Increased speed and jumping ability. Manticores are very fast and can leap far to pounce on their prey.
Sharpened senses. Manticores have sharper senses of eyesight, hearing, and smell than humans.
A venomous sting.
β€ Venom causes extreme pain AND has a paralytic effect. A victim may eventually die from their heart or lungs ceasing to function, but they will languish for a long time first :)
Weakness to cold. Manticores can tolerate high levels of heat, but will be weakened by freezing weather. They become easier to kill as the temperature drops.
The ability to withstand poison at twice the rate of normal humans or monsters that don't have a poison immunity.
β€ This also applies to drugs and other intoxicants, giving him a surprising tolerance.
The ability to change into a cat (either a house cat or a wild cat). In this form the character will be able to travel faster, however, they will also be more vulnerable.
A melodic voice that can temporarily hypnotize humans and lure them closer.
A deceptive nature. Manticores are keen on trickery and delight in spreading rumors, telling riddles, and learning the secrets of others.
Hunger and hunting instinct. Manticores are strictly carnivores and prefer to hunt their own food down. Hunting animals will satiate them for a short time, but the longer they go without hunting a human, the more they'll be compelled to do so until they start losing their self-control.
ABILITIES & WEAKNESSES
β€ also purple