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Cirein-cròin

Also called Cirein cròin, Cireincrin.

Originating from Scottish folklore, Cirein cròin is an enormous sea serpent. It can change its size to deceive fishermen, drawing them in before revealing its true scale and devouring them.

At a glance

Tradition
Scottish folklore
Region
Scotland (place of origin)
Trait family
The Impervious

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Traits

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Form

  • Shrinks and grows to deceive
    why

    The most remarkable feature of the Cirein cròin is its ability to alter its size at will, a characteristic that makes it an exceptionally dangerous predator.

  • Spines or quills on back
    why

    Long, sharp spines run along its back

  • Serpentine elongated body
    why

    In its natural form, the Cirein cròin is described as a serpentine beast of staggering proportions, capable of dwarfing even the largest ships.

Behaviour

Offensive powers

  • Swallows ships
    why

    With its prey now helpless in the water, the sea serpent consumes both boat and crew whole.

  • Strategic hunting intelligence
    why

    The hunting strategy of the Cirein cròin is as clever as it is terrifying.

Utility powers

  • Shapeshifting size
    why

    The most remarkable feature of the Cirein cròin is its ability to alter its size at will, a characteristic that makes it an exceptionally dangerous predator.

Curses

  • Lures fishermen
    why

    The Cirein cròin can shrink itself to appear as small as a salmon, using this deception to lure unsuspecting fishermen close.

Roles

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