Busse

Lake Horse

Busse

Country of Origin: Sweden Being Type: Lake Horse
Busse Swedish lake horse illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
8/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
7/10

Origin Backstory

In Swedish folklore, the Busse (or Bysse) is a beautiful white horse emerging near lakes to lure riders onto its adhesive back, then galloping into the water to drown them. A cautionary figure against deceptive appearances in wilderness waters, akin to the Kelpie.

Key Features

  • Beautiful white horse
  • Adhesive back
  • Drowning gallop
  • Lake emergence
  • Shape lure

Lore

The Busse is a malevolent lake horse in Swedish folklore, appearing as an alluring white steed to tempt travelers near bodies of water. Once mounted, its sticky skin traps the rider as it plunges into the depths to drown them, serving as a stark warning about the perils of trusting beautiful but deceptive entities in nature.