The draugr
(Old Norse: draugr, plural draugar) is an undead creature from Norse mythology, also called aptrganga or aptrgangr, literally "again-walker". (Modern: draug)
Draugar possess superhuman strength, can increase their size at will, and carry the unmistakable stench of decay. They are extremely heavy, they posses the ability to increase in size and weight. They are undead figures from Norse and Icelandic mythology which appear to retain some semblance of intelligence. They exist to guard their treasure, wreak havoc on living beings, or torment those who wronged them in life.
In folklore, draugar slay their victims through various methods including crushing them with their enlarged forms, devouring their flesh, devouring them whole in their enlarged forms, indirectly killing them by driving them mad, and by drinking their blood. The draugr's victims were not limited to trespassers in its home. The roaming undead devastated livestock by running the animals to death either by riding them or pursuing them in some hideous, half-flayed form.
