Category:Blutbad

A Blutbad (plural: Blutbaden; pronunciation: BLOOT-baat, BLOOT-baad in Grimm; Germ. Blut "blood" + Bad "bath") is a wolf-like Wesen based on the fairy tale character of the Big Bad Wolf. They are among the more prolific races of Wesen in the show

Blutbaden have an amazing sense of smell that can only be weakened by an herb called Wolfsbane. Blutbaden are often violent in packs, especially when they see red. Their physical weak spot is on their lower back, an area of the lumbar vertebrae with a cluster of nerves. In between kills, Blutbaden fatten up their victims because they typically go a week in between meals.

Apparently, Blutbaden are largely feared (or respected) by others in the Wesen community, probably for their strength, ferocity, or battle prowess. As Monroe has demonstrated, a Blutbad can often gain access to Wesen-only areas by showing his or her true form to the creatures guarding the entrance. For example, in, Sauly and the others in charge of the Löwen Games were excited when they found that Monroe was interested in placing a bet (because they were going to make him fight). And in, when Edgar Waltz discovered that Monroe wasn't a Fuchsbau, he looked surprised and a little scared before Rosalee threw dust in his face.

Wieder Blutbad
Some Blutbaden choose not to live this violent lifestyle, reform, and attend a different church. They are known as Wieder Blutbaden (pronunciation: VEE-dər BLOOT-baat, Grimm: BLOOT-baad; Germ. wieder "again" + Blutbad; maybe a misspelling of wider "against"). Monroe stays reformed through a strict regimen of diet, drugs and exercise (although other Weider Blutbaden may have other means to control themselves), whereas normal Blutbaden give in to their animalistic impulses and live on the wild side.

Physical Description
When untransformed, Blutbaden normally looked like ordinary people, hiding their enhanced physical prowess beneath their human forms. Their woge seems to be different per individual, since Monroe's Blutbad form was shown to have sharp but otherwise human-esque features while the Postman and Hap Lasser are more wolf-like (the Postman actually having a canine muzzle); they get burning red eyes, and their fingernails extend into long curving claws and their rows of teeth become pointed. Female Blutbaden tend to have much less facial hair, but in exchange, have more fierce-looking facial visages.

Behavior
Blutbaden are noted to lose any inhibition when they get into close proximity to one of their own, strongly hinting that they are motivated by pack mentality when giving in to their bestial natures. Which may be why they tend to adopt solitary existences, as nearly all Blutbad seen so far has lived alone in their own territory. However, this only seems to occur when there are no familiar ties with the Blutbaden in question, since Monroe, Angelina, and Hap were seen being able to control themselves despite being under the same roof, with only Monroe slipping. An exception was also seen when Monroe first encountered Holly Clark, most likely because he was able to sympathize with her. The light of a full moon also causes Blutbaden to woge.

Blutbaden are also known to be quite vicious; it is not uncommon for them to kill humans or other Wesen and then eat them. But the race that they have the worst relationship with is the Bauerschwein, whom Blutbaden kill and terrorize simply for fun. They do not, however, kill their own kind.

In, it was revealed that they maintain strong familial ties even while separated from each other. They also have Christmas as a very special holiday, and will go to extreme lengths for preparations.

In terms of their interaction with other races, Blutbaden can only be described as both noble and savage; they show unquestionable loyalty to those who earn their trust (even towards Grimms), and are willing to show their utmost ferocity towards anyone they deem a threat to their own, making them great allies and formidable enemies.

Like actual wolves they mark the territory so that other Blutbaden don't trespass. This also comes in handy in, when search dogs looking for Larry Mackenzie are thrown off the scent when they feel a large predator is nearby.

Physiology and Abilities
Blutbaden are physically quite strong, more than any man and most Wesen. They are able to lift a grown man up and throw him across the room with one arm. Of the species the male appears to be the stronger, as Monroe was able to restrain Angela. And even a female Blutbad in her teens was seen capable of killing a full-grown man. However, females seem to have more refined olfactory senses, since Angela was able to identify Orson after being brought to the precinct and then checking back to her home. They are also incredibly fast and agile, as well as being quite durable and resilient; one was able to survive a bullet in the chest at point blank range and was able to run off almost directly afterwards. They do however have a weak spot on the lower back.

Wilder Blutbaden tend also have considerable survival instincts, since Holly Clark was able to survive in the woods for nine years from an age as early as seven.

Their sense of smell is also incredible, enabling them to identify species and types of perfume and use their sense of smell for tracking. Blutbaden can hear high frequencies that dogs can hear.

Feeding Habits
In general, Blutbaden seem to be omnivorous, but prefer a highly carnivorous diet. They are capable of devouring humans and other creatures if need be. Eating one human may last a Blutbad around 10 days.

Grimms and Blutbaden
Grimms and Blutbaden have historically been enemies, making the relationship between Nick and Monroe particularly noteworthy. The Grimms designed a Doppelarmbrust for shooting and poisoning Blutbaden to death.

Within the trailer Aunt Marie left behind for Nick are volumes about various species of creatures, among them a volume dedicated to the Blutbaden. The book contains images of the creature, the anatomy of the Blutbad and illustrations of the creature in battle.

The Anatomy of a Blutbad The hand grows stronger, hair covers the fingers. The teeth grow longer and sharper. Jaw musculature becomes several times thicker. Lumbar musculature triples in thickness and strength; however, the very lower back is less muscular and exposed. It was discovered that the Blutbaden lower back contains a cluster of nerve endings. When struck, the pain felt by the Blutbad seems debilitating. The pain leaves the Blutbad sufficiently disabled to escape from it or kill it; but after a few moments, the creature is able to move again.

Trivia

 * Origin of the word Blutbad: In German the word Blutbad is mostly used as a synonym for a massacre and only very seldom literally as "to bath in blood". The plural form Blutbaden which is used in the series is incorrect. The correct German plural would be Blutbäder
 * Their biggest enemy is Bauerschweins
 * Given Silas Weir Mitchell's status as a series regular, the Blutbaden are the show's most frequent recurring Wesen.
 * Both Blutbad vehicles shown in the first season (Monroe's bug and the postman's van) are Volkswagens.

Appearances

 * Monroe is a Wieder Blutbad who no longer preys on humans. This is not necessarily true of his family. In, he told Marie Kessler that he would never be invited to Thanksgiving if it became known he was keeping company with Grimms.


 * The Postman was a "wild" Blutbad who killed and ate Sylvie Oster, a college student, and abducted Robin Howell, whom he intended to fatten, kill and eat later.


 * The Lasser clan was of varying degrees of wildness. Hap described his deceased brother Rolf as a "solid citizen." Hap seemed to be having difficulty following a stable lifestyle and sister Angelina was a wild creature.
 * Holly Clark, a feral teenage Blutbad, was found living in the woods in.