I recently started reading The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski and its use of monsters you don't usually see in fantasy (striga, spriggan, dryads) really has drawn me into the world more. I like this different approach dealing with these monsters instead of the typical goblin, orc, ogre deal. I have goblins and ogres in my writing, but I like the idea of creating monstrous races or delving into more exotic creatures.
I'm not discouraging using typical fantasy races and creatures (dwarves, elves, dragons, goblins) but for me it's cool to use stuff you don't normally see as well.
For your perusal, Wikipedia has an awesome list of monsters from all over the world. Check it out and share your favorite atypical monster.
List of legendary creatures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I'm not discouraging using typical fantasy races and creatures (dwarves, elves, dragons, goblins) but for me it's cool to use stuff you don't normally see as well.
For your perusal, Wikipedia has an awesome list of monsters from all over the world. Check it out and share your favorite atypical monster.
List of legendary creatures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia