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The Donestre are a race of lion-headed humanoid monsters dating back to the days of Alexander the Great.
Myths & Legends[]
They were infamous for their perplexing actions - able to speak any language they would befriend travelers from other lands before devouring them, leaving only a decapitated head that the monster would then sit by and mourn.
This act of mourning sets the Donestre apart from many other monsters of the period.
Appearance[]
This creature has the body of the human and the head of a lion. They also have human intelligence, despite the fact they eat humans.
Theories[]
It is believed by some researchers the mourning of the Donestre is symbolic of how travelers would mourn a loss of their own identity when trying to become part of a foreign culture (this is also used to explain the cannibalism).
The Donestre are but one of countless humanoid monsters that were likely a result of exaggerated tales by explorers of exotic animals, foreign cultures and medical mysteries as well as symbolism for social and religious wrongs.