Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 29, 2016 19:58:10 GMT -5
Here you will find a list of magical creatures that are primarily located in America.
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Agropelter- Reside in the northwestern part of the North American continent. They are small, slender, ape-like tree dwellers that prey on various fruits, birds, and small mammals. They live and hunt in small family units. They are very quick and nimble within trees and are very territorial. They will often watch from the tree tops for what they consider invading species and then hurl wooden splinters and branches at the intruder. They are often blamed for the disappearance of people in northern forests. Agropelters have odd-number litters that are always born on February 29th.
American lake cryptids– Reside primarily within The Great Lakes, are a cousin to the Loch Ness Monster. They are large, serpent like creatures that propel themselves with wide, diamond-shaped flippers. They are quite gentle in nature, are herbivores, and are relatively shy, spending most of their lives submerged and hiding in deep, underwater caverns, but must surface for air every three days. Pups are born in small litters, usually one to two pups per birth. They have the ability to be so evasive that they can disappear at will, even blocking radar from sensing them.
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Ball-tailed cat - Resides in heavily forested areas. They are large feline creatures, slightly larger than their non-magical cousins, bobcats. They very in color from dark brown to light tan and are covered in striped markings. Their name comes from their incredibly long, whip-like tails that have hard, bulbous ends that are used for striking down prey. Ball-tails usually prey upon small mammals and birds, but will attack humans if given the opportunity. They have invisibility powers and can jump exceedingly long distances. They also have remarkable balancing skills that allow them to navigate even the most narrow of branches. They are a solitary feline. Females bare between two to four young a litter and raise their kits independently.
Bigfoot (Sasquatch)-Reside all over the United States within deeply wooded areas. Bigfoot are probably the most intelligent of all magical creatures in America. They have their own language and have been known to interact with humans, magical or not. They are curious creatures with a mild nature, but will attack when they feel threatened. Bigfoot are known to throw rocks or other small objects at intruders. They live in small family units. Males are the primarily the hunters while females gather and build shelters from logs, sticks, and brush. Both male and female Bigfoot raise their young. Bigfoot mate for life. They are covered in fur from head to toe and have camouflaging abilities. Bigfoot often signal their presence to other Bigfoot by making loud yelping noises.
Black dog (Grims)- Reside all over the U.S. and different parts of the world. In Great Britain, they are known as Grims. There isn’t much known about black dogs other than seeing them means disaster or death is on its way. They are believed to be entities that exist between the world of the living and dead. They are larger than normal dogs and have large, glowing red eyes. It is believed that their existance within the living world is due to the careless practice of Necromancy that opened a doorway between the realms, allowing them to pass through into the physical world. Because of their allusive nature, not even wizards are entirely sure of their origins or what they do when they aren’t being harbingers of doom.
Boo Hag- Resides all over the U.S. Boo hags are skinless, nocturnal shapeshifters with a nasty habit. They
prey upon sleeping humans, sitting upon their chests and stealing their breath as they slumber. Boo hags access their prey by fitting through even the smallest of crevices and then mounting their prey in order to suck out their breath. They have also been known to skin their victims and wear the skin over their exposed muscle.
There are two ways to ward them off; by leaving a broom beside your bed (They cannot resist counting broom bristles), or through the Nagadàn Miskwà Pejig charm.
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Cactus cat- Resides in desert areas. Cactus cats are covered in quill like fur with particularly sharp barbs that jolt out from their legs. These are used as a defense and also for slicing open cacti to feed upon the juices within. Despite their fierce appearance, they are actually quite gentle in nature and can be domesticated if you’re not afraid of those sharp quills. Cactus cats are dark tan in color, but are born completely naked. Mother cats usually have litter sizes of between six and eight kittens. They also have healing powers that protect them from injuring themselves or their mates. Their saliva can heal wounds instantly.
