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04/01/2017, 04:22 AM #12
Shadow People. This so much isn't a single entity, but just an app for a group of creatures/entities.
Name of Folklore: Shadow People/Shadow Beings/Shadow Creatures.
Type of folklore: Creature
Threat Level: The threat level of these entities are 1-6. Some are far more lethal than others, but the majority are kinda weak or tame.
Origin/Country of Origin: The origin of these entities is not clear, but they have been around for as long as most older folklores. They are often more popular and well known in the US however which leads people to believe they originated in the US. However sightings of these entities have been reported to places as far as China.
Story:
Shadow People or 'Shadow Beings' are a group of entities commonly mistaken to be ghosts or some kind of spirit. However that is far from the truth. Shadow Beings are practically a race of their own, however no one knows exactly how these things are born. As sometimes they just... pop into existence seemingly. Shadow Beings have been around for centuries, often as reports of what seems to be shadowy figures that you often see briefly as they dart from one corner of your eye to the other. Almost always trying to remain outside of your peripheral vision. Slowly following you, haunting you, often just to scare you. However some Shadow Beings are seemingly far more sinister. Often inflicting wounds like small bruises and cuts on your body when you sleep. While others such as the reported 'Hat Man', which bears an odd similarity to the Midnight Man in appearance (a shadowy figure wearing a hat like a fedora), have been known to actively assault people during the dead of night via strangulation while their victim suffers from severe sleep paralysis.
Some disappearances of children and even adults, but mostly children. Are attributed to these shadow specters. As such Shadow Beings are quite unpredictible, and should not be taken lightly. As there are many different types and single entities part of this 'race' of entities. Some who don't really harm and just scare... while others are far more lethal. They are not however the most dangerous race that exists.
Oddly the Midnight Man has some control over lesser ranked Shadow Beings. Namely any Shadow Beings that happen to have a threat level of 1-4. Due to this paranormal researchers have begun to think that the Hat Man, and the Midnight Man are actually the same entity due to their appearance and the fact that both are quite dangerous. However the connections between the two ends there, as no further proof that the Midnight Man and the Hat Man are the same being. The Midnight Man might actually be a Shadow Being himself however, just a far stronger one.
Weakness: Shadow Beings aren't spirits, but they aren't like your ordinary creatures however. Due to this no one really knows how to combat or kill Shadow Beings except through magic.
HOWEVER. Despite Shadow Beings rather hard to fight, if not kill unless you have magic. You are not entirely defenseless. As they often only EVER attack a victim when the person is absolutely alone, even if a a single shadow being is targeting a family, it often won't attack any of the family members when they are together. Only when they are alone. Shadow Beings also tend to haunt certain locations, such as certain towns or even houses/properties. Shadow Beings also do not attack or come out until the later hours of the day. Namely when the sun begins to set. As such that's when they come out and... 'play'. They also will not target a victim unless said person is in a place with minimal light. Only just enough light to properly cast shadows. Or if the victim is in pitch blackness where a Shadow Being cannot be seen. As such if you think you are in a place, or are being hunted by a shadow being. Try to stay indoors once the sun begins to set and try to have enough light to make it hard for shadows to well... appear. As then they might not have any place to hide. Also it's because Shadow Beings dislike bright lights. As Shadow Beings cannot form or come out in absolute bright lights (like in the middle of the day outside), as such they will always try to hide behind objects that cast shadows or in dark areas. If a Shadow Being is about to attack in any form, you CAN ward one off by shining a flashlight right at them, which will scare and cause them to go hide behind the nearest object and become one with the shadows until you look away. However this is only temporary, and flashlights only work because they briefly make them think of the bright light of the sun. Which is what scares them. Some of the more powerful Shadow Beings however will only fall for this trick a few times, and eventually not fall for the 'shining a flashlight in their face' trick. So use this trick sparingly if you find yourself being chased by one.
Shadow Beings also tend to favor targets who experience things like feelings guilt, or have some sort of dark secret about them.
Other:
Shadow Beings can come in many shapes and forms. Some could look like a simple mass of black ink that darts out of sight. While others might look like the shadow of an actual person, especially the shadow of someone it's victim knows. Or even worse. A Shadow Being might replace it's victim's own shadow. In which case that means you are kinda screwed, as it is a rather powerful shadow being and it won't often leave until it either somehow grows bored, or if it finds a more... suitable target.
Shadow Beings not only vary greatly in terms of their appearance, but also in terms of level of power. Some are visibly and more noticeably power. Capable of causing events that are often mistaken for poltergeist activity. Some can actively physically attack people, and some deaths have actually been caused by certain Shadow Beings in more rural areas like your typical small town in the country. Which is where the more powerful Shadow Beings tend to reside and have made their 'territory'. However deaths caused by Shadow Beings tend to often be mistaken for more natural or sensible reasons. Such as animal maulings (such as the result of attacks from the Long Legs shadow being. A shadow being that tends to haunt a different small town every so often, and kills people who are caught alone once the sun begins to set.
Most Shadow Beings, despite some being noticeably more dangerous than others, all Shadow Beings tend to have the same abilities.
These abilities range from able to move from one location to another in the blink of an eye, like literal blink of an eye. If you could see one from a mile away and it's not hiding, and then you blink. It would be half a mile closer to you. They can also induce nightmares in their victims when their victims are asleep. However the more threatening ones (like 'Long Legs' as mentioned above, the Hat Man, and even the Midnight Man [even though it's not confirmed if he is a shadow being or not], can flat out kill you if you are not careful. But will only do so when you are absolutely alone (and in the Midnight Man's case... when you summon him and lose his ritual which gives him an open invite to practically kill you whenever he wants.)
