Nuckelavee

Centaur-like Demon

Nuckelavee

Country of Origin: Scotland Being Type: Centaur-like Demon
Nuckelavee illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
10/10
Magic Abilities
7/10
Physical Power
9/10

Origin Backstory

The Nuckelavee is a skinless horse-human monstrosity from Orcadian lore, breathing plague and withering crops. Most feared of Scottish fairy creatures, held back by fresh water and the sea Mither.

Key Features

  • Skinless flesh
  • Horse-human fused
  • Toxic breath
  • Causes blight
  • Single giant eye

Lore

The Nuckelavee, Orcadian folklore's most dreaded demon, is a skinless, fused horse-human abomination whose breath spreads plague and blight. Emerging from the sea, it withers crops and sickens livestock, repelled only by fresh water, embodying pure malevolence in Northern Isles tradition.