Shirokinukatsukami

Shirokinukatsukami, or "Eaters of Dreams", were strange but kind celestial beings who drove away evil spirits that were the cause of terrible nightmares.

Description
Shirokinukatsukami had one of the most bizarre appearances of any other spirit creature, looking like a mixture of parts from all manner of animals. A shirokinukatsukami stood upon the hind legs of a tiger, which supported a large horse-like body covered in golden and brown striped fur with a cow's tail. A shirokinukatsukami's arms were like those of apes but ended in purple-colored, sharp talons. The head of a shirokinukatsukami was like that of a thick-maned lion, but it had human-like eyes and an elephantine trunk and tusks.

Abilities
Shirokinukatsukami were immune to poisons and resistant to fire and magical spells and could only be harmed by the most powerful of magical weapons. Their bodies healed very quickly.

Shirokinukatsukami moved more quickly than many other creatures of their size. While wingless, a shirokinukatsukami could also magically fly.

Shirokinukatsukami had many inherent magical powers. They could always read minds and detect evil creatures and shapeshifters. They had the ability to heal the wounded and even raise the dead once a day. They could dispel evil and dominate monsters. Whenever they desired, they could project themselves into the Astral Plane, cause another to dream or enter the spirit world while dreaming themselves. At will, they could also take a gaseous form, turn invisible, or teleport wherever they desired on a given plane.

Personality
Shirokinukatsukami were good and orderly creatures. Despite their power and lawfulness, they were very kind entities. They would happily help mortals who requested their assistance.

In battle, a shirokinukatsukami was both skilled and honorable, never beginning a fight without first politely offering the enemy a chance to stand down. If the offer was refused, the shirokinukatsukami would fight fearlessly and mercilessly.

Combat
Shirokinukatsukami fought with tusks and foretalons. If it got a hold on an opponent, it could also claw with its rear tiger-like paws.