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[366 Days of Monsters] Days 139-140/366 - Morlocks

Added 2020-06-27 16:05:45 +0000 UTC

Morlocks are a semi-intelligent species of humanoids who live in subterranean caverns. Because of their albinism, they are frequently referred to as "white apes" or even "white orcs" by less enlightened above-ground-dwellers—both terms are incorrect, as the species does not descend from primates or elves, respectively. Instead, morlocks trace their origins to dwarves.

Despite their aggressive, stubborn nature, morlock societies are rather well-organized. Typically, morlocks gather in tribes of 50 to 150 of their kind all led by the most intelligent and dangerous member of their species, colloquially referred to as a "war chief." The war chiefs often exhibit innate psionic powers, which grants them an edge in combat.

Morlock hovels tend to be home to other subterranean creatures that share a symbiotic relationship with the humanoids. Within a typical hovel, one can find bats, gricks, subterranean lizards, spiders, and fungal creatures.