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October 29, 2024

AD&D - The Hound of Ill Omen

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The Hound of Ill Omen is a rare, shadowy wolf-hound that appears as a harbinger of death to a single adventurer. Its presence is fleeting, accompanied by a powerful howl that increases the damage of subsequent wounds. It can only be seen by one individual and cannot be harmed. The creature is believed to appear when a character has deeply offended

their deity, emphasizing the consequences of straying from one’s moral alignment.

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Rare Appearance: The Hound of Ill Omen is very rare.

Harbinger of Death: Its presence signals impending doom.

Shadowy Form: It appears as a dark wolf-hound, 5’ tall.

Powerful Howl: The howl causes quadruple damage on future wounds.

Temporary Visibility: Only one party member can see it at a time.

No Healing: Healing spells won’t work until a set number of wounds are taken.

Divine Offense: The hound appears when a character offends their deity.

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