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<blockquote data-quote="Voadam" data-source="post: 9110320" data-attributes="member: 2209">Was there a later one on non-demonic gnolls? The Dragon 367 article &quot;Playing Gnolls&quot; is heavily focused on the inherently demonic savage nature of gnolls, although there are sections focusing on some who do not worship Yeenoghu, focus on the hyena hunter aspects, and are baseline unaligned instead of Chaotic Evil.&quot;The Soul of the HyenaGnolls agree that Yeenoghu crafted their race from demon and beast. But not all gnolls worship the Beast of Butchery. Though the fury of the fiend runs through the blood of the gnoll, some reject this demonic heritage and find solace in the spirit of the hyena that lies within them. Over the course of generations, this has produced clans of gnolls that are less savage than the Butcher’s Brood. Typically unaligned as opposed to chaotic evil, these gnolls still live as nomadic hunters on the fringes of society. However, they are more likely to hunt wild beasts than civilized creatures, and they take no joy in torture or unnecessary cruelty. These gnolls still love the thrill of the hunt, especially when tracking together with others of their pack; it is this that keeps them tied to the wild life, instead of settling down to form static communities. But they do not attack peaceful villages without serious provocation. They love to hunt and track—not to slaughter.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Voadam, post: 9110320, member: 2209"] Was there a later one on non-demonic gnolls? The Dragon 367 article "Playing Gnolls" is heavily focused on the inherently demonic savage nature of gnolls, although there are sections focusing on some who do not worship Yeenoghu, focus on the hyena hunter aspects, and are baseline unaligned instead of Chaotic Evil. "The Soul of the Hyena Gnolls agree that Yeenoghu crafted their race from demon and beast. But not all gnolls worship the Beast of Butchery. Though the fury of the fiend runs through the blood of the gnoll, some reject this demonic heritage and find solace in the spirit of the hyena that lies within them. Over the course of generations, this has produced clans of gnolls that are less savage than the Butcher’s Brood. Typically unaligned as opposed to chaotic evil, these gnolls still live as nomadic hunters on the fringes of society. However, they are more likely to hunt wild beasts than civilized creatures, and they take no joy in torture or unnecessary cruelty. These gnolls still love the thrill of the hunt, especially when tracking together with others of their pack; it is this that keeps them tied to the wild life, instead of settling down to form static communities. But they do not attack peaceful villages without serious provocation. They love to hunt and track—not to slaughter." [/QUOTE]

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