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| + | | caption2 = Various depictions of seawolves. |
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| name = Seawolf |
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| size3e = Medium |
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| − | | type3e = Magical beast |
+ | | type3e = [[Magical beast]] |
| − | | subtype3e = Shapechanger |
+ | | subtype3e = [[Shapechanger]] |
| − | | alignment3e = [[ |
+ | | alignment3e = Always [[chaotic evil]] |
| challenge3e = 3 |
| challenge3e = 3 |
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| refs3e = <ref name="stm">{{Cite book/Stormwrack|158-159}}</ref> |
| refs3e = <ref name="stm">{{Cite book/Stormwrack|158-159}}</ref> |
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| − | | size2e = Medium |
+ | | size2e = {{Size table|Lesser|Medium|Greater|Medium or large}} |
| alignment2e = [[Neutral evil]]/[[Chaotic evil]] |
| alignment2e = [[Neutral evil]]/[[Chaotic evil]] |
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| refs2e = <ref name="mc1">{{Cite book/Monstrous Compendium Volume One}}</ref><ref name="mm2e">{{Cite book/Monstrous Manual|232}}</ref> |
| refs2e = <ref name="mc1">{{Cite book/Monstrous Compendium Volume One}}</ref><ref name="mm2e">{{Cite book/Monstrous Manual|232}}</ref> |
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| − | | size1e = Medium |
+ | | size1e = {{Size table|Lesser|Medium|Greater|Medium or large}} |
| alignment1e = [[Neutral evil]]/[[Chaotic evil]] |
| alignment1e = [[Neutral evil]]/[[Chaotic evil]] |
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| refs1e = <ref name="mm1e2">{{Cite book/Monster Manual II 1st edition|81}}</ref> |
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| vision = [[Darkvision]]<ref name="stm"/>, [[Low-light vision]]<ref name="stm"/> |
| vision = [[Darkvision]]<ref name="stm"/>, [[Low-light vision]]<ref name="stm"/> |
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+ | | diet = Carnivorous<ref name="mm2e"/><ref name="mc1"/> |
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| form1 = Lesser |
| form1 = Lesser |
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| − | | appearance1 = {{Appearance|height=|length= |
+ | | appearance1 = {{Appearance|height=|length=6 – 7 ft (1.8 – 2.1 m)|wingspan=|weight=|skincolor=|haircolor=|hairstyles=|feathers=|eyecolor=|build=|distinctions=}} |
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| form2 = Greater |
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| − | | appearance2 = {{Appearance|height=|length= |
+ | | appearance2 = {{Appearance|height=|length=12 – 15 ft (3.7 – 4.6 m)|wingspan=|weight=|skincolor=|haircolor=|hairstyles=|feathers=|eyecolor=|build=|distinctions=}} |
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| − | A '''seawolf''' was a very rare [[lycanthrope]] that could transform |
+ | A '''seawolf''' was a very rare [[lycanthrope]] that could transform between a [[seal]]-[[wolf]] creature, a [[humanoid]], or a hybrid bearing qualities of both forms.<ref name="stm"/> |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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| − | Seawolves could either be ''lesser'' or ''greater''. Greater seawolves were generally more powerful: they were bigger, stronger and better swimmers. Lesser seawolves were only faster on land.<ref name="mm1e2"/> Otherwise, they were identical.<ref name="mm2e"/> |
+ | Seawolves could either be ''lesser'' or ''greater''. Greater seawolves were generally more powerful: they were bigger, stronger, and better swimmers. Lesser seawolves were only faster on land.<ref name="mm1e2"/> Otherwise, they were identical.<ref name="mm2e"/> |
| − | All seawolves could assume three forms: [[human]] form, wolf-human hybrid or seal-wolf hybrid. |
+ | All seawolves could assume three forms: [[human]] form, wolf-human hybrid, or seal-wolf hybrid. At sea, it was fastest at swimming in its seal-wolf form, followed by its human form, then the wolf-human hybrid form.<ref name="stm"/> Each form was thickly muscled, but the seal-like form had a thin mane.<ref name="mm2e"/><ref name="mc1"/> |
==Behavior== |
==Behavior== |
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| − | + | Seawolves were savage predators, and lived for the chance at murdering, which they preferred to do in animal form. Otherwise, they were found in human form, often pretending to be sailors or similar professions and committing crimes. They indulged in causing chaos, burglary, and attacking at every opportunity.<ref name="stm"/> |
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| − | As with other werecreatures, |
+ | As with other werecreatures, a seawolf's [[lycanthropy]] was transferred via biting. If the transmission was successful, the infected being would transform into a seawolf on the turn of the next full moon,<ref name="stm"/> or within two to five days.<ref name="mm2e"/><ref name="mc1"/> The infected creature would feel tainted by [[evil]],<ref name="stm" /> much like a twisted version of their former self.<ref name="mm2e" /><ref name="mc1" /> |
