City Rats
City Rats is a derogatory term created for
the rat-like race that escaped from the
Dragsan Laboratories. Initially, they were treated
as monsters that needed to be exterminated, like
vermin. However, in present times, they are a fairly
common sight in most cities of the Deuslair.
Cities and their slums. These are the main places where
you can find them. I saw some traveling around the world but
never saw one living on a farm or in a small village. Thought it
might be due to people's mentality there and not the other way
around. In cities, it is easier to blend in with other beastkin.
Escape from the Dragsa. It seems the Dragsa did not intend
to let this race loose; rather, they just escaped from their
laboratories one day. The denizens of the Fortress of Dragsa
held a deep-rooted prejudice against the City Rats, perceiving
them as nothing more than vile creatures to be eradicated like
common vermin. The notion of accepting these seemingly
monstrous beings seemed unthinkable. However, as time
unfurled, this group of beastkin began to be accepted. The
City Rats, once reviled and cast aside, began to find a glimmer
of acceptance within the expansive embrace of the Dragsan
society. Or maybe that is too much of a word. Tolerated.
People started giving them the lowest jobs and buying their
haphazardly made markets. They were allowed into the stores.
At least if they had money. It became increasingly apparent
that these creatures, once labeled as vermin, possessed
a profound sense of community and resourcefulness. Soon,
City Rats' unique abilities and talents emerged from the
shadows, too. They showcased their adeptness at navigating
through the intricate network of tunnels and hidden
passageways that crisscrossed the city, serving as invaluable
guides. Mainly for the dark side of the city, the black market,
and illegal activities. Including hiring for assassinations. But
that is a part of society, too.
The Duvak. If we are already on the topic of grey areas, I have
heard intriguing rumors about the clandestine underground
society of assassins the City Rats have established. While I have
never personally laid eyes on them, they exist as enigmatic
creatures of legend, their presence whispered about in hushed
tones throughout the darkest recesses of the Fortress of Dragsa.
The Duvak are said to be masters of weapons—deftly wielding
razor-sharp knives or short axes with deadly precision. They
are shadows in the night, striking swiftly and silently, leaving
no witnesses in their wake. Born into a world rife with violence
and chaos, it is rumored that they undergo rigorous training
within the brutal gladiator pits nestled amidst the beastkin
slums. It is there that they refine their combat skills and hone
their expertise in the art of assassination. Curiously, despite
their reputation for ruthlessness, the Duvak are said to hold
values of loyalty and honor dear. Once they accept a job, they
are unwaveringly committed, and willing to lay down their
own lives to protect their clients. They are beastkin of their
word, executing their missions with unparalleled efficiency
and unwavering resolve. The mere thought of their existence
sends shivers down one's spine.
With their weird origins, contrary to the rest of the beastkin,
they never really were slaves to the Dragsa nor rebelled against
them. At the same time, they are not exactly accepted as their
citizens. They are somewhere in the grey area–not exactly
second-grade citizens but far away from the slaves.
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