Lavellan

Poisonous Shrew

Lavellan

Country of Origin: Scotland Being Type: Poisonous Shrew
Lavellan poisonous shrew illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
7/10
Magic Abilities
7/10
Physical Power
3/10

Origin Backstory

A small water shrew-like creature whose breath or touch poisons cattle and humans from afar. Highland folklore's tiny terror in northern Scotland.

Key Features

  • Poisonous gaze/breath
  • Small rodent size
  • Cattle killer
  • Water dweller
  • Skin antidote

Lore

The Lavellan is a diminutive yet deadly creature from northern Scottish folklore, resembling a shrew or small rodent. Its poisonous breath or touch can kill cattle from afar, making it a feared pest in Highland tales. Antidotes involve its own skin or boiled head, highlighting its role as a tiny but potent terror in rural superstition.