The Wendigo is a malevolent, anthropophagous beast, known for its insatiable hunger for human flesh. Once human beings themselves, Wendigos are transformed into supernatural monsters after succumbing to cannibalism for survival, losing most of their former humanity in the process. This transformation fuels an unrelenting craving for human flesh, leading them to go to extreme lengths to procure it. The Wendigo’s lean, wiry frame is a testament to its perpetual starvation, with preferences for the sweet fat of children, the tender flesh of women, the robust muscles of men, and the brittle bones of the elderly.
In preparation for harsh winters when prey is scarce, Wendigos cache human remains in high tree branches or capture live humans to consume later. These creatures, despite their monstrous nature, exhibit a calculated intelligence, allowing them to store food for desperate times. Often likened to vampires and werewolves, Wendigos thrive on gluttony, greed, and excess, always searching for new victims to satisfy their endless hunger.
With a tendency to hibernate for months or even years, a Wendigo awakens to feast and subsequently retreats to its lair. During hunts, it stalks its victims, instilling fear before the kill. Its terrifying growl echoes through the woods, causing panic and leading victims into madness, making them easy prey. The havoc wreaked by the Wendigo is often linked to storms and whirlwinds, believed to precede its presence as it crashes through the forest in pursuit of its next victim.