Wesen

Wesen (pronunciation: VAY-zin, Grimm: VES-sin; Germ. "a being", here "creature") is a term used to describe the creatures visible to the Grimms. Wesen are liminal, that is, they display two states of existence simultaneous within one physical body. Physiologically, Wesen are parahuman, exhibiting two distinct sets of DNA within the same system. When in human form, Wesen are, by all accounts, physiologicaly that way and thus can past for humanity. Every creature encountered by Nick Burkhardt belongs to the Wesen.

The community consists of both good and evil creatures ranging from Blutbaden to Bauerschwein to Jägerbar. Individually, Wesen behave stereotypically in accordance to their own kind (i.e. the Blutbaden being fierce and vindictive, or Klaustreich known for being opportunistic and shrewd).

Though it can not be certain, it appears that ingesting Grimm blood can turn Wesen into regular humans.

Since Nick discovered his identity as a Grimm, he has encountered the following creatures belonging to the Wesen community: • 3