No-one knows from where this stomach-turning creation hails, only that it seems to have no weaknesses or motivation, and rampages uncontrollably, bringing horrifying death and destruction. Sages theorize that perhaps some kind of anarchist cult unleashed it upon the world, or that some protean demon influenced its creation.
Appearance: The Ficklewolf is a constantly-changing beast, perhaps twelve feet in height on average. Its form is shifting almost without cease, its body growing claws and tentacles, and splitting and reforming. No accurate description can really be made of the monster, and it has been known to even flow through small openings, its body turning into some sort of liquid-esque form. The body is still made up of bones and muscles, however, and the gruesome noise of its change is unforgettable. Statistics: The Ficklewolf is a 16-hit die Aberration, and ignores sneak attacks and critical hits, as its internal organs are constantly in flux. It attacks fiercely and relentlessly with a range of weapons, leaving corpses scattered and torn. While it sometimes bites its prey, it seems to operate without actually eating the remains. It can generally make 1d6 claw attacks (base damage 1d8), 1d4 tentacle attacks (base damage 1d4 and grapple), and 1d3 bite attacks (base damage 2d6) each round. The Ficklewolf is also quite resistant to magic. It is a ravenous beast of destruction, and even rumours of its presence have caused widespread panic. How you can use the Ficklewolf in your game: - The Ficklewolf's attacks on a town are brutal, but it disappears without a trace when unseen. Perhaps, like a werewolf, it can change back into some unsuspecting person, and needs to be tracked and contained somehow, if not destroyed. - The Ficklewolf is controlled by some evil magic, and unleashed to punish enemies of your campaign's bad guy. Neutralizing it is an important step in being able to confront the villain. - Perhaps the demon-sorcerors of the Abyss have finally mastered the forbidden and dangerous rituals which created the first Ficklewolf, and have been repeating it. This might begin with smaller versions, but multiple versions of the same creature is a concept which should terrify even experienced heroes. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 16 October 2019. Comments are closed.
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