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Pre-Colonial North America



Pre-colonial North America reflects the rich cultural, folkloric, and mythological heritage of its Indigenous peoples. This era is marked by deep spiritual connections to the land, as tribes believed in the sacred interplay of natural forces and the spirit world.

Mythology often centered on creation stories, animal spirits, and celestial deities, with figures like the Great Spirit, Coyote, and Thunderbird symbolizing power, wisdom, and transformation. Folklore was passed through oral traditions, weaving tales of heroism, harmony, and caution. Ceremonies, dances, and sacred rituals celebrated the seasons, honored ancestors, and maintained balance with nature.
Native American
Serpentine Shifter
Joint Snake
Native American

Joint Snake

A mysterious serpent from North American folklore, the Joint Snake is known for its ability to reassemble itself after...

  • Skills
Enhanced AgilityHealing & Life
  • Weaknesses
BeheadingElement Sensitivities
Native American
Giant Bird
Thunderbird - Native American Folklore
Native American

Thunderbird

The Thunderbird, a powerful symbol of storms and divine wrath, is a legendary bird from North American Indigenous cultures....

  • Skills
Lightning SummoningPhysical Strength
  • Weaknesses
Lightning DamageWind Impact
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
Cherokee
Sacred Animal
Uktena - Cherokee folklore
Cherokee

Uktena

The Uktena, a Cherokee mythical serpent, is a powerful and fearsome creature with horns, glowing scales, and a magical...

  • Skills
Light HealingTidal Wave Summoning
  • Weaknesses
Blunt ForceEarth Bound
Mississippian
Sacred Animal
Mishipeshu - the water panther - North American folklore
Mississippian

Mishipeshu

Mishipeshu, the legendary water spirit of Anishinaabe folklore, is a powerful and protective creature. Often depicted as a mix...

  • Skills
Enhanced StaminaSwamp Manipulation
  • Weaknesses
Blunt ForceDry Land Harm
Inuit
Sea Lurker
Qallupilluit - Alaska Mythology
Inuit

Qalupalik

The Qalupalik is a chilling creature from Inuit mythology, lurking in icy waters and luring children to a watery...

  • Skills
Element ControlHypnosis
  • Weaknesses
Cold SensitiveDaylight Bound
Alaska Native
Trickster Spirit
Azeban - the trickster racoon
Alaska Native

Azeban

Azeban is a trickster raccoon spirit from Abenaki folklore, known for creating confusion and mischief without harm.

  • Skills
StealthTrickery
  • Weaknesses
Silver WeakWater Dependent

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