Chupacabra- Resides in desert areas. The only creature that poses any natural threat to the chupacabra is the cactus cat. Chupacabras are bloodsucking creatures that prefer the blood of goats and cattle but will attack humans if given the chance. They are relatively small creatures that look like malnourished dogs with little to no fur. They are a dingy gray color with wide, red eyes and long, sharp canine teeth that are used to puncture the necks of their prey. Chupacabra are quadrupeds, but can ambulate bipedally. Females have small litters, usually one to two pups. They have vanishing abilities that make it difficult to locate them.
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Demon Cat- Resides in various places of the U.S. They are the feline counterparts of grims, but instead of bringing doom, they bring luck. Their names do not give them justice, as they are not demonic at all. These transparent little ghost kitties are actually quite friendly. They exist between the realms of the dead and the living, and if you are lucky enough to befriend one, they just may act as a messenger between you and a deceased loved one, but be forwarned! Unsavory entities will often use these felines to bait unsuspecting humans.
Dwayyo - Resides in West Middletown, Maryland. *See American lake cryptids.
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Eagles- Reside in various parts of the United States, particularly in mountainous regions or regions with dense forestry. Eagles are well known by no-maj people, but what non-magical folks don't know is that eagles are service birds for wizards. There are much more eagles than what is known by the no-maj community, and wizards like to keep it that way. Allowing the no-maj population to believe that they are endangered keeps them on a special no-maj protection list, which benefits the birds greatly as well as the wizards they serve. Eagles are messengers, delivering mail to wizards. They are also loving and loyal pets (much like owls are to British wizards). Eagles understand a great deal of spoken language and have magical abilities that allow them to vanish at will. Ilvermorny School has an Eaglery (an abode for the Ilvermorny Eagles) and utilizes their eagles to deliver acceptance letters to potential students.
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Glawackus- Reside primarily in the Northeastern parts of the U.S. They are large predatory mammals that appear to be a mixture between a bear, panther, and dog. Glawackus have large eyes that glow like embers. They are very territorial creatures that do not like humans, magic or no-maj. Glawackus have their own language and their own magical abilities. They can shape shift and camouflage. They have large, sharp claws and razor sharp teeth that they use for hunting prey. They prefer dear but will eat smaller animals like rabbits, raccoons, cats, and dogs. Glawackus live in small packs made up of an alpha male and female and their young. Females birth live cubs, usually two to three per litter. Cubs stay with their parents until they are old enough to breed and form packs of their own.
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Hidebehind- Reside all over the United States. They are a distant cousin of Bogarts but cannot be thwarted with the Riddikulus charm, which can result in lethal consequences for wizards who mistake them for their British cousins. Hidebehinds are similar to Bogarts in the sense that they can shape shift, but they transform as a means of hiding while stocking prey. They can contort themselves into any shape in order to hide, hence their names. Hidebehinds are tall, dark figures with unfathomable eyes and sharp claws and fangs. They are deadly to nearly anyone who encounters them. There aren't any specific charms to use against them, but they have been know to flee from Patronuses. They can also be knocked senseless by Stupify charms. In order to conquer a Hidebehind, one mus be swift an accurate with their spells because Hidebehinds are clever and quick. Hidebehinds are also terrified of Thunderbirds, as they are a favorite treat of the large falcons'.
Hodag- Reside in heavily forested areas and swamps. Hodags are stout, frog-headed creatures that are actually a bit clumsy and dumb. They look quite menacing, covered in spikes from head to toe, with razor sharp claws and teeth, but they aren't very quick and often hide and wait for prey to come their way. Hodags aren't doting parents either. Mother hodags are egg layers. They dig large holes in the ground, lay their eggs, and then cover them with soil. Baby hodags hatch, dig their way out, and are on their own from the beginning. A baby hodag's bite is venomous. They lose this defense once they are old enough to breed. They are rather durable, and it takes a heavy blast from a Dissiliuntium charm or the Asdaya Atsilv charm to take one down. And they are quite tasty. Wizard settlers discovered this shortly after coming to America and encountering Native American wizards who showed them how to properly kill and prepare a Hodag.
