TOK_HS_004 TOMTE / NISSE _ MORALLY AMBIGUOUS CHARACTERS WITH MOTIVES THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FATHOM #TOKbyELFH
Tom of Kürbla by ELFH
22. detsember 2024 KELL 23:22
Eile kell 20:33
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25 Days of Winter and Christmas Folklore!
Tomte / Nisse- Tomte, also known as a Nisse, are Scandinavian gnome like creatures usually found around the farm. They are morally ambiguous characters with motives that are difficult to fathom. A Tomte values a well run, efficient farm. He will help around the farm and tend the animals and in general protect the farm, so long as he is shown respect, which includes leaving him a giant bowl of porridge on Christmas Eve.
If he is disrespected or doesn’t think the farm is being run well he shows his displeasure in a variety of ways from pranks, to beatings, to killing the livestock!
The Tomte may make his home in an out of the way spot on the farm, like in a loft. On the other hand, he may also live amongst the corpses in nearby graves.
On Christmas, the Tomte might be found traveling the countryside handing out gifts. Just don’t forget to leave him some porridge! (Art by John Bauer)
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