"Holy shit, run!"
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I had a lot of fun with the Khorne Berserkers, so I decided to stick with the Warhammer theme. This time I chose one of my old favorites: the Squig.

From the Warhammer 5th Edition Orcs and Goblins Army Book:

"Night Goblins cultivate different kinds of fungus and moulds in their meandering caves and tunnels. They also descend into the deeper caverns to search for the wild and exotic funguses which they use to make powerful magic potions. Night Goblins are not the only creatures that like to eat fungus, so they have to be constantly on the look out for dangerous subterranean denizens. One of the most deadly of all these creatures is the elusive Cave Squig. These are hybrid creatures, part fungus and part flesh, with tough ball-shaped bodes and clumsy taloned feet. Cave Squigs have huge gaping mouths thronged with slashing teeth, and an enraged Cave Squig can bite a large creature clean in two and can easily swallow a Night Goblin whole.

Over the many hundreds of years that Night Goblins have lived in the tunnels they have become quite used to dealing with these fearsome creatures. Roasted Cave Squig is considered a great delicacy and captive Cave Squigs are kept as pets by Night Goblin Chieftains.

NIght Goblins hunt Cave Squigs using long, sturdy forks called "prodders" to goad the Squigs from their hiding places and to keep the enraged beasts at bay. Once a Squig has been provoked from its lair the Night Goblins throw nets over it then bash it senseless with large clubs so it can be safely dragged away. Some Night Goblins become very proficient Squig hunters and come to be quite nonchalant about the dangers involved. Famous Squig hunters are happy to exhibit their skills with daring spectacles such as Squig wrestling, tunnel racing, Squig pit leaping, and bare-back Squig riding.

Squigs are often herded into battle by Night Goblins armed with prodders. The Squigs don't like daylight at all, and quickly become maddened by the sun. The Goblins herd the enraged Squigs towards the enemy where they gnash, bite and chew their way through the enemy's ranks."


Clearly, these squigs have gotten way out of hand. Their keepers are nowhere to be found.


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