Lastly Shadow Beings tend to reveal what their full forms right before they attack their victims. However most who are attacked by the more powerful ones, don't usually live to tell everyone about it.
Last edited by SUSTIC; 04/02/2017, 05:52 AM. Spoiler
Name of Folklore: Shadow People/Shadow Beings/Shadow Creatures.
Type of folklore: Creature
Threat Level: The threat level of these entities are 1-6. Some are far more lethal than others, but the majority are kinda weak or tame.
Origin/Country of Origin: The origin of these entities is not clear, but they have been around for as long as most older folklores. They are often more popular and well known in the US however which leads people to believe they originated in the US. However sightings of these entities have been reported to places as far as China.
Story:
Shadow People or 'Shadow Beings' are a group of entities commonly mistaken to be ghosts or some kind of spirit. However that is far from the truth. Shadow Beings are practically a race of their own, however no one knows exactly how these things are born. As sometimes they just... pop into existence seemingly. Shadow Beings have been around for centuries, often as reports of what seems to be shadowy figures that you often see briefly as they dart from one corner of your eye to the other. Almost always trying to remain outside of your peripheral vision. Slowly following you, haunting you, often just to scare you. However some Shadow Beings are seemingly far more sinister. Often inflicting wounds like small bruises and cuts on your body when you sleep. While others such as the reported 'Hat Man', which bears an odd similarity to the Midnight Man in appearance (a shadowy figure wearing a hat like a fedora), have been known to actively assault people during the dead of night via strangulation while their victim suffers from severe sleep paralysis.
Some disappearances of children and even adults, but mostly children. Are attributed to these shadow specters. As such Shadow Beings are quite unpredictible, and should not be taken lightly. As there are many different types and single entities part of this 'race' of entities. Some who don't really harm and just scare... while others are far more lethal. They are not however the most dangerous race that exists.
Oddly the Midnight Man has some control over lesser ranked Shadow Beings. Namely any Shadow Beings that happen to have a threat level of 1-4. Due to this paranormal researchers have begun to think that the Hat Man, and the Midnight Man are actually the same entity due to their appearance and the fact that both are quite dangerous. However the connections between the two ends there, as no further proof that the Midnight Man and the Hat Man are the same being. The Midnight Man might actually be a Shadow Being himself however, just a far stronger one.
Weakness: Shadow Beings aren't spirits, but they aren't like your ordinary creatures however. Due to this no one really knows how to combat or kill Shadow Beings except through magic.
HOWEVER. Despite Shadow Beings rather hard to fight, if not kill unless you have magic. You are not entirely defenseless. As they often only EVER attack a victim when the person is absolutely alone, even if a a single shadow being is targeting a family, it often won't attack any of the family members when they are together. Only when they are alone. Shadow Beings also tend to haunt certain locations, such as certain towns or even houses/properties. Shadow Beings also do not attack or come out until the later hours of the day. Namely when the sun begins to set. As such that's when they come out and... 'play'. They also will not target a victim unless said person is in a place with minimal light. Only just enough light to properly cast shadows. Or if the victim is in pitch blackness where a Shadow Being cannot be seen. As such if you think you are in a place, or are being hunted by a shadow being. Try to stay indoors once the sun begins to set and try to have enough light to make it hard for shadows to well... appear. As then they might not have any place to hide. Also it's because Shadow Beings dislike bright lights. As Shadow Beings cannot form or come out in absolute bright lights (like in the middle of the day outside), as such they will always try to hide behind objects that cast shadows or in dark areas. If a Shadow Being is about to attack in any form, you CAN ward one off by shining a flashlight right at them, which will scare and cause them to go hide behind the nearest object and become one with the shadows until you look away. However this is only temporary, and flashlights only work because they briefly make them think of the bright light of the sun. Which is what scares them. Some of the more powerful Shadow Beings however will only fall for this trick a few times, and eventually not fall for the 'shining a flashlight in their face' trick. So use this trick sparingly if you find yourself being chased by one.
Shadow Beings also tend to favor targets who experience things like feelings guilt, or have some sort of dark secret about them.
Other:
Shadow Beings can come in many shapes and forms. Some could look like a simple mass of black ink that darts out of sight. While others might look like the shadow of an actual person, especially the shadow of someone it's victim knows. Or even worse. A Shadow Being might replace it's victim's own shadow. In which case that means you are kinda screwed, as it is a rather powerful shadow being and it won't often leave until it either somehow grows bored, or if it finds a more... suitable target.
Shadow Beings not only vary greatly in terms of their appearance, but also in terms of level of power. Some are visibly and more noticeably power. Capable of causing events that are often mistaken for poltergeist activity. Some can actively physically attack people, and some deaths have actually been caused by certain Shadow Beings in more rural areas like your typical small town in the country. Which is where the more powerful Shadow Beings tend to reside and have made their 'territory'. However deaths caused by Shadow Beings tend to often be mistaken for more natural or sensible reasons. Such as animal maulings (such as the result of attacks from the Long Legs shadow being. A shadow being that tends to haunt a different small town every so often, and kills people who are caught alone once the sun begins to set.
Most Shadow Beings, despite some being noticeably more dangerous than others, all Shadow Beings tend to have the same abilities.
