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| − | The [[Dredge]] are a race of intelligent subterranean creatures that dwell deep below the ground in the [[Shiverpeak Mountains]]. They are humanoid in shape, but their heads are those of moles with tiny eyes and two large front teeth. They have a rather primitive civilization compared to their [[dwarves|dwarven]] neighbors. |
+ | The [[Dredge]] are a race of intelligent subterranean creatures that dwell deep below the ground in the [[Shiverpeak Mountains]]. They are humanoid in shape, but their heads are those of moles with tiny eyes and two large front teeth. They have a rather primitive civilization compared to their [[dwarves|dwarven]] neighbors, although this may be a result of their enslavement. |
Like many other species of the Shiverpeaks, the Dredge have been enslaved by the [[Stone Summit]]. They work in the mines of [[Sorrow's Furnace]] where their digging talents and comfort in the dark makes them superior to [[human]]s as work grunts. Some among the Dredge have surrendered to this, while others have resisted. The leader of the rebel movement trying to free the Dredge from slavery is [[Molachev]]. |
Like many other species of the Shiverpeaks, the Dredge have been enslaved by the [[Stone Summit]]. They work in the mines of [[Sorrow's Furnace]] where their digging talents and comfort in the dark makes them superior to [[human]]s as work grunts. Some among the Dredge have surrendered to this, while others have resisted. The leader of the rebel movement trying to free the Dredge from slavery is [[Molachev]]. |
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==Notes== |
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| − | *The Dredge bear a strong resemblance to [[wikipedia:naked mole rat|naked mole rats]], particularly their snouts and |
+ | *The Dredge bear a strong resemblance to [[wikipedia:naked mole rat|naked mole rats]], particularly their snouts, teeth and tiny eyes, and the names of several dredge NPCs are mole-related puns. |
*It is unclear if they call themselves the Dredge (as in: the diggers) or are called the Dredge (as in: "found in the dredges") by the racist and arrogant Stone Summit. |
*It is unclear if they call themselves the Dredge (as in: the diggers) or are called the Dredge (as in: "found in the dredges") by the racist and arrogant Stone Summit. |
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| + | *The Dredge name may also be a reference to the Drej of [[wikipedia:Titan A.E.|Titan A.E.]] or the city-state of Draj from the [[wikipedia:Dark Sun|Dark Sun]] [[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|D&D]] campaign setting. |
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Revision as of 14:24, 5 April 2006
Molachev, a leader of the Dredge, wearing the robes and (apparent) prayer strips of a typical Dredge spellcaster
The Dredge are a race of intelligent subterranean creatures that dwell deep below the ground in the Shiverpeak Mountains. They are humanoid in shape, but their heads are those of moles with tiny eyes and two large front teeth. They have a rather primitive civilization compared to their dwarven neighbors, although this may be a result of their enslavement.
Like many other species of the Shiverpeaks, the Dredge have been enslaved by the Stone Summit. They work in the mines of Sorrow's Furnace where their digging talents and comfort in the dark makes them superior to humans as work grunts. Some among the Dredge have surrendered to this, while others have resisted. The leader of the rebel movement trying to free the Dredge from slavery is Molachev.
Several of the Dredge managed to escape from Sorrow's Furnace, and flee to Cantha. They can mainly be found in the Echovald Forest. The initial dialog for the quest Envoy of the Dredge proves that the Dredge fled from Tyria to Cantha, and not the other way around.
Notes
For a list of all types of Dredge, see Category:Dredge.
Trivia
- The Dredge bear a strong resemblance to naked mole rats, particularly their snouts, teeth and tiny eyes, and the names of several dredge NPCs are mole-related puns.
- It is unclear if they call themselves the Dredge (as in: the diggers) or are called the Dredge (as in: "found in the dredges") by the racist and arrogant Stone Summit.
- The Dredge name may also be a reference to the Drej of Titan A.E. or the city-state of Draj from the Dark Sun D&D campaign setting.