Black Shuck Ghost

Once a majestic wolfhound that roamed the sprawling corridors of the City of Fear museum, Black Shuck Ghost met a tragic end within those shadowed halls—starved and forgotten in the labyrinthine darkness until a compassionate tour guide discovered his skeletal remains. Moved by the beast's loyalty even in death, the guide performed an ancient ritual using his enchanted lantern, binding the dog's spirit into a spectral form of swirling obsidian mist and glowing ethereal eyes, transforming him into an eternal guardian of the exhibition. Now inseparable from his savior, Black Shuck manifests as a colossal phantom canine who enforces the museum's sacred rules, remaining ever-vigilant at the guide's side and ready to materialize into solid form should danger arise. When the guide ventures into the darkest passages, the ghostly hound patrols the corridors with supernatural speed, his howls reverberating through stone walls to alert the dormant horrors that intruders have breached the sanctuary. Lost visitors are guided gently toward salvation by his ethereal presence, while those with malicious intent face a far grimmer fate—pursued by the beast's bone-chilling calls until they flee forever, forever scarred by the primal terror that Black Shuck Ghost awakens within them. Through his eternal service, the great wolf has found redemption, transforming his anguish into purpose as protector and sentinel of the fear that dwells within those hallowed, haunted walls.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

10, modifier 0

Wisdom

14, modifier 2

Charisma

12, modifier 1

Ghostly Howl

Black Shuck emits a chilling howl. All creatures within 60 ft. must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 4d8 psychic damage and be frightened for 1 minute.

Spectral Charge

Black Shuck moves up to his speed and can make one bite attack. On a hit, it deals 3d10 piercing damage plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Mist Form

As a bonus action, Black Shuck can become mist, allowing him to move through small openings. He cannot attack while in this form.

Guardian's Vigil

As an action, Black Shuck can choose one ally within 30 ft. to grant advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw.

Ethereal Guardian

While within 30 feet of the guide, Black Shuck gains advantage on all saving throws.

Spectral Presence

Enemies within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

strength

7

dexterity

6

wisdom

5

Necrotic

Psychic