=Wendigo=

The Witiko (anglicized to "Wendigo") is a a fearsome relative of the werewolf or werebear, although strangely only extent in North America. Tradition holds that, should any mortal consume enough human flesh under the full moon, he will become the Witiko, a creature who can subsist on humans alone. Roughly six to nine feet tall, wearing white or red fur (according to the season) the Witiko does not, like the werewolf, return to human form. During day it will seek a cave or dig a hole for shelter and hunt during night. The Witiko is famed for its tracking abilities- while a werewolf will tire of a hunt after two or three hours, the Witiko will hunt by scent for weeks, some claim even months, hibernating in the day time only to pick up the scent of its prey later that evening.

Slaying the Witiko requires a blade of some kind drenched (literally dripping) in human blood. While it is of course possible to use your own, this author recommends against it, as it will render you weak for the coming fight. The Witiko will lay one carefully planned ambush, using its teeth to sever your throat while its forepaws will bat at your rib cage to crush your organs. If you survive the initial ambush (unlikely) the Witiko will become disoriented and fight senselessly. You could slay the Witiko will ease at this time. The pelt of the Witiko is highly prized among American shamans, and may gain you a powerful ally as a gift.

-HTK