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Orm / Ormr / Worm / Vurm
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Region: Scandinavia, England
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature: None
Sources: Giants, Monsters and Dragons pg 281, 398

  • Means dragon
  • Class of dragons in the N&E regions that were invaded by the Vikings.
  • Prefers swamps and damp places
  • Huge and serpent-like with a horse-like head. Sometimes appears with horns, fangs, and protruding eyes
  • Could move very fast
  • Fairly easy targets for heros

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