Tengu
Tengu are a class of monster, i.e. a species in the bestiary of Guild Wars.
General Description
Tengu are humanoid, intelligent, quick-moving creatures who resemble a mixture of human and bird, with a feathered body and a bird-like head and beak. They are unable to fly, but can hold weapons and items.
Note: "Tengu" in Japanese folklore are a type of "kami" (roughly "spirit") described as "crow-headed humanoids" with "beaks ... sometimes lined with sharp teeth." See Wikipedia's entry on Tengu.
Note: The plural of Tengu is Tengu, not Tengus.
Tengu in Tyria
The Tengu encountered by the player in Tyria are hostile to humans throughout.
The Tyrian Tengu split up into two peoples:
- The Caromi, found in Kryta
- The Avicara, found in the Southern Shiverpeaks (The vast majority of the Avicara bosses are located in Mineral Springs).
Tengu in Cantha
In Cantha, the Tengu are divided into two main tribes, the Sensali and the Angchu. The primitive and more aggressive Sensali-Tengu will attack humans and Angchu-Tengu. The Angchu learned to live with the humans who rule their land, whereas the Sensali prefer life as nomads. The Angchu learned to articulate and, generally, live in peace with their human neighbours. The Angchu deeply hate the Yeti people in the mountains, their archenemies since before the time Cantha was united as a Kingdom.
The Canthans tolerate the Angchu but few consider them equal to men. Nonetheless, humans and Angchu-Tengu jointly celebrate the end of the Tengu Wars. The anniversary of the peace treaty is celebrated by humans as the "Day of the Tengu".
Tengu Masks have been available during the Head Start Event for Guild Wars Factions.
A Tengu henchman named Talon Silverwing can be employed in some Canthan locations. He is recognized by Emperor Kisu as one of the individuals instrumental in bringing an end to the Tengu Wars.
There are also Star Tengu in the Nahpui Quarter mission.
Note: The Canthan Tengu relationship with the Naga is very similar to the Buddhist Garuda's relationship with the Buddhist Naga.
Characteristics
Tengu are usually found in mixed groups of melee attackers, ranged attackers and spellcasters. This mixture, combined with their speed, makes them dangerous foes for any profession.
Furthermore Tengu ...
- are fleshy creatures.
- are susceptible to all conditions, incl. bleeding, poison and disease.
- leave a corpse behind.
- are not undead.
- can be knocked down.
- All Avicara Tengu in the Southern Shiverpeaks are especially vulnerable to lightning damage (including rangers).
- Caromi Tengu are hostile to Gypsie Ettins and the undead.
- When doing the quest Defend Droknar's Forge, Avicara Tengu are hostile to the Titans.
Items dropped
Tengu may drop the following loot (besides gold and various weapons and items):
| Collectable Drops | Feathered Tengu Scalps |
| Crafting Materials | Feathers |
| Salvage Items | Various |
Known Sub-Types
Notes
- Tengu move slightly faster than humans, so are difficult to lose aggro from.
- Awakened Defilers seem to be undead Tengu. If this is true, then there may have been Tengu in Elona at one time.
For an alphabetic list of all Tengu, including bosses, see also: Category:Tengu
