Mischievous leprechauns sometimes raid wine cellars when engaging in revelry after a hard day's work. Leprechauns are also well known as makers of shoes and brogues, often wearing leather aprons when working. The sound they make when hammering shoes often give away their presence. If caught unaware, a leprechaun can be threatened with bodily harm in order to give away the location of their pot of gold. However, leprechauns often trick their captors into glancing away at the last moment, at which point they immediately make good their escape.
Leprechauns are widespread in Ireland and the nearby isles.
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