Leshy
Country of Origin: Russia
Being Type: Forest Spirit
Being Type: Forest Spirit
Power Stats
Aggression
6/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
8/10
Origin Backstory
The Leshy is a Slavic woodland guardian who can grow giant or shrink, leading travelers astray or protecting the forest. He mimics voices and controls animals. Offerings or wearing clothes backward appease him.
Key Features
- •Tree-like appearance
- •Controls forest animals
- •Size changing
- •Leads astray
- •Horns and beard of vines
Lore
Leshy is the woodland guardian spirit in Slavic (Russian) folklore, a tree-like being with horns and a vine beard who can grow giant or shrink. He protects forests and animals, leading disrespectful travelers astray or punishing them, but rewarding offerings and respect. Leshy mimics voices and controls wildlife. Wearing clothes backward or leaving gifts appeases him. Leshy embodies the wild power of nature and the need for harmony with the forest in Slavic tradition.