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− | {{ | + | {{CreatureInfo|name=Hippo|symbol=H|color=rgb(192, 192, 192)| |
− | + | bones=?|chunks=?|meat=?|fat=10|skulls=1|skin=Yes| | |
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+ | * Any tropical river or lake | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | Hippos seem to be peaceful, friendly and not very intelligent [[river]] [[creatures]] with a strong tendency to make loud noises while... reproducing. But this is not quite correct. Every [[dwarf]] who was courageous enough to settle near the ever growing colonies of the hippos will soon describe them as the monstrous beasties they are: stealthy, bloodthirsty killers who will assassinate every innocent dwarf on sight! | |
== Bloody Rites of the Hippos == | == Bloody Rites of the Hippos == | ||
− | Hippos travel through their territory as a swarm, harmless to most other | + | Hippos travel through their territory as a swarm, harmless to most other animals. When they meet similar semi-intelligent groups like [[immigrants]] or [[Siege|invaders]], suddenly an individual Hippo's blood thirst awakens. After the herd massacres whoever they stumble across, this warlord hippo (who is given a cool name) will fight any humanoid lifeforms to death, actively supported by the brave rest of the herd. |
== How to fight Hippos == | == How to fight Hippos == | ||
− | In one word: Don't. Unless you have a strong army of | + | In one word: Don't. Unless you have a strong army of Spear-and Marksdwarves, Hippos will beat the shit out of your dwarves. Just set up long lines of spiked Hippo [[traps]] or dig [[channel|channels]] around you entrance. The biggest problem is water. Dwarves will drink the pesky stuff if there is no alcohol, making themselves living targets with a "drown me" sign on them. |
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