +9, Swim +18; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics when jumping, +4 Perception Languages Common SQ amphibious, drink abundance Ecology Environment warm deserts Organization solitary or pair Treasure incidental Special Abilities Disgorge (Ex) A tiddalik can release the water in its body willingly as a full round action, and the water is released automatically when the creature is slain. When the tiddalik releases water, it bursts in a 10 foot radius, dealing 8d6 points of bludgeoning damage to all creatures in the area (Ref DC 20 half). This water makes that 10 foot radius difficult terrain. The save DC is Constitution based. Drink Abundance (Ex) By spending 8 hours, a tiddalik can drink 5000 gallons of water. When it does so, it is considered to be waterlogged, which reduces its speed by 20 feet, but it can use its spit attack and disgorge and expel wave abilities. The statistics above assume that the tiddalik is waterlogged. Expel Wave (Ex) As a standard action, a tiddalik can shoot high pressure water in a 60 foot cone. All creatures in the area take 4d6 points of damage and are pushed back 10 feet. A successful DC 20 Reflex save halves the damage and negates the push effect. The save DC is Constitution based. A tiddalik can use this ability once every 1d4 rounds, but only when it is waterlogged. Mirthful (Ex) A tiddalik can be forced to use its disgorge ability with a Perform (comedy) check against a DC of 20 + the tiddalik’s Will save modifier. Spit (Ex) As a standard action, a tiddalik can spit out a jet of water. Treat this as a thrown weapon with a range increment of 30 feet. A creature struck takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage plus the tiddalik’s Strength bonus.

Monster Month: Tiddalik

Google Image Search The Tiddalik comes from Australian mythology and is connected to a popular creation myth.  Specifically, this creature comes from the Australian Indigenous Dreaming Stories, which some people call ‘Dreamtime’.  To be honest, I couldn’t figure out if some of these terms were correct or born from brutal colonization.  That’s not what this post is about, so let’s get to the…

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My mum has been sorting through all her files and it turns out I’ve been writing for much much longer than I realised 😂

100% real experiences that i have definitely experienced 😎

theseus | horus | loki | gilgamesh | quetzalcoatl | izanagi | veles | momotaro* | tiddalik | anansi

*stupid tumblr won’t let me link the story. but luckily google exists for everyone 🤩

Tiddalik the Frog

Posts that make you perform actual research for your furrybait blog where you're expected to say yes or no.

Though not expressly a trickster god, being neither, this classification of anthropomorphized animal creates a sense of wonder in the realm of storytelling in general. For those who won't follow me to wikipedia, Tiddalick is known in Aboriginal Australian culture as a frog that became so thirsty, he drinks all the water of the land, leading other creatures to death. When he returns it, in some cases, the water replenishes the earth, and in others, he causes terrible flooding. How this pertains to furrybait, I do not know outside of its anthropomorphization of an animal. Intellectually, I'm fascinated in this route of considering any animal as a stand-in for real-world issues that affect humans as furry, but in this case, I'll have to respectfully decline this characterization. If I were to disrespect the concepts of the everynow, I would say "oh yeah, because of the water inflation thing," but I'm not that insensitive. I'm just a guy making furry posts, though, so what do I know?

My amazing friend @chelledoggo has graciously made me my very own “Figmentsona”!

I call him Wanbi (pronounced “one-bee”)! Read more about him under the cut!

(yes, i will colour this in later)

In a time before time was a concept, before electricity or even paper, there was The Dreaming. Aboriginal Australians believed that the creatures and beings from the Dreaming, or Dreamtime, were what shaped the earth they lived on, and provided its resources, natural gifts and even states of mind. Even after the British colonisation of Australia, Dreamtime stories such as those of the Rainbow Serpent and Tiddalik the Frog were passed down through word of mouth by the Aboriginal people, later gaining traction through written word and more modern forms of communication. However, among the many well-known ones in modern Australian society, one is more obscure. The tale of Wanbi (pronounced “one-bee”), a hybrid of a waruga (a water dragon) and a warrigal (dingo), with the wings of a banguu (bat), and floppy, buru (kangaroo)-like ears. Just as the aforementioned Rainbow Serpent gave the earth life, Wanbi gave the earth the gift of imagination, and became the guardian spirit of the Eora and Dharawal nations (what is now commonly known as Sydney and its surrounding areas). An optimistic, kindhearted and happy creature, the spirit of Wanbi has guided the indigenous people of Australia through challenges and troubles, with the power of both his and their imaginations providing the people with ideas and enriching their culture. In recent years, Wanbi has become close friends with Figment, and his creator Blairion “Blair” Mercurial, the Dreamfinder, sharing tales of their many experiences across history, and with Wanbi enlightening both Blair and Figment to tales of imagination that both had never heard of before.

