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Ahuizotl

Also called Ahizotoul.

Descended from Aztec lore, the Ahuizotl is a dog-like creature with a hand on the end of its tail. This appendage is used to snatch unsuspecting victims, pulling them into watery graves.

At a glance

Tradition
Aztec mythology
Region
Mexico (habitat)
Kind
Aztec water demon (Ahuizotl)
Trait family
The False Guides

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Traits

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Form

  • Hybrid of multiple animals
    why

    Resembling a hybrid between a dog and a monkey, this beast possesses a unique and deadly feature: a hand-like appendage at the end of its tail.

Behaviour

  • Mimics infant or woman cry to lure victims
    why

    Known for its cunning nature, the Ahuizotl is said to mimic the cries of a human baby or a woman in distress to lure compassionate individuals to the water's edge.

  • Consumes only eyes teeth and nails of victim
    why

    The Ahuizotl then drags its catch beneath the surface, where it is said to consume the victim's eyes, teeth, and fingernails, leaving the rest of the body for other aquatic predators.

Offensive powers

  • Tail strike
    why

    Once its prey is within reach, the tail-hand strikes with lightning speed, often targeting the victim's ankles or feet to pull them off balance and into the water.

Utility powers

  • Vocal mimicry
    why

    Known for its cunning nature, the Ahuizotl is said to mimic the cries of a human baby or a woman in distress to lure compassionate individuals to the water's edge.

Roles

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