Caribal



 Grimm Classification: Reindeer

 Grimm Title: Caribal

 Threat Ranking: A

 Appearance: Eight-legged reindeer living in the north, these beasts are an intimidating sight. Caribal are a large Grimm, among the massive creatures like a Nevermore or Deathstalker. Standing at a height of about three meters at the shoulder, they dwarf huntsmen and huntresses. Great white antlers come from their head, which is covered by the signature mask. Red patterns adorn the mask, coming from the three large red eyes. There is a central eye high on the forehead with two others set wide. The hooves are white, and some plating is found on their sides, over the hips and shoulders. The legs are in pairs, running in tandem with their partner. Thick black fur covers their bodies, protecting them from the harsh northern climate.

 Ability:  Additional Notes:   Caribal are vicious beasts, despite their docile counterparts. They are often solitary, eating anything meat they can find – including other caribal. They are incredibly territorial, and finding two in combat over contested land is not uncommon. This can often be noted by loud bugling given as a warning. However, they will work together to fight outside threats like huntsmen and huntresses. They are of the few Grimm to actively seek them out, and keeping the corpses of fallen guardians impaled upon their horns seems like a measure of prowess among the beasts. They employ tactics against them, hunting with almost military precision. It is suggested not to face them alone, and to flee if more there is more than one. Should they be seen without attacking, the target is being stalked until a better opportunity arises – marked by a bugling call to begin the hunt. They move in large bounds, they quick feet supposedly allowing them to run across water. Distance is closed quickly, and the legs should be targeted to cripple the beasts. Once immobile or severely slowed, they can be finished or left to bleed out.
 * Strength: Caribal possess powerful muscles.   Kicks and stomps crush metal and shatter stone with ease.   The large horns are pointed for impaling in swings and charges.   The eyes give a wide field of vision.   Despite the size, it is surprisingly agile and bears an uncanny intelligence.
 * Weakness: It is not well armored and presents a large target.   The legs are easily disabled.

 Trivia: Caribal is a reference to caribou and cannibal, as per their animal inspiration and their violent cannibalistic habits. They are inspired by  Qilin (the inspiration for the pokemon Suicune and the forest spirit of Princess Mononoke ) and other mythological deer. Another inspiration (namely in the legs) is Sleipner, the eight-legged horse of Odin. The image is a photoshop of the image here.