- For other Worms, see Gastropoda and Clitellata.
These powerful creatures were first encountered at the same time as the famous explorer discovered the cavern of Thorbardin. Since then they have been harnessed for work in the warrens and mines.
These powerful creatures reach a length of 30 feet or more, with a body diameter of as much as four feet. They move with a worm-like crawl, and are often harnessed by the dwarves. The harness is attached to a cart or sled that the worm hauls without apparent effort. Younger worms are used to till the rich loam of the warrens. Simply by moving through the earth they mix the topsoil with compost; over a period of a few days, 12 worms can churn an entire field to prepare it for planting.
Combat[]
The worms are not aggressive creatures, but if they are threatened, or blocked from a food source or escape route, they can lash out and bite. Because of the worm's segmented body, it can stretch out to strike at a target as much as 12 feet away.