Before stars burned in the void, the Cosmic Windigo drifted through primordial darkness, its endless hunger giving birth to the first forms of desire and consumption in the universe. As consciousness evolved across worlds, this entity fragmented into countless manifestations, each taking shape according to local fears and folklore, yet all sharing the same insatiable core that whispers through winter winds and barren landscapes.

The Cosmic Windigo exists simultaneously across multiple planes, able to manifest aspects of itself wherever primal fear and hunger converge. It feeds not only on flesh but on stories, memories, and beliefs, growing stronger as tales of cryptids spread while leaving behind fragments of ancient knowledge in its wake. Though seemingly incorporeal, it can temporarily assume physical form through possessed hosts or environmental manipulation, leaving behind distinctive patterns of ice crystals, unexplained starvation, and distorted perceptions of time.

The Cosmic Windigo serves as the unseen catalyst that triggers cryptid manifestations across different regions, its hunger resonating with and amplifying local supernatural phenomena. It maintains the delicate balance between revelation and mystery in the cryptid ecosystem, ensuring that enough evidence exists to perpetuate belief while preventing full disclosure that would diminish the power of wonder and fear.