Moss People are a class of fairy-folk, variously compared to dwarves, elves, or spirits, described in the folklore of Germany as having an intimate connection to trees and the forest.
In German the words Schrat and Waldschrat are also used for a moss person.
These wood-spirits are sometimes described as similar to dwarves, being the same size as children, "grey and old-looking, hairy, and clad in moss."
In other descriptions they are said to be pretty or even have butterfly wings....
You see, Moss People live by the rule that the gardens they inhabit must first embrace Mother Nature’s diversity and balance...
The variety of plants in a garden must be in harmony with the available resources and most of all the ratio of native plants to cultivated plants are equal or more...
The moss people are similar to hamadryads.
Their lives are "attached to the trees; if any one causes by friction the inner bark to loosen a Wood-woman dies...
Hobbit harmony thrives where trees are cherished, not culled and dashing chipmunks are admired, un-scolded.
Where the water runs freely and the beehives thrive, that’s where you’ll find them leading magical lives....
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