The Beastmen, or Children of Deino, are the most disciplined military faction of the Halls of Thoth in the Ardis Vala Mega-Dungeon: a co-opted cohort of about 115 soldiers and 40 civilians ruled by their “mother”, Lady Deino.
| Type | Faction |
| Spanish entry | Hombres-Bestia |
Description
They are goat-men, rat-men, pig-men and other forms — possibly through Deino’s magic, breeding with dungeon creatures, and her rituals.
A patrol is six troopers (ring mail, shield, spear, short sword, short bow) and a veteran sergeant (ring mail, shield, spear, war hammer). They move in formation and attack from the flank.
Commanders
- Count Skleros — general commander, about 160 years old.
- Count Trisko the Natty — commander of the Long Range Cavern Patrol (LRCP).
- Lady Deino — “mother” and patron witch.
Role
They patrol the Central Precincts and, via the LRCP, the southern Great Cavern, carrying supplies to Deino. They negotiate first, defend fast, and warn friendly visitors not to seek an audience with her. They stripped the Thothian frescoes from the areas east of the Great Hall.
Relationships
- Client: Whitemane of the Inn of the Lost at the Troll Lifts, who receives rastite lotus powder through traders.
- Rivals: the Halflings of Plumthorn and the Cult of Set.
- Enemies: the Skreel lizardfolk.
- Trocadero, a mad wizard and former ally, once mobilized them against the Seekers of Ardis Vala, who had met their patrols early on.