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I still haven't managed to decide which creature I want for NorwayHim as a Huldrekarl would be pretty interesting because of that hollow back design, but in terms of story I can't think of any interesting role for him to play
But as a Nokken (stuck in the horse shape) would be easier to fit in the story, but it wouldn't be very creative either
Any suggestions?
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Traditionally Hulders were women with cow tails that would lure young men into the mountain where they would be trapped, where did the big hole in the back come from? Also NΓΈkkens were usally water spirits that would play theire music to lure people into the water and trap them in water vegitation to drown them, where did the horse come from? Not to complain, just wondering because i am Norwegian and know these legends, please reply. Thank you
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I came across several sources that said many Huldras have a hollow back, along with the cow or fox tail
As for theΒ NΓΈkken many sources say they're shape shifters and one of their forms is a white or misty looking horse
But I admit my knowledge can only go as far as the internet takes me, so any input is valuable
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Nokkens remind me of Kelpies, are they somehow related?
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Actually, it's the Kelpie that's the horse. A Nokken is more humanoid, taking the form of a fiddle player to lure people into the water, sort of like a male, Nordic, landlocked siren.
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I feel like the only one who'd vote for the Huldrekarl
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Considering he's already considered to have a strong relationship with magic it would make sense not to change as much
It's so hard to pick Xp
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Yeah :/ Whichever you prefer uwu/
By the way, out of interest, what kind of a creature is England? I don't think I know of any human/rabbit creatures!
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He's technically a rabbit wood sprite. I cheated a bit because I was trying to stay as close to canon creature designs (England with bunny ears) when I first created the story
But after some digging he does have a lot of rabbit and hare stories, so it kind of fits
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Heh, thanks 
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I need to create character sheets with that info...
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I would prefer the Nokken design actually ^^
Your art is amazing as always!
I know a Norwegian mythical creature called Fenrir. I don't really know much about it but here's the wikipedia anyways XD en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenrir
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Seems pretty much most people just like (creepy) horses XD
Personally myth creatures tied to the Gods doesn't appeal to me, especially when they exist on more than one country (it could sound like I consider that country more important than the others). Also Fenrir is a specific individual, which makes me shy away further
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these myths seem so cool! i really feel like researching them :3
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That's one of the things I want to get people to do, learn more about less commonly known myths XD
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oohh xD well it is working! but i already know what a lindworm is 
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But I have plenty, plenty more going around. Just check my gallery folder
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the horse on the right reminds me of a picture my mother did when i was 5
she called it nightmere
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From what I read the nightmare also exists in the norwegian lore (though it doesn't look like a horse at all)
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It just takes a bit of researching
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Shocked eye twitch? I made it up.
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Because these two designs freak me out! I mean, I horse with fangs and girls is pretty creepy.
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Plus, I have a feeling that both aren't very happy tales. ^_^'
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I think it depends a lot. Some are nice, others are vicious murdersΒ
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why not both? aΒ Huldrekarl that can turn into a Nokken?
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Because he won't be able to use shapeshifting. It would take longer to learn than the story would last
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yeah, I got that. Nokken then!
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I've got a thing for carnivorous equines, mostly.
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oh wait, just read the comments, nevermind.
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Nokken if only because angry water horses with fangs are awesome.
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I'll have to see if it fits well into the story *but yeah, scary horse is awesome by default* XD
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Well, if the Nokken would be easier to work with story wise, then I'd say go with that. But I do like the Huldrekarl design as well....tough choices.
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Exactly, they're both great design choices Xp
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omg I really like both of them <3
He looks good as either, why is this so hard ><
Damn, that horse is cute <3
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That's the problem I have with nearly every character
Of course, the better to lure and drown you with XD
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NΓΈkken would be very cute and nice if he eventually learns to shapeshift^^
But dayum, your huldrekarl version is really nice lookinnnggg ><
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I'll probably have to check which myth I should pick for Iceland first. That should help decide the best group dynamic for the story
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good idea^^ I look forward to see what you find!
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