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'''Ettins''' are a [[Creature|species]] of massive, two-headed [[semi-megabeast]]s. They inhabit [[cave]]s and may attack your fortress once it reaches a certain amount of [[wealth]]. | '''Ettins''' are a [[Creature|species]] of massive, two-headed [[semi-megabeast]]s. They inhabit [[cave]]s and may attack your fortress once it reaches a certain amount of [[wealth]]. | ||
− | Rampaging ettins will [[Building destroyer|destroy buildings]] and tear through unskilled [[Dwarf|dwarves]] with impunity thanks to their great strength. The most notable characteristic of the ettin, compared to a [[giant]] or [[cyclops]], is the fact they have two heads, meaning more than one decapitation is required to dispose of them. Additionally, ettins are [[No Stun|immune to stunning]] and will usually continue to fight even if they lose one of their heads, though they aren't immune to pain and | + | Rampaging ettins will [[Building destroyer|destroy buildings]] and tear through unskilled [[Dwarf|dwarves]] with impunity thanks to their great strength. The most notable characteristic of the ettin, compared to a [[giant]] or [[cyclops]], is the fact they have two heads, meaning more than one decapitation is required to dispose of them. Additionally, ettins are [[No Stun|immune to stunning]] and will usually continue to fight even if they lose one of their heads, though they aren't immune to pain and may be knocked unconscious from a crippled head. Treat an ettin as if it were a stronger cyclops and prepare yourself accordingly. They're also natural [[Climber|climbers]]. |
Despite their huge size, ettins can be easily captured in any [[cage]] [[trap]]. Since they are intelligent, dwarves will not attempt to eat or make products out of them, limiting their use to [[live training]] or to serve as decoration for one of your rooms. | Despite their huge size, ettins can be easily captured in any [[cage]] [[trap]]. Since they are intelligent, dwarves will not attempt to eat or make products out of them, limiting their use to [[live training]] or to serve as decoration for one of your rooms. | ||
Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] ettins for their ''arguing heads''. | Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] ettins for their ''arguing heads''. | ||
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Ettins also seem to have an affinity for clothing-based weaponry, as was documented by a certain <s>bearded bastard</s> dwarf as he saw an Ettin with a pair of trousers bashing in the heads of a few dwarves. It led to some dwarven blacksmiths and clothesdwarves questioning the head-splattering efficiency of pants in combat and their popularity among beasts. | Ettins also seem to have an affinity for clothing-based weaponry, as was documented by a certain <s>bearded bastard</s> dwarf as he saw an Ettin with a pair of trousers bashing in the heads of a few dwarves. It led to some dwarven blacksmiths and clothesdwarves questioning the head-splattering efficiency of pants in combat and their popularity among beasts. | ||
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