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[[Image:Fenksworld_Pit_Thing.jpg‎|thumb|right|A Pit Thing entering the arena.{{Fn|1}}]]
Varying between two and three metres high at the shoulder, '''Pit Things''' are vicious predatory beasts who dwell in the depths below the [[hive]]s of [[Fenksworld]]. They are often announced by a strong chemical smell.{{Fn|1}}

===Biology===
Pit Things are bulky carnivores with four legs, webbed claws and feet (making them agile swimmers) and a strong resistance to the typical chemical and toxic hazards of industrial hives. They possess four eyes arranged symmetrically in a vaguely canine skull, while their mouths are circular with razor-sharp teeth meant to rend and tear. They are nonsentient and seem singularly unintelligent. The Pit Thing uses its size and strength aggressively in combat, often charging into battle in a furious rage. Those unfortunate enough to fight one must be as wary of its acidic drool as its rending claws.{{Fn|1}}

Some theories link the origin of the Pit Things to the [[Blight of Nova Castilia]], a genetic plague created by the [[Logicians]] that spread through [[Hive Nova Castilia]]. According to rumours, some families vanished during the plague to be replaced by pale, dangerous monsters.{{Fn|1}}

===Commerce===
The value of each Pit Thing makes their capture extremely lucrative although very dangerous. Once a Pit Thing is captured, it is placed into an iron cage and delivered to the arenas to provide blood sport for the hive populace. The [[Pale Pits]] of [[Volg Hive]] are the most infamous for utilizing alien beasts in their gladiatorial matches. Although the [[Adeptus Arbites]] struggles to suppress these heretical hunts, due to the amount of [[Throne Gelt]] involved, every time one beast-hunting group is shut down, two more form to resume operations.{{Fn|1}}

==See also==
*[[List of Fauna]]

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Dark Heresy: Creatures Anathema]], pgs. 55-56

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