Kallikantzaros

By Crusader1307

 Indicative to many Southeastern European Countries, The Kallikantzaros were a Race of Sub-Human creatures who lived under The Earth. These Beings are mentioned as far back as Ancient Greece (when they were responsible for maintain balance, lest The Earth ''collapse in'' on itself. Later, The Kallikantzaros took on a more ominous and evil nature (possibly due to their ''Pagan'' Nature, The early Church branded them ''demonic''). In this role, They are evil creatures who can never count above the Number 2. The Numeral ''3'' was seen as a Holy Number (The Trinity). The mean recital by a Kallikantzaros meant immediate evaporation! They also gave off a horrible odor.

Some Cultures use them as retribution for those who ''cheat'' on their spouses. They will hunt the Offender down, jumping on their back (invisible, of course) and scratch and claw the back of the transgressor. This ''torment'' ends when The Sun rises (although the injuries remain as a reminder of future infidelity). It is thought that The Kallikantzaros was a foundational creation ''step'' for Trolls and Goblins. They also can take on Shapeshifter abilities and turn into dogs or cats. In this form they sneak into a Home and bring bad luck.