Character
The Black Wolf
Created by BillyTheTesterBorn from the shadow cast by a meteor that fell during a moonless night, The Black Wolf emerged not as an ordinary creature but as a living embodiment of the void itself, its fur absorbing light so completely that it seemed to exist partially outside the visible world. For centuries, it wandered the forgotten places between civilizations, gathering the lost memories of those who died alone in darkness, their final moments crystallizing into an ancient sorrow that burned behind its luminous eyes. A curse and a blessing intertwined, the creature became a psychopomp of sorts—drawn to the dying and the desperate, offering them either mercy or a terrible reckoning depending on the weight of their sins. Legends whispered that The Black Wolf was once a guardian who failed in its duty during an age of great suffering, and that its endless wandering was both punishment and penance for abandoning those it swore to protect. Those rare few who survived an encounter with the creature spoke of a profound sadness emanating from it, as if the wolf carried the grief of ages in its massive frame. Yet despite its mournful nature, The Black Wolf has become a symbol of hope to the hunted and persecuted, a dark guardian that appears when all other protections have failed, asking only that those it saves remember the cost of their salvation.
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- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- BillyTheTester
- Connected worlds
- 0
- Detail fields
- 11
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 8
Details
- Type
- Beast
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Size
- Large
- Armor class
- 15
- Hit points
- 120
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 10
- Experience
- 5000
- Languages
- Understands Common but cannot speak
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Keen Smell, Passive Perception 15
- Skills
- Stealth, Perception, Survival
Biography
Born from the shadow cast by a meteor that fell during a moonless night, The Black Wolf emerged not as an ordinary creature but as a living embodiment of the void itself, its fur absorbing light so completely that it seemed to exist partially outside the visible world. For centuries, it wandered the forgotten places between civilizations, gathering the lost memories of those who died alone in darkness, their final moments crystallizing into an ancient sorrow that burned behind its luminous eyes. A curse and a blessing intertwined, the creature became a psychopomp of sorts—drawn to the dying and the desperate, offering them either mercy or a terrible reckoning depending on the weight of their sins. Legends whispered that The Black Wolf was once a guardian who failed in its duty during an age of great suffering, and that its endless wandering was both punishment and penance for abandoning those it swore to protect. Those rare few who survived an encounter with the creature spoke of a profound sadness emanating from it, as if the wolf carried the grief of ages in its massive frame. Yet despite its mournful nature, The Black Wolf has become a symbol of hope to the hunted and persecuted, a dark guardian that appears when all other protections have failed, asking only that those it saves remember the cost of their salvation.
Attributes
Strength
18, modifier 4
Dexterity
16, modifier 3
Constitution
20, modifier 5
Intelligence
4, modifier -3
Wisdom
14, modifier 2
Charisma
12, modifier 1
Actions
Shadow Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 piercing damage.
Haunting Howl
Each creature within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.
Memory Drain
The Black Wolf can target one creature within 30 ft. to drain memories, dealing 3d8 psychic damage and gaining temporary hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
Abilities
Shadow's Embrace
The Black Wolf can move through shadows and is invisible in dim light or darkness.
Memory Keeper
The Black Wolf can sense the emotions of dying creatures within 60 feet.
Saving throws
strength
7
dexterity
6
constitution
8
wisdom
5
Damage resistances
Necrotic
Psychic
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