These abilities range from able to move from one location to another in the blink of an eye, like literal blink of an eye. If you could see one from a mile away and it's not hiding, and then you blink. It would be half a mile closer to you. They can also induce nightmares in their victims when their victims are asleep. However the more threatening ones (like 'Long Legs' as mentioned above, the Hat Man, and even the Midnight Man [even though it's not confirmed if he is a shadow being or not], can flat out kill you if you are not careful. But will only do so when you are absolutely alone (and in the Midnight Man's case... when you summon him and lose his ritual which gives him an open invite to practically kill you whenever he wants.)
Lastly Shadow Beings tend to reveal what their full forms right before they attack their victims. However most who are attacked by the more powerful ones, don't usually live to tell everyone about it.
04/02/2017, 02:20 AM #13
@Sustic Alright alright, I like this and how it connects to the midnight man. Weakness needs a bit of a tweak but otherwise accepted.
"If I cut the strings that held me hostage would i fall and shatter?"
04/02/2017, 05:55 AM #14
Oh boy, here we go.
Name of Folklore: The Slender-Man
Type of folklore: Being/Creature
Threat Level: 10
Origin: The Slender-Man originated from a thread on the Something Awful forums known as Create Paranormal Images, where the original creator, Victor Surge put down a couple of photoshops.
Later people in the thread ran with it, and it became less of a Create Paranormal Images thread and more of a Slender-Man thread. Since then, the idea has spread out, creating web-series, blogs, art, video games and cameos and inspirations seen in pop-culture.
The Slenderman is no-longer truly attributed to one person, and has become part of an overarching mythos.
Story: The Slender-Man, Slenderman, or Tall Man has no discernable origins, and is a being that has taken many different forms, sizes, and even abilities over the years. To be blunt, nobody knows exactly what it is, or where it came from, though there are several theories.
Some of the first recorded records of the being are said to originate from cave paintings, though more artistic depictions later showed up in Germany, where they were referred to as The Tall Man.
It wasnt until the 1900s when photography became more prevalent that actual evidence began to show themselves. Common traits include a tall, thin stature, usually in a suit or similar formal attire and always with no face, usually very pale or completely white.
Many instances have been seen with them fixating on children, a disturbing proposition for most.
Records indicate that victims usually suffer one of two fates when encountering the being.
The first is the simplest, and most messy. Many incidents attribute him to impaling victims to trees, letting them bleed out. Several instances of this have found no signs of struggle, and the victims organs placed in bags, seemingly without even leaving the body.
The second is more eerie. Many victims are known to be stalked passively by the creature, eventually inflicting their intended victim with what is known as Slender-Sickness. Causing paranoia, nausea, nose-bleeds, hallucinations, and nightmares, among other things.
They apparently do this for a lengthy period of time. Never actually attacking, and it seems their mere presence there can cause just as much harm, if just mentally. They continue to do this until they fall to madness, in which then the Slender-Man takes them.
It is unknown what occurs after that.
In both cases, after the victim is disposed of, property related to the victim, including housing, work-places or even schools usually receive serious cases of arson, in which nothing is left. This only sometimes occurs, and is not a constant.
Weakness: Nobody has ever harmed the Slender-Man, and many of the reports of those who have been stalked have never actually fought back, which many believe is due to some kind of possible mind altering.
There are a few ways to repel the being that have been reported in old Germanic tales.
One of which is throwing raw, non-artificial saltpeter at it. Guns or gunpowder has had no effect, however saltpeter has been shown to cause them to warp away for unknown reasons, even if they are in direct sight of you.
Another one is simple, although harder. Simply keep as cool-headed as possible and act like they arent there. The being almost seems to want you to register it. Ignoring it has proven to be partially effective, although one still may come down with Slender-Sickness. If you have already reacted to it previously, this will NOT work.
Otherwise, one may simply want to avoid wooded areas or being alone. It prefers to single out victims, even with the smallest opportunities.
Other: Abilities vary greatly, but there are a few which are consistently seen.
Ability to teleport seemingly anywhere, able to appear in a location they were not mere seconds previous.
Their presence appears to cause malfunctions to electronic equipment. Some attribute this to a possible kind of radiation the being emits. May also be the cause of Slender-Sickness.
They can seemingly shift their shape how they wish, including elongating their limbs and clothing alongside being able to emit several tentacle-like appendages from their back.
They have been noted to be able to have almost direct mind-controlling effects, especially effective against younger targets. Things can range from simply beckoning them to it, causing thoughts of murder, self-harm, and other such negative things. Other such things can include inducing short-term memory loss where one cannot remember certain periods of time.
Name of Folklore: The Rake
Type of folklore: Being
Threat Level: 7
Origin/Country of Origin: Many believe the concept for the creature originated from a /b/ thread on 4chan, however, this is not confirmed. The story itself was posted later on Something Awful.
However, nobody knows whether the person who posted it made it specifically for the thread, or pulled it from somewhere else. Meaning the actual author is up for debate. The Rake then got spread about in paranormal sites and thus has since latched into the creepypasta mythos.
Story: The Rakes origins are unclear. However its appearance is. It is described as a seemingly mutated human-like being, pale, 6-7 feet tall and entirely naked and lacking any form of genitalia.
Its eyes are said to be large, beady and smooth, pure black in colour, no iris or sclera. Of most note are its hands, said to possess large scythe-like claws, hence the name Rake. While some depictions show it as a wild, feral creature, others have shown it with surprising intelligence, capable of speech.
The very first written records start from 1691, a simple journal entry describing how they must return to England, that the Rake took everything and that they shall not return here at its request.
Later accounts show it able to fatally injure a child in seconds, showing that while it has intelligence, it is quite brutal and deadly and should be considered incredibly hostile. Nobody knows exactly where it came from, but it assumed to have existed on the North American continent since before the settlers arrived.
