A leprechaun is a type of magical humanoid being that originates from Irish folklore. Regarded as a type of fairy, the leprechaun is known to use its magical abilities for mischief.
Overview[]
The leprechaun is a small creature, usually appearing no larger than a small child, though is often depicted as being middle-aged or elderly with red hair and a beard. They typically wear green clothing (though this may be a modern addition as tales speak of them wearing red, the modern Leprechaun has come under fire as a stereotype of the Irish and is a veyr different beast from their folkloric roots).
Leprechauns are solitary creatures that spend the majority of their time making shoes. They are said to possess great wealth, storing many gold coins in a pot at the end of the rainbow. Leprechauns are also notorious pranksters and use their magic powers for playing practical jokes on people. If a person is able to capture a leprechaun, the leprechaun will offer its captor three wishes in exchange for its freedom.
Individuals[]
- Leprechaun (Leprechaun) ; horror-comedy antagonist, has more in common with a demon than a traditional Leprechaun but has all the traits of a modern Leprechaun (green clothing, stereotypical Irish behaviors and love of gold), differs in being extremely homicidal and power-hungry.
- Leprechaun (Unlucky Charms) ; another entity that has more in common with a demon or eldritch horror than a traditional Leprechaun, a horror-comedy homage to Lucky the Leprechaun.
- Lucky the Leprechaun ; cereal mascot of the famous "Lucky Charms" brand.