Dire tiger

"This immense, monstrous feline is almost as tall at the shoulder as a human. It has a long body with bold stripes and paws the size of bucklers."

Dire tigers were a monstrous variety of the mundane species of Feline known as tigers.

Description
Dire tigers were giant cats with a pair of huge fangs jutting from their powerful jaws. They grew to be over long and could weigh up to.

Combat
Dire tigers preyed on just about anything that moved, patiently stalking a potential meal, and striking whenever the creature let down its guard. A dire tiger attacked by running at prey, leaping, and clawing and biting as it raked with its rear claws.

Habitat
Dire tigers were found in warm forests. They are known to live the Dunwood. . They also lived in the Cat Lord's Prowl.

Relationships
The demon lord Baphomet was known to sometimes have awakened dire tigers serving him.

Notable Dire Tigers

 * Rajah, a dire tiger that was raised by Nar'shindah Sugimar.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Dungeon #29: "Nymph's Reward" • Dungeon #127, "Vampires of Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Crypt"
 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
 * Pool of Radiance Resurgent
 * Video games:
 * Neverwinter Nights