| − | + | Female seawolves were rarer and, when impregnated, they would give birth to seawolf cubs, which would appear human in the day, and like a seal at night. However, they were always swiftly deserted by their evil parents, with only a one-in-twenty chance of the abandoned seawolves reaching adulthood.<ref name="mm2e"/><ref name="mc1"/> |
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| − | + | The seawolf diet consisted of sea mammals, fish, and even humans. When in the mood, seawolves would turn into their human forms to visit the local tavern. Here, their activities consisted of much drinking and wenching.<ref name="mm2e" /><ref name="mc1" /> |
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==Combat== |
==Combat== |
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| − | In seal-wolf form, seawolves would |
+ | In seal-wolf form, seawolves would attack with deadly bites, which they could also do (but to lesser effect) in hybrid form. Seawolves were dexterous by nature, as well as cunning. They preferred to fight in their primal seal-wolf forms.<ref name="stm"/> |
| − | Unlike other lycanthropes, when seawolves were slain, they did not revert back to their natural form.<ref name="stm"/> |
+ | Unlike other lycanthropes, when seawolves were slain, they did not revert back to their natural form.<ref name="stm" /> |
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| + | ==Abilities== |
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| + | Such creatures could hold their breath for a long time underwater, but needed to come up for air, much like [[dolphin]]s.<ref name="stm"/> |
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==Society== |
==Society== |
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| − | Seawolves formed medium-sized packs<ref name="stm"/><ref name="mm1e2"/> |
+ | Seawolves formed medium-sized packs,<ref name="stm"/><ref name="mm1e2"/> or otherwise traveled on their own or in pairs.<ref name="stm"/> Seawolf societies often hunted vessels, which they would board during night time. Once on board, the aquatic lycanthropes would steal treasure, murder the sailors, or both. Otherwise, a few select seawolf spies would integrate themselves into a naval society in their human forms. After this, they would wreak havoc aboard, leading the ships into an ambush of waiting seawolves.<ref name="stm"/> |
| − | Some seawolf societies kept hidden lairs in |
+ | Some seawolf societies kept hidden lairs in coastal environments that were easily accessible from the sea.<ref name="stm"/> |
| + | ===Relations=== |
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| + | ===Homelands=== |
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| + | In the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]], they were known to be prevalent around the northern part of [[Serôs]].<ref name="SoFS-p44">{{Cite book/Sea of Fallen Stars|44}}</ref> They were also known to occasionally be found in the [[Great Ice Sea]] that surrounded the arctic plains of the [[Hordelands]].<ref name="TH-p128">{{Cite book/The Horde/Volume II|128}}</ref> |
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* [[Hrarnok Sharkchum]], a lesser seawolf [[assassin]] of the [[Night Masks]]. |
* [[Hrarnok Sharkchum]], a lesser seawolf [[assassin]] of the [[Night Masks]]. |
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* [[Asheford Dockscourge]], a greater seawolf master hunter from [[Skullport]]. |
* [[Asheford Dockscourge]], a greater seawolf master hunter from [[Skullport]]. |
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* [[Jezgar Skentzin]], a greater seawolf pirate, who infected an entire crew. |
* [[Jezgar Skentzin]], a greater seawolf pirate, who infected an entire crew. |
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* [[Dulfan]], a seawolf who recruited a large pack, hunting ships and [[locathah]]. |
* [[Dulfan]], a seawolf who recruited a large pack, hunting ships and [[locathah]]. |
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==Appendix== |
==Appendix== |
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| + | ===Gallery=== |
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| + | File:Seawolf-MC.png|A depiction of a seawolf from the 1st edition accessory ''[[AD&D Monster Cards]]''. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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===References=== |
===References=== |
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{{Refs}} |
{{Refs}} |
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| + | ===Connections=== |
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| + | {{Lycanthropes}} |
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[[Category:Aquatic creatures]] |
[[Category:Aquatic creatures]] |
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[[Category:Lycanthropes]] |
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Revision as of 20:47, 27 July 2020
A seawolf was a very rare lycanthrope that could transform between a seal-wolf creature, a humanoid, or a hybrid bearing qualities of both forms.[1]
