diedraal
The diedraal is a fictional creature from the *Warhammer 40,000* tabletop game and its associated lore, created by Games Workshop. It is a monstrous, six-legged predator resembling a cross between a giant scorpion and a dragon, with a long, barbed tail and a pair of elongated, grasping forelegs. The name "diedraal" is derived from the Old Norse *dýr* (meaning "beast") and *draugr* (a type of undead revenant), reflecting its fearsome and relentless nature.
Diedraals are native to the planet *Chogoris*, a world plagued by extreme heat and volcanic activity. They
In the *Warhammer 40,000* universe, diedraals have occasionally been encountered by Imperial forces, particularly during expeditions
The diedraal’s appearance has also made it a popular subject in *Warhammer 40,000* miniatures and artwork, often