Aden-aden

Aden-Aden: The Nasal Tiger Spirit

Beware the tiger that mimics the farmer.

Introducing Aden-Aden, a distinct creature asset based on the specific folklore of Parahyangan (West Java), Indonesia. In a market full of ferocious warrior-tigers, the Aden-Aden stands out as a "Siluman" (humanoid animal) that creates unease through its uncanny, almost-human appearance.

The Lore:Derived from the Sundanese word "Kajajaden" (meaning "pretend"), the Aden-Aden is a tiger spirit that doesn't seek to dominate with strength, but to linger in the human world. It is known to inhabit the edges of fish ponds during the day and prowl riverbanks at night.

Character Design & Features:

• Unique Visuals: Unlike regal tiger spirits, the Aden-Aden wears simple farmer's clothing (pakaian petani), allowing it to blend into rural environments.
• Distinct Facial Feature: Modeled with a signature flat/pug nose (hidung pesek), a key trait from the legends that distinguishes it from real tigers.
• Narrative Potential: Known for its nasal voice (suara sengau) and unclear speech. This character is perfect for creepy encounters where the horror comes from the uncanny valley—a beast trying, and failing, to sound human.

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