Beyir

A rendition of the Beyir based on dwarven scripture by Alaxandra Edom

Dwarven settlements above ground are incredibly rare across the landscape. The vast majority of outposts, settlements and cities are located deep within the planet’s crust. The environment in these deep places is so drastically different from that of the surface. The only things known about what lies above is that from old scriptures or hearsay from other cities that are one notch closer to the above ground trading hubs. Rumours of what lies up there can run rampant and occasionally they take hold.
One such rumour is that of something the Dwarves have named the fearsome Beyir. The records in the deep city of Crag’helm hold a record:
“They’re said to be very large beasts that have small predatory eyes and a thick coat of fur. They have large hands and feet that are home to fearsome sets of claws that can rip and shred into unwilling prey. Supposedly some of the Beyir are more inclined towards fruits, nuts and berries but how they would get hold of such scarce foodstuffs is anydwarfs guess.
The Beyir have been known to come in a variety of different colours from blacks, browns, white, red and even a combination of black and white. They must stick out like a sore thumb against the blue sky the surface dwellers are always talking about. They can stand on their back legs at times but it is unclear if this is how they travel.
It is said that these monsters can reach up to 10”0’ in length and weigh almost two tonnes! Which we all know is far too big to be a reasonable size for any animal. They would surely collapse under their own weight.
One sighting of the animal was recited to a scribe but noted as likely untrue as it seemed to say that the Beyir was accustomed to rubbing its back up against a tree.
Until these reports can be confirmed by scouting parties, they will need to be marked as inconsistent.”
The animals are largely considered a myth and the prevalence of Ratbeyirs only muddy the water further.

This is a submission for my first ever Summer Camp in 2024 - I hope you enjoy my writings and I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback!