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Wyrm / Worms / Wurm
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Characteristics:
  • No real breath weapon, but occasionally can take in vast amounts of water and "spit" at opponents
  • Favorite food is pigs.
  • Generally treasure guarding, but not always
  • Fairly mean
  • The term is often used as a derogative to dragons
  • Found in England near water, or in the northern countries
Description:
  • Can rejoin pieces if cleaved
  • No legs or wings - much like a regular serpent
  • Scales, fangs, claws, and fire
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