Pukwudgie

Codename

PUKWUDGI-899093

Type

Humanoid trickster spirit

Region

Northeastern USA, Great Lakes

Location

Northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, Massachusetts, Indiana, Delaware, southeastern Canada

First sighting

Approximately 9,000 years ago in Wampanoag oral traditions

Alias

Puk-Wudjie, Bokwjimen, Puck-wudj-ininee, Bagwajinini, Bogwejimenak

Known associates

Enemies of Maushop the giant and Granny Squannit

Investigator case notes

The Pukwudgie is a diminutive humanoid cryptid, standing 2-3 feet tall, with gray skin, large ears and noses, and porcupine-like quills running down its back. Originating from Native American folklore, particularly the Wampanoag and Algonquian tribes, it is known as a trickster spirit of the forest that can shapeshift, turn invisible, and wield magic to disorient or harm those who disrespect it. Once harmonious with humans, it turned hostile due to betrayal or jealousy, now luring victims into danger or attacking with arrows and spears.