The life line of the company
When a living drummer boy plays
The rhythm is deliberate
The tempo is controlled
The beat means something
That rhythm clashes with the undead’s existence. It reminds them—however dimly—that they were once part of something structured: marches, ceremonies, commands, life.
That reminder causes hesitation.
Undead near a living drum will often:
Slow
Drift sideways instead of charging
Turn their heads as if listening for something they cannot remember
Lose cohesion in large groups
Soldiers have seen it happen too many times to dismiss it.
Art by https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sidioskiere/
When a living drummer boy plays
The rhythm is deliberate
The tempo is controlled
The beat means something
That rhythm clashes with the undead’s existence. It reminds them—however dimly—that they were once part of something structured: marches, ceremonies, commands, life.
That reminder causes hesitation.
Undead near a living drum will often:
Slow
Drift sideways instead of charging
Turn their heads as if listening for something they cannot remember
Lose cohesion in large groups
Soldiers have seen it happen too many times to dismiss it.
Art by https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sidioskiere/
Category Artwork (Digital) / All
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 1690 x 2181px
File Size 2.59 MB
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