Tikbalang by Elartwyne Estole

A vertion of mine of the Tikbalang creature of Philippine folklore said to lurk in the mountains and forests of the Philippines. Superstitions A superstition popular with the Tagalog of Rizal Province is that Tikbalangs are benevolent guardians of elemental kingdoms. They are usually found standing at the foot of large trees looking around for anyone who dare to bestow malignancy on their kingdom's territory.  Where there is a sudden outpour of rain while the sun is still shining, a folk saying goes: "may kinakasal na tikbalang" ("a tikbalang is getting married").