Manananggal; the Philippines Vampire

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Crafted for a university project, with aspirations of eventually being integrated into a game. The Manananggal, also referred to as the 'Philippines vampire', is depicted as a stunning woman during the day, but transforms into a repulsive creature at night. Tales warn of the creature's otherworldly hunger for human blood, necessary to sustain the parasitic black bird residing within it. The most distinctive trait of the Manananggal and the reason behind its name lies in its ability to detach its lower body from its upper body during its cannibalistic hunt. This is my interpretation of the legend surrounding the Manananggal. I also drew inspiration from the structure and movement of bats, aiming to create a more realistic creature.