15 Questions 15 Mutuals

I got tagged by @omishu

Were you named after anyone?

My great-great-grandfather, my middle names comes from family-members as well. An aount of mine told me that if one of har kids would've been born a boy, she'd would've been given the name. She was instead given another family name.

When was the last time you cried?

Last week

Do you have kids?

Nah.

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Not really.

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

Maybe their demeanour?

What’s your eye color?

greyish-blueish-greeenish

Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings

Any special talents?

I have no idea... Finding information?

Where were you born?

Somewhere.

What are your hobbies?

Video games.

Have any pets?

A cat that lives with my parents.

What sports do you play/have you played?

Football, judo and badminton in that order.

How tall are you?

About 180.

Favorite subject in school?

History

Dream job?

I have never before had one, but I think research librarian.

I’m gonna tag some peeps just for fun, but you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to. Go check these out.

@beka-tiddalik, @amaltheametalweld, @quietnaturesworld, @notsureifyoureablogoragirl, @apptowonder, @belawyn, @wvnjo, @la7eralus

Ice and water creatures

Geez, I'm having a lot of water and ice creatures for ya.

Creatures living in frosty conditions: Ugjuknarpak / Ahkiyyini / Akhlut / Amikuk / Ijiraq / Issitoq / Itqiirpak / Ishigaq / Qalupalik / Psonen / Sermilik / Tupilaq / Wendigo / Tizheruk / Yeti / Yuki-Onna / Qupqugiaq / Hrimpursar / Mahaha / Colorobetch / Barbegazi

Creatures using ice as weapon/magic: Ijiraq / Issitoq / Ishigaq / Qalupalik / Psonen / Sermilik / Tizheruk / Yuki-Onna / Hrimpursar / Mahaha / Colorobetch

Creatures living in lakes/seas: Abaia / Adaro / Zitiron / Afanc / Ahkiyyini / Ahuizotl / Ugjuknarpak / Akheilos / Isonade / Akhlut / Alp-Luachra / Amhuluk / Boobrie / Bukavac / Bunyip / Dingonek / Burach Bhadi / Caleuche / Chipfalamfula / Cuero / Echeneis / Globster / Grindylow / Haietlik / Siren / Heikegani / Hinqumemen / Umibozu / Hydra / Ikuchi / Kappa / Karkinos / Saratan / Kelpie / Lakuma / Charybdis / Longgui (dragon turtle) / Lusca / Iku-Turso / Migas / Kraken / Marool / Mishibizhiw / Mokele-Mbembe / Mbielu-Mbielu / Muirdris / Nakshatra Meenu / Namazu / Nuckelavee / Qalupalik / Roc / Thunderbird / Sazae-Oni / Scylla / Shen / Skolex (Indus Worm) / Tiddalik / Berberoka / Trolual / Raudkembingur / Bakekujira / Vodyanoi / Bagiennik / Arzhavennik / Bolotnik / Will o Wisp / Knucker / Topielec / Ninki Nanka / Morgawr / Marabbecca / Tlanusi / Cipactli / Rusalka / Nereid / Shellycoat / Fossegrim / Encantado / Water Leaper / Ghawwas / Butatsch / Trollgadda / Vatnsandi / Stella / Ziphius / Caspilly / Naglfar / Petsuchos / Con Rit / Dobhar-Chu

Creatures using water magic: Abaia / Ahkiyyini / Amhuluk / Caleuche / Hinqumemen / Umibozu / Ikuchi / Kameosa / Kelpie / Lakuma / Charybdis / Mishibizhiw / Qalupalik / Berberoka / Tiddalik / Vodyanoi / Bagiennik / Bolotnik / Topielec / Marabbecca / Tlanusi / Cipactli / Rusalka / Nereid / Fossegrim / Encantado / Ghawwas / Cuca / Stella

