What are the common elements in German soldier ghost stories?

One common element is old castles or mansions. These are often the settings for German ghost stories as they have a long history and are full of mystery. Another element is a sense of injustice. Usually, the ghosts are the result of someone being wronged in the past, like the White Lady.

There's a story of a German soldier's ghost in a forest near a former battlefield. Locals say that at night, you can hear the marching of boots and faint commands in German. It's believed that the soldier's spirit is still patrolling the area where he once fought. This might be because of the intense emotions and trauma that occurred there during the war. Some also think that the soldier is lost and his spirit can't find peace until he completes his mission or until the area is at peace again.

In a winter soldier ghost story, the cold weather is a significant element. It sets the mood, making everything seem more eerie. The ghosts are typically from a different era, and their appearance often reflects the time they died. They might be wearing old - fashioned clothes or have archaic weapons. The winter soldier is usually in a vulnerable state when he encounters the ghosts, either physically or emotionally. This vulnerability heightens the drama of the encounter. And there's always a sense of the unknown, as the winter soldier tries to figure out what the ghosts want or why they are there, which keeps the reader or listener on the edge of their seat.

One common theme is the idea of judgment. Just like in the story of the Belsnickel, there is a sense of characters being judged for their behavior during the Christmas season. Good behavior is rewarded, and bad behavior is punished.

One common theme is adaptation. The German soldier has to adapt to the unique world of RWBY with its Grimm, Dust, and different fighting styles. Another theme is honor. Many fanfictions explore how the German soldier's sense of honor from his own military background plays out in RWBY.

A common element is the presence of dark or menacing creatures. For example, as I mentioned before, the Krampus. Another element is often the idea of punishment for bad behavior during Christmas time. It's a way to instill discipline in children. Also, many stories are set in traditional German Christmas settings like the Christmas market or the forest on Christmas Eve.

Mystery is a common element. There's always something that needs to be solved, like a missing item or a strange event. Another is the use of smart kids as the main characters. They use their intelligence to figure things out.

Another element is the German sense of humor itself. Germans can be very dry and matter - of - fact in their humor. So, a story where a German tells a joke in a very straightforward way, which might seem odd to non - Germans at first but then makes them laugh when they get it. For example, a German making a pun about a local landmark in a deadpan manner.

Injury or illness can be a part of it. For example, if a German shepherd gets a serious injury that limits its mobility or ability to do normal dog things. It can lead to the dog being depressed. They are active and energetic dogs by nature, so when that's taken away, it's very sad.

Well, secrecy is often a part of it. The doctor might be hiding some dark practice in a hidden part of their clinic or hospital. Also, a disregard for human life is common. They may see patients as mere subjects for their own twisted purposes rather than as people in need of care. For example, a doctor might keep a patient alive just to continue torturous experiments instead of trying to actually cure them.