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Mexico
Ghostly Apparition
La Llorona - Mexican Folklore ghost stories
Mexico

La Llorona

A cursed ghostly woman of Mexican folklore, La Llorona eternally wanders riverbanks, weeping for her lost children and luring...

  • Skills
Aura of DeathDeath Sense
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsMortal Flaws
Europe
Vampire
Vampire - Slavic Folklore
Slavic

Vampire

A fearsome undead being from Eastern European folklore, the Vampire feeds on life essence. It is tied to dark...

  • Skills
Healing & LifeHypnosis
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsElement Sensitivities
Europe
Canine Shifter
Werewolf (Lycan) Medieval Europe - Mythology & Folklore Stories
Slavic

Werewolf

A cursed shape-shifter from Medieval Europe, the Werewolf transforms during the full moon. Feared for uncontrollable rage, it embodies...

  • Skills
Frenzy InducementHealing & Life
  • Weaknesses
BeheadingFull Moon Bound
Celtic
Elemental Crone
Cailleach Bheur - Celtic folklore
Celtic

Cailleach Bheur

Cailleach Bheur, the ancient winter hag of Celtic lore, ruled storms and sculpted mountains with frost and stone, embodying...

  • Skills
Earth ManipulationElement Control
  • Weaknesses
Seasonal LimitSun Harm
Celtic
Ghostly Apparition
Bean Nighe - Scotish Folklore
Celtic

Bean Nighe

The Bean Nighe is a Scottish spirit from Celtic lore, known as a harbinger of death who washes bloodied...

  • Skills
Death & NecromancyDeath Sense
  • Weaknesses
Blessed WeaponDivine Restrictions
Celtic
Vampire
Baobhan Sith - Celtic folklore
Celtic

Baobhan Sith

Baobhan Sith are vampiric fae from Scottish folklore who prey on travelers at night, seducing them before feeding. Active...

  • Skills
Healing & LifeLife Drain
  • Weaknesses
Blessed WeaponDivine Restrictions
Celtic
Hybrid Creature
Celtic

Nuckelavee

The Nuckelavee is a terrifying horse-like demon from Orcadian folklore. It spreads disease and despair, representing one of the...

  • Skills
Element ControlWater Walking
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsHoly Water
Asia
Cursed Being
Taotie - Chinese Folklore
China

Taotie

The Taotie is a monstrous entity known for its insatiable hunger, symbolizing greed and excess in Chinese culture.

  • Skills
Energy AbsorptionFear Inducement
  • Weaknesses
Hunger WeakIron Cut
Mississippian
Flesh-Eating Undead
Wendigo - North American folklore
Mississippian

Wendigo

The Wendigo, rooted in Algonquian folklore, embodies insatiable greed and cannibalism. Depicted as a gaunt, emaciated figure with...

  • Skills
Cold ResistanceEnhanced Stamina
  • Weaknesses
Blessed WeaponFire Vulnerable
Mississippian
Guardian Animal
The Piasa Bird - Native American folklore
Mississippian

Piasa Bird

The Piasa Bird, a monstrous winged predator from Native American folklore, is said to dwell near the cliffs of...

  • Skills
CamouflageFire Breathing
  • Weaknesses
Blunt ForceLightning Damage
Navajo
Human-Animal Shifter
Skinwalker - Native American Folklore
Navajo

Skinwalker

Skinwalkers are terrifying figures from Navajo folklore, described as malevolent witches who possess the power to shape-shift into animals....

  • Skills
Animal MorphingPhysical Strength
  • Weaknesses
Holy GroundRitual Weak
Asia
Revenge Spirit
Gashadokuro - Japanese Folklore
Japan

Gashadokuro

Gashadokuro are giant skeletons in Japanese folklore, created from the bones of those who died from famine or war.

  • Skills
Fear InducementIllusions & Perception
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsExorcism