Kobold
The Kobold is one of the most versatile and widespread spirits in Germanic folklore, inhabiting homes, mines, ships, and natural spaces throughout Germany and surrounding regions. These small, impish beings belong to a broad category of household and nature spirits that can be either helpful or mischievous depending on how they are treated. The name kobold literally means "house dweller" and reflects their close association with human habitation. Kobolds are deeply rooted in Germanic folk belief, with different varieties inhabiting different environments: Hauskobolde (house kobolds), Bergkobol