Wesen

## Description

Wesen is actually a collective term for the various species from the series, Grimm. They are the basis not only of the fairy tales that the Brothers Grimm have compiled, but also of the many legends and folklore from many cultures (i.e. Anubis, Aswang, Chupacabra, and Wendigo). To date, if there has been a study on Wesen origins, it has not surfaced. Wesen are liminal, that is, they display two states of existence simultaneous within one physical body. Physiologically, Wesen are parahuman, exhibiting two distinct sets of DNA within the same system. When Wesen woge, they are able to recognize a Grimm by looking into their eyes. They can see an "infinite darkness" in a Grimm's eyes that allows a Wesen to see their reflection, where they can see their true Wesen nature. Many Wesen find it unsettling to see themselves reflected.

When in human form, Wesen are, by all accounts, physiologically that way and thus, can pass as human. However, certain aspects about them still sets them apart from the rest of humanity, such as the addictive effects that Jay has upon them (which would otherwise be fatal for humans) and their susceptibility to the Yellow Plague. Gelumcaedus for example, can live perfectly in dark and severely fetid conditions without any noticeable health problems even in human form. Certain species are also susceptible to specific Wesen diseases, such as a rare blood disease that affects canid Wesen and turns them into Wældreór, as well as a rare genetic disease affecting Indole Gentile called Kallikantzaroi. There is also a rare genetic disease affecting only Blutbaden that turns them into Lycanthropes during the three nights of the full moon.

When the apocalypse came, the Wesen can no longer voge and must be forced to live in their true forms. However, they manage to use some magical trinkets in order to appear human. But it is by law to show the charm and true form to prevent any sort of..."incidents". In some countries, they don't hold such a law.

## Known Species

There are many forms of Wesen with each being physically different with their own unique traits. Some are even more dangerous than others so be aware due to their behaviors.