Description
Seawolves could either be lesser or greater. Greater seawolves were generally more powerful: they were bigger, stronger, and better swimmers. Lesser seawolves were only faster on land.[4] Otherwise, they were identical.[3]
All seawolves could assume three forms: human form, wolf-human hybrid, or seal-wolf hybrid. At sea, it was fastest at swimming in its seal-wolf form, followed by its human form, then the wolf-human hybrid form.[1] Each form was thickly muscled, but the seal-like form had a thin mane.[3][2]
Behavior
Seawolves were savage predators, and lived for the chance at murdering, which they preferred to do in animal form. Otherwise, they were found in human form, often pretending to be sailors or similar professions and committing crimes. They indulged in causing chaos, burglary, and attacking at every opportunity.[1]
As with other werecreatures, a seawolf's lycanthropy was transferred via biting. If the transmission was successful, the infected being would transform into a seawolf on the turn of the next full moon,[1] or within two to five days.[3][2] The infected creature would feel tainted by evil,[1] much like a twisted version of their former self.[3][2]
Female seawolves were rarer and, when impregnated, they would give birth to seawolf cubs, which would appear human in the day, and like a seal at night. However, they were always swiftly deserted by their evil parents, with only a one-in-twenty chance of the abandoned seawolves reaching adulthood.[3][2]
The seawolf diet consisted of sea mammals, fish, and even humans. When in the mood, seawolves would turn into their human forms to visit the local tavern. Here, their activities consisted of much drinking and wenching.[3][2]
Combat
In seal-wolf form, seawolves would attack with deadly bites, which they could also do (but to lesser effect) in hybrid form. Seawolves were dexterous by nature, as well as cunning. They preferred to fight in their primal seal-wolf forms.[1]
Unlike other lycanthropes, when seawolves were slain, they did not revert back to their natural form.[1]
Abilities
Such creatures could hold their breath for a long time underwater, but needed to come up for air, much like dolphins.[1]
Society
Seawolves formed medium-sized packs,[1][4] or otherwise traveled on their own or in pairs.[1] Seawolf societies often hunted vessels, which they would board during night time. Once on board, the aquatic lycanthropes would steal treasure, murder the sailors, or both. Otherwise, a few select seawolf spies would integrate themselves into a naval society in their human forms. After this, they would wreak havoc aboard, leading the ships into an ambush of waiting seawolves.[1]
Some seawolf societies kept hidden lairs in coastal environments that were easily accessible from the sea.[1]
Relations
Seawolves could choose other evil lycanthropes as their allies, such as weresharks, and they hated selkies.[3][2]
Homelands
In the Sea of Fallen Stars, they were known to be prevalent around the northern part of Serôs.[5] They were also known to occasionally be found in the Great Ice Sea that surrounded the arctic plains of the Hordelands.[6]
Notable Seawolves
- Hrarnok Sharkchum, a lesser seawolf assassin of the Night Masks.
- Asheford Dockscourge, a greater seawolf master hunter from Skullport.
- Jezgar Skentzin, a greater seawolf pirate, who infected an entire crew.
- Dulfan, a seawolf who recruited a large pack, hunting ships and locathah.
Appendix
Gallery
A depiction of a seawolf from the 1st edition accessory AD&D Monster Cards.
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Richard Baker, Joseph D. Carriker, Jr., Jennifer Clarke Wilkes (August 2005). Stormwrack. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 158–159. ISBN 07-8692-873-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 David "Zeb" Cook et al. (1989). Monstrous Compendium Volume One. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 0-8803-8738-6.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), p. 232. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 81. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), p. 44. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.
- ↑ David Cook (August 1990). “Volume II”. In Steve Winter ed. The Horde (TSR, Inc.), p. 128. ISBN 0-88038-868-4.
Connections
Bird maiden • Goblin rat • Loup garou • Lythari • Seawolf • Swanmay • Wereape • Werebadger • Werebat • Werebear • Werebison • Wereboar • Werecat • Werecougar • Werecow • Werecrocodile • Weredog • Weredolphin • Weredragon • Werefox • Werehyena • Werejackal • Werejaguar • Wereleopard • Werelion • Weremole • Wereowl • Werepanther • Werepegasus • Wererabbit • Wererat • Wereraven • Wereseal • Wereserpent • Wereshark • Werespider • Werestag • Weretiger • Wereweasel • Werewolf • Werewolverine • Wereworg • Werewyvern
Related Creatures
Aranea • Coyotlwere • Hengeyokai • Jackalwere • Quasilycanthrope • Selkie • Shifter • Wolfwere
Related Creatures
Aranea • Coyotlwere • Hengeyokai • Jackalwere • Quasilycanthrope • Selkie • Shifter • Wolfwere