Tahquitz
Country of Origin: USA Being Type: Cahuilla Spirit
Power Stats
Aggression
8/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
8/10
Origin Backstory
Evil shaman spirit in Tahquitz Canyon near Palm Springs; causes earthquakes, throws rocks, and abducts souls. Cahuilla Native American legend of a cursed cannibalistic being.
Key Features
- •Rock thrower
- •Earthquake maker
- •Soul stealer
- •Canyon dweller
- •Shaman curse
Lore
Tahquitz is a malevolent spirit in Cahuilla Native American lore from Southern California, once a powerful shaman who turned cannibal and was banished to Tahquitz Canyon. He hurls rocks, triggers earthquakes, and steals souls, embodying warnings against greed, taboo, and the dangers of sacred or cursed places.