Its exact motives are unknown, however some accounts are a series of encounters, leading some to believe that it stalks people in a similar vein to the Slender-Man, although without the crippling sickness that they can leave. Otherwise, the Rake is a mystery. Some believe they may be connected to the Slender-Man in some cases, but there is no confirmation or real proof towards this theory.
Weakness: Information on the Rake is incredibly scarce, however it is said that you can lure it away using meat. One can likely do this to appease the creature as a temporary solution.
It is unknown if conventional weaponry can affect it, but the option is there in dire straits.
Other: Abilities are hard to pinpoint, but the few records have a few things in common.
It can appear in rooms that are even locked from the inside, likely due to some kind of teleportation.
In the few instances of movement recorded, it has been seen as being incredibly fast, far faster than any normal human.
Its claws are incredibly sharp, able to rip through flesh practically by touch. It is unknown of its effects on other materials, but one should be incredibly cautious.
Lastly, on a non-ability note, the Rakes Threat Level is not higher only because of its rarity. Records are scarce on the creature, and sightings or attacks are incredibly rare. Because of this, its threat is lowered to to its low prevalence.
Last edited by Koishi; 04/02/2017, 10:50 PM. Spoiler
Name of Folklore: The Slender-Man
Type of folklore: Being/Creature
Threat Level: 10
Origin: The Slender-Man originated from a thread on the Something Awful forums known as Create Paranormal Images, where the original creator, Victor Surge put down a couple of photoshops.
Later people in the thread ran with it, and it became less of a Create Paranormal Images thread and more of a Slender-Man thread. Since then, the idea has spread out, creating web-series, blogs, art, video games and cameos and inspirations seen in pop-culture.
The Slenderman is no-longer truly attributed to one person, and has become part of an overarching mythos.
Story: The Slender-Man, Slenderman, or Tall Man has no discernable origins, and is a being that has taken many different forms, sizes, and even abilities over the years. To be blunt, nobody knows exactly what it is, or where it came from, though there are several theories.
Some of the first recorded records of the being are said to originate from cave paintings, though more artistic depictions later showed up in Germany, where they were referred to as The Tall Man.
It wasnt until the 1900s when photography became more prevalent that actual evidence began to show themselves. Common traits include a tall, thin stature, usually in a suit or similar formal attire and always with no face, usually very pale or completely white.
Many instances have been seen with them fixating on children, a disturbing proposition for most.
Records indicate that victims usually suffer one of two fates when encountering the being.
The first is the simplest, and most messy. Many incidents attribute him to impaling victims to trees, letting them bleed out. Several instances of this have found no signs of struggle, and the victims organs placed in bags, seemingly without even leaving the body.
The second is more eerie. Many victims are known to be stalked passively by the creature, eventually inflicting their intended victim with what is known as Slender-Sickness. Causing paranoia, nausea, nose-bleeds, hallucinations, and nightmares, among other things.
They apparently do this for a lengthy period of time. Never actually attacking, and it seems their mere presence there can cause just as much harm, if just mentally. They continue to do this until they fall to madness, in which then the Slender-Man takes them.
It is unknown what occurs after that.
In both cases, after the victim is disposed of, property related to the victim, including housing, work-places or even schools usually receive serious cases of arson, in which nothing is left. This only sometimes occurs, and is not a constant.
Weakness: Nobody has ever harmed the Slender-Man, and many of the reports of those who have been stalked have never actually fought back, which many believe is due to some kind of possible mind altering.
There are a few ways to repel the being that have been reported in old Germanic tales.
One of which is throwing raw, non-artificial saltpeter at it. Guns or gunpowder has had no effect, however saltpeter has been shown to cause them to warp away for unknown reasons, even if they are in direct sight of you.
Another one is simple, although harder. Simply keep as cool-headed as possible and act like they arent there. The being almost seems to want you to register it. Ignoring it has proven to be partially effective, although one still may come down with Slender-Sickness. If you have already reacted to it previously, this will NOT work.
Otherwise, one may simply want to avoid wooded areas or being alone. It prefers to single out victims, even with the smallest opportunities.
Other: Abilities vary greatly, but there are a few which are consistently seen.
Ability to teleport seemingly anywhere, able to appear in a location they were not mere seconds previous.
Their presence appears to cause malfunctions to electronic equipment. Some attribute this to a possible kind of radiation the being emits. May also be the cause of Slender-Sickness.
They can seemingly shift their shape how they wish, including elongating their limbs and clothing alongside being able to emit several tentacle-like appendages from their back.
They have been noted to be able to have almost direct mind-controlling effects, especially effective against younger targets. Things can range from simply beckoning them to it, causing thoughts of murder, self-harm, and other such negative things. Other such things can include inducing short-term memory loss where one cannot remember certain periods of time.
Spoiler
Name of Folklore: The Rake
Type of folklore: Being
Threat Level: 7
Origin/Country of Origin: Many believe the concept for the creature originated from a /b/ thread on 4chan, however, this is not confirmed. The story itself was posted later on Something Awful.
However, nobody knows whether the person who posted it made it specifically for the thread, or pulled it from somewhere else. Meaning the actual author is up for debate. The Rake then got spread about in paranormal sites and thus has since latched into the creepypasta mythos.
Story: The Rakes origins are unclear. However its appearance is. It is described as a seemingly mutated human-like being, pale, 6-7 feet tall and entirely naked and lacking any form of genitalia.
