Post by Tami on Nov 18, 2006 11:41:27 GMT -5
Faerie Hounds From the Book of Willows
Like faerie steeds, these hounds exchange places with the essences of mortal dogs. Similarly to the horses, some (known as common hounds) have existed, reincarnating again and again, since before the Shattering, while others are recent arrivals from Arcadia (called noble breeds). Because most of the dogs kept by the fae are hunting animals, they are all referred to as 'hounds,' but that is a general term. A few working breeds and lap dogs also crossed over with their sidhe masters, and all sorts of dogs - even mutts - have been crossed with faerie canines. Mutt-faerie crosses are called 'mongrels' by the sidhe, who shudder at the notion that any fae, even a dog, would incarnate in such a creature.
Nevertheless, faerie hounds can be bred with almost any breed to create faerie versions of everything from greyhounds to papillons. Some changelings believe that the introduction of faerie blood into otherwise normal pedigrees is responsible for the creation of some of the more exotic new breeds appearing on the dog show circuit. As with the faerie steeds, double-bred faerie hounds are more susceptible to Banality and cannot compete against mortal dogs without their true nature becoming evident. Like faerie steeds, these canines are immune to Bedlam.
Image: Faerie hounds look like their mortal counterparts, but larger and more attractive. Should they show at such events as Westminster Dog Show, judges would find that they are the perfect examples of their breeds. When seen with faerie sight, their Glamour becomes apparent. Their coat colors are more vibrant, and the features of the breed are exagerated (IE pointed ears become daggerlike, and bushy tails become veritable waterfalls of fur)
Attributes: STR-4 (3), DEX-3 (4), STAM-3 (2), APR-4, PER-3, INT-2, WITS-3
Abilities: Alertness-3, Athletics-2, Brawl-3 (2), Dodge-3, Empathy-2, Hunting-3, Intimidation-3 (2), Kenning-2, Stealth-2, Tracking-3
Note: These rating apply to hounds, mastiffs, and coursers; ratings for smaller breeds appear in parentheses. Lap dogs not bred for it may have lower scores in hunting and tracking.
Attack: Bite-5 dice; claw-4 dice; overbear-no damage (success in a resisted STR roll pins the quarry)
Health Levels: OK, -1, -1, -2, -2, -5, Incapacitated
Glamour-4, Banality-2, Willpower-5
Special Powers: Faerie hounds may enter and leave the Dreaming and interact within it just as faerie steeds do.
Like faerie steeds, these hounds exchange places with the essences of mortal dogs. Similarly to the horses, some (known as common hounds) have existed, reincarnating again and again, since before the Shattering, while others are recent arrivals from Arcadia (called noble breeds). Because most of the dogs kept by the fae are hunting animals, they are all referred to as 'hounds,' but that is a general term. A few working breeds and lap dogs also crossed over with their sidhe masters, and all sorts of dogs - even mutts - have been crossed with faerie canines. Mutt-faerie crosses are called 'mongrels' by the sidhe, who shudder at the notion that any fae, even a dog, would incarnate in such a creature.
Nevertheless, faerie hounds can be bred with almost any breed to create faerie versions of everything from greyhounds to papillons. Some changelings believe that the introduction of faerie blood into otherwise normal pedigrees is responsible for the creation of some of the more exotic new breeds appearing on the dog show circuit. As with the faerie steeds, double-bred faerie hounds are more susceptible to Banality and cannot compete against mortal dogs without their true nature becoming evident. Like faerie steeds, these canines are immune to Bedlam.
Image: Faerie hounds look like their mortal counterparts, but larger and more attractive. Should they show at such events as Westminster Dog Show, judges would find that they are the perfect examples of their breeds. When seen with faerie sight, their Glamour becomes apparent. Their coat colors are more vibrant, and the features of the breed are exagerated (IE pointed ears become daggerlike, and bushy tails become veritable waterfalls of fur)
Attributes: STR-4 (3), DEX-3 (4), STAM-3 (2), APR-4, PER-3, INT-2, WITS-3
Abilities: Alertness-3, Athletics-2, Brawl-3 (2), Dodge-3, Empathy-2, Hunting-3, Intimidation-3 (2), Kenning-2, Stealth-2, Tracking-3
Note: These rating apply to hounds, mastiffs, and coursers; ratings for smaller breeds appear in parentheses. Lap dogs not bred for it may have lower scores in hunting and tracking.
Attack: Bite-5 dice; claw-4 dice; overbear-no damage (success in a resisted STR roll pins the quarry)
Health Levels: OK, -1, -1, -2, -2, -5, Incapacitated
Glamour-4, Banality-2, Willpower-5
Special Powers: Faerie hounds may enter and leave the Dreaming and interact within it just as faerie steeds do.