| The derro have long been a mysterious race, hiding in darkness, their presence frequently but a whisper. Brought to the fore in this supplement, their culture, habitats, methods of warfare, and more are detailed in full so as to be usable by game masters and players alike.
The dwarven racesarequitediverse,but perhapsthe most deviant, both physically and mentally,is the derro. Though seenas corrupt and malignantby most of their kin, derro perceive themselvesas superiorto their brethren. They scoff at their brethren'snaive notion of blind obedienceto kin andkith. For derro, it is power that shouldbe respectedand nothing else. Guided by this precept, the derro follow the powerful not out of any senseof loyalty toward them but becauseit is from them that power canbe derived. This lust for power drives derro from birth to deathin a never-endingstruggle for personalglory and honour.
Since their inception, the derro have struggled againstthe sun. It hasbeenan impedimentto their will for centuriesbut as time haspassedthey have found ways to circumventthe sun. Now, the derro preparefor battle with the world aboveand when it comes,a great lamentationshall rise from the world aboveas the derro presstheir foes both day and night. With cruel cunning they shall cause confusion and despairin their opponent'sranks. Besiegingtheir adversariesfrom aboveand below, assaultingboth over and under the walls of their enemies. They shall slaughterthosewho stand in their way and enslavethosewho yield. Man, woman and child, human and humanoid alike, shall taste defeatand lie at the feet of their new masters.
Lurking just below the surface,derro havebeen, for most playersand GamesMasters,an unseenmenace. This Slayer'sGuide shall remedythat situation. No longer shall derro be ignoredas a race buried beneaththe ground or an adversarycagedin the cavernsof the hidden world below. The sun cannot keepthe derro from what is rightfully theirs forever.
Adventurersbeware! For the derro are on the rise and you, may be all that standsin their path...
This seriesof supplements,designedfor use in all fantasy-basedD20 gamessystems,takesan exhaustivelook at specific monsterraces,detailing their beliefs, society and methodsof warfare. Typically, thesewill be the racesall but ignored by GamesMastersand players alike who pay little heed as countlessthousandsget slaughteredduring the acquisition of new levels and magic items. |
