Forgedhounds, an offshoot of Warforged technology, created unique, individially machined constructs with a modicum of intelligence, and excess of animation, and cool, logical, souls. They are highly-valued as curiosities, although there are rumours that some have weapons installed within them for unorthodox assassination attempts.
Statistics: Forgedhounds operate much like Eberron's Iron Defenders, and roughly similar to an actual dog, but weight at least twice as much due to their metal manufacture. All Forgehounds have the ability to piston their rear legs, forcing them into someone and generally knocking them over. Some rare items have poisoned needles or a pump fitted with pressurized Alchemists' Fire installed within their faces, for direct access to a victim. How you can use Forgedhounds in your game: - A Forgedhound might fall from a passing skyship high overhead and wreathed in flames, allowing an enterprising young artificer to repair and keep the creature, growing more fond until they discover that their 'hound has more secrets than they knew- and that the original owners deperately want it back. - A noble estate might have a fleet of motionless Forgehounds flanking their gardens, a warning and demonstration of their wealth and ruthlessness. - Warforged might feel oddly about Forgedhounds- they generally lack the soulspark that gives them true animation, and whether that makes them more, or less, worthy of liberation may be a matter for spirited debate. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 12 September 2020. Comments are closed.
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