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The Leshy
Slavic/Pagan origin
The Leshy is depicted as a mischievious shapeshifting forest spirit. Slavic folklore tells of a powerful man like creature that can be as tall and thunderous as the trees one moment, then as small as the tiniest blade of grass the next.
They are not malicious in nature, but rather enjoy tricking people. However they are not to be provoked as they can determine the difference between a safe traveler, and a lost traveler. The Leshy does not take kindly to those who disrespect the forests it protects.
Ahuizotl
Aztec origin
Ahuizotl is seen as a divine beast of sorts in Aztec folklore. They are a chimera like creature with the body and head of a dog but the hands and prehensile tail of a monkey, they also sport a fifth hand on the end of their tail. They have a particular taste for fingers and eyes.
Similarly to the Kelpie, this creature specialises in drowning its victims. However it was seen as a stroke of good luck to be chosen by Ahuizotl to drown; Aztecs saw this fate as being favoured and selected by the water gods Tlaloc or Chalchiuhtlicue to join them in their realm.
The Kelpie
Scottish origin
The Kelpie legends originate from Scottish folklore and entails of an unusually beautiful steed that will lure unsuspecting victims into stroking or riding them, they have been portrayed as having a preference for children. Upon contact, the victim will find themselves stuck to the Kelpies skin. The Kelpie will then tear across the land to the nearest lake or body of water, dragging their victim with them into the depths and drowning them for food.
Telltale signs of a Kelpie include: damp fur or skin, Reverse hooves, unusually friendly wild horses. They also are known to possess the ability to shapeshift into beautiful human strangers.