meditations on our invisible neighbors

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Abbey Lubber

Abbey Lubbers dwell in cellars and larders. Traditionally, they vex greedy and gluttonous tavern keeps and abbots by consuming their stored victuals. These creatures go by various names, but are most closely akin to Brownies and Hobs. As solitary f**ries they belong neither to the Seelie or Unseelie Court, but remain neutral. However, they do lean toward the mischievous side, as they punish man's gluttony and greed.

I imagine early kitchen staff often used the Lubber as an excuse for food & beverage shrinkage.

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