Water sprite

Water sprites (Polish: Wodnik) are one type of sprite; creatures which can be found in the vicinity of Lower Posada, if folklore is to be trusted. They are mentioned in passing by Dandelion as he tries to convince Geralt that there is still plenty of work out there for witchers. Geralt is not so sure.
== description==
: Male counterpart of the rusalka, externally similar to her.
:Water sprites are malicious creatures, they often enjoy kidnapping people from the shores, jetties and boats and dragging them under the water. They are often confused with drowners. They live in fresh and salt waters near the coast.
:Water sprites do not mate with rusalkas - in fact, they have never even been seen living in the same body of water.
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The monster is knows as the Vodnik, following its original Polish name. This time however, it is classifed as an ogroid, despite any other related monster (like the Drowner or the Drowned dead) being a necrophage. The monster's 3D model is a modified version of the nekker. The vodnik has long teeth and fin-like appendage at the top of the head. Its skin is dark blue with white accents. The monster attacks with its long claws, having similar tactic to the nekker. It dwells in wetlands and is more active during rain. According to the bestiary, vodniks show human features like wearing clothes or accessories.
de:Wasserweiber
fr:Ondin
pl:Wodnik
pt-br:Aquariofo
Category:Creatures
Category:Folklore
Category:The Witcher Monster Slayer bestiary