originally published NetherReal, 1997
X'hyl is an alchemist of the serpent-men, millenia ago. Recently, the serpent-men have been feasting on a race of stone-age primates known as the Voormis, who worship the toad-like god Tsathoggua. It should be noted that the serpent-men feast as snakes do - that is, they swallow their meals whole, and alive.
Noting that these Voormis are more intelligent and show more signs of civilization than expected, X'hyl has become concerned. He is granted permission to wipe them out.
X'hyl and his soldiers witness a Voormis ritual which involves a baby sacrifice. Horrified, they kill every Voormis in sight. However, the statue of Tsathoggua comes to life, and eats X'hyl - whole and alive.
An amusing little nasty in the Clark Ashton Smith mode.
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