Buy me a coffeeBlack Dog
The black dog is a vicious predator with a taste for human flesh.
Originally Posted by Krishnath of the En World forums.
A black dog resembles a large black hound with yellow eyes burning with an almost hellish light. It’s fangs and talons are the color of cold black iron.
Black dogs are often used as hunting beasts by unseelie faeries.
| Black dog | |
| Medium-Size magical beast | |
| Hit Dice | 2d10+2 (13 hp) |
| Initiative | +2 (Dexterity) |
| Speed | 50′ |
| AC | 14 (+2 Dexterity, +2 natural) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +2/+3 |
| Attack | Bite +3 melee |
| Full Attack | Bite +3 melee |
| Damage | Bite 1d6+1 |
| Face/Reach | 5’/5′ |
| Special Attacks | Trip, Spell-like abilities, |
| Special Qualities | Scent, Enchantment immunity, Shadow blend, |
| Saves | Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +2, |
| Abilities | Strength 13, Dexterity 17, Constitution 13, Intelligence 5, Wisdom 14, Charisma 10 |
| Skills | Hide +4, Listen +5 (+2), Move Silently +10 (+6), Spot +5 (+2), Survival +3*, |
| Feats | Alertness, |
| Climate/Terrain | Temperate or cold land |
| Organization | Solitary, pair, or pack (7-16) |
| Challenge Rating | 3 |
| Treasure | Standard |
| Alignment | Always Neutral Evil |
| Advancement | 3 HD (Medium-Size); 4-6 HD (Large) |
Combat
A black dog will stalk a chosen victim for days, waiting for the person to become alone before striking. It is an intelligent and cuning predator that will use tactics. A common tactic among Black Dog packs is to have a few members of the pack drive the prey towards the remaining members.
Trip (Ex) A black dog that hits with it’s bite attack may attempt to trip an opponent without needing a touch attack and without provoking an attack of oppertunity. If the trip attempt fails, the tripped creature may not attempt to trip the black dog in response.
- Spell-like Abilities At will – Pass without Trace;
- 1/day – Cause Fear, Faerie Fire, Magic Fang.
These are as the spells cast by a 2nd level sorcerer. The save DC is 10+spell level.
Shadow Blend (Su) In any conditions other than full daylight, a black dog can disappear into the shadows, giving it nine-tenth’s concealment. Artificial illumination, even a Light or continual flame spell, does not negate this ability. A Daylight spell, however, will.
Skills Black Dogs get a +6 racial bonus on Move Silently checks. * A black dog recieves a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when tracking by Scent.