Once docile herbivores, the poor Fettershins were corrupted first by the evil magic of the Vai’kesh Elves, and now by the monstrous alterations of the Familiar Surgeons. Their constant, gnawing hunger is only made worse by the armoured plates grafted over their skulls. Evil magical fire consumes their flesh, and they care for nothing but inflicting as much pain as possible so that others can share their misery.
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