Duwende are said to live in trees, underground, in mounds, or in houses 

Different colors of duwende are said to represent different characters 

White duwende are said to bring luck, while black duwende are said to play tricks 

Duwende are known for being mischievous but can also be helpful to humans if treated with respect 

Duwende may become hostile if mistreated 

Duwende may get angry if a trespasser destroys or damages their mound or the duwende itself 

To show respect to duwende, you can say "Tabi tabi po" in Tagalog 

If a duwende is angry with someone, they may cause pain or swelling in any part of the person's body, or an illness that cannot be cured by modern medicine 

An albularyo or herbal doctor may be called to help cure the victim