Tokoloshe
Country of Origin: Zulu Being Type: Evil Spirit (Gremlin)
Power Stats
Aggression
9/10
Magic Abilities
8/10
Physical Power
5/10
Origin Backstory
Dwarf-like evil spirit created by shamans to torment enemies, causing mischief, illness, or assault. Invisible except to victims or children; protected against by raised beds.
Key Features
- •Dwarf stature with large features
- •Invisible to most
- •Causes nightmares/illness
- •Superhuman strength for size
- •Created by magic
Lore
The Tokoloshe is a malevolent dwarf spirit in Zulu and Xhosa folklore, conjured by sangomas (shamans) for revenge. Invisible to adults but visible to children or victims, it causes illness, nightmares, and attacks, often warded off by elevating beds on bricks to prevent its reach during sleep.