The Leshiy

The Leshiy
Background information
Feature films	Hope
Inspiration	The Leshy from Slavic Mythology Ents from the works of J. R. R. Tolkien Horned Pagan deities
Character information
Other names	The Wildman Grandfather Forest Woodsprite
Personality	Stoic, wise, fatherly, gentle
Appearance	Giant humanoid, pale bark-like skin, wild green hair and beard, glowing green eyes, pointed ears, branch-like antlers, green robe
Occupation	Ruler and Guardian of the Silver Woods
Alignment	Neutral, later Good
Goal	To protect his forest
Home	The Silver Woods
Allies	Nadya, Pyotr, Ivan, Azov, Granny Bones (sometimes)
Minions	Residents of the Silver Woods
Enemies	The Storm Bird
Likes	The wilderness, peace, humans who respect nature
Dislikes	Cruel humans, destruction of nature
Powers and abilities	Sizeshifting, shapeshifting, camouflage, omniscient within the Silver Woods, control over plants and animals

The Leshiy is a character from the upcoming Disney animated film Hope. He is a powerful forest spirit who aids Nadya, Pyotr and Ivan in their search for Granny Bones.

Disney Bio

"Whether he is called the Wildman or Grandfather Forest, tales of the Leshiy are constant in the elements of his mission: He guards and nurtures the flora and fauna of his realm as Lord of the Woodlands. The stories describe him as a spirit of incredible power, able change his shape, disappear into the green, and command beasts of the wilds. Unfortunately, the stories also say he’s not one to give a splinter about humans. However, should one prove themselves worthy, the Leshiy will be an ally that sticks like sap."

Trivia

• The Leshiy, or Leshy is a real figure in Slavic folklore.