Hoar fox

Hoar foxes were a rare animal found in cold climates.

Description
Hoar foxes looked like regular foxes but instead of red fur, their fur was silver-grey in color.

Behavior
Hoar foxes were calm animals, only aggressive if it or their pack was in danger.

Abilities
Hoar foxes had the innate ability to duplicate the effects of the cone of cold spell at will. This was their primary form of defense and could hit a target up to away. Hoar foxes were immune to cold-based effects and spells, and were particularly vulnerable to fire-based effects and spells.

Ecology
Hoar foxes were found in cold climates living in small packs.

Habitats
In Faerûn, hoar foxes were known to live in Icewind Dale,, the Ice Mountains, and the Spine of the World. Beyond Faerûn, hoar foxes could be found in the cold climate regions of Kara-Tur.

Relationships
Rangers in cold locations sometimes had a hoar fox as a companion animal.

Usages
Hoar foxes were hunted for their pelts, which were in high demand due to its color. An intact hoar fox pelt could be sold for up to 100 gp. The blood of a hoar fox was used to enchant a white dragon's tooth.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Accursed Tower