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Known as gnomes in some lands, we know these diminutive creatures as kabouters. One of the gentlest and most sensitive of

the Old Ones, kabouters are nocturnal and are seldom seen by humans unless one leaves out an offering of food. Most kabouters

make their homes under the roots of trees, and for this reason, are often associated with moss maidens and other creatures

of the woods. Because of their gentle nature, kabouters make easy prey for stoats, rats, and adders. To save a kabouter from

an encounter with a wild animal is to earn its goodwill and luck for the rest of your life.