Shrieking hag

Howling hags were a rare hag species that emerged following the Spellplague.

Abilities
Like most hags they could alter their form, though they could only appear as an elderly woman of humanoid races of comparable size.

Uniquely, they had an aura of menacing whispers around them that could psychically hurt others. They were also capable of short-range teleportation.

Combat
The namesake of these hags was their primary means of fighting&mdash;unleashing powerful, magical howls and shrieks. They also typically fought with quarterstaves.

History
In 1479 DR, some howling hags were allied with the Cult of Voldini. When members of that cult stole a translated copy of the legendary Tome of Twilight Boughs from the estate of the wizard Aldaron, a howling hag was among the fey allies they summoned to cover up any loose ends as they made their escape.

Around that same time, they could be found near Citadel Umbra on the island of Gwynneth.

Appearances

 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
 * Through Twilight Boughs