Blutbad

A Blutbad (plural: Blutbaden; pronunciation: BLOOT-baat, BLOOT-baad in Grimm; Germ. Blut "blood" + Bad "bath") is a wolf-like creature, based on the Big Bad Wolf. (Plural in German is Blutbäder; "blutbaden" would be a verb, like "blood-bathing").

Blutbaden have an incredible 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 vetebrae with a cluster of nerves. In between kills, Blutbaden fatten up their victims because they typically go a week in between meals.

Some Blutbaden choose not to live this violent lifestyle and reform. See Wieder Blutbaden.

Aunt Marie's Notebook
Within the trailer Aunt Marie left behind for Nick exists volumes about various species of creatures, amongst 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.

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.

Known Blutbaden

 * Monroe
 * The Postman
 * The Lasser Clan
 * Hap Lasser
 * Rolf Lasser
 * Angelina Lasser
 * Holly Clark