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HALFLING, HOBBIT, HOBBITS, PERIANNATH
Hobbits are a small folk, being about half the size of a
man. They have leathery and furry
feet resulting in most never wearing shoes. They are known as Halflings by the
Humans, and the Periannath by the
Elves. They
fear other
races, treating them with
superstition. However, they are a very-strong willed people, who when forced to
fight can do so with vigour. It's recorded how the
Shire Hobbits managed to defend
their home from an Orcish
attack many years ago. Although
rare, certain hobbits are prone to adventures and this
lead to success when
Thorin II and his party took to
taking a Hobbit to reclaim their lost
home.
There are only two known places where Hobbits are known to live, those being the original settlement of Bree and the Shire. The origin of hobbits is uncertain, though it's known that they existed long before coming to their current main home in the Shire.
MUME's Hobbits
Hobbits within MUME are in most respect identical to Tolkien's descriptions. They are, for obvious reasons, found in places other than the Shire and Bree.Hobbits in MUME are treated differently from the other races:
- They make ideal thieves with their quick reflexes and light bodies.
- They are able to move and sneak better when barefoot.
- Their furry feet with leathery soles provide some basic protection.
- They are able to enter tiny holes that other races cannot fit into.
- They suffer penalties when riding large mounts.
| See also: | SHIRE, BREE |
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