Hoop snake- Resides mainly within in desert/hot climates. Hoop snakes are brightly colored serpents, usually orange with white markings or yellow with tan markings. They have angular heads and eyes which signifies that they are venomous; however, their venom does not come from their bite. In fact, a hoop snake's tail is the source of its toxin. Hoop snakes have pointed, spear-like tips that they use to skewer their prey. They hunt by taking their tail into their mouth so that their bodies form into a hoop. Then they roll after their prey before coming unraveled and launching forward to jab the end of their tale into their victim. Even though hoop snakes are deadly, they are a symbol of rebirth, because when a hoop snake dies, it consumes its own body until nothing is left but its head. From its head comes forth its egg. The egg attaches at the neck and a new body grows. Hoop snakes also lay eggs like their non-magical counterparts, but do not mate. They are Homogamous creatures. This is to their benefit because hoop snakes are rare, and it could take a hoop snake its entire life to find a mate if it needed to. Also, there is a good chance that it could skewer its mate while breeding. Hoop snakes are not much of a threat to humans because their numbers are few and they will actually flee before people out of fear, especially wizards. They can sense magic in other creatures, so as a means of protecting what little of their kind there are, hoop snakes don't like to take chances unless they have to in order to feed.
Horned Serpent-Resides in rivers and lakes. Horned Serpents are often mistaken for lake cryptids, but they are not the same creature. Lake cryptids are more lizard-like and resemble aquatic dinosaurs. They are not even closely related. Horned Serpents, however, are related to Basilisks. Unlike the Basilisk, Horned Serpents are not venomous or aggressive. In fact, they are quite shy and have healing powers. They are also much more pleasing to look at than their European cousins. Horned Serpents, of course, have two backwards curved horns upon their heads. Between these horns is a magical eye that resembles a crystal. Within this eye, Horned Serpents can conjure magic that controls the weather. They are covered in opalescent scales that glimmer like jewels in the sun. Horned Serpents can get as big around as a tree trunk and can reach lengths of 30 feet or more. Horned Serpents and their eggs are protected. In order to use anything from a Horned Serpent for wand making, a wizard must obtain permission from the creature and be willingly given the ingredient of their desire.
Horned Serpents are carnivorous, living mostly off of fish, turtles, and smaller snakes. They pose little threat to humans. They are a natural enemy of Thunderbirds. (With this being said, it is also believed that this natural rivalry is reflected in the students of Ilvermorny. It seems that the houses of Thunderbird and Horned Serpent often have issues with getting along.)
Hudson River Monster- Resides in New York. Mistaken as a lake cryptid. Is actually a Horned Serpent that has been spotted several times by No-majes due to its choice of residence. *See Horned Serpent
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Jackalope-Reside mainly in the western deserts of the U.S. Jackalopes are an antlered Lagomorph. They feed on the sparse, dry vegetation of the desert and can live for a long time without water. They are also lightening fast, but aren't very good at navigating when running at excessively high speeds. This makes them dangerous to anyone who could be wandering nearby, as their antlers are very sharp and they have been known to gore anyone who gets in their path. They are very talented at mocking human voices. Jackalopes only breed during wet seasons, and since both males and females have antlers, breeding can be difficult. Because of this, they live much longer lives than their non-magical counterparts and can have huge litters of 20 leverets (baby hares) or more.
Jersey Devil- Resides all over the U.S. and is not one solitary creature. The Jersey Devil is actually a member of the North American Goat-headed Dragon family. These dragons are smaller than their European cousins. They have long, equine-like bodies, thin, bat-like wings, and their heads resemble those of goats. They are not aggressive even though a lot of dark and haunting myths surround them. These little dragons are not devils by any means. Since they are quite smaller than European dragons, they can be domesticated. In fact, several wizards keep them as familiars (with a permit of course) Their diets consist of small mammals like rats, rabbits, ferrets, etc.
Joint snake- Reside primarily in the Southern U.S. Joint snakes have regeneration abilities. If severed, they can grow completely new bodies from the severed parts. This makes them quite difficult to kill. However, they pose little threat to humans. Joint snakes are small and non-venomous. They rarely get over two feet long. Female joint snakes usually lay between six to ten eggs at a time. Joint snakes eat small mammals, frogs, turtles, and birds. They vary in color between earthy browns to bright greens and are often mistaken for garden snakes.
