War Beast
An umbrella term for the myriad monsters and creations made as front line troops in the many wars of the Crown Empire.
These creatures are speculated to commonly be female to facilitate litters when more copies of the beast are needed.<ref name="15.8">“Warbeasts?”
“None combat ready. Priscilla and Scythe, but they’re low with litters. Spike is out to stud in another city.” - Excerpt from Bitter Pill 15.8</ref> Many early academy creations feared and could be dealt with by fire, this hurdle was eventually crossed however.<ref>Fire is the go-to answer. A decade ago, it would have worked. Fire scares warbeasts, it scared stitched and burned them like they’re tinder. But things move forward. - Excerpt from Cut To The Quick 11.12</ref>
They provide a large military advantage when used correctly.<ref> Thoughts on war beast effectiveness - Excerpt from Esprit de Corpse 5.13</ref>
Examples
Trivia
- Attack dogs and war elepants have fun.
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