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[[File:Gusano.png|thumb|A modern artist's rendition of the Corpse Worm]] | [[File:Gusano.png|thumb|A modern artist's rendition of the Corpse Worm]] | ||
'''The Worm of the Deep''' also known as the '''Corpse Worm''' is a fantastical creature that is the focus of several [[ | '''The Worm of the Deep''' also known as the '''Corpse Worm''' is a fantastical creature that is the focus of several [[Daxia]]n myths. | ||
==Mythos== | ==Mythos== | ||
The Worm of the Deep is said to be an ancient spirit of vengeance born in the years of [[Chin the Great]]'s conquests. Upon arriving at the walls of [[Qara Tepe]], Chin sent his ambassadors to reason with the city's rulers. At first being received with smiles and promises of aid, the people of the city turned against them when they received Chin's demand of submission. The ambassadors were then murdered and their bodies flung from the city walls in full view of Chin. The enraged conqueror's army took the city within three days. | The Worm of the Deep is said to be an ancient spirit of vengeance born in the years of [[Chin the Great]]'s conquests. Upon arriving at the walls of [[Qara Tepe]], Chin sent his ambassadors to reason with the city's rulers. At first being received with smiles and promises of aid, the people of the city turned against them when they received Chin's demand of submission. The ambassadors were then murdered and their bodies flung from the city walls in full view of Chin. The enraged conqueror's army took the city within three days. | ||