Duwende
Country of Origin: Philippines
Being Type: House Dwarf
Being Type: House Dwarf
Power Stats
Aggression
5/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
4/10
Origin Backstory
Small black or white-hatted dwarves living in anthills or homes, rewarding respect with luck or punishing rudeness with illness. Common household spirits.
Key Features
- •Red or black hat
- •Luck or curse giver
- •Anthill/home dweller
- •"Tabi tabi po" greeting
- •Invisible pranks
Lore
Duwende are small dwarves in Philippine folklore, living in anthills, mounds, or homes, wearing red (mischievous) or black (malevolent) hats. They reward politeness (greeting "tabi tabi po") with luck or punish rudeness with illness or pranks. Duwende embody respect for unseen spirits and the land. In myths, they protect households or cause minor chaos, symbolizing the importance of harmony with nature and ancestors. Duwende serve as reminders to be courteous and mindful of the invisible world in Philippine tradition.