Its eyes are said to be large, beady and smooth, pure black in colour, no iris or sclera. Of most note are its hands, said to possess large scythe-like claws, hence the name Rake. While some depictions show it as a wild, feral creature, others have shown it with surprising intelligence, capable of speech.
The very first written records start from 1691, a simple journal entry describing how they must return to England, that the Rake took everything and that they shall not return here at its request.
Later accounts show it able to fatally injure a child in seconds, showing that while it has intelligence, it is quite brutal and deadly and should be considered incredibly hostile. Nobody knows exactly where it came from, but it assumed to have existed on the North American continent since before the settlers arrived.
Its exact motives are unknown, however some accounts are a series of encounters, leading some to believe that it stalks people in a similar vein to the Slender-Man, although without the crippling sickness that they can leave. Otherwise, the Rake is a mystery. Some believe they may be connected to the Slender-Man in some cases, but there is no confirmation or real proof towards this theory.
Weakness: Information on the Rake is incredibly scarce, however it is said that you can lure it away using meat. One can likely do this to appease the creature as a temporary solution.
It is unknown if conventional weaponry can affect it, but the option is there in dire straits.
Other: Abilities are hard to pinpoint, but the few records have a few things in common.
It can appear in rooms that are even locked from the inside, likely due to some kind of teleportation.
In the few instances of movement recorded, it has been seen as being incredibly fast, far faster than any normal human.
Its claws are incredibly sharp, able to rip through flesh practically by touch. It is unknown of its effects on other materials, but one should be incredibly cautious.
Lastly, on a non-ability note, the Rakes Threat Level is not higher only because of its rarity. Records are scarce on the creature, and sightings or attacks are incredibly rare. Because of this, its threat is lowered to to its low prevalence.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
04/02/2017, 07:45 AM #15
@Koish
So many pastas, But yeah, I think this would be another good addition to the roster ^^'
edit: For both of them
Last edited by LilyScarlet; 04/03/2017, 04:21 AM. Reason: avoiding the double post.So many pastas, But yeah, I think this would be another good addition to the roster ^^'
edit: For both of them
"If I cut the strings that held me hostage would i fall and shatter?"
04/03/2017, 06:48 AM #16
For the sake of Mythology:
Name: Skin Walkers
Appearance:
Height can often vary. As well as what kind of animal pelt they are wearing.
Classification: Creature
Threat Level: 4-6
Origin/Country of Origin: Navajo mythology
Abilities:
Skin Walkers are considered and believed to be witches of Navajo tribes, that has obtained the ability to change it's shape into that of various animals. Usually often coyotes, but possibly can change into mountain lions, bears, owls/hawks, or deer. However some stories report that skinwalkers can usually transform into any animal as long as they have the pelt or remains (like say a necklace made of the bones of a hawk, or a mountain lion skin.) Although a skin-walker is most frequently seen as a coyote, wolf, fox, eagle, owl, or crow, the Yee Naaldlooshii is said to have the power to assume the form of any animal they choose, a decision based on what specific abilities are needed. For example, a skin-walker may use a bird form for expedient travel in pursuit, escape, or otherwise. Some Navajo also believe that skin-walkers have the ability to steal the face of a person. The Navajo believe that if you ever lock eyes with a skin-walker, they can absorb themselves into your body. Alternately, some Navajos believe that if you make eye contact with a skin-walker, your body will freeze up with fear, and the skin-walker will use that fear to gain power and energy.
Some say skin-walkers can have the power to read human's thoughts. They also possess the ability to make any human or animal noise they choose, regardless of their current form. A skin-walker may use the voice of a relative or the cry of an infant to lure victims out of the safety of their homes, since a skin-walker cannot enter an inhabited home without invitation, similar to vampires.
Original Myth/Backstory:
The Navajo have some of the most well documented, and arguably some of the most interesting lore surrounding skin-walkers.
The ’ánt’įįhnii(practitioners of witchery) are people who have received supernatural power by breaking a cultural taboo. Upon initiation of ’ánt’įįhnii, a person is said to gain the power to become a yee naaldlooshii(which means "with it, he goes on all fours" in the Navajo language). This is done via a dance/song ceremony used to curse instead of to heal. Although both men and women can become ’ánt’įįhnii, men are more commonly initiated. It is generally thought that only childless women can become witches. Not every witch is a skin walker, but every skin walker is a witch.
In some stories, people who have attained the highest rank are called
clizyati, which means pure evil. This can be achieved by killing a close blood relative, incest, necrophilia, or other culturally taboo and evil acts. Upon completing one or more of these acts is said to destroy their humanity and allow them to become fully initiated in the way of witchery.
Weakness/Weaknesses:
Skin Walkers can often be spotted and singled out from other people, because their eyes glow like an animal's in the dark, sometimes even more so, even in human form. In animal form they can be spotted by moving stiffly and unnaturally, or acting strangely.
Along with this, the fact that they are unable to enter an inhabited home without being invited is another possible way to deal with a Skin Walker should you grow paranoid of being possibly hunted by one. As you can probably hide in your home and not answer the door unless you are SURE that the person knocking is someone you trust.
Skin Walkers aren't also that common in the southern states and are more around the western/mid-western United States. As such most people in the eastern states are typically safe from them. Even then Skin Walkers, though they hate humanity, they tend not to directly interact with humans unless they have good reason to, and as such will most likely leave you alone or try and use their trickery to lead you away from them. However this isn't a guarantee. As Skin Walkers are as intelligent as humans, and evil with the power of traditional Native American style witchcraft. So they can just be after you for various reasons whether you pissed them off or not. Either because they need something from you, or they are just doing it for the sake of their own personal entertainment.
