Witiko

A (mythical) creature that apparently lives in the land that “no-man” lives. Is apparently confined to living in the very coldest parts of the land.

Description & Habitat
The creature has glowing red eyes and overly long yellow fangs. It stands like a human, however stands taller than any man. It is said to have a 'heart of ice', and can turn humans into others of it's species if it bites you (but doesn't kill you). The creature appears to always be starved (similar to that of a Japanese POW).

Behavioural
Lives isolated in the coldest and most isolated areas of the land. Waiting for someone to wander off path or into it's path. The creature will enter towns on really cold nights, or when blizzards are abound (to hide the creature).

Diet
The animal is carnivorous and loves the taste of humans and Aketøni. The creature is always hungry and ravenous.

Myths
Unlike the Snær Djur the Aketøni fear the Witiko, and believe religiously in the creatures existence. The northern Guilds and Realms similarly believe in the creature, although those who live outside the coldest areas largely dispel it as a myth. Tales are told of visitors to these northern towns who have laughed at locals superstition on really cold or blizzard nights, and have braved the elements only to never be seen again.