The Wendigo is a manifestation associated with starvation, isolation, and moral collapse, originating in the northern regions of East America and Arctica. Once regarded as a purely folkloric warning, persistent reports following The Meteor suggest the Wendigo represents a recurring and tangible threat rather than a singular myth.

The legend of the Wendigo predates the modern era, appearing in several indigenous traditions as a spirit or curse born of extreme hunger. In the post-Meteor world, the Wendigo is widely believed to arise when prolonged deprivation, isolation, or cannibalism intersects with magic or Shardisite influence. Whether this results in a single entity or multiple manifestations remains unresolved.

Most accounts describe a tall, emaciated humanoid with corpse-like features, often bearing antlered or skull-like traits. Witnesses consistently report an oppressive aura of hunger and dread, along with unnatural speed, endurance, and a haunting cry used to disorient prey.

Wendigo are solitary predators that stalk remote forests and frozen wilderness. Common traits include obsessive hunger for human prey, territorial aggression, and resistance to cold, fatigue, and injury. Some reports suggest the condition can spread through prolonged exposure or violence, though this remains debated.

Among frontier communities, the Wendigo serves as a warning against isolation and desperation. Scholars regard it as a convergence of folklore, belief-driven manifestation, and environmental corruption rather than a conventional species or curse.

Credible reports cluster in northern wilderness regions, abandoned settlements, and areas affected by extreme winter conditions, particularly near the Sea of Ghosts. Travel advisories are common during severe seasons.