User blog:Deathblade 100/Halloween Special: Skinwalker vs Wendigo

All mythologies have some form of monster whether it's Japanese Yokai, Greek Cyclopes and Centaurs, Slavic Vampires or simply Western European Werewolves. So today I'm putting two Native American mythological creatures against each other.

The Wendigo- Cannibalistic spirit; that savages any human in its path for food.

VS

The Skinwalker- Shapechanging shaman; that consumes the spiritual essence of its victims.

WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

To find out the history of war and modern science collide, as we test the weapons and abilities of these two legendary horror creatures. We dissect these creatures strengths and weaknesses and file them in for an all new battle to the death. No rules, no safety, no mercy. It's a duel to the death as we see which monster is the Deadliest Warrior.

Wendigo
The Wendigo, also known as the Windigo, is an evil spirit of Native American folklore, known for its connection with the worst sin of all: cannibalism. According to myth, humans giving in to cannibalism, even for their own survival, call the curse of the Wendigo upon themselves. They undergo a transformation into a man-like beast, their minds seeking only one thing: more human flesh to consume.

When spotting prey, Wendigos often, if not always, summoned a snowstorm so cold that trees would start to crack. This is to hide their approach, for the storm fills the air with snow and noise. Before a human knows what's happening, the wendigo grabs him or her and begins to dine.

Belief in the Wendigo is so strong among some tribes that it has become a very real mental illness among some people, known as Wendigo psychosis. Those with Wendigo psychosis live with the constant fear that they will become a monster if they imbibe in human flesh, and that they will constantly pursue more and more. One true-life Wendigo was Swift Runner, a Plains Cree who lived in Alberta. In 1878, he was arrested, tried, and put to death after he killed and ate his wife and five children during a harsh snowstorm.

Weapons:
The Wendigo savages its victims with: Bite= Teeth Grasping= Claws Other= Tomahawk Powers= Snowstorm Summoning
 * Number: 32
 * Length: 2 inches
 * Number: 10
 * Length: 4 inches
 * Razor Sharp
 * Length: 3 feet
 * Weight: 20 oz
 * Material: Wood, Iron
 * Summons blizzards
 * Obscures vision
 * Masks Wendigo's presence

Skinwalker
A Skinwalker is a shapeshifter in Native American mythology. According to legend, they were a person or shaman that would wear the pelt of an animal in order to assume their shape and characteristics. The Navajo tribe call them 'Yee Naaldooshi' or 'they who walk on four legs'. They can also mimic any animal or human noise they choose. Their favoured forms are: wolves, coyotes and bears. They were similar to the Werewolf. The Skinwalker would kill its victims in order to take their spiritual essence and strengthen itself.

Weapons:
The Skinwalker counters with: Bite= Fangs Grasping= Bear Claws Other= Enhanced Senses Powers= Vocal Mimicry
 * Number: 42
 * Length: 3 inches
 * Number: 10
 * Length: 4 inches
 * Razor Sharp
 * Vary from animal forms
 * Senses get sharper
 * Can assist in finding prey or evading danger
 * Can copy animals or humans
 * Can be used to make a distraction

Personal Edges
Bite: Skinwalker. While the Wendigo may have razor sharp teeth, they're still human teeth. The Skinwalker's fangs are designed for crushing bones.

Grasping: Draw. They pretty much are the same thing.

Other: Wendigo. The Wendigo's hatchet is a proper weapon. Enhanced senses are just that.

Powers: Draw. Vocal mimicry can be an advantage but it can also be a weakness as it can attract the Wendigo towards the Skinwalker. That said, the snowstorm can also be a downside as it can result in both combatants being disorientated.

Battle
TBA