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Véronique Steiner

Creature Types: Other

Mythological/Cultural Origins: Christian

Roles/Functions in Lore: Cursed Individual

Literary Sources/Traditions: Other

Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Other

Attributes/Powers: None

Alignments/Moral Standings: Malevolent

Véronique Steiner was said to be possessed in 1574 at the Starenberg estate in Austria. Contemporary exorcisms described the expulsion of numerous demons, accompanied by odors of sulfur and physical contortions. The details appeared in regional chronicles exploring supernatural phenomena.