Kelpie-Pooka

Appearance
Kelpie-Pooka is a black steed with white around his eyes. He also has some lake weeds stuck in his mane, and on his back.

Magical Gift
Kelpie-Pooka has a permanently white, ethereal glow that sparkles around him.

The Name Game
Kelpie-Pooka's name is based on two separate creatures from Irish and Scottish folklore.

In Scottish folklore, Kelpies were water spirits that appeared as horses. They could shapeshift into human form, and carried people into the water and drowned or devoured them.

In Irish folklore, Pookas were shapeshifters that appeared as black horses, goats, or rabbits, but usually appear as horses. They are usually considered evil, but sometimes portrayed as good.

Inspirational Message
"Believe in the goodness of life."