A message was nailed to the bulletin board this afternoon by a suspicious-looking gnome, pinned in place with a long iron nail driven through a bleached Denubae skull. It read:
The Denubae and You: What You Need to Know to Protect Arcane Persons and Belongings, and Speedily Dispatch the Beasts That Threaten Them!
Paid for by the Friends of the Workshop
The Denubae are beasts that have surfaced as a serious threat to RhyDin, and have made a stir in our communities since their violent disruption of the Shamrock Shindig; but just how much do you know about these monsters?
They resemble the Egyptian god Anubis (not to be confused with the ranking duelist), dark-colored canine animals with sharp teeth, claws, iridescent red eyes and a long tail that can be used as a weapon. They are equipped with a paralytic venom that we believe can be delivered through their teeth, claws and tail.
They have thick, dark, leathery hides capable of absorbing magical attacks, which brings us to a helpful question: What do these awful hell-hounds eat? Magic! Autopsies have discovered many once-magical items within their digestive tracts, which are later coughed up (like an owl) as they have no means of defecating. Some are capable of flight, and most we have encountered are fast, powerful, and very deadly. Denubae can and will operate alone, but they can also operate in large groups and seem capable of coordinating attacks much like a pack of wolves.
So what can you do to be prepared?
Keep your magical objects locked up! If there have been any reported attacks in your neighborhood be careful when you use them and where you put them, and we would not recommend transporting them when you are out alone at night! We're not sure how they detect magic, but they can, and they will not hesitate to attack anything that stands between them and their food.
Travel in large groups! If you must travel, do so with able-bodied friends and plenty of them. Even a skilled combatant may find it difficult to fend off or destroy one of these creatures on their own, and they often hunt in groups -- don't give them the advantage of numbers!
Have a plan! Are you, your friends, family, co-workers and traveling companions well-informed about the Denubae threat? Know what they are, what to do and where to go in case of an attack. Memorize the locations of any local Watch and militia barracks and the houses and workplaces of any friends skilled at killing the beasts, and learn all the best routes. And if your local guards, militiamen and combat-trained neighbors don't know about the Denubae, educate them! Knowledge is your ally, and in that vein...
Exploit their weaknesses! The Denubae smell terrible in a unique way, such that you should be able to smell them coming if you remain alert and aware of your surroundings. They are also weak to water -- and not derived from magic, so hydromancers and water elementals should be very careful about this! But mundane water seems to melt them, so take advantage of the natural weather patterns when possible, know where the waterfront is, and if possible carry portable sources of water that can be expelled like a weapon.
If water is not available, decapitation or destruction of the brain seem the two best ways of destroying the creatures. It is best to carry a sword, club, heavy hammer or firearm, but do not equip yourself with one of these before you are ready to use them. Weapons in untrained hands are often more deadly to the users and their allies than any would-be attackers! And finally,
Reclaim your neighborhood! Once the Denubae know where food is, they will threaten your community, disrupt your livelihood, and bring harm to you and your neighbors. Learn their weaknesses, find their location, make a plan, and destroy them completely. Mercy is a noble virtue, but the Denubae show none, so don't hesitate to send these hounds back to Hell!
Remember, RhyDin: Be safe, be alert, and don't let the monsters ruin your community!
P.S. If you have not voted already, please vote for Silas Greyshott as Governor of RhyDin.
P.P.S. Enjoy a crisp, refreshing Zeppa soda, made with lemon, lime, and real cane sugar!
The Denubae and You: What You Need to Know to Protect Arcane Persons and Belongings, and Speedily Dispatch the Beasts That Threaten Them!
Paid for by the Friends of the Workshop
The Denubae are beasts that have surfaced as a serious threat to RhyDin, and have made a stir in our communities since their violent disruption of the Shamrock Shindig; but just how much do you know about these monsters?
They resemble the Egyptian god Anubis (not to be confused with the ranking duelist), dark-colored canine animals with sharp teeth, claws, iridescent red eyes and a long tail that can be used as a weapon. They are equipped with a paralytic venom that we believe can be delivered through their teeth, claws and tail.
They have thick, dark, leathery hides capable of absorbing magical attacks, which brings us to a helpful question: What do these awful hell-hounds eat? Magic! Autopsies have discovered many once-magical items within their digestive tracts, which are later coughed up (like an owl) as they have no means of defecating. Some are capable of flight, and most we have encountered are fast, powerful, and very deadly. Denubae can and will operate alone, but they can also operate in large groups and seem capable of coordinating attacks much like a pack of wolves.
So what can you do to be prepared?
Keep your magical objects locked up! If there have been any reported attacks in your neighborhood be careful when you use them and where you put them, and we would not recommend transporting them when you are out alone at night! We're not sure how they detect magic, but they can, and they will not hesitate to attack anything that stands between them and their food.
Travel in large groups! If you must travel, do so with able-bodied friends and plenty of them. Even a skilled combatant may find it difficult to fend off or destroy one of these creatures on their own, and they often hunt in groups -- don't give them the advantage of numbers!
Have a plan! Are you, your friends, family, co-workers and traveling companions well-informed about the Denubae threat? Know what they are, what to do and where to go in case of an attack. Memorize the locations of any local Watch and militia barracks and the houses and workplaces of any friends skilled at killing the beasts, and learn all the best routes. And if your local guards, militiamen and combat-trained neighbors don't know about the Denubae, educate them! Knowledge is your ally, and in that vein...
Exploit their weaknesses! The Denubae smell terrible in a unique way, such that you should be able to smell them coming if you remain alert and aware of your surroundings. They are also weak to water -- and not derived from magic, so hydromancers and water elementals should be very careful about this! But mundane water seems to melt them, so take advantage of the natural weather patterns when possible, know where the waterfront is, and if possible carry portable sources of water that can be expelled like a weapon.
If water is not available, decapitation or destruction of the brain seem the two best ways of destroying the creatures. It is best to carry a sword, club, heavy hammer or firearm, but do not equip yourself with one of these before you are ready to use them. Weapons in untrained hands are often more deadly to the users and their allies than any would-be attackers! And finally,
Reclaim your neighborhood! Once the Denubae know where food is, they will threaten your community, disrupt your livelihood, and bring harm to you and your neighbors. Learn their weaknesses, find their location, make a plan, and destroy them completely. Mercy is a noble virtue, but the Denubae show none, so don't hesitate to send these hounds back to Hell!
Remember, RhyDin: Be safe, be alert, and don't let the monsters ruin your community!
P.S. If you have not voted already, please vote for Silas Greyshott as Governor of RhyDin.
P.P.S. Enjoy a crisp, refreshing Zeppa soda, made with lemon, lime, and real cane sugar!