GW: Rumor Engine “Hair Metal”
Games Workshop has a new rumor engine and we think it has something to do with a bold look coming straight from the Grim Dark Hair Care Guide.
via Warhammer Community
“Feeling cunning? See if you can work out what this week’s Rumour Engine is?”
This just makes me think “Top-Knots” which is a pretty popular hair style in the Grim Dark. This could be a really complex hair choice and I think it could be attributed to one of the craziest hair accessories around: Hairy Squigs!
Hairy Squigs via Lexicanum:
This breed features a small body and head that consist mainly of tiny claws and mouth full of small sharp teeth. The most prominent feature is the creature’s long tuft of hair, often of bright colour. These Squigs are bred in great numbers to provide Orks (who are naturally hairless) with mops, mohawks and other hair imitations. Gretchin servants put Squigs on his bald head, where they latch on, digging in with their teeth and claws. Feeding on Ork’s skin the Hairy Squig can live there indefinitely. Some Orks only put one huge Squig to make a huge tail, while hundreds are needed to make a whole head of hair. Their natural brightness may be further increased by coloring, so Orks can choose from a variety of colours and styles which they often use to differentiate between Clans and Tribes. Other uses include using their hair for sewing. Orks were known to banter these Squigs with humans, not understanding why their Hair Squigs are so small and pale. Inability to understand the value of the creatures serves as another proof of human stupidity to Orks.
Another important use for these creatures was invented by Painboyz. They simply apply them to the open wound, which it holds closed with its tiny, neeldle-like teeth. After twisting the tail off he repeats the process until the wound is completely closed. Feeding on blood from the wound Squigs live like this for years, keeping it clean and free from infection. By the time he dies and drops off the wound has already healed, leaving only a row of tiny holes around the scar. These wounds are prized among Orks as a sigh of toughness and strength.
AdvertisementOne particular variety of Hairy Squig is known as Chin Squig. These creatures feature a long thin body with claws and hair all over it and, once put of Ork chin serve as an equivalent of beard. They are also known to be a sign on age and status among Orks.
Maybe it’s just wishful thinking – but I hope it’s SOMETHING Orky!
Well Internet, what do you think this bit is? Let us know your guesses in the comments below!