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Letiche- Southern Sasquatch. Resides in swampy areas. *See Bigfoot
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Melon heads- Eastern U.S. pixies. Just like the Jersey Devil, several dark and frightening legends surround these creatures. Eastern U.S. pixies are small, humanoid creatures with large heads, wide eyes, and wings. They are covered in fur that varies in color between shades of blue and purple. They aren't very friendly, which is why so many scary legends surround them. They reside in the North Eastern states of the U.S., favoring deeply wooded areas. These little pixies are very territorial and will attack anyone who crosses into any area that they have colonized. Eastern U.S. pixies live in hives that protect a queen. They are very bright, have their own language, and can be reasoned with by magical humans who have learned their language.
Eastern pixies have an omnivorous diet. They eat berries, insects, and small animals. They are skilled at using magical and tools.
Mothmen- Reside in the Eastern coastal areas of the U.S. Mothmen are tall, winged beings with glowing eyes. They are bipedal humanoids that live solitary lives. Little is known about them even within the wizarding population other than seeing one often means certain doom. It is not known if mothmen bring bad luck or if they are able to sense that disaster is on its way and are trying to warn humans of the impending trouble. Mothmen themselves do not seem to pose a threat to humans, but seeing one always means that something horrible is about to happen. They seem to be quite intelligent and may even understand spoken language, but they tend to avoid people, magical or not.
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Nain Rouge- Reside all over the U.S. These little creatures are America's leprechauns. In fact, they are a cousin to the leprechauns of Ireland, but instead of being clad in green, they favor the color red. They are small humanoid beings that typically bring good will. Nain Rouges are quite powerful and utilize great magic that allows them to change shape and vanish at will. They will often pick a human that they like, for reasons unknown, and will move in with them. This typically goes unnoticed by the person that they decide to reside with. But fear not! Being selected by a Nain Rouge means that good fortune is on its way. These cheerful sprites are merry and mild-tempered, but aside from taking a liking to humans, they tend to keep to themselves. Sometimes they will pair up with a member of the opposite gender and start small families, but more often than not, they spend their time shacking up with unknowing humans. Those who become wise to their antics are generally wizards and witches who know charms to reveal their presence within a home, but it wise to remain ignorant of their existence, because once a Nain Rouge knows that their presence has been revealed, they will leave and never return.
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Piasa- Resides in mountainous regions. Piasas are another American dragon. They are slightly bigger than the American Goat-Headed dragon, reaching up to fifteen feet from snout to tail. They are covered in bright yellow scales. Their wings are a bright red and can reach spans of fifty feet. Piasas are meat-eaters and prey upon small mammals, but have been known to attack livestock, deer, and mountain lions. Piasas are fire-breathers, but they are solitary in nature, and rarely cause any damage, using their abilities mainly in self-defense. Females lay eggs and care for their offspring for two years. After two years, adolescent Piasas are able to care for themselves and will leave the care of their mothers, however, they will not seek out mates until they reach full maturity at six years of age.
Pope Lick Monster
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Rougarou
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Shadow People- Reside in the realm between the living and the dead. Shadow people are manifestations of energy, usually dark. They typically take form within areas where a wizard or witch has practiced dark magic. They are not ghosts although they are often mistaken for them. Instead, they are something much more sinister. Shadow people take on the form of a silhouetted human, but they are not and never were people. They take on this form as a mockery of human life. Shadow people can be summoned to preform evil deeds, particular as a hex on another person. To summon a shadow person can have dire consequences because they will often attach themselves to the summoner. This can sometimes give the summoner great power, but it will eventually drive them insane, allowing the Shadow person to feed on the summoner's energy until the summoner dies.
