Shee
The Shee are a race of Humanoid creatures that are found (currently) only in the Thall Islands of the Eastern Sea. They are a diminutive race of creatures, standing only 22" tall in most cases. They have large heads for their size and huge ears, and are quick and nimble in their movements. They are an exceedingly ellusive race, mainly keeping away from larger Humanoid races. They are intelligent and have shown a capacity to speak multiple languages and to perform complicated tasks with much ease.
It is assumed but has not yet been absolutely determined that Shee are a highly magical race of humanoids. Specific abilities have not yet been determined, but it is often the cause of much amazement at the amount of work that a single Shee can accomplish in one night's time. Thallians attribute this to the Shee being magical in nature, but not everyone agrees on this point.
Shee are considered part of the home whenever they "adopt" a Human household as their own, and the fact that a Shee has chosen one family over another is often a cause of much pride and excitement in Thall.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The smallest Humanoid known, standing only 20" on average. Oversized heads, large ears and eyes, and very small torsos and limbs. Sparse, thin hair on the head and sometimes on the back, but no where else.
Genetics and Reproduction
Unknown, but since there is a pronounced sexual dimorphism, sexual reproduction is assumed.
Growth Rate & Stages
Unknown, as no juvenile specimens have ever been observed.
Ecology and Habitats
Only known habitat is the islands of the Thall archipelago. Known to live in caves and hollow trees near Human settlements.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Capable (and eager) to eat Human food, particularly fond of dairy products (milk, cheese, butter), food prepared with honey, and smoked meats.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Shee have never been seen in groups larger than three individuals, and are most commonly encountered as individuals.
Domestication
Shee are intelligent beings, but seem to sometimes choose to adopt Humans as companions or neighbors. It has been documented many times that Shee will repeatedly visit a Human home where they have been treated kindly and fix broken items (tools, boots, pots and crockery, etc.) or clean up areas of the home that are in need. If food is left for them, they will often repay the kindness with gifts of rare items or ingredients that they seem to think the Human's want or need. Dairy animals and poultry (cows, goats, chickens, etc.) will double their output in homes where Shee frequently visit.
Facial characteristics
Large heads on very small bodies, with enormous ears and over-sized eyes.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Seemingly limited to the Thall Islands.
Average Intelligence
Intelligent. Capable of speech, complicated operations and repairs, and able to cook a variety of foods
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Not fully understood, but it is well documented that the Shee have exceptional perceptory abilities. Incredible hearing, eyesight and an unrivaled sense of smell.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
It has never been firmly established in what manner Shee refer to themselves. Human tradition calls for the naming of a Shee by a host family to a simple name of just one syllable (Ang, Dill, Ben, etc.) and it is well known that the Shee will respond to that given name whenever it is used, but no evidence exists as to what names they give each other (if any).
Average Technological Level
It is not entirely clear just how advanced Shee are. There are many examples of Shee using tools to build or repair complex items with components made up of a wide variety of materials (the most common example is the building or repair of large multi-wheeled wagons). However, there is no actual evidence that any of the tools used to do these wonderous tasks are actually Shee tools. Instead, it appears in all cases to be the Shee using the tools of the host to do the tasks. No tools of Shee manufacture or design have ever been found.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Shee speech has almost always been described as "singing". Whenever Shee have been heard to speak to each other, it has always been heard as a fast-paced, melodic song sung one Shee to another. When Shee speak to their host families, it is always in clear but very concise (and very high pitched) Thallian, Gnomish or Elvish.
Common Etiquette Rules
Shee are universally shy when encountered in the open or wild. They are more friendly and engaging when interacting with their host families, but they are still quite guarded and reserved and conversations are short and very to-the-point.
Common Taboos
Shee do not like to be held by Humans, ever. Not even host families that have enjoyed the company and assistance of a Shee for decades will eveer be allowed to hold or "hug" a Shee. It is a sure way to get the Shee to never return to the home again.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Shee seem willing to "adopt" any intelligent humanoid as a "host" family. Most Shee relationships seem to occur in Human homes, but Humans are the majority species on the Thall Islands. There are many examples of Elves, Halflings and even a few Zoey that have built relationships with the Shee. However, the most engaging associations between Shee and their hosts are when the hosts are Gnomes. For reasons not entirely understood, Shee seem particularly fascinated with Gnomes. Some scholars think it is because Gnomes are the closest to Shee in relative size, but if that were the case a comparable association should be seen in the relationships between Shee and Halflings, but no evidence of this exists.
Scientific Name
Homo Minimus Thallius
Lifespan
Unknown
Average Height
20" Tall
Average Weight
Less than 20 lbs
Geographic Distribution
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