Lastly... Skin Walkers are kinda just humans with shapeshifting powers. As such they are quite vulnerable to harm. Gun shots and even stabbing them will visibly effect one and possibly ward them off for a while. Granted they will probably heal from it faster than a normal human. Causing them too much damage can actually end up killing them. For example if you shoot or stab a skin walker enough they can bleed out and possibly die. They can die by destroying their brain (like by beheading), and they can potentially drown to death should they be unable to shift into an animal that can breathe underwater.
Skin Walkers, due to their evil nature and their practices of witchcraft. Symbols of a holy presence can probably ward them and keep them at bay. Items such as a cross, and even 'sacred' locations like Churches are places that Skin Walkers might actively try to avoid.
When it comes to harming them, it might be best to try and use weapons laced or flat out made with silver just in case. As Silver is often used as the go-to for most supernatural shapeshifters. Also a stake or any sharp object through the heart might be enough.
You also might be able to save your own skin as remember. Skin Walkers are Navajo witches practically. They are intelligent. So you may actually be able to strike up a deal with them to save your own hide, in return you give them something of importance to you... Or you just end up doing a 'favor' for them. But you also must remember. Skin Walkers are REALLY tricky. So even if you do strike up a deal, there is a chance that they may not be keeping their end of the bargain and kill you or curse you anyways after you fulfill your end of the deal.
Other:
I'm mainly making this for the roster of supernatural beings. Just to help Lily out a bit.
Last edited by SUSTIC; 04/04/2017, 02:58 AM. Spoiler
Name: Skin Walkers
Appearance:
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Classification: Creature
Threat Level: 4-6
Origin/Country of Origin: Navajo mythology
Abilities:
Skin Walkers are considered and believed to be witches of Navajo tribes, that has obtained the ability to change it's shape into that of various animals. Usually often coyotes, but possibly can change into mountain lions, bears, owls/hawks, or deer. However some stories report that skinwalkers can usually transform into any animal as long as they have the pelt or remains (like say a necklace made of the bones of a hawk, or a mountain lion skin.) Although a skin-walker is most frequently seen as a coyote, wolf, fox, eagle, owl, or crow, the Yee Naaldlooshii is said to have the power to assume the form of any animal they choose, a decision based on what specific abilities are needed. For example, a skin-walker may use a bird form for expedient travel in pursuit, escape, or otherwise. Some Navajo also believe that skin-walkers have the ability to steal the face of a person. The Navajo believe that if you ever lock eyes with a skin-walker, they can absorb themselves into your body. Alternately, some Navajos believe that if you make eye contact with a skin-walker, your body will freeze up with fear, and the skin-walker will use that fear to gain power and energy.
Some say skin-walkers can have the power to read human's thoughts. They also possess the ability to make any human or animal noise they choose, regardless of their current form. A skin-walker may use the voice of a relative or the cry of an infant to lure victims out of the safety of their homes, since a skin-walker cannot enter an inhabited home without invitation, similar to vampires.
Original Myth/Backstory:
The Navajo have some of the most well documented, and arguably some of the most interesting lore surrounding skin-walkers.
The ’ánt’įįhnii(practitioners of witchery) are people who have received supernatural power by breaking a cultural taboo. Upon initiation of ’ánt’įįhnii, a person is said to gain the power to become a yee naaldlooshii(which means "with it, he goes on all fours" in the Navajo language). This is done via a dance/song ceremony used to curse instead of to heal. Although both men and women can become ’ánt’įįhnii, men are more commonly initiated. It is generally thought that only childless women can become witches. Not every witch is a skin walker, but every skin walker is a witch.
In some stories, people who have attained the highest rank are called
clizyati, which means pure evil. This can be achieved by killing a close blood relative, incest, necrophilia, or other culturally taboo and evil acts. Upon completing one or more of these acts is said to destroy their humanity and allow them to become fully initiated in the way of witchery.
Weakness/Weaknesses:
Skin Walkers can often be spotted and singled out from other people, because their eyes glow like an animal's in the dark, sometimes even more so, even in human form. In animal form they can be spotted by moving stiffly and unnaturally, or acting strangely.
Along with this, the fact that they are unable to enter an inhabited home without being invited is another possible way to deal with a Skin Walker should you grow paranoid of being possibly hunted by one. As you can probably hide in your home and not answer the door unless you are SURE that the person knocking is someone you trust.
Skin Walkers aren't also that common in the southern states and are more around the western/mid-western United States. As such most people in the eastern states are typically safe from them. Even then Skin Walkers, though they hate humanity, they tend not to directly interact with humans unless they have good reason to, and as such will most likely leave you alone or try and use their trickery to lead you away from them. However this isn't a guarantee. As Skin Walkers are as intelligent as humans, and evil with the power of traditional Native American style witchcraft. So they can just be after you for various reasons whether you pissed them off or not. Either because they need something from you, or they are just doing it for the sake of their own personal entertainment.
Lastly... Skin Walkers are kinda just humans with shapeshifting powers. As such they are quite vulnerable to harm. Gun shots and even stabbing them will visibly effect one and possibly ward them off for a while. Granted they will probably heal from it faster than a normal human. Causing them too much damage can actually end up killing them. For example if you shoot or stab a skin walker enough they can bleed out and possibly die. They can die by destroying their brain (like by beheading), and they can potentially drown to death should they be unable to shift into an animal that can breathe underwater.
