Homebrew True Wendigo Species Details

wendigo

The wendigo is a mythical creature deeply rooted in the spiritual traditions of North Algonquian-speaking tribes. It is a fascinating and eerie figure, often associated with winter, cannibalism, and greed. Let’s delve into the details:

1. Origins and Variations:

   • The wendigo originates from Algonquian folklore and has various names, including atchen, chenoo, kewok, mhuwe, wheetigo, and more.
   • Some legends describe the wendigo as a physical beast, while others view it as a spirit that possesses humans.

2. Physical Descriptions:

   • The wendigo’s appearance varies across different accounts:
     • Emaciated Figure: Some legends depict it as an emaciated figure with ashen flesh.
     • Giant Creature: Others describe it as a giant, towering up to (3.5 to) 15 feet.
     • Eyes and Fangs: It may have sunken or glowing eyes, sharp yellowed fangs, and claws.
     • Chewed Lips: Its lips are either chewed or entirely missing due to its cannibalistic tendencies.
     • Fur and Antlers: The wendigo could be hairless or have fur, and it might even sport pointed ears or antlers like a deer.
     • Odor: Humans often detect the wendigo by its horrible odor—a scent of rotting flesh.

3. Attributes and Abilities:

   • Wendigos are believed to possess:
     • Sharp Eyesight, Hearing, and Sense of Smell: These abilities help them stalk and overpower their victims.
     • Superior Strength and Speed: They thrive in colder climates, inhabiting woodlands and lakes.
     • Shamanic Intervention: A shaman may be the only one capable of subduing and destroying a wendigo using white ash on a blade.
     • Spiritual Aspect: In Cree mythology, the wendigo is seen as an evil spirit that enters humans through biting or dreams, leading them to become cannibalistic or deranged.

4. Vanquishing the Wendigo:

   • Some legends assert that the wendigo’s heart must be cut out and melted or burned in a fire to truly defeat its spirit.
   • The battle against this enigmatic creature combines physical and spiritual elements. like white ash on a blade.

Remember, the wendigo embodies both fear and fascination—a testament to the rich tapestry of people's imagination and our connection to the natural world.

True Wendigo Traits

DEATH

Ability Score Increase

skin as hard as steal and bones liter then fathers and strength as much as a raging river. 

TRUE Combat and Natural Defenses

IQ+STR+SPEED

 

Apex Predator

Predator

You guard your hunting grounds viciously, and you know every inch and creature within them. When in in your home, or terrain similar to that of your hunting grounds, you have advantage on wisdom and intelligence checks, and your proficiency bonus is doubled for skills you are proficient in.

Superior Darkvision

you have true Darkvision and true Blindsight has a radius of 120ft. can't be negated.

True Carnivore

Your hunger for flesh cannot be satisfied, especially not by fruits and vegetables. Any attempt to consume food that is not meat requires a constitution saving throw. If failed, you take 1D4 necrotic damage.

Exiled One

Pick a race who falls

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.