Leprechauns have existed in Ireland for thousands of years. Where they come from, nobody knows. It's been theorized that they were created by Druids. Usually alone, the Leprechaun wears green clothes and a green hat, and usually has a shilleaglighe in his hand. He is often seen working on shoes, so perhaps Leprechauns are the cobblers to the other members of the world of Faerie. He is a cunning trickster who hides his pot of gold carefully, and only the wisest mortal or fey can outwit him...which almost never happens.
Clurichauns are much like leprecauns in their diminutive size, but they are usually dressed in red. They hang out in wine cellars and beer chests(trust me, it's true) and often drain the contents quite heavily. They attach themselves to homes, and to get rid of them, the possessions of the house must be carried over running water to a new residence. But they're lucky little fellas to have around, so why get rid of them?