Shunka Warakin
Sidehill gouger
Skunk ape
Snallygaster
Splintercat
Squonk
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Tailypo
Teakettler
Thunderbird (mythology)
Two-Toed Tom
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Wampus cat
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Agropelter- Reside in the northwestern part of the North American continent. They are small, slender, ape-like tree dwellers that prey on various fruits, birds, and small mammals. They live and hunt in small family units. They are very quick and nimble within trees and are very territorial. They will often watch from the tree tops for what they consider invading species and then hurl wooden splinters and branches at the intruder. They are often blamed for the disappearance of people in northern forests. Agropelters have odd-number litters that are always born on February 29th.
American lake cryptids– Reside primarily within The Great Lakes, are a cousin to the Loch Ness Monster. They are large, serpent like creatures that propel themselves with wide, diamond-shaped flippers. They are quite gentle in nature, are herbivores, and are relatively shy, spending most of their lives submerged and hiding in deep, underwater caverns, but must surface for air every three days. Pups are born in small litters, usually one to two pups per birth. They have the ability to be so evasive that they can disappear at will, even blocking radar from sensing them.
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Ball-tailed cat - Resides in heavily forested areas. They are large feline creatures, slightly larger than their non-magical cousins, bobcats. They very in color from dark brown to light tan and are covered in striped markings. Their name comes from their incredibly long, whip-like tails that have hard, bulbous ends that are used for striking down prey. Ball-tails usually prey upon small mammals and birds, but will attack humans if given the opportunity. They have invisibility powers and can jump exceedingly long distances. They also have remarkable balancing skills that allow them to navigate even the most narrow of branches. They are a solitary feline. Females bare between two to four young a litter and raise their kits independently.
Bigfoot (Sasquatch)-Reside all over the United States within deeply wooded areas. Bigfoot are probably the most intelligent of all magical creatures in America. They have their own language and have been known to interact with humans, magical or not. They are curious creatures with a mild nature, but will attack when they feel threatened. Bigfoot are known to throw rocks or other small objects at intruders. They live in small family units. Males are the primarily the hunters while females gather and build shelters from logs, sticks, and brush. Both male and female Bigfoot raise their young. Bigfoot mate for life. They are covered in fur from head to toe and have camouflaging abilities. Bigfoot often signal their presence to other Bigfoot by making loud yelping noises.
Black dog (Grims)- Reside all over the U.S. and different parts of the world. In Great Britain, they are known as Grims. There isn’t much known about black dogs other than seeing them means disaster or death is on its way. They are believed to be entities that exist between the world of the living and dead. They are larger than normal dogs and have large, glowing red eyes. It is believed that their existance within the living world is due to the careless practice of Necromancy that opened a doorway between the realms, allowing them to pass through into the physical world. Because of their allusive nature, not even wizards are entirely sure of their origins or what they do when they aren’t being harbingers of doom.
Boo Hag- Resides all over the U.S. Boo hags are skinless, nocturnal shapeshifters with a nasty habit. They
prey upon sleeping humans, sitting upon their chests and stealing their breath as they slumber. Boo hags access their prey by fitting through even the smallest of crevices and then mounting their prey in order to suck out their breath. They have also been known to skin their victims and wear the skin over their exposed muscle.
There are two ways to ward them off; by leaving a broom beside your bed (They cannot resist counting broom bristles), or through the Nagadàn Miskwà Pejig charm.
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Cactus cat- Resides in desert areas. Cactus cats are covered in quill like fur with particularly sharp barbs that jolt out from their legs. These are used as a defense and also for slicing open cacti to feed upon the juices within. Despite their fierce appearance, they are actually quite gentle in nature and can be domesticated if you’re not afraid of those sharp quills. Cactus cats are dark tan in color, but are born completely naked. Mother cats usually have litter sizes of between six and eight kittens. They also have healing powers that protect them from injuring themselves or their mates. Their saliva can heal wounds instantly.
