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'''Ghorgons''' are the huge,four-armed, ox-headed monsters used by the [[Beastmen]] herds. They have evolved from those [[Minotaur]]s, whose extreme overcomsuption of the tainted flesh triggered rapid growth and extreme mutation. As such, they now tower above the [[Gor Herds]], sprouting a line of rigid spikes in the back and an extra pair of arms, ending in bone blades instead of true hands. As a result, not only do they match Giants in brutal strength and incredible stubborness, but are also faster and more resilient, as well as possessing the famed Minotaur bloodlust, getting more enraged and efficient as they continue to carve a bloody path through the enemy regiments.<sup>1</sup>
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'''Ghorgons''' are the huge,four-armed, ox-headed monsters used by the [[Beastmen]] herds. They have evolved from those [[Minotaur]]s, whose extreme overcomsuption of the tainted flesh triggered rapid growth and extreme mutation. As such, they now tower above the [[Gor Herd]]s, sprouting a line of rigid spikes in the back and an extra pair of arms, ending in bone blades instead of true hands. As a result, not only do they match Giants in brutal strength and incredible stubborness, but are also faster and more resilient, as well as possessing the famed Minotaur bloodlust, getting more enraged and efficient as they continue to carve a bloody path through the enemy regiments.<sup>1</sup>
  
 
While the Ghorgons are incredibly resilient, they still lack the famed armour of [[Khemri]] [[Bone Giant]]s or the thick hide of the [[Stonehorn]]s. However, that same gluttony that led them to their state is the solution here: if seriously hurt, a creature is likely to literally grab and completely consume one of their enemies, its extreme metabolism quickly digesting the corpse and using the energy to close over the gravest wounds. Hopefully for the civilisation, this isn't foolproof, as the flesh might be indigestible or simply lack the required energy to heal the beast properly.<sup>1</sup>
 
While the Ghorgons are incredibly resilient, they still lack the famed armour of [[Khemri]] [[Bone Giant]]s or the thick hide of the [[Stonehorn]]s. However, that same gluttony that led them to their state is the solution here: if seriously hurt, a creature is likely to literally grab and completely consume one of their enemies, its extreme metabolism quickly digesting the corpse and using the energy to close over the gravest wounds. Hopefully for the civilisation, this isn't foolproof, as the flesh might be indigestible or simply lack the required energy to heal the beast properly.<sup>1</sup>

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Ghorgons are the huge,four-armed, ox-headed monsters used by the Beastmen herds. They have evolved from those Minotaurs, whose extreme overcomsuption of the tainted flesh triggered rapid growth and extreme mutation. As such, they now tower above the Gor Herds, sprouting a line of rigid spikes in the back and an extra pair of arms, ending in bone blades instead of true hands. As a result, not only do they match Giants in brutal strength and incredible stubborness, but are also faster and more resilient, as well as possessing the famed Minotaur bloodlust, getting more enraged and efficient as they continue to carve a bloody path through the enemy regiments.1

While the Ghorgons are incredibly resilient, they still lack the famed armour of Khemri Bone Giants or the thick hide of the Stonehorns. However, that same gluttony that led them to their state is the solution here: if seriously hurt, a creature is likely to literally grab and completely consume one of their enemies, its extreme metabolism quickly digesting the corpse and using the energy to close over the gravest wounds. Hopefully for the civilisation, this isn't foolproof, as the flesh might be indigestible or simply lack the required energy to heal the beast properly.1

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