Godlings

Most people consider Godlings a pest, some ignore them entirely, and a few would kill them on sight. Godlings look similar to human children in height and build, standing around 2 ½ to 3 ½ feet tall. They have round faces and slim frames, their eyes are rather large and deep on their face. Their wild nature ensures they have a few scars on their bodies. Godlings have no gender of their own and what they approve to be referenced by varies between individuals. New Godlings simply rise out of the swamps at full size and begin living their lives, it is believed that a dark goddess of mischief creates them, hence their name.

For the most part Godlings are harmless, they live on the outskirts of civilization in murky burrows or huts, some will dig these burrows underneath other homes. Because they have no society of their own and are not prone to living a days work they often steal unprotected clothing, bedding, and food, even small livestock.

Their mischievous nature is not rumor however as they do have a childlike desire to play pranks on others. Godlings have snuck their way into holidays as well. The Nords brought the belief of Hallow day with them, celebrating the final harvest and saying goodbye to the loved ones that had died that year, believing the day is when the realm of the dead is closing to our mortal world. A new tradition in the Black Coast adds that Godlings fear that the spirits of those they have prank will come and haunt them, so they seek to do a kind deed that night. Locals will dress their children in costumes and have them wander from house to house by offering them baked goods and toys, this is supposed to allow the Godling to wear a costume as well and easily sneak to those they need to perform a good deed for.