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'''Grendels''' (also called '''Grendel-clones''' and '''Grendel-creatures''') are non-humanoid [[xenos]] lifeforms native to the planetoid of [[Gath Rimmon]].{{Fn|1}}

There are several different varieties of the Grendel-creature, but they all share features in common.  Seemingly formed from the black rock of Gath Rimmon itself, each Grendel is a fearsome creature standing between one and five metres tall.  Each Grendel is protected by rock-like, spiky skin capable of resisting [[bolter]] fire and withstanding the acid storms of Gath Rimmon.  The beasts are also armed with multiple jagged limbs tipped with talons comparable to [[lightning claw]]s, along with a mouth full of sharp teeth.  In addition, some are capable of flight.{{Fn|1}}

The Grendels possess a limited level of intelligence allowing them to recognise intruders and defend their territory.  There is no evidence, however, that they are sentient.{{Fn|1}}

==Notes==
It is never established whether the Grendels have an "official" name in-universe: they were referred to as "Grendels" by [[Baldr Svelok]] of the [[Space Wolves]], who compared the various native lifeforms of Gath Rimmon to the [[Grendel]] of [[Fenris]]ian demi-myth.{{Fn|1}}

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Runes (Short Story)]]

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