Wendigo

A  wendigo  is an extremely frightening creature that was once human, but was transformed into an immortal evil spirit/monster when it took up cannibalism. Wendigos are cursed to wander the land, eternally seeking to fulfill their voracious appetite for human flesh.

Wendigos are generally rumored to be gigantic spirits, over fifteen feet tall, lanky and with glowing eyes, long yellowed fangs, terrible claws and overly long tongues. Sometimes they are said to have a sallow, yellowish skin; other times they are described as being matted with hair. The Wendigo's full powers have never been recorded. The creature excels at stealth and is a near-perfect hunter, knowing and using every inch of its territory – caves, hills, trees and bushes. Some people even say that a Wendigo can control the weather through the use of dark magic.

Wendigos were once humans who were forced to consume human flesh in order to survive. When a human consumes the flesh of another person they can become imbued with new strength and abilities. The continued consumption of human flesh over years will eventually make a person less and less human, until they become an emaciated husk of what they were, driven by a never-ending hunger.

Wendigos are excellent hunters and excel at it, especially at night. A wendigo will typically hibernate for years at a time, but when they are awake they are known to keep their victims alive to feed on at their leisure.

Powers and Abilities

 * Claws - A wendigo has long claws which they use to slash their prey and enemies.


 * Enhanced senses - Wendigos have enhanced senses of smell and hearing, as well as the ability to hunt in complete darkness.


 * Immortality - With the continued consumption of human flesh and their ability to hibernate, a wendigo can theoretically live forever.


 * Superhuman strength and speed - The consumption of human flesh gives a wendigo the ability to tear humans limb from limb as well as incredible speed, making them incredibly stealthy hunters.


 * Voice mimicry - Wendigos can imitate human voices to lure prey. This is by far their most frightening power, as their voice mimicking makes them completely indistinguishable from regular people.

Weaknesses

 * Fire - Burning a wendigo is the only known way to effectively kill one, as well as the easiest way.


 * Anasazi symbols - A protective circle of Anasazi symbols can keep a wendigo at bay.


 * Silver - A wendigo can be injured by silver-tipped bows and arrows, but this is an ineffective means of killing one, as silver is very difficult to find, possibly as a result of Wendigo worshippers destroying the substance so Wendigos would have a higher chance of survival.