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'''Gremlins''' were a species of [[goblinoid]]-like [[fey]] creatures,<ref name="MM3-p106">{{Cite book/Monster Manual 3 4th edition|106}}</ref> whose plane of origin was unknown to most.<ref name="MM-p174" />

==Description==
These goblin-like creatures had indistinguishable sexes and their skin color ranged from shades of brown, black, and gray&mdash;frequently in a mottled blend. They had large and pointed ears. Some had [[bat]]-like wings and were thus often mistaken for [[imp]]s.<ref name="MM-p174" />

Gremlins often wore no clothing.<ref name="MM-p174" />

==Personality==
Gremlins were very intelligent creatures. They were typically chaotic, mischievous, and cowardly. They delighted in angering people.<ref name="MM-p174" />

==Abilities==
Gremlins were amazingly resilient creatures.<ref name="DDGttU-p30" /> They had a slight [[magic resistance]] and could only be harmed by [[item enchantment|enchanted]] weapons.<ref name="MM-p174" /> When infesting an area, they were nigh impossible to completely eliminate.<ref name="DDGttU-p30" />

==Combat==
[[File:Snyad-Mite-Attack.jpg|thumb|273px|''Mites, snyads, and rats all working together to assault a group of adventurers.'']]
As cowardly creatures, gremlins much preferred fighting their enemies through trickery and [[trap]]s over face-to-face combat. They would only resort to this if cornered and fought by biting<ref name="MM-p174" /> or slashing with their claws.<ref name="MM3-p106" />

==History==
Following his assault on the kingdom of [[Mag Tureah]], the [[fomorian]] king [[Thrumbolg]] ordered that all captured [[goblin]] slaves should be transformed and corrupted by powerful rituals. These rituals resulted in the creation of the first gremlins. These first generations were used by Thrumbolg to break up powerful alliances against him, as well as sow unease and dissent within [[high elf|eladrin]] cities. But eventually he lost control of them and they wreaked havoc within his own court before being driven out.<ref name="MM3-p106" />

In [[1368 DR]], gremlins could occasionally be found in the [[Waterdeep/Sewers|sewers]] beneath [[Waterdeep]].<ref name="CoS-p63">{{Cite book/City of Splendors (boxed set)/Campaign Guide|63}}</ref>

Some time later in the 14{{th}} century [[DR]], the town of [[Blackbarn]] became infested with gremlins. They committed many acts of thievery and vandalism, persistently resisting the residents' efforts to exterminate them. Eventually the gremlins started to be referred to as "the Blackbarn Curse" and bodies of those killed were strung up on posts. To circumvent the gremlins many things in the town were made from stone or locked away behind cupboards or with stout [[lock (item)|locks]].<ref name="poly116-p9">{{Cite polyhedron/116/Elminster's Everwinking Eye: The Border Kingdoms: Blackbarn and Bloutar|9}}</ref>

==Species==
Gremlins were highly susceptible to mutation and were capable of interbreeding with any goblinoid species. Because of this, over time many other species of gremlins came about.<ref name="MM-p174" />
* [[Bendith]], a wingless species of gremlin that devoted their long lives to replacing the children of [[human]]s and [[demihuman]]s with their own and then raising those children to be unruly menaces to society.<ref>{{Cite organized play/LC/A Gruesome Faerie Tale|17}}</ref>
* [[Fremlin]], a minuscule winged species of gremlin that had a more friendly and harmless nature.<ref name="MM-p174" />
* [[Galltrit]], a minuscule winged species of gremlin that subsisted on blood.<ref name="MM-p174" />
* [[Jermlaine]], a minuscule wingless species of underground gremlins that were greatly associated with [[rat]]s.<ref name="MM-p174" /> 
* [[Mite]], a wingless subterranean species most closely related to jermlaine and snyads.<ref name="MM-p174" />
* [[Plainsjan]], a wingless species that primarily inhabited the planet [[Anadia]].<ref name="RS-p87">{{Cite book/Realmspace|87}}</ref>
* [[Snyad]], a wingless species of gremlin that were quite dexterous and had a love for treasure.<ref name="MM-p174" />

==Societies==
Gremlins traveled in small packs. They had a social order that was highly organized, where both sexes were treated as equals.<ref name="MM-p174" />

They did not mate often and offspring were left to fend for themselves after birth, which they typically were fully capable of doing so. Gremlins matured within the course of a month.<ref name="MM-p174" />

===Diet===
Gremlins were generally omnivorous creatures, though some species had unique diets, such as the galltrit.<ref name="MM-p174" />

===Homelands===
Gremlins could be found within the [[Feywild]], the [[Feydark]], and on the [[Prime Material plane]]. They most often dwelled covertly within the settlements they terrorized,<ref name="MM3-p106" /> infesting buildings,<ref name="MM-p174" /> and taming [[vermin]] or other animals to their service.<ref name="MM3-p106" />

On the Prime Material, three species of gremlin made their homes in the [[Upperdark]]: jermlaines, mites, and snyads. Most lived in small groups, typically lairing in mazes of tiny chambers and passageways along major trade routes. This allowed them to prey upon unwary travelers.<ref name="DDGttU-p30">{{Cite book/Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark|30}}</ref>

On the surface they could be found in parts of the [[Western Heartlands]], where they were referred to by some as "graywings",<ref name="poly116-p9" /> within areas of the [[Elven Court|Old Elven Court]],<ref name="C.EotE-p107">{{Cite book/Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves|107}}</ref> and within cities and villages in [[Cormyr]], [[the Dalelands]], and [[Sembia]].<ref name="EE.EM-p29">{{Cite book/Elminster's Ecologies/Explorer's Manual|29}}</ref> Beyond [[Faerûn]], gremlins could be found in the [[Pasocada Basin]].<ref name="CoG-p79">{{Cite book/City of Gold|79}}</ref>

===Relationships===
Gremlins could be found living openly among [[goblin]]s, [[lizardfolk]], [[orc]]s, and any other [[humanoid]]s that could tolerate their chaotic nature.<ref name="MM3-p106" /> Most races in the Underdark sought to exterminate gremlins if given the opportunity.<ref name="DDGttU-p30" />

Gremlins could sometimes be found working with [[demon]]s, as their chaotic personalities meshed well.<ref name="MM3-p106" />

==Trivia==
In [[Wheloon]], the [[Oldstone Hall]] featured stone carvings of gremlins.<ref name="VGtC-p105">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to Cormyr|105}}</ref>

==Appendix==
===Trivia===
* Gremlin was used as a cheat code in the game ''[[Blood & Magic]]'', which when used would summon an [[enchanter]] unit.<ref>{{Cite game/Blood & Magic}}</ref>
===Appearances===
{{Appearances
|novels = ''[[King Pinch]]'';''[[The Halls of Stormweather]]'';''[[The Shattered Mask]]''
|organized play = ''[[A Gruesome Faerie Tale]]''
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===External Links===
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