Striga

Witch Vampire

Striga

Country of Origin: Albania
Being Type: Witch Vampire
Striga illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
9/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
6/10

Origin Backstory

Living witch that detaches her skin or turns into a moth to fly at night and drink blood, especially from children. Balkan blood-drinking sorceress.

Key Features

  • Skin detachment flight
  • Blood drinking
  • Living human witch
  • Child preference
  • Salt/garlic ward

Lore

The Striga (or Shtriga) is a living vampiric witch in Albanian folklore who sheds her skin or transforms into an insect to sneak into homes at night, draining the life essence or blood of sleeping children. Victims weaken and may die unless protected by wards like salt or garlic.