Young Grush

Grush are large bear-like creatures with tusks, enormous claws and long sharp quills running down their backs. The quills provide protection from enemies attacking from the rear. Some Haradelan knights participate in a coming of age ritual where a grush must be hunted and killed in order for the knight-apprentice to reach full knighthood. Some do not progress past that point.
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