Chupacabra- Resides in desert areas. The only creature that poses any natural threat to the chupacabra is the cactus cat. Chupacabras are bloodsucking creatures that prefer the blood of goats and cattle but will attack humans if given the chance. They are relatively small creatures that look like malnourished dogs with little to no fur. They are a dingy gray color with wide, red eyes and long, sharp canine teeth that are used to puncture the necks of their prey. Chupacabra are quadrupeds, but can ambulate bipedally. Females have small litters, usually one to two pups. They have vanishing abilities that make it difficult to locate them.
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Demon Cat- Resides in various places of the U.S. They are the feline counterparts of grims, but instead of bringing doom, they bring luck. Their names do not give them justice, as they are not demonic at all. These transparent little ghost kitties are actually quite friendly. They exist between the realms of the dead and the living, and if you are lucky enough to befriend one, they just may act as a messenger between you and a deceased loved one, but be forwarned! Unsavory entities will often use these felines to bait unsuspecting humans.
Dwayyo - Resides in West Middletown, Maryland. *See American lake cryptids.
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Eagles- Reside in various parts of the United States, particularly in mountainous regions or regions with dense forestry. Eagles are well known by no-maj people, but what non-magical folks don't know is that eagles are service birds for wizards. There are much more eagles than what is known by the no-maj community, and wizards like to keep it that way. Allowing the no-maj population to believe that they are endangered keeps them on a special no-maj protection list, which benefits the birds greatly as well as the wizards they serve. Eagles are messengers, delivering mail to wizards. They are also loving and loyal pets (much like owls are to British wizards). Eagles understand a great deal of spoken language and have magical abilities that allow them to vanish at will. Ilvermorny School has an Eaglery (an abode for the Ilvermorny Eagles) and utilizes their eagles to deliver acceptance letters to potential students.
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Glawackus- Reside primarily in the Northeastern parts of the U.S. They are large predatory mammals that appear to be a mixture between a bear, panther, and dog. Glawackus have large eyes that glow like embers. They are very territorial creatures that do not like humans, magic or no-maj. Glawackus have their own language and their own magical abilities. They can shape shift and camouflage. They have large, sharp claws and razor sharp teeth that they use for hunting prey. They prefer dear but will eat smaller animals like rabbits, raccoons, cats, and dogs. Glawackus live in small packs made up of an alpha male and female and their young. Females birth live cubs, usually two to three per litter. Cubs stay with their parents until they are old enough to breed and form packs of their own.
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Hidebehind- Reside all over the United States. They are a distant cousin of Bogarts but cannot be thwarted with the Riddikulus charm, which can result in lethal consequences for wizards who mistake them for their British cousins. Hidebehinds are similar to Bogarts in the sense that they can shape shift, but they transform as a means of hiding while stocking prey. They can contort themselves into any shape in order to hide, hence their names. Hidebehinds are tall, dark figures with unfathomable eyes and sharp claws and fangs. They are deadly to nearly anyone who encounters them. There aren't any specific charms to use against them, but they have been know to flee from Patronuses. They can also be knocked senseless by Stupify charms. In order to conquer a Hidebehind, one mus be swift an accurate with their spells because Hidebehinds are clever and quick. Hidebehinds are also terrified of Thunderbirds, as they are a favorite treat of the large falcons'.
Hodag- Reside in heavily forested areas and swamps. Hodags are stout, frog-headed creatures that are actually a bit clumsy and dumb. They look quite menacing, covered in spikes from head to toe, with razor sharp claws and teeth, but they aren't very quick and often hide and wait for prey to come their way. Hodags aren't doting parents either. Mother hodags are egg layers. They dig large holes in the ground, lay their eggs, and then cover them with soil. Baby hodags hatch, dig their way out, and are on their own from the beginning. A baby hodag's bite is venomous. They lose this defense once they are old enough to breed. They are rather durable, and it takes a heavy blast from a Dissiliuntium charm or the Asdaya Atsilv charm to take one down. And they are quite tasty. Wizard settlers discovered this shortly after coming to America and encountering Native American wizards who showed them how to properly kill and prepare a Hodag.
