Mythological Creatures as Pets

JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart
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This thread is for those who are interested in owning a mythological pet, or for people who can share their inside knowledge of keeping particular mythological creatures.

I'll start in the next post by sharing a little bit of my extensive research on pet balrogs.

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  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart
    edited August 2021

    Balrogs

    Balrogs can be amazing pets, but there is some need for caution. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want have the best experience possible.

    Buying your balrog

    Too many people have lost homes and loved ones because they don't take time to research the breeder that they are purchasing their balrog from. Legally, balrog breeders are required to carry a license for breeding and selling balrogs, and for housing them. This license must be renewed every year. Because this is an expense that needs to be passed to the customer, you will pay more. This is not an issue to anyone who wants to stay on the right side of the law. (And the right side of the sod for that matter.) The balrog mills that sell them for $1000 apiece might look like a good deal, but it's simply not worth it in the long run.

    Another thing to keep in mind is that balrogs become very difficult to train as they get older. It is recommended that you get one that is not more than 2-300 years old. A licensed balrog dealer will be able to show documentation of how old any balrog is. One alternative is to buy a balrog egg, and hatch and train it yourself. Keep in mind, however, that you should always wear gloves when handling the eggs, as they are very hot.

    Housing your balrog

    The easiest way to arrange this is if you can buy an abandoned mine. You need to be careful, however. Abandoned coal mines are not suitable. The town of Centralia, PA is an example of where this went horribly wrong, when Samuel Stoltzfus bought a young balrog in 1962 and put it in the coal mine there. A fire was started that is still burning to this day. You can look it up, on Wikipedia for more information, but in short, the town had to be abandoned. The article claims that the fire was started by a burn in the local landfill, but Mr. Stoltzfus knows the truth.

    When you find a suitable mine, you will need to seal off the entrances and have them guarded by harpies or gorgons or the like. You don't want lawsuits.

    Balrog play

    Balrogs really enjoy having a variety of flammable toys to play with. Wood is great because it burns slowly and will keep your pet occupied for longer periods of time. In order to keep them from getting bored, it's ok to occasionally give them small quantities of fireworks.

    Feeding your balrog

    While balrogs can live for a long time simply drawing energy from the darkness around them, they need other things from time to time in order to have a nutritionally complete diet. Trolls provide omega-3 fatty acids and calcium, and can easily be found hanging around online forums.

    Things to remember

    Balrogs live a very long time, so owning one is a multi-generational commitment. It's best to be independently wealthy, so that you can set up a trust fund for its care over the course of its life.

    If you live in a cold climate, a licensed HVAC technician may be able to run ductwork from your cave to your home to heat it in the winter. Just be sure that the HVAC technician has the Balrog Security Endorsement on his license.'

  • CuddleDuncanCuddleDuncan Mod

    =) =) =)

  • SideonSideon

    Remember to invite your friendly neighborhood wizard. Bonus points if he brings marshmellows to the party with your Balrog.

  • BabichevBabichev

    I’d like a small, friendly dragon to take up residence in my back yard, especially if I could convince it to keep the squirrels away from the tomatoes.

  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart

    What if the dragons and squirrels mate?

  • BabichevBabichev

    Fire breathing squirrels?

  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart

    They'd eat roasted chestnuts.

  • quixotic_lifequixotic_life

    @Babichev & @JoyfulHeart
    Caution...


    And they've mutated over time...

  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart

    @quixotic_life You've done a good thing.

  • Big_ChrisBig_Chris

    I've been thinking about this for a while. I play a lot of DnD, and I've read every monster manual cover-to-cover. I can't decide on a good pet!

    Dragons would be cool and all but they're too intelligent to be a pet. More like a scaly companion, or like a roommate? Unless we go with a lesser wyrm of some kind.

    A Balrog is awesome but too much stress and upkeep. I'd feel bad for the big guy all alone in the mine.

    I thought about a gelatinous cube, maybe about 1 cubic foot. Low maintenance, omnivorous, but not too cuddly.

    I think I'd like to have a raven familiar. We would have a spirit bond, share emotions, and he can chill in the pocket dimension when I need to travel. Plus, I can see through his eyes and know what it's like to fly.

    Corvid care is fairly simple, needing plenty of stimulus especially for an intelligent familiar. Gentle scritches and outdoor enrichment activities. Being spirit bonded means I'll know his favorite food and any other needs.

  • [Deleted User]arghdaddy (deleted user)

    @quixotic_life I nearly choked on my breakfast! Lol, thanks for the image of these dreadful creatures. 🤣

    I think I’d like a Sphinx, just to toss the ball around or on occasion have it grant me a wish or two. And if I’m ever late for work I can just hop on and it can fly me there.

  • Kenshiro2020Kenshiro2020
    edited August 2021

    I would love to have one of the my little pony friendship is magic characters, as not so much a pet, but as a companion. Especially Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy.

  • [Deleted User]creedhands (deleted user)

    How about the dragon/ dog thing from "The Neverending Story"? Flying, fuzzy, and friendly!

  • Kenshiro2020Kenshiro2020

    Ain't his name Falkor?

  • CatloafCatloaf

    I would like Haku from Spirited Away, please!

  • SideonSideon

    I don't know... I'm still partial to the jackalope. As was discussed in this lovely thread on "cute things that are surprisingly dangerous to cuddle"

  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart

    I don't think I could ever view one as a pet, but I'd be delighted to share living space with a dryad. I've known a couple people who might have actually been tree-spirits. They are deep-rooted, yet free, closely connected with nature, and strong, yet vulnerable in very specific ways.

    Dryads allow you to sit quietly in their presence even though there are a million things they could tell you. Many of them have been wounded, but they bear those wounds with dignity and grace.

    Taken altogether, they are strikingly and almost heartbreakingly beautiful.

  • DonLonGDonLonG

    @creedhands That is called a Luck Dragon. But yes it looks like a cross between a dog and a dragon.

    @quixotic_life That's exactly what I pictured. I was about to photoshop something and you did it for me. I appreciate you taking over those duties in my absence.

  • [Deleted User]ladypixi (deleted user)

    Id love to own a pegasus or falcor the dragon lol

  • THBearTHBear

    @Babichev I would like a dragon for my backyard as well.
    @Catloaf Haku is awesome. Would love to have as well.

  • Kenshiro2020Kenshiro2020
    edited August 2021

    @ladypixi Reminds me of Teen Titans Go. Raven, the goth girl, loves a fictional toy line called pretty pretty pegasus.

  • AmortentiaAmortentia

    I will be good with a unicorn. I used to ride horses before so a unicorn wouls be nice. Plus for transportation purposes.

  • MaleKoala_nycMaleKoala_nyc

    when I was younger, I had thought of Falkor, as my companion and cuddle buddy

  • MaleKoala_nycMaleKoala_nyc

  • MaleKoala_nycMaleKoala_nyc

    as I get older,my list of creatures/companions have grown.

  • cookiecrumbcookiecrumb

    Jackelope

  • Sheena123Sheena123

    I want Goose, the Flerken from captain marvel 😻😻

  • Sheena123Sheena123

  • sillysassysillysassy

    Oh my goodness!! Or all the threads the could be necro revived!!! 💚💚💚

    Oh @JoyfulHeart i love that description of a dryad

    I feel I’ve met some of those in person as well.
    I will have to think on this another minute but I also thought it would be fun to bring it back FROM THE GRAVE

  • cuudledragoncuudledragon

    Dragons. Dragons are #1

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