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Sounds good...((Jacob post at old meeting place,blood fued))
Are we aloud to use newer wesen, like the Balam from the episode "La Llorona"?
Blutbaden (BLOOT-baad-in) are wolf-like creatures with a keen sense of smell and great strength. The Blutbaden are very violent when in packs and are provoked by the color red. Their sense of smell can be weakened by the herb wolfsbane and they are vulnerable to attacks to their lower back. Variants include the Wieder Blutbad, a reformed Blutbad who abstains from the killing of humans through a regimen of diet, drugs, and exercise. They are the mythological basis for Big Bad Wolf. Blutbad literally means bloodbath in German. First seen in "Pilot".
Hexenbiest
Hexenbiests (HEK-sin-beest) are witch-like creatures. Hexenbiests can be identified by a birthmark under their tongues. Hexenbiests have a reputation for working for royalty, and are extremely loyal. All Hexenbiests are strikingly beautiful in human form, and all Hexenbiests seen in the show (as of December 2011) are female lawyers. Hexenbiests are the only natural enemies of Mellifers. Hexenbiest is the combination of the German words for witch and beast. A Hexenbiest was first seen in the "Pilot", and their nature was revealed in Beeware.
Reapers of the Grimm
The Reapers of Grimm (also Hässlich) are troll-like creatures, usually dressed in black trench coats. Hässlich in German means ugly, so they are called the ugly ones. Their weapon of choice is a large scythe with an inscription. In the pilot episode, the Reaper Hulda carried a scythe that read Erntemaschinen der Grimms, which translates to "Reaping machines for the Grimms."[1] In "Lonelyhearts", the unnamed Reaper's scythe reads Vernichter der Grimms, "Destroyer of the Grimms". This particular Reaper was admonished and maimed by Captain Renard, who seems to hold some sort of authority over them. In "Of Mouse and Man", Monroe is beaten by a group of Reapers as a warning that his alliance with Nick is upsetting the status quo. First seen in "Pilot".
Bauerschwein A Bauerschwein (BOW-uhr-shvyn) is a pig or boar-like wesen. They have an intense rivalry with the Blutbaden that dates back centuries. According to Monroe, the rivalry is so intense that the Blutbaden are even blamed for Bauerschwein suicides. Bauerschweine like to take mud-baths in order to think, calm their minds, and soothe their skins. The Bauerschweine are not usually antagonistic towards others and thus rarely find themselves at odds with the Grimms . They are the mythological basis for The Three Little Pigs. Bauerschwein is the combination of the German words for farmer and pig. First seen in "The Three Bad Wolves".
Dickfellig Dickfellig (DICK-fell-ig) are rhino-like wesen that make good fighters. Dickfellig is a combination of the German words for thick and skinned. "Last Grimm Standing".
Eisbiber Eisbiber (YS-bee-buhr) are beaver wesen who appear to be meek and very cowardly. When confronted by Nick, the Eisbiber act very afraid even when he says he won't hurt them. Eisbiber is a combination of the German words for ice and beaver. First in "Danse Macabre"
Fuchsbau Fuchsbau (FOOKHS-bow) are fox creatures who are extremely sly and cunning. Fuchsbau seem to not mind dealing with shady transactions, such as selling human organs and blood, supplied by Geiers, to other wesen. Monroe warns Nick to, "count your fingers after shaking hands with a Fuchsbau", suggesting they are prone to theft and cheating. Fuchsbau means fox burrow in German. First seen in "Organ Grinder".
Gefrierengeber Gefrierengeber are not described in detail but mentioned in passing. Monroe says he makes a good Santa, but he's "no Gefrierengeber". It is implied that they have a high cold tolerance. Gefrierengeber is a combination of the German words for to freeze and giver. First mentioned in "Let Your Hair Down".
Geier Geier (GY-uhr) are vulture-like creatures that are known for their ability to move quickly through the trees, and are highly sadistic. Geiers are most infamous for harvesting human organs and blood, preferably while the victim is still alive, to make highly effective medicinal remedies for the wesen community. The Grimms consider Geiers to be one of if not the most vile wesen species they have ever documented. Geier means vulture. in German. First seen in "Organ Grinder".
Jägerbär Jägerbärs (YAY-guhr-bar) are bear-like wesen who use a Germanic weapon with a claw-like scoop that disembowels their victims. Some more traditional Jägerbärs practice the ritual of Roh-Hatz, which is a coming of age rite. According to Marie Kessler's journal, most of the Jägerbärs tend to be lawyers, mortgage lenders, and politicians. They are the mythological basis for The Story of the Three Bears. Jägerbär is a combination of the German words for hunter and bear; roh is the German word for raw and Hatz is an older German word for hunt. First seen in "Bears Will Be Bears".
Lausenschlange Lausenschlangen (LOW-zin-shlon-guh) are snake-like creature with forked tongues, fangs, slanted eyes and skin covered in scales. They typically prey on lesser creatures (such as the Mausehertz) and use their powerful arms to crush their victims like a boa constrictor. Lausenschlange is a combination of the German words for delouse and snake. First seen in "Of Mouse and Man".