* **Abartige Aasfresser** - Hyena-Like Creature
* **Abath** - Unicorn-like Creature
* **Ak-Moho-Alii** - Shark-like Creature
* **Alpe** - Nightmare Creature
* **Amarok** - Yeti-like Creature
* **Ammit** - Chimera-like Creature
* **Anubis** - Jackal-like Creature
* **Apgadnieks** - Husky-like Creature
* **Aswang** - Ghoul-like Creature
* **Ataktos Fuse** - Cicada-like Creature
* **Balam** - Jaguar-like Creature
* **Barbatus Ossifrage** - Bearded Vulture-like Creature
* **Bastet** - Cat-like Creature
* **Bauerschwein** - Pig-like Creature
* **Bhari Kadama** - Elephant-like Creature
* **Blutbad** - Wolf-like Creature
* **Coyotl** - Coyote-like Creature
* **Cracher-Mortel** - Puffer Fish-like Creature
* **Cupiditas** - Cupid-like Creature
* **Dämonfeuer** - Dragon-like Creature
* **Dickfellig** - Rhinoceros-like Creature
* **Drang-Zorn** - Badger-like Creature
* **Eisbiber** - Beaver-like Creature
* **El Cucuy** - Bogeyman-like Creature
* **El Cuegle** - Monster-like Creature
* **Excandesco** - Devil-like Creature
* **Faeteo Fatalis** - Skunk-like Creature
* **Folterseele** - Frog-like Creature
* **Fossegrim** - Frog-like Creature
* **Fuchsbau** - Fox-like Creature
* **Fuchsteufelwild** - Goblin-like Creature
* **Fuilcré** - Ox-like creature
* **Furis Rubian** - Horned Toad-like Creature
* **Gedächtnis Esser** - Octopus-like Creature
* **Geier** - Vulture-like Creature
* **Gelumcaedus** - Alligator-like Creature
* **Genio Innocuo** - Tortoise-like Creature
* **Gevatter Tod** - Assassin Bug-like Creature
* **Glühenvolk** - Alien-like Creature
* **Hadosheru** - Rhinoceros Beetle-like Creature
* **Handwerksburschen** - Goblin-like Creature
* **Hasenfussige Schnecke** - Blobfish-like Creature
* **Hässlich** - Troll-like Creature
* **Heftigauroch** - Bull-like Creature
* **Hexenbiest** (♀)/**Zauberbiest** (♂) - Witch/Warlock-like Creature
* **Hippos Athanatos** - Horse-like Creature
* **Höllentier** - Hellhound-like Creature
* **Hundjäger** - Hound Dog-like Creature
* **Huntha Lami Muuaji** - Flatworm-like Creature
* **Ichor-Thanatos** - Hydra-like Creature
* **Indole Gentile** - Sweet, Doe-Faced Creature
* **Inugami** - Ghost Dog-like Creature
* **Jägerbar** - Bear-like Creature
* **Jinnamuru Xunte** - Fly-like Creature
* **Kackenkopf** - Dung Beetle-like Creature
* **Karkinos** - Giant Crab-like Creature
* **Kasipepo** - Cheetah-like Creature
* **Khepri** - Beetle-like Creature
* **Kitsune** - Fox-like Creature
* **Klaustreich** - Alley Cat-like Creature
* **Königschlange** - King Cobra-like Creature
* **Koschie** - Radioactive Skeleton Man-like Creature
* **Krampus** - Anti-Santa Creature
* **Lausenschlange** - Snake-like Creature
* **Lebensauger** - Leech-like Creature
* **Löwen** - Lion-like Creature
* **Luisant-Pêcheur** - Otter-like Creature
* **Luison** - Wolf-like Creature
* **Malin Fatal** - Boar-like Creature
* **Maahes** - Lion-like Creature
* **Manticore** - Half Lion & Half Scorpion-like Creature
* **Matança Zumbido** - Electric Eel-like Creature
* **Mauvais Dentes** - Saber-Toothed Cat-like Creature
* **Mauzhertz** - Mouse-like Creature
* **Mellifer** - Bee-like Creature
* **Minotaur** - Bull-Headed Man-Like Creature
* **Mordstier** - Bull-like Creature
* **Murciélago** - Bat-like Creature
* **Musai** - Muse-like Creature
* **Musasat Alsh-Shabab** - Scarab Beetle-like Creature
* **Naiad** - Merfolk-like Creature
* **Nuckelavee** - Horse-like Creature
* **Pflichttreue** - White Panther-like Creature
* **Phansigar** - Komodo Dragon-like Creature
* **Quijada Vil** - Gila Monster-like Creature
* **Raub-Kondor** - Condor-like Creature
* **Reinigen** - Rat-like Creature
* **Rißfleisch** - Tiger-like Creature
* **Sairento Shi** - Mantis-like Creature
* **Schakal** - Jackal-like Creature
* **Scharfblicke** - Owl-like Creature
* **Schinderdiv** - Warthog-like Creature
* **Seelengut** - Sheep-like Creature
* **Seltenvogel** - Rare Bird-like Creature
* **Siegbarste** - Ogre-like Creature
* **Skalengeck** - Lizard-like Creature
* **Skalenzahne** - Crocodile-like Creature
* **Shnabeltiermörder** - Platypus-like Creature
* **Sorglosgör** - Old Child-Like Creature
* **Spinnetod** - Spider-like Creature
* **Stangebär** - Porcupine-like Creature
* **Steinadler** - Hawk-like Creature
* **Taureus-Armenta** - Minotaur-like Creature
* **Taweret** - Hippopotamus-like Creature
* **Tefnut** - Lion-like Creature
* **Trasque** - Dragon-like Creature
* **Uhranuti** - Falcon-like Creature
* **Ukufu Okusheshayo** - Cheetah-like Creature
* **Ungeziefer Greifer** - Weasel-like Creature
* **Varme Tyv** - Snake-like Creature
* **Vibora Dorada** - Chimeric Snake-like Creature
* **Vulpesmyrca** - Black Fox-like Creature
* **Waschbar** - Raccoon-like Creature
* **Wældreór** - Diseased Canid-like Creature
* **Wasser Zahne** - Aquatic Reptile-like Creature
* **Wendigo** - Cannibal-like Creature
* **Weten Ogen** - Lynx-like Creature
* **Wettbewerbsgewinner** - Avian Reptile-like Creature
* **Wildermann** - Bigfoot-like Creature
* **Wildesheer** - Wolf-like Creature
* **Willahara** - Rabbit-like Creature
* **Yaguaraté** - Jaguar-like Creature
* **Ziegevolk** - Goat-like Creature