Hoop snake- Resides mainly within in desert/hot climates. Hoop snakes are brightly colored serpents, usually orange with white markings or yellow with tan markings. They have angular heads and eyes which signifies that they are venomous; however, their venom does not come from their bite. In fact, a hoop snake's tail is the source of its toxin. Hoop snakes have pointed, spear-like tips that they use to skewer their prey. They hunt by taking their tail into their mouth so that their bodies form into a hoop. Then they roll after their prey before coming unraveled and launching forward to jab the end of their tale into their victim. Even though hoop snakes are deadly, they are a symbol of rebirth, because when a hoop snake dies, it consumes its own body until nothing is left but its head. From its head comes forth its egg. The egg attaches at the neck and a new body grows. Hoop snakes also lay eggs like their non-magical counterparts, but do not mate. They are Homogamous creatures. This is to their benefit because hoop snakes are rare, and it could take a hoop snake its entire life to find a mate if it needed to. Also, there is a good chance that it could skewer its mate while breeding. Hoop snakes are not much of a threat to humans because their numbers are few and they will actually flee before people out of fear, especially wizards. They can sense magic in other creatures, so as a means of protecting what little of their kind there are, hoop snakes don't like to take chances unless they have to in order to feed.
Horned Serpent-Resides in rivers and lakes. Horned Serpents are often mistaken for lake cryptids, but they are not the same creature. Lake cryptids are more lizard-like and resemble aquatic dinosaurs. They are not even closely related. Horned Serpents, however, are related to Basilisks. Unlike the Basilisk, Horned Serpents are not venomous or aggressive. In fact, they are quite shy and have healing powers. They are also much more pleasing to look at than their European cousins. Horned Serpents, of course, have two backwards curved horns upon their heads. Between these horns is a magical eye that resembles a crystal. Within this eye, Horned Serpents can conjure magic that controls the weather. They are covered in opalescent scales that glimmer like jewels in the sun. Horned Serpents can get as big around as a tree trunk and can reach lengths of 30 feet or more. Horned Serpents and their eggs are protected. In order to use anything from a Horned Serpent for wand making, a wizard must obtain permission from the creature and be willingly given the ingredient of their desire.
Horned Serpents are carnivorous, living mostly off of fish, turtles, and smaller snakes. They pose little threat to humans. They are a natural enemy of Thunderbirds. (With this being said, it is also believed that this natural rivalry is reflected in the students of Ilvermorny. It seems that the houses of Thunderbird and Horned Serpent often have issues with getting along.)
Hudson River Monster- Resides in New York. Mistaken as a lake cryptid. Is actually a Horned Serpent that has been spotted several times by No-majes due to its choice of residence. *See Horned Serpent
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Jackalope-Reside mainly in the western deserts of the U.S. Jackalopes are an antlered Lagomorph. They feed on the sparse, dry vegetation of the desert and can live for a long time without water. They are also lightening fast, but aren't very good at navigating when running at excessively high speeds. This makes them dangerous to anyone who could be wandering nearby, as their antlers are very sharp and they have been known to gore anyone who gets in their path. They are very talented at mocking human voices. Jackalopes only breed during wet seasons, and since both males and females have antlers, breeding can be difficult. Because of this, they live much longer lives than their non-magical counterparts and can have huge litters of 20 leverets (baby hares) or more.
Jersey Devil- Resides all over the U.S. and is not one solitary creature. The Jersey Devil is actually a member of the North American Goat-headed Dragon family. These dragons are smaller than their European cousins. They have long, equine-like bodies, thin, bat-like wings, and their heads resemble those of goats. They are not aggressive even though a lot of dark and haunting myths surround them. These little dragons are not devils by any means. Since they are quite smaller than European dragons, they can be domesticated. In fact, several wizards keep them as familiars (with a permit of course) Their diets consist of small mammals like rats, rabbits, ferrets, etc.
Joint snake- Reside primarily in the Southern U.S. Joint snakes have regeneration abilities. If severed, they can grow completely new bodies from the severed parts. This makes them quite difficult to kill. However, they pose little threat to humans. Joint snakes are small and non-venomous. They rarely get over two feet long. Female joint snakes usually lay between six to ten eggs at a time. Joint snakes eat small mammals, frogs, turtles, and birds. They vary in color between earthy browns to bright greens and are often mistaken for garden snakes.
