Tengu Demon

The Tengu Demon is a monk in a tengu mask who guards Uchitsune's cursed longbow. In the Mythic Tale The Curse of Uchitsune he warns Jin away twice, then duels him once Jin finds the bow.

Role: Minor

Appears in

The Curse of UchitsuneThe Curse of Uchitsune is a Hiyoshi Mythic Tale in Izuhara, where you search for a legendary archer's cursed bow. Finishing it gives you the Longbow, the longest-range weapon in the game, plus Explosive Arrows.

Good to know

Fires flaming arrows as warnings from high ground.
Uses a katana, not the naginata most monks carry.
Blue hydrangeas, Uchitsune's favourite flower, mark the trail to the bow.
His mask can be found on Iki Island.
Despite his warnings, the longbow has no bad effects in play.

The duel

Picking up the bow sends Jin into a trance. The fight happens in a blood-red arena ringed by crows. When Jin wakes, the bow is his and the monk is gone.

Who he wasSpoilerShow

A record on Iki hints he was a victim of the Eagle's poison who chose to guard the bow after seeing visions of doom.

Related characters

Supporting
Yamato
Yamato is a travelling musician and storyteller who starts most of the Mythic Tales. When you hear his music, he tells Jin an old legend that leads to a special technique, weapon or armour set.