One of the most well-known, if not the most populous, of the septs of the Burning Land dwarves (31.27) is the Pigdog Sept. Pigdogs are such voracious eaters that they are not favored elsewhere, but that is not a problem for the Pigdog dwarves since their lands are home to the fleshpit.
The fleshpit is a strange sight. It is a great cube of strange greenish meat that is sunk into the earth that regrows when pieces of it are sliced off. Its taste, no matter how it is cooked, is wretched and even gnolls cannot stomach it. However the pigdogs live up to their name and bolt down great chunks of it with relish. As a result, the dwarves that live here keep even more dogs than cows and these fierce beasts help keep their masters safe. Although this sept has a reputation for being overfed and slovenly, at least by dwarven standards, they have an impressive record in battle. When their warriors are on the march, they bring huge packs of dogs with them which they set upon the enemy before the dwarven phalanx makes its charge. The dogs disrupt their enemy’s ranks so that the charge of dwarves bearing spears and cowhide shields can smash deep into them.
Hooks:
- What other dwarven septs are there in the western Burning Lands?
- How did the fleshpit get there? What is it?
