Rom
Country of Origin: Romania
Being Type: Water Spirit
Being Type: Water Spirit
Power Stats
Aggression
6/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
6/10
Origin Backstory
Romani water spirits that can heal or drown, associated with fate and fortune telling. Gypsy folklore guardians.
Key Features
- •Water healing/drowning
- •Fortune association
- •Shape-shifting
- •River dwellers
- •Offering appeased
Lore
Rom are water spirits in Romani folklore, dwelling in rivers and capable of healing or drowning based on respect. They are associated with fate and fortune telling, shapeshifting and demanding offerings. Rom embody the dual nature of water—life-giving and dangerous—and the spiritual power of rivers. In myths, they protect or punish, reflecting Romani beliefs in balance with nature and the importance of respect for water spirits.