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An experiment done by the [[Shee]] gone wrong. They accidentally created an aggressive and vicious species of creatures, who are the arch-enemies of the [[Norns]].
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:''This page is about the Grendel [[species]], not the game design prototype called [[Grendels]].
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[[Image:Nornandgrendel.jpg|right|frame|[[Norn]]s and Grendels '''''can''''' live in harmony...]]
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[[File:Creatures Zero Grendel.png|right|frame|A grendel in [[Creatures 0]].]]
  
In [[Creatures|Creatures 1]] the Grendel is found in a large tree near one of the oceans; in [[Creatures 2]] it can usually be found near the [[Volcano]], and in [[Creatures 3]] they are generally found in the [[Jungle Terrarium]].
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'''Grendels''' (''Cyberlifogenis vicious'') were a failed (and at the same time rather successful) genetic experiment by the [[Shee]]. Some consider them aggressive and vicious [[creature]]s, the arch-enemies of the [[Norn]]s. Others, however, have more benevolent opinions of them. For more on this side of the story, check out the website [[The Truth About Grendels]].
  
Originally, [[Albia|Albian]] Grendels were a species reliant on a Queen for reproduction, however since then the species has become more reproductively active. Known subspecies include the dangerous, hunting, [[Banshee Grendels]] created by a subspecies of the [[Shee]] themselves, the [[Banshee]].  A list of common breeds can be found [[Category:Grendel_Breeds|here]].
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====Grendels in the Games====
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In [[Creatures]] the Grendel is found in a large tree ([[Yggsdrasil]]) near one of the oceans; in [[Creatures 2]] it can usually be found near the [[Volcano]], and in [[Creatures 3]] they are generally found in the [[Jungle Terrarium]].  They can be introduced to [[Docking Station]], however they require an [[DS Elevator Fix|elevator patch]], the [[door]]s to be configured to let them pass freely, and (if the player does not have Creatures 3 installed) [[Creatures 3 and Docking Station breed slot list|third-party sprites]] and a Grendel voice (either the [[Docking Station Grendel Sounds]], or those voices included with the [[C12DS]] grendels and the [[Banshee Grendels]]).
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Originally, [[Albia]]n Grendels were a species reliant on a Queen (the [[Grendel Mother]]) for reproduction, however since then the species has become more reproductively active. Known subspecies include the dangerous, hunting, [[Banshee Grendel]]s created by a subspecies of the [[Shee]] themselves, the [[Banshee]], who mixed their own Shee genetics with Grendel ones.
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Any grendel, banshee or otherwise, can be tamed, given that you use the right method, and introduce the grendel to norns at an early age (exceptions include [[Demonic Grendel]]s and [[Anger Grendel]]s).
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====Background Information====
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In the [[Norse mythology|Norse]] epic poem ''Beowulf'', Grendel is a hideous monster with huge talons and gaping jaws, who frequently makes meals of men living in the land of Herot. He is a descendant of [[Cain]], the first murderer. Beowulf, a prince of the [[Geat]]s who had been summoned to help the men of Herot, defeats him bare-handed, ripping off one of his arms (which turns out to be a mortal wound)Grendel's [[Grendel Mother|mother]], who is more powerful than Grendel himself, tries to avenge her son, but is defeated also by Beowulf, who lops off her head with a large broadsword after reaching her dark, underwater lair. Incidentally, Cain was the name given to the first naturally-born [[norn]] (see [[history]]).
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A possible inspiration for the Grendel's appearance are the Bottersnikes from the book ''[[wikipedia:Bottersnikes and Gumbles|Bottersnikes and Gumbles]]''.
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''Browse the list of [[:Category:Grendel_Breeds|Grendel breeds]]!''
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==Official Grendel Breeds==
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*[[Banshee Grendel]]s
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*[[Bulbous Grendel]]s
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*[[Boney Grendel]]s
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*[[Classic Grendel]]s
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*[[Jungle Grendel]]s
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[[Category:Terms]]
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[[fr:Grendel]]

Revision as of 22:14, 11 November 2021

This page is about the Grendel species, not the game design prototype called Grendels.
Norns and Grendels can live in harmony...
A grendel in Creatures 0.

Grendels (Cyberlifogenis vicious) were a failed (and at the same time rather successful) genetic experiment by the Shee. Some consider them aggressive and vicious creatures, the arch-enemies of the Norns. Others, however, have more benevolent opinions of them. For more on this side of the story, check out the website The Truth About Grendels.

Grendels in the Games

In Creatures the Grendel is found in a large tree (Yggsdrasil) near one of the oceans; in Creatures 2 it can usually be found near the Volcano, and in Creatures 3 they are generally found in the Jungle Terrarium. They can be introduced to Docking Station, however they require an elevator patch, the doors to be configured to let them pass freely, and (if the player does not have Creatures 3 installed) third-party sprites and a Grendel voice (either the Docking Station Grendel Sounds, or those voices included with the C12DS grendels and the Banshee Grendels).

Originally, Albian Grendels were a species reliant on a Queen (the Grendel Mother) for reproduction, however since then the species has become more reproductively active. Known subspecies include the dangerous, hunting, Banshee Grendels created by a subspecies of the Shee themselves, the Banshee, who mixed their own Shee genetics with Grendel ones.

Any grendel, banshee or otherwise, can be tamed, given that you use the right method, and introduce the grendel to norns at an early age (exceptions include Demonic Grendels and Anger Grendels).

Background Information

In the Norse epic poem Beowulf, Grendel is a hideous monster with huge talons and gaping jaws, who frequently makes meals of men living in the land of Herot. He is a descendant of Cain, the first murderer. Beowulf, a prince of the Geats who had been summoned to help the men of Herot, defeats him bare-handed, ripping off one of his arms (which turns out to be a mortal wound). Grendel's mother, who is more powerful than Grendel himself, tries to avenge her son, but is defeated also by Beowulf, who lops off her head with a large broadsword after reaching her dark, underwater lair. Incidentally, Cain was the name given to the first naturally-born norn (see history).

A possible inspiration for the Grendel's appearance are the Bottersnikes from the book Bottersnikes and Gumbles.

Browse the list of Grendel breeds!

Official Grendel Breeds