======Bran the Bloodthirsty======
=====Introduction=====
Bran the Bloodthirsty was a historical [[wizard]] of considerable infamy, known for his violent and cruel nature. He gained a fearsome reputation for hunting and killing both [[Muggles]] and [[Giants]]. In the modern [[wizarding world]], he is primarily remembered through his inclusion in the [[Famous Wizard Card]] collection packaged with [[Chocolate Frogs]].
=====Biography=====
Very little is known about the life of Bran the Bloodthirsty, as he is a figure from distant wizarding history. His legacy is one of extreme brutality and a love for the hunt. According to his [[Famous Wizard Card]], Bran lived "many centuries ago" and established himself as a terrifying predator of other sentient beings (video game). It is said that his lair was filled with the bones of the numerous [[Giants]] he had slain, a testament to his prowess and cruelty (video game).
Despite his villainous nature, his fame—or infamy—was significant enough for him to be immortalized on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]]. These cards were still in circulation in the 1990s, when [[Harry Potter]] acquired a duplicate of Bran's card on the [[Hogwarts Express]] in 1991.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
No physical description of Bran the Bloodthirsty exists in the original novels. On his [[Famous Wizard Card]], as depicted in early video games, he is shown as a brutish-looking man with a dark beard, wearing rugged, fur-lined clothing suitable for a hunter (video game).
His personality is encapsulated by his epithet, "the Bloodthirsty." He was evidently a sadistic and violent individual who took immense pleasure in slaughter. His specific targeting of [[Giants]] and [[Muggles]] suggests a deep-seated hatred and a predatory disposition, viewing them as little more than prey.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
While no specific [[spells]] or magical feats are documented in the novels, Bran's ability to successfully hunt and kill [[Giants]] indicates he was an exceptionally powerful and combat-proficient [[wizard]]. [[Giants]] are known for their great physical strength and inherent resistance to magic, so overpowering them would have required considerable magical strength and a mastery of potent offensive [[spells]]. It is highly probable that he was skilled in the [[Dark Arts]].
=====Possessions=====
  * **Lair:** Bran was said to possess a lair that he filled with the skeletal remains of the many [[Giants]] he had killed (video game).
=====Relationships=====
Bran is not known to have had any positive relationships. His interactions with other races were defined by extreme violence. His primary victims were [[Muggles]] and [[Giants]], whom he treated as adversaries to be hunted.
=====Etymology=====
  * **Bran:** A name of Celtic origin, particularly Welsh and Irish, meaning "raven." The name is famously associated with **Brân the Blessed**, a mythological giant and king of Britain from the Welsh Mabinogion. The connection is ironic, as Bran the Bloodthirsty was a noted hunter of [[Giants]].
  * **the Bloodthirsty:** A descriptive epithet that directly translates to "eager for bloodshed or slaughter," which accurately reflects his villainous reputation in wizarding history.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
Bran the Bloodthirsty is mentioned once in the novels, when [[Harry Potter]] is examining his collection of [[Famous Wizard Cards]] on his first journey to [[Hogwarts]].
//"...Harry's pockets were bulging with things Ron had given him -- ...a pack of [[Chocolate Frog Cards]]. Harry was missing [[Agrippa]], [[Ptolemy]] and [[Morgana]]. He had duplicates of [[Dumbledore]], [[Hengist of Woodcroft]], [[Alberic Grunnion]], [[Circe]], [[Paracelsus]] and Bran the Bloodthirsty."'' - //Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone//
The majority of detailed information about Bran comes from his [[Famous Wizard Card]] (Card #22), which was created for the //Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone// and //Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets// video games. The card's text states: //"Lived many centuries ago. Famous for hunting Muggles and Giants, whose bones filled his lair. Was very bloodthirsty."// (video game).