Nisse

*Nisse are a fictional species in Nordic folklore, this page explains their Artist SMP adaptation.*

## Known Characters

* Wilbie
* Freda
* Raylen
* Trudie
* Jesse
* The town elder
* Phillis, the hoarder

## Guide

Nisse are small house spirits/creatures that usually inhabit a residential area. Some worlds have them, some don’t. It is easy to tell if there is a Nisse about, chests may become mysteriously organized, and the house might be cleaner than ever when you wake in the morning. Usually they leave behind small items and trinkets, or might even stash some of yours in their nook. Despite the circumstances, it is important to understand the proper way to care for the Nisse, as they can be useful houseguests.

Nisse usually create their own “nook” within one's home; although, they do appreciate it if the host creates one for them (often repaying them with various extra tasks or gifts). What qualifies as a Nisse nook can be a, somewhat private, room or crevice with a bed, and at least 4x4x4 4 walls and a roof. Optionally, occasional offerings to the Nisse; food, armor, books, trinkets, furniture, comfy blankets, and pillows. They absolutely LOVE fairy lights and lanterns.

### **Caring for your Nisse**

The Nisse is generally a low maintenance creature, requiring only a room, little attention, the occasional "thank you" and positive feedback. Nisse usually enjoy keeping busy, doing various tasks for the host while they are away. Remember to keep a small list of tasks you want completed to keep your Nisse entertained.

Some Nisse don items of clothing such as hats, shirts, scarves, etc. These of course come with the usual upkeep. Do not be surprised to see your Nisse occasionally rummaging the washer and dryer in the middle of the night, this is completely normal.

It is not uncommon for Nisse to collect small trinkets and items that the host has forgotten; a Nisse's space may contain lost ores and other valuables. If you catch your Nisse storing stolen items, simply take the items back, and keep in a marked chest. (Keep in mind that it is likely the Nisse did not intend to take anything of value or in current use).

### **Chest Marking**

The Nisse usually organizes the chests or storage units of the host automatically. If you do not want the Nisse to touch a chest, mark it with a note that says so. Otherwise the Nisse may shuffle around the items without your notice.

### **Travel**

The Nisse, unlike other household servants, is not required to stay within your house. The Nisse may create burrows within other houses, stay in one nook for bouts of time, leave at random, or simply never come back. The Nisse does as it wishes. It is important to keep the Nisse's space comfortable and safe, if a Nisse feels threatened, it will simply leave. Always remember that the Nisse is a sentient being and it is unethical to attempt to trap it in any way. The Nisse is crafty, and even if captured, it will almost always find a way to escape and may take revenge.

### **Nisse Space**

The Nisse utilizes the cracks and other crevices within structures to move around quickly, such as tunnels and nooks. Tunnels are a transportation system it creates in walls; it can appear to randomly travel about, going in and out of the walls. The Nisse may appear in other places, stay in its Nisse space, or choose not to use the space at all. Nisse space is reserved only for the Nisse, however they might let trusted hosts in occasionally. Though it is HIGHLY important to note that **you should not follow the Nisse into its space**, unless invited by the Nisse currently occupying the space. Entering without permission will cause agitation and aggression. Nisse are also known to be territorial towards outsiders, even other Nisse.

### **Behaviors**

The Nisse are known to have a variety of moods and emotions. Some have a shorter temper than others, and will become agitated if denied attention. Other Nisse prefer complete solitude and may not socially interact with the host at all. If agitated a Nisse sometimes leaves small hints displaying their aggravation. The Nisse may neglect it's duties, mess around the hosts home, disorganize items, leave passive aggressive notes, and play pranks. If you find that your Nisse is agitated, it is best to either give it some time to cool down, or ask what is bothering it. Often the irritant requires a simple solution.

### **Body language**

Nisse have some ways of communication that may be considered strange to most. While they can communicate verbally, they may bite, hit, smack, and scratch to communicate; most of these are positive, a Nisse will usually bite or hit as a greeting. If your Nisse is not accustomed to the social norm, please explain to them that people like you do not like this way of greeting, and teach them other alternatives they can use instead. They will adapt to these ways quickly, if explained effectively.

### **Diet**

The Nisse are generally omnivorous but some have specific preferences as to what they'll eat. Much like us, Nisse may be vegetarian, or have other dietary choices, they may also have various allergies. Although, some Nisse may choose to eat unusual and/or non-edible things like building materials and shiny objects. *Unless* these items are toxic, harmful, or addictive, the Nisse can process it just fine. This makes it important to keep hazardous materials in marked chests, where the Nisse wont be able to take and ingest.

### **Weakness and Health**

Nisse are known to have several weaknesses; being especially susceptible to emotional weakness, such as feelings of jealousy, oversensitivity, and low tolerance to insults.

They generally possess poor combat skills; while they are determined and stubborn, the Nisse is often unable to fully protect itself and will run away before putting up a fight. Nisse typically rely on protection from various other hostile creatures, commonly spiders.

A number of health issues may also be found in a Nisse. Like us, some Nisse are allergic to certain substances. They are also susceptible to human virus and sickness. If you find that your Nisse is unwell, it is important to care for them as you would any other; hot soup, medical attention, or any other needed method of care.

Nisse need other kinds of care as well; some Nisse have harder experiences in their past than others do, and its important to try and talk these things out with your Nisse. It is best to make sure that you are in a safe area, where they feel they can trust you. Try to help others understand the Nisse as well.

### **Personal Rules**

It is recommended to set boundaries with your Nisse, listing what they can and cannot do as to keep the interaction between host and houseguest pleasant. Remember to take care of your Nisse, as they are there to assist you. If you do not want a Nisse moving into your household, simply leave a sign on the door. If an unwanted Nisse is already within your home, you can simply tell it to leave. The Nisse is required by moral code to vacate the premises if told to do so.

* If a chest is marked, do not fiddle with it.
* Always return items if asked to.
* Do not enter a marked home.
* Leave if told.
* DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS INTO YOUR NISSE SPACE!
* Repay kindness.
* Honor the rule list.
* Wash your clothes you f\*\*\*

### **Development**

During certain stages of a Nisse's life, their primal instincts return. These cause side effects to your Nisse's appearance and behavior, they might grow new colors and patches of fur, their eyes might get larger and grow, their pupils might slit, they might behave more catlike, and worst of all, they might get cravings.

### **Cravings**

Notice shiny objects gone missing around the house? Does your Nisse keep stashing things into corners? your Nisse is likely going through cravings, a side effect of Nisse development. During these stages, Nisse crave all sorts of things, but this usually manifests in the form of collecting material objects such as gems, metals, blocks, food, or the like.

Some, typically younger Nisse, have cravings so severe that they put their needs before the colony entirely. Due to the severity of these cases, young Nisse are forced to leave their home nest, or exiled. Regardless of the importance or pettiness of the item they crave, they will be forced to leave if it passes the threshold of self-control.

### **Conclusion**

This concludes the Nisse care and behavioral guide. They are a species of their own, and can often be unpredictable. Though this guide will help, there are many things that you will have to learn first hand. Handle each new situation with care, and communicate well with your Nisse, and you may find yourself a new best friend.