Those who see a Barghest, the monstrous shapechanging hounds of Gehenna, are said to be fated to die. The curse itself has no efficacy, although it is true- but mostly due to the ravenous hunger for flesh, souls, and power which drives these beings. They appear as monstrous wolflike creatures, but can change their form into that of a goblin or an ordinary wolf as a disguise. In their true form, they are gigantic black hounds glowing from within, their gaping maw lined with brutal fangs. Barghests often take up rulership of goblin or warg tribes to further evil in the world, seeking victims to devour and harvests of powerful souls.
BARGHEST Large fiend (shapechanger), Neutral Evil Armour Class 15 Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24) Speed 40 ft. Str 17 (+3); Dex 14 (+2); Con 16 (+3); Int 13 (+1); Wis 12 (+1); Cha 16 (+3) Skills Intimidation +6, Perception +4 Damage Resistances Cold, fire, lightning, necrotic Condition Immunities Frightened, poisoned Senses Truesight 60ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Abyssal, Common, Goblin Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Devour. When the barghest slays a creature with its bite attack, its maximum hit points are increased by 2d10+6, and its current hit points are restored to one-half of its maximum. Shapechange. The barghest can change form as an action, appearing as a medium-size goblin or a black wolf. In either form, it has coal-red eyes and the same statistics. Soul Eater. Any creature slain by a barghest's bite attack cannot be restored to life except with a True Resurrection spell. ACTIONS Multiattack. The barghest makes two claw attacks and one bite attack. Bite. Melee weapon attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10+3) piercing damage. Claw. Melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+2) slashing damage. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 2 September 2021. Comments are closed.
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