Imp

Also known as Impa, Emp, Hympe, Ympe

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Medieval (culture)
Hellish (attribute)
Humanoid (attribute)
Flying (attribute)
Troublesome (behaviour)

A devilish small creature that is said to be the offspring of the Devil. They look like a child with horns on its head and small wings. They are also a Familiar to Witches and aid in their Black Arts. The Imp of Liconln was let loose by the Devil who appeared in the air above the town of Lindum (Lincoln). He went to a construction site of a Cathedral and made trouble. Whilst climbing a column and observing Angel turned him to stone where he remains today.

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