A large, leather-bound book with mismatched clasps and stitching, giving the impression of being assembled from different sources. The pages are filled with detailed anatomical drawings of various creatures, both natural and unnatural, alongside intricate diagrams of magical weaving patterns.
This book explores the creation of chimeric creatures through magical weaving techniques, detailing the process of combining different creatures’ essences and forms into a single, cohesive being. It includes instructions for crafting artifacts that can facilitate this process and notes on the potential applications of chimeric creations.
Silas has annotated sections detailing the specific combinations of creatures that yield the most powerful and obedient chimeras. He’s marked passages describing the creation of artifacts that allow for the remote control of these creatures, as well as notes on how to integrate these chimeras into existing societal structures for maximum impact. Passages are marked that describe the use of these creatures as guardians and soldiers.