Kelpie

Description
A kelpie, or water kelpie, is a shape-shifting spirit inhabiting lakes in Scottish folklore. It is a Celtic legend; however, analogues exist in other cultures. It is usually described as a black horse-like creature, able to adopt human form.

Physical Appearance
The kelpie is usually described as a powerful and beautiful black horse inhabiting the deep pools of rivers and streams of Scotland, preying on any humans it encounters. Often mistaken for a Hippocampus.

Size
Unknown

Abilities
Kelpies have the ability to transform themselves into different forms. This is use most of the time to catch their prey.

Weaknesses
Kelpies can become tame if one can either put a bridle on it in horse form, or chain it in human form.

Behavior and Personality
Kelpies are said to haunt rivers and streams, usually in the shape of a horse. The kelpie may appear as a tame pony beside a river. It is particularly attractive to children – but they should take care, for once on its back, its sticky magical hide will not allow them to dismount! Once trapped in this way, the kelpie will drag the child into the river and then eat him. These water horses can also appear in human form. They may materialize as a beautiful young woman, hoping to lure young men to their death.