Shtriga



Shtriga is a creature that feeds off of Children' lifeforce, and takes on a friendly appearance in society. Striga is Albanian for "witch"

Background
Not much is known about Shtriga as they usually only attack when everyone is asleep and take on a "human" appearance during their non-feeding times.

Known Powers

 * Longevity - By feeding off life force, the Shtriga can live for an extended period of time, the limits of this are unknown.
 * Life Force Draining - Shtrigas can remain immortal by sucking the life force out of children. The life force that Shtrigas suck out is call Spiritus Vitae with is latin for "Breath of Life."
 * Invulnerability - Shtrigas are very difficult to kill. They can't be killed with normal weapons like guns and knives; Strigas can only be killed when it is feeding and then shot with iron bullets.
 * Shapeshifting - By day, a Shtriga can shapeshift into a human, so that hunters won't be able to detect the witch. At night, the Striga can transform back to its hag form.
 * Superhuman Strength - Shtriga possess this ability, They can easily overpower humans and lift and throw them with great force.
 * Superhuman Speed - Shtrigas can move faster than humans. They use this ability run to from danger or for defense.

Weakness
Can only be hurt while feeding and iron rounds are required.