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Letiche- Southern Sasquatch. Resides in swampy areas. *See Bigfoot
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Melon heads- Eastern U.S. pixies. Just like the Jersey Devil, several dark and frightening legends surround these creatures. Eastern U.S. pixies are small, humanoid creatures with large heads, wide eyes, and wings. They are covered in fur that varies in color between shades of blue and purple. They aren't very friendly, which is why so many scary legends surround them. They reside in the North Eastern states of the U.S., favoring deeply wooded areas. These little pixies are very territorial and will attack anyone who crosses into any area that they have colonized. Eastern U.S. pixies live in hives that protect a queen. They are very bright, have their own language, and can be reasoned with by magical humans who have learned their language.
Eastern pixies have an omnivorous diet. They eat berries, insects, and small animals. They are skilled at using magical and tools.
Mothmen- Reside in the Eastern coastal areas of the U.S. Mothmen are tall, winged beings with glowing eyes. They are bipedal humanoids that live solitary lives. Little is known about them even within the wizarding population other than seeing one often means certain doom. It is not known if mothmen bring bad luck or if they are able to sense that disaster is on its way and are trying to warn humans of the impending trouble. Mothmen themselves do not seem to pose a threat to humans, but seeing one always means that something horrible is about to happen. They seem to be quite intelligent and may even understand spoken language, but they tend to avoid people, magical or not.
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Nain Rouge- Reside all over the U.S. These little creatures are America's leprechauns. In fact, they are a cousin to the leprechauns of Ireland, but instead of being clad in green, they favor the color red. They are small humanoid beings that typically bring good will. Nain Rouges are quite powerful and utilize great magic that allows them to change shape and vanish at will. They will often pick a human that they like, for reasons unknown, and will move in with them. This typically goes unnoticed by the person that they decide to reside with. But fear not! Being selected by a Nain Rouge means that good fortune is on its way. These cheerful sprites are merry and mild-tempered, but aside from taking a liking to humans, they tend to keep to themselves. Sometimes they will pair up with a member of the opposite gender and start small families, but more often than not, they spend their time shacking up with unknowing humans. Those who become wise to their antics are generally wizards and witches who know charms to reveal their presence within a home, but it wise to remain ignorant of their existence, because once a Nain Rouge knows that their presence has been revealed, they will leave and never return.
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Piasa- Resides in mountainous regions. Piasas are another American dragon. They are slightly bigger than the American Goat-Headed dragon, reaching up to fifteen feet from snout to tail. They are covered in bright yellow scales. Their wings are a bright red and can reach spans of fifty feet. Piasas are meat-eaters and prey upon small mammals, but have been known to attack livestock, deer, and mountain lions. Piasas are fire-breathers, but they are solitary in nature, and rarely cause any damage, using their abilities mainly in self-defense. Females lay eggs and care for their offspring for two years. After two years, adolescent Piasas are able to care for themselves and will leave the care of their mothers, however, they will not seek out mates until they reach full maturity at six years of age.
Pope Lick Monster
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Rougarou
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Shadow People- Reside in the realm between the living and the dead. Shadow people are manifestations of energy, usually dark. They typically take form within areas where a wizard or witch has practiced dark magic. They are not ghosts although they are often mistaken for them. Instead, they are something much more sinister. Shadow people take on the form of a silhouetted human, but they are not and never were people. They take on this form as a mockery of human life. Shadow people can be summoned to preform evil deeds, particular as a hex on another person. To summon a shadow person can have dire consequences because they will often attach themselves to the summoner. This can sometimes give the summoner great power, but it will eventually drive them insane, allowing the Shadow person to feed on the summoner's energy until the summoner dies.
Shunka Warakin
Sidehill gouger
Skunk ape
Snallygaster
Splintercat
Squonk
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Tailypo
Teakettler
Thunderbird (mythology)
Two-Toed Tom
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Wampus cat