Wendigo
Size: 7-15ft Tall
Discovered: 03/06/1651
Last Seen: 12/13/1876
Population: 550,551
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Description:
The Wendigo is described as a gaunt, skeletal creature with sunken eyes, elongated limbs, and sharp, rotting teeth. Its appearance is often likened to that of a decayed or emaciated human, with taut, grayish skin stretched over its bones. Despite its frail appearance, it possesses incredible strength and an insatiable hunger for human flesh.
Habitat:
Remote forests, particularly in snowy, isolated regions. The Wendigo is known to inhabit wilderness areas where food is scarce and conditions are harsh, making it a creature often associated with winter and famine.
Abilities:
The Wendigo possesses immense physical power and can cover vast distances quickly, making escape nearly impossible. It has heightened senses, particularly smell, allowing it to detect humans from miles away, even in dense forests or during snowstorms. Some legends claim that the Wendigo can heal from wounds that would be fatal to most creatures, making it nearly invincible. The Wendigo is said to have a hypnotic effect on humans, instilling overwhelming fear and confusion, leading its prey into the depths of the forest where it can attack.
Weaknesses:
- Fire
- Silver Weapons
- Disfigurement of Heart
- Cultural Banishment Rites
Ways To Attract:
Traditional stories suggest that venturing into the wilderness with thoughts of greed or selfishness may draw the Wendigo’s attention. Legends also claim that specific chants or offerings may summon it, though this is considered highly dangerous and ill-advised. Cold climates and isolation in remote areas are said to increase the likelihood of a Wendigo encounter.