German Creatures

German folklore locates creatures in deep forests, mountain passes, vineyards, and river bends near mills and bridges. Beings watch over crossroads and town gates, test oaths in taverns and courts, and stir storms along trade roads. Symbols include iron nails and horseshoes, wheel marks, garlands, carved lintels, and night watches with lanterns. Entries provide German forms and regional variants recorded in chapbooks and parish notes. Roles include boundary guardian, forest tempter, river omen, and companion who rewards diligence and punishes deceit. Browse tiles by region, habitat, or motif, then open cards for sources, variants, and visual markers.