Lore
The rougarou, also spelled roux-ga-roux, rugaroo or rugaru, is a werewolf-like creature with lore from the French-speaking communities of southern Louisiana ("garou" means "a man who transforms into an animal"). It is disputed whether they are related to the monsters of Native American lore.
The rugaru is the result of a genetic mutation that, when expressed, causes the affected human to experience a murderous, cannibalistic hunger.
Outwardly the rugaru can appear human for years, never knowing its true nature, but eventually it becomes consumed with a terrible hunger. During this time, it feeds on any meat it can get its hands on, until it finally gives in to the craving for human flesh. The rugaru will also demonstrate superhuman strength, and its bones will move under its skin. One bite of human flesh is all that's necessary for the rugaru to transform outwardly into a monster, at which point it can never appear or be human again. The only way to kill it is by setting it on fire, otherwise it will continue killing people to sate its hunger.
Powers and Abilities
Enhanced physical attributes - Strength and speed
Vulnerabilities
Killed by fire
Appearance
Humanoid with wormy skin, rotted teeth and black eyes (after feeding on human flesh for the first time)
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ParanormalAll monsters, ghosts, and demons faced by Sam and Dean Winchester. NOTE: The lore on these creatures are from the TV Series Supernatural and may not be 100% true.
