The Butter Churning, Floor Sweeping, Porridge Eating, Shrowded Beast of Limey Lore
Brownies are helpful spirits of Scottish and English folklore. Unlike their closest relative the Hobgoblin who prefer to do their work in the buff, Brownies tend to lean more to the full coverage of a hooded cloak, or sweater, trouser & hat combo and always, and I mean always, in brown. They’re small, they’re kinda humanoid, they’re wrinkly and I’m pretty sure you can guess what color their hair is…
Most Brownies are attached to a single household or farm, where they may reside for centuries. They are protective of their homes and become upset when humans quarrel or (and I love this part) do not treat their animals with kindness.
Emerging at night to do their work, Brownies are said to do numerous household tasks which may include cleaning, sweeping, crushing grains (homebrewers take note), or the old favorite, churning butter in the barn! In return, Brownies are often paid in bowls of cream porridge or the occasional loaf of bread left out by the homeowner. It’s important to hide your jewels when a brownie is about as they are incredibly enamored with shiny things and even more importantly never criticize their work as they are very sensitive and no one wants a sad Brownie…
Our Judge this week is Ms Brittany Brown! (now known to the world as Mrs Brittany Perlmutter) She’s small, she likes shiny things but my guess is you wouldn’t catch her dead in a flat brown robe. A marketing maven somewhat unique it the digital world as she has ideas, strong opinions and likes to get things done! Having watched her grow from the quiet mayor of shantytown (don’t ask) into a full grown powerhouse, I’m proud to be working with her again and excited to see what she becomes.
