Gnoeals

Bane of yeti and northern adventurers alike, the gnoeal have the nightmarish ability to curse man into beast.

What is a Gnoeal?
Gnoeal are an unusual curse-bearing creature that lives in the frozen caves of the north. The creatures vary in size about as frequently as a yeti would, and sport thick gray hair and goat-like horns. IN addition to their long arms and sharp claws, the secret a sort of green oozy substance that has dastardly effects on humanoid beings. Those exposed to the deadly toxin begin to undergo a wicked transformation, one that either over a course of many years, or a few seconds, will result in the form and manner of a yeti. The exact reasoning behind this transformation, as well as the motive on the part of the gnoeal is unclear.

Accepted Lore

 * Gnoeal live in arctic regions.


 * Gnoeal seem capable of secreting either by means of magic, or naturally, a slime that transforms humanoids into yeti.


 * Rate of transformation is directly related to level of exposure to the slime.


 * Gnoeal and yeti seem to be natural enemies.

Abilities

 * Gnoeal slime can transform men into mindless wild yeti.


 * Gnoeal might be able to cast other forms of ice-based magic.


 * Gnoeal have a tremendous resistance to cold.

Weaknesses

 * Gnoeal do not seem to be of any incredible level of intellect.


 * Gnoeal, like yeti would likely not fare well against fire.