There are tons more, especially creatures living in water, but I'm not really a fan of those, so I'm gonna leave it up to you to find them ALL lol :-p

Amphibian Theme

wanted some frog related names so thought id make a list

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Amphi

Amphia

Amphibia

Anuran

Baggio

Bull

Bullfrog

Croak

Croaker

Caecil

Caecilian

Caudate

Frog

Froggy / Froggie

Froppy

Frine

Hop

Hopper

Hyla

Kermit

Lilypad

Leap

Leaper

Loveland

Newt

Phryne

Polly / Polli

Polliwog

Proteus

Rania

Ranee

Ribbit / Ribbet

Salamander

Toad

Tad / Tadd

Tadpole

Tidal

Tiddalik

Feel free to add on ^^

💭+ MEMORY + Children

“Daddy?” The two little girls were hiding halfway behind the door frame as their father paced back and forth. They were both awoken by his panicked movements throughout the house. Upon hearing the girl’s voice, Oron stopped, looking over at his wife, who was rubbing her forehead. She was rather stressed out herself. 

Walking over, the large Australian knelled down. “Heeeeey girls, what are you doing out of bed?”

“We heard a loud bang.” The other girl, a little older than the other, spoke up as she hugged her stuffed kangaroo. “Are you and mum okay?” “Yeah… yeah everything’s fine.” There was a nervous smile from Oron as he ruffled the older girl’s hair, which prompted her to giggle. “You guys want to hear a bedtime story? We gotta get some shut eye, you got school tomorrow.” With a nod from both of them, they walked into their respective beds. Oron followed them and sat down next to the younger one.

“In the south eastern parts of Australia, there was a mischievous little frog named Tiddalik. One morning, Tiddalik woke up from his nightly slumber incredibly thirsty. ‘I have never been so thirsty in my life!’ He exclaimed before he began to drink from the watering hole until it was suddenly all gone!” As he told the story, the children were nestling into their beds. 

“He then drank from the creeks until all the water was gone. Then he drank from the rivers until it was alllll gone. As he drank, Tiddalik grew, and grew… and grew until he was a little frog no more. He became huge and fat, like a giant water balloon. Not a single drop remained in the lands.” 

All the animals became thirsty, the trees started to become brown due to the lack of water. The animals pondered the situation. ‘There is no more water to drink!’ said t- ” Oron stopped his story, both girls were fast asleep. A smile formed on his lips as he gave them both a kiss on the forehead before making his way out of the room. Jilby was waiting for him.

“So what are you going to do?” She asked as he closed the door.

“I have to leave. If I stay, they will come after you.” Oron was quickly grabbing his things. “I gotta get out of the country before they put my face everywhere. I think I have a couple hours at best.” He looked at his beloved wife, hands shaking. “Okay, we have some savings. You can use those.” Jilby looked down, clearly saddened by the fact that her husband was going to have to leave. She had some choice words for Oron but she decided to hold them in. “Alright. I promise you… as soon as I can, I will bring you guys to safety. I promise.”

Deities of Australian Aboriginal Mythology discuss The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas)

The Book Club of Australian Aboriginal Deities Characters: 1. Rainbow Serpent – The creator of the world and the source of life. 2. Baiame – The sky father and the guardian of laws and traditions. 3. Dreamtime – The embodiment of the Aboriginal creation mythology. 4. Yhi – The goddess of light and the bringer of warmth. 5. Wandjina – The rain and cloud spirits. 6. Tiddalik – The mischievous water…

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Barbara Ker Wilson TIDDALIK The Frog Book 1986 Vintage Aboriginal Book A4

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Tiddalik is a monstrous frog from Australian Aboriginal legend. A famous tale tells of how Tiddalik awoke one morning with a great thirst, and proceeded to drink up all of the fresh water nearby. The other animals, dying of thirst, conspired against the frog, and made him laugh until the water spilled back out of him, replenishing the lakes, rivers and swamps.

Tiddalik is an important figure in Dreamtime legend. There is a statue of him in Warwick, Queensland, and several stories about him have been published.

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