The Crock of Gold · Character

Leprecaun

A mischievous fairy who lures children to Gort na Cloca Mora with griddle bread and milk, then bows to the Thin Woman's authority.

supporting

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in The Crock of Gold, Leprecaun is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A single Leprecaun is sent to interview the Thin Woman and weeps as he tells his story.

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With Thin Woman of Inis Magrath (family): They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household. With Seumas Beg (family): Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures. With Brigid Beg (family): Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Closing

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Relationships

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
family · ambivalent
They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and… How this plays out →
Seumas Beg
family · positive
Brigid Beg
family · positive
Shawn
professional · ambivalent
Seumas Beg
family · positive
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
family · ambivalent
They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and… How this plays out →
Seumas Beg
family · positive
Brigid Beg
family · positive
Brigid Beg
family · positive
Shawn
professional · ambivalent
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
family · ambivalent
They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and… How this plays out →
Shawn
professional · ambivalent

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household.
Seumas Beg
Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.
Brigid Beg
Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.
Shawn
Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.
Seumas Beg
Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household.
Seumas Beg
Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.
Brigid Beg
Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.
Brigid Beg
Brigid Beg is the Leprecaun's daughter, and he is a caring but often distracted father figure to her.
Shawn
Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.
Thin Woman of Inis Magrath
They are married, with a contentious but deeply bonded relationship, often bickering and working together in their household.
Shawn
Shawn works for the Leprecaun and his household, often receiving instructions and scoldings from the Leprecaun.

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In the story

Leprecaun appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV
A single Leprecaun is sent to interview the Thin Woman and weeps as he tells his story.
V
Teaches the children games and leads them to the underground hole.
VIII
Entices the children to the underground home, offers them food, and teaches Brigid to knit.
Book V: The Policemen
Interacts with the children regarding the gold.
XV
One Leprecaun guides the Philosopher to the group, and they collectively offer him shelter in their home under the yew tree, describing their joyful life.

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