Lowen Lowen (Loh-en) are lion-like wesen that run gladitorial games in which creatures are forced to fight each other to the death. The games have survived since ancient Rome because the Lowen allow bets to be placed on the fights. Lowen keep to themselves and try not to let details about them or the games get out. Like Blutbladen, they appear to have a strong sense of smell. Derived from the German word "Löwe" which means lion. First seen in "Last Grimm Standing".
Mausehertz Mausehertz (MOWTS-hairts) are mouse-like, well known for their cowardly streak. When confronted, they often flee to their "safety zones." They tend to be hoarders. Nick is unable to find any mention of them in Marie's books, something which Monroe attributes to their deeply ingrained timidity, saying that no Mausehertz ever did anything to attract the attention of a Grimm. Mausehertz is derived from two German words: Maus (mouse) and Herz (heart). First seen in "Of Mouse and Man".
Mellifer Mellifers (ME-li-fuhr) are bee-like creatures that live and operate as part of a swarm with a hive mentality. The leader of a Mellifer hive is referred to as a Mellischwuler. Their hives are large and are where they harvest their own venom to use as a weapon. They have a connection with regular bees and often use them to provide cover for their movements. Mellifers' only natural enemies are Hexenbiests. Mellifers are the only wesen seen thus far who are openly friendly towards the Grimms. The Mellischwuler of Portland's hive suggested that the Mellifers and the Grimms were old allies, with the Mellifers warning the Grimms of impending supernatural threats. She advised him that being a Grimm is "more important" than being a good police officer. It is possible that Nick's actions during "Beeware" could have turned the Mellifers against the Grimms, or at least against him. Mellifer is the Latin word for honey-bearing, from which is derived Apis mellifera, the scientific name for the European honeybee. First seen in "Beeware".
Reinigen Reinigen (RY-ni-gin) are rat-like creatures. They are scavengers who are not usually violent, unless pushed to the edge. They can also control the behavior of rats by using a musical ability. Monroe states that they are "at the bottom of the food chain." They are the mythological basis for The Pied Piper. reinigen means to clean in German. First seen in "Danse Macabre".
Shachal Schachal (shaak-al) are wolf-like wesen who are very primative. They are very ferocious and have been known to eat babies. First seen in "Three Coins and a Fuchsbau".
Skalenzahne Skalenzahnen (SKOL-en-zah-nuh) are crocodile or alligator-like wesen. They are relatively peaceful in human society, unless they taste human flesh, which can cause them to become violent, craving human meat. They are popular contenders in the Lowen games, because of their violent nature and apparent enjoyment of the fighting. Their name comes the German words "scale" and "tooth". First seen in "Last Grimm Standing".
Siegbarste Siegbarstes (SEEG-bars-tuh) are very rare ogre-like wesen known for their incredibly high threshold to pain — medically described as congenital analgesia — and extremely dense bone structure, their incredible strength, and their tendency to hold vendettas "to the grave". They have a weakness to "Siegbarste Gift" ("Gift" is German for poison), a rare, specifically-cultivated toxin against Siegbarste. This toxin is one of the few effective countermeasures, and in order to pierce their defenses requires a high-caliber rifle such as an elephant gun. Siegbarste is a combination of the German words Sieg (meaning victory) and barst (the past tense of bersten, to burst). First seen in "Game Ogre".
Spinnetod Spinnetods (SPINI-tod) are spider-like creatures whose females are afflicted with a condition that causes them to age rapidly (it is not clear if male Spinnetods share this condition). The only way they can stay young is to suck the life out of young men. They do this by vomiting a sort of digestive juice into the victims mouth which liquifies their insides, then draining these by biting into the flesh with their large, spider-like fangs. Though this seems violent and evil, these creatures are more often than not incapable of stopping themselves, being controlled by their more primal urges not unlike the Blutbad. Spinnetods have an odd attraction to shiny objects, often taking jewelry, watches, etc. from their kills. Spinnetods have the ability to regrow body parts such as fingers in a matter of days. They seem to be creatures relatively unknown to the Grimms; their only mention in the books is an untranslated scroll provided by a Japanese Grimm. Spinnetod is combination of the German words for spider and death. First seen in "Tarantella".
Steinadler Steinadler (styn-adler) are hawk-like wesen that are commonly associated with the military and heroics. They are known to be very noble. When dealing with Steinadler, it is practical to go with a gut feeling on where their allegiences lie. First seen in "Three Coins and a Fuchsbau".
Ziegevolk The Ziegevolk (ZEEG-guh-volk), or Bluebeards, are goat-like creatures that release powerful pheromones that attack and subdue people. When one of the Ziegevolk consumes a Sonoran desert toad, their pheromones become much more potent. According to Monroe, Ziegevolk tend to be preachers, game-show hosts, and other actor types due to the fact that they enjoy being in the public eye; according to the show's Grimm Guide, famous Ziegevolk from real-world history included Giacomo Casanova, Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy. Ziegevolk are considered nonviolent, intent on breeding rather than fighting. Herders, however, are Ziegevolk who capture and keep women for breeding, instead of simply "Catch and release." These are the ones who most commonly utilize the effects of toads in regards to their pheromone abilities.[2] Ziegevolk is a combination of the German words for goat and people. First seen in "Lonelyhearts".