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| Other languages: | German: Hufhänder Hungarian: Patás Russian: Нукелави Farsi: نوکلاوی |
| Notables: |  David EsquibelHurricane |
A Nuckelavee (noo-keh-LAA-vee; Sc.Gael. Nuckelavee) is a horse-like Wesen that first appeared in "Quill".
Characteristics[]
Their appearance resembles that of a skinless horse's head with black blood pulsing through transparent veins, their muscles and sinews also being visible. When woged, they have a long mane of hair, horse-like teeth, grayed skin, and hooves. Of the species, the female has the more severe woge, as males have a shorter nose and keep their hair, while females lose their hair, have their heads change shape more severely, and gain more horse-like muscle.
Nuckelavees are a physically strong species and able to hold their own against a Grimm. Nuckelavees are also a quick and stealthy species. When attacking in their Wesen forms, Nuckelavees use their hoof-like hands (all the fingers with the exception of the thumbs) as blunt weapons, which combined with their impressive strength, are at least capable of leaving large dents in the outer hull of car trailers.
Behavior[]
Nuckelavee are stealthy, quiet, and calm Wesen that approach tasks logically. They have no qualms with stealing or murder as long as it helps them to succeed in their appointed task. As such, they are able to find employment working for the Seven Royal Households. They also possess incredible determination and would rather die than fail at their tasks.
Compared to the Hundjäger and Mauvais Dentes, the Nuckelavee seem much more honorable in that they only go after the intended target and leave all bystanders unharmed, as seen when David Esquibel left Juliette alone after realizing that the key wasn't in her house. However, this may be due to the fact that he appeared to be trying to be stealthy and remain unnoticed by Nick or anyone else.
Season 2 Blu-ray Grimm Guide Profile[]
| “ | A Wesen whose appearance resembles that of a skinless horse's head with black blood pulsing through transparent veins, muscles and sinews visibly. | ” |
Images[]
Trivia[]
- The Nuckelavee appears to be based off the Nuckelavee in Orcadian folklore.
- It is the first Wesen to have its name taken from the Scottish Gaelic language.
| Season 2 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "Bad Teeth": X |
"The Kiss": X |
"Bad Moon Rising": X |
"Quill": ✓ |
"The Good Shepherd": ✓ |
"Over My Dead Body": X |
"The Bottle Imp": X |
"The Other Side": X |
"La Llorona": X |
"The Hour of Death": X |
"To Protect and Serve Man": X |
| "Season of the Hexenbiest": X |
"Face Off": X |
"Natural Born Wesen": X |
"Mr. Sandman": X |
"Nameless": X |
"One Angry Fuchsbau": X |
"Volcanalis": X |
"Endangered": X |
"Kiss of the Muse": X |
"The Waking Dead": X |
"Goodnight, Sweet Grimm": Ref |
| Season 4 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "Thanks for the Memories": X |
"Octopus Head": X |
"The Last Fight": ✓ |
"Dyin' on a Prayer": X |
"Cry Luison": X |
"Highway of Tears": X |
"The Grimm Who Stole Christmas": X |
"Chupacabra": X |
"Wesenrein": X |
"Tribunal": X |
"Death Do Us Part": X |
| "Maréchaussée": X |
"Trial by Fire": X |
"Bad Luck": X |
"Double Date": X |
"Heartbreaker": X |
"Hibernaculum": X |
"Mishipeshu": X |
"Iron Hans": X |
"You Don't Know Jack": X |
"Headache": X |
"Cry Havoc": X |
| Season 5 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "The Grimm Identity": X |
"Clear and Wesen Danger": X |
"Lost Boys": X |
"Maiden Quest": X |
"The Rat King": X |
"Wesen Nacht": X |
"Eve of Destruction": X |
"A Reptile Dysfunction": X |
"Star-Crossed": X |
"Map of the Seven Knights": X |
"Key Move": X |
| "Into the Schwarzwald": X |
"Silence of the Slams": X |
"Lycanthropia": X |
"Skin Deep": X |
"The Believer": X |
"Inugami": X |
"Good to the Bone": X |
"The Taming of the Wu": X |
"Bad Night": X |
"Set Up": X |
"The Beginning of the End": ✓ |