Kleudde is a malevolent lutin (a type of hobgoblin or sprite) from Flemish folklore. It is associated with fog, desolate landscapes, and ruins. Kleudde is described as having the gaze of a basilisk, the mouth of a vampire, the agility of a will-o’-the-wisp, and the ugliness of a griffin. It avoids holy places and the sight of a cross. Kleudde’s laughter is like that of the damned, and its cry is terrifying. It embodies the fear of the unknown and the dangers lurking in the darkness.
Kleudde, Flemish Fog Lutin
Creature Types: N/A
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Celtic
Roles/Functions in Lore: Bringer of Fear, Malevolent Spirit
Literary Sources/Traditions: Folklore
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Other
Attributes/Powers: Fear Inducement, Shapeshifting
Alignments/Moral Standings: Malevolent