Skin Walkers, due to their evil nature and their practices of witchcraft. Symbols of a holy presence can probably ward them and keep them at bay. Items such as a cross, and even 'sacred' locations like Churches are places that Skin Walkers might actively try to avoid.
When it comes to harming them, it might be best to try and use weapons laced or flat out made with silver just in case. As Silver is often used as the go-to for most supernatural shapeshifters. Also a stake or any sharp object through the heart might be enough.
You also might be able to save your own skin as remember. Skin Walkers are Navajo witches practically. They are intelligent. So you may actually be able to strike up a deal with them to save your own hide, in return you give them something of importance to you... Or you just end up doing a 'favor' for them. But you also must remember. Skin Walkers are REALLY tricky. So even if you do strike up a deal, there is a chance that they may not be keeping their end of the bargain and kill you or curse you anyways after you fulfill your end of the deal.
Other:
I'm mainly making this for the roster of supernatural beings. Just to help Lily out a bit.
04/04/2017, 05:06 AM #18
One more for a more... peaceful creature, and also just because.
Name: Sasquatch. Or more commonly called... Bigfoot.
Appearance:
Is reported to stand at around 8 ft - 12 feet tall. Hair/fur coloration ranges from blacks to browns.
Classification: Creature
Threat Level: 1-4. Bigfoot is a lot like a common animal with nothing supernatural. Is often territorial, but often leaves you alone and tries to avoid contact with people. Though curiosity on it's part, and curiosity and accidental trespassing into it's territory on the part of humans has caused a few run ins over the years. It might attack like any other animal when cornered, and when it does it could possibly kill a man as it is larger... and stronger than a human. It also is a bit smarter, possibly along the lines of very early man. So approach with some caution.
Origin/Country of Origin: North America. Though sightings of very similar creatures have been seen worldwide. Usually in areas with vast forests where it can hide and live in relative peace.
Abilities:
Sasquatch or 'Bigfoot' is a large, possibly primeape in origin creature. With it's hulking size it is honestly quite formidable and even intimidating beast. For good reason too, as it has been recorded to have quite an impressive amount of physical strength. Enough to bend over and break rather large branches with ease. Possibly even has the strength to break a humans bones if not careful. It also possibly has better vision, or vision good enough to help see at night as some sightings have been reported at night in the dark so it might just be nocturnal.
Also due to it's size, and the length of it's legs it has been reported to be quite fast. Not super human fast, but quick enough to get out of sight rather quickly. Or at least able to outrun an average human due to it's gait (manner of walking.) Combined with how it's been living in the wild for most of (if not all of) it's life, and it's hulking size. It makes it hard to keep up with when in the middle of the vast forests where it's said to inhabit. On top of that it's fur/hair coloration of browns and blacks can sometimes make it blend in with the trees at times, especially during the night.
As a primeape, or at the least a distant relative of one. Has a enough intelligence to make simple shelters out of large branches, dried grass, leaves, and other things. It's also naturally curious and often tries to stay out of sight. Probably having learned that humans can be quite dangerous.
Original Myth/Backstory:
Everyone knows the story of Sasquatch. The large hairy, big footed beast (or rather family of beasts) has been reported to be seen for decades if not centuries by hunters, farmers, and well... people in general all over the Pacific Northwest of North America. Sasquatch is the name that certain Native American tribes have reportedly given this mythical beast.
Over the ages there have been many sightings and documentations of 'Wild Men' or hairy ape-like creatures throughout the Pacific Northwest, all commonly thought to be Sasquatch, or rather... related to sasquatch. From casts of supposed footprints of the beast, to photographs and even on the occasion footage of the creature, there is no doubt that Sasquatch is one of the most infamous Cryptids of North America. Almost every state in the US has some sort of variant of Bigfoot. Ranging from the rather hostile version known as Momo from the state of Missouri, to the Ohio Grassman, all of which have similarities. Although there have been many hoaxes of the creature, the mystery still remains. All in all... Bigfoot just wants to be left alone.
Weakness/Weaknesses:
Bigfoot/Sasquatch is... not really supernatural in any way, shape, or form really. It's often described as being just like any ordinary animal... just... that it's a large primeape that can probably break your bones if you piss it off too much. However this means that it is also quite vulnerable. Most natural means can possibly kill it, and some reports have people claiming they shot the beast and (in god knows how many reports), have killed one. So it's a safe bet a good fashioned hunting rifle, and good aim is one of the only things you'd need should you find yourself face-to-face with one. As any conventional weapon should be able to hurt it. However you still might want to be careful, as it is said to be quite a lot harder to put down than any ol' dear.
Aside from that... Bigfoot is often... harmless really. Yeah it's an animal, but it's also intelligent and tries to stay away from people as often as it can. Though it's own curiosity along with people trespassing onto it's 'territory' will cause some encounters usually. However in the event you do wander into it's territory it often won't actually attack you. You might hear loud howls/roars that sound... not like any normal animal that you'd expect to hear in the forests. Usually described as a mix between a human yelling, mixed with some kind of strange howl to it. With often it getting more defensive by throwing things at you like pine cones, and ROCKS (which with it's strength it can throw some pretty decently big ones that would hurt if you got hit by one) until you leave it's territory. However oftentimes it's peaceful, and most interactions are often it and a person bumping into each other before it just... wanders off. Some stories and legends say that a hunter would end up getting saved by the creature in some way shape or form. However that's usually just legend.
It's also often described as an omnivore, but prefers to eat things like wild berries, fruits, fish, and usually even food accidentally left out by campers. In fact some encounters have been caused by it searching through someone's garbage cans. Usually look for food or something. So it's not like it'll actually attack and try to kill you and eat you. However that doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful.
