Outlawed in the [[Northlands]] over a century ago due to their lethality and cruelty, lamia are vile implements of torture and punishment which were often wielded against disobedient slaves and revolting peasants. In the [[Oenician Republics]], however, they remain legal and widely available; the fear they strike into the hearts of the dominated is greatly enjoyed there to this day. Unlike normal whips, lamia possess serrated razor-like teeth which curl out wickedly from their thorned and leathery lengths.