Dwende
Country of Origin: Philippines
Being Type: Earth Dwarf
Being Type: Earth Dwarf
Power Stats
Aggression
5/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
4/10
Origin Backstory
Small earth dwarves (white good, black bad) living in mounds, granting fortune or causing illness based on respect. Philippine variant of duende.
Key Features
- •White good/black bad
- •Mound dwellers
- •Fortune or illness giver
- •Respect demanded
- •Small stature
Lore
Dwende are small earth dwarves in Philippine folklore, white ones bringing good fortune and black ones causing illness, living in mounds or underground. They reward respect with luck and punish rudeness or disturbance with curses. Dwende embody the sacredness of the land and the consequences of actions. In myths, they serve as guardians of nature and reminders to honor the unseen world. Dwende represent balance, respect, and the spiritual presence in everyday environments in Philippine tradition.