Leshen a.k.a. It Rhymes With Bum Socks
Of Myths & Men: Episode 13, the only podcast that ???. This week we discuss the Polish god of the forests, the Leshen. The expert this week is Dylan.
Description
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The leshen, or leshy, is a God from Slavic mythology, it rules over the forest and hunting. It is usually depicted male, and usually about the size of a human, however, it can assume any likeness and change size and height. It is sometimes portrayed with horns and sometimes surrounded by packs of wolves and bears. Sometimes portrayed with both! He has the ability to summon crows for the purpose of distraction or harassment. He likes to lead travelers and children away, so he isn't a very kind god, and usually portrayed as an evil god. Most of the time, however, he is depicted as neutral towards humans depending on how they treat the forest.
Abilities
The leshen can dig its root-like arms into the ground to attack from below with relatively indefinite range. It is described as "heavy damage." It can summon wolves and/or bears to fight alongside it, but wouldn't typically do this if it didn't have to since it likes protected the forest and its creatures. It can teleport, but only within the forest.
Tale
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At the heart of the forest lies a secret. In a place born of darkness and primeval nature, resides a mighty and terrifying guardian. Immune to human steel, it is believed the leshen is nature's way of protecting the forest and the animals that live within it from the threat humans started to pose upon their ravaging expansion deeper into the lands.
Fight Club
| Leshen: | Dylan |
|---|---|
| Hellhound: | Velija |
| Moderator: | Adam |
Statsheets
| Strength (1-10) | Speed (1-10) | Intelligence (1-10) | Durability (1-10) | Total (of 40) | Vulnerabilities | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 29 | Fire | Root Attack, Teleportation in Forests |
| Strength (1-10) | Speed (1-10) | Intelligence (1-10) | Durability (1-10) | Total (of 40) | Vulnerabilities | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 22 | Salt, Its Master, Iron, Holy Water | Flaming Feet |
The Fight
Winner: Leshen.
