The vermine is a small black and white relative of the lemming, found in the cold Hublandish regions. Its… — Terry Pratchett
The vermine is a small black and white relative of the lemming, found in the cold Hublandish regions. Its skin is rare and highly valued, especially by the vermine itself; the selfish little bastard will do anything rather than let go of it.
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