Nuckelavee Physiology



The power to have the traits of or become a Nuckelavee, a creature from Celtic myth.

Capabilities
The Nuckelavee is a malevolent spirit in Celtic myth, frequently held responsible for the death of livestock and crops, epidemics and drought. It is believed that the Nuckelavee's breath sickens livestock and wilts crops.

The Nuckelavee has a centaur-like body with partially fin-like legs. They have an enormous, gaping mouth and a single eye, which burns with a red flame. In some cases the Nuckelavee will also have a human head and torso growing from its back. The Nuckelavee also has no skin, its sinew and muscle and veins all visible.

When enraged, the Nuckelavee goes on a wild rampage, bringing plague and illness everywhere it goes.

Applications

 * Poison Breath
 * Miasma Emission

Weaknesses

 * The Nuckelavee has a fear of running water, and thus will not cross any streams or rivers.
 * The Nuckelavee also has a phobia of kelp; a local name for the ash produced by burning seaweed.