All in all Bigfoot is often harmless, and usually doesn't harm humans and tries to stay away from people. However pissing it off too much (by going too far into it's territory, or cornering it in some way) might cause it to attack in self-defense or in an attempt to say 'get the fuck off my land.'
Other:
It is also the mascot for a brand of beef jerky. So as a note, do not try to prank Sasquatch. As Messin' with Sasquatch ish bad.
Spoiler
Name: Sasquatch. Or more commonly called... Bigfoot.
Appearance:
Spoiler
Classification: Creature
Threat Level: 1-4. Bigfoot is a lot like a common animal with nothing supernatural. Is often territorial, but often leaves you alone and tries to avoid contact with people. Though curiosity on it's part, and curiosity and accidental trespassing into it's territory on the part of humans has caused a few run ins over the years. It might attack like any other animal when cornered, and when it does it could possibly kill a man as it is larger... and stronger than a human. It also is a bit smarter, possibly along the lines of very early man. So approach with some caution.
Origin/Country of Origin: North America. Though sightings of very similar creatures have been seen worldwide. Usually in areas with vast forests where it can hide and live in relative peace.
Abilities:
Sasquatch or 'Bigfoot' is a large, possibly primeape in origin creature. With it's hulking size it is honestly quite formidable and even intimidating beast. For good reason too, as it has been recorded to have quite an impressive amount of physical strength. Enough to bend over and break rather large branches with ease. Possibly even has the strength to break a humans bones if not careful. It also possibly has better vision, or vision good enough to help see at night as some sightings have been reported at night in the dark so it might just be nocturnal.
Also due to it's size, and the length of it's legs it has been reported to be quite fast. Not super human fast, but quick enough to get out of sight rather quickly. Or at least able to outrun an average human due to it's gait (manner of walking.) Combined with how it's been living in the wild for most of (if not all of) it's life, and it's hulking size. It makes it hard to keep up with when in the middle of the vast forests where it's said to inhabit. On top of that it's fur/hair coloration of browns and blacks can sometimes make it blend in with the trees at times, especially during the night.
As a primeape, or at the least a distant relative of one. Has a enough intelligence to make simple shelters out of large branches, dried grass, leaves, and other things. It's also naturally curious and often tries to stay out of sight. Probably having learned that humans can be quite dangerous.
Original Myth/Backstory:
Everyone knows the story of Sasquatch. The large hairy, big footed beast (or rather family of beasts) has been reported to be seen for decades if not centuries by hunters, farmers, and well... people in general all over the Pacific Northwest of North America. Sasquatch is the name that certain Native American tribes have reportedly given this mythical beast.
Over the ages there have been many sightings and documentations of 'Wild Men' or hairy ape-like creatures throughout the Pacific Northwest, all commonly thought to be Sasquatch, or rather... related to sasquatch. From casts of supposed footprints of the beast, to photographs and even on the occasion footage of the creature, there is no doubt that Sasquatch is one of the most infamous Cryptids of North America. Almost every state in the US has some sort of variant of Bigfoot. Ranging from the rather hostile version known as Momo from the state of Missouri, to the Ohio Grassman, all of which have similarities. Although there have been many hoaxes of the creature, the mystery still remains. All in all... Bigfoot just wants to be left alone.
Weakness/Weaknesses:
Bigfoot/Sasquatch is... not really supernatural in any way, shape, or form really. It's often described as being just like any ordinary animal... just... that it's a large primeape that can probably break your bones if you piss it off too much. However this means that it is also quite vulnerable. Most natural means can possibly kill it, and some reports have people claiming they shot the beast and (in god knows how many reports), have killed one. So it's a safe bet a good fashioned hunting rifle, and good aim is one of the only things you'd need should you find yourself face-to-face with one. As any conventional weapon should be able to hurt it. However you still might want to be careful, as it is said to be quite a lot harder to put down than any ol' dear.
Aside from that... Bigfoot is often... harmless really. Yeah it's an animal, but it's also intelligent and tries to stay away from people as often as it can. Though it's own curiosity along with people trespassing onto it's 'territory' will cause some encounters usually. However in the event you do wander into it's territory it often won't actually attack you. You might hear loud howls/roars that sound... not like any normal animal that you'd expect to hear in the forests. Usually described as a mix between a human yelling, mixed with some kind of strange howl to it. With often it getting more defensive by throwing things at you like pine cones, and ROCKS (which with it's strength it can throw some pretty decently big ones that would hurt if you got hit by one) until you leave it's territory. However oftentimes it's peaceful, and most interactions are often it and a person bumping into each other before it just... wanders off. Some stories and legends say that a hunter would end up getting saved by the creature in some way shape or form. However that's usually just legend.
It's also often described as an omnivore, but prefers to eat things like wild berries, fruits, fish, and usually even food accidentally left out by campers. In fact some encounters have been caused by it searching through someone's garbage cans. Usually look for food or something. So it's not like it'll actually attack and try to kill you and eat you. However that doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful.
All in all Bigfoot is often harmless, and usually doesn't harm humans and tries to stay away from people. However pissing it off too much (by going too far into it's territory, or cornering it in some way) might cause it to attack in self-defense or in an attempt to say 'get the fuck off my land.'
Other:
It is also the mascot for a brand of beef jerky. So as a note, do not try to prank Sasquatch. As Messin' with Sasquatch ish bad.
04/04/2017, 06:29 AM #19
@Sustic both of them are accepted and now, as some of you have been REALLY waiting for
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