Nokken
(Longer version later)
The Nokken is a dangerous and manipulative creature from Norwegian folklore.
The word nøkk comes from Old Norse and means seahorse.
It lives in rivers, ponds, small waters ways, and lakes.
According to legend, they are aquatic creaturs and prefer water with lilies, becaues it makes it easier to attract people closer to the water,
especially woman or children who try to collect the lilies.
The Nokken is a shapeshifter.
When he see's a women, he changes into a handsome young man with a violin, which he uses to play beautiful, alluring music, to attract her closer.
It can also take the form of a beautiful white horse with opal black eyes and a radiant or ethereal shine around it.
it has also been known to change into an old wooden ship or an tree trunk.
These are all illusions though and the Nokkens true form is far more monstrous , he is covered in moss and his eyes are bright yellow.
It has a large mouth with very sharp teeth, and its skin is like that of a drowned man, who has been underwater for a long time.
It is said that if one is captured by Nokken, his name must be said and he will disappear into the waters again.
However if you do not know his name you could give the nøkk a treat of three drops of blood, some brännvin (Scandinavian vodka)
or snus (wet snuff) dropped into the water, if he likes the gift he will let you go, he may even teach you his form of music.
The nøkk is also considered an omen for drowning accidents.
He would scream at a particular spot in a lake or river, in a way reminiscent of the loon, and on that spot, a fatality would later take place.
He was also said to cause drownings, but swimmers could protect themselves by throwing a bit of steel into the water.
Its better to just avoid him altogether, so stay away from ponds and shinny horses and if you see some rando in the woods just call the cops lol
