Meet the Wendigo The Wendigo is a chilling figure from Algonquian folklore—an eerie spirit born from greed, hunger, and isolation. Said to haunt the snowy forests of the North, the Wendigo is a cautionary tale of what becomes of those who take more than they need. With its gaunt frame and antlered silhouette, it has long symbolized the dangers of losing one’s humanity to excess and desperation. But Wendell is different. He knows the stories and the fear his name brings—but he’s determined to change the narrative. While others talk about hunger and haunting, Wendell dreams of kindness, foraging for berries, and using his speed to help lost hikers find their way home.