Werehyenas were humans in Zakhara who could transform into a hyena-like form.[1]
Description[]
Most werehyenas were male and usually had long shaggy hair. The long hair concealed a second mouth located at the base of the skull. Werehyenas went to great lengths to keep this hidden.[1]
Their hyena form was usually 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and had golden fur on their back with black fur on their belly and feet.[1]
Behavior[]
Werehyena's had an innate, deep sense of fear towards fires. Because of this, flaming torches were often used to keep them at bay.[1]
Abilities[]
Werehyenas could not be harmed by weapons unless there were magical or constructed of iron. They were also known to be immune to enchantment or charm spells.[1]
Combat[]
In human form, werehyenas used their special charm powers to avoid combat. In canine form they attacked with a savage bite that could lock on to a victim.[1]
Ecology[]
Werehyenas traveled in packs of up to a dozen individuals. A dominant male made all of the decisions for the pack. They mated for life, but only with members of their own pack.[1]
Diet[]
Werehyenas preyed on gullible humans whenever they could. They were also adept scavengers and ate anything they could find to survive.[1]
Homelands[]
Beyond the land of Zakhara, werehyenas could be found in some areas of the Domains of Dread.[2]
Relationships[]
While in human form, werehyenas often infiltrated villages and lured victims out to where the rest of their pack was waiting.[1]
Known Werehyenas[]
- Batul, one of many werehyenas that were kept as pets by the dao Ynadin.[3]
- Jakkob, a captured werehyena who fled to Yhep in the Lake of Steam.[4]
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- ↑ 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 Wolfgang Baur, Steve Kurtz (1992). Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix. (TSR, Inc). ISBN l-56076-370-1.
- ↑ Kirk Botulla, Shane Hensley, Nicky Rea, Teeuwynn Woodruff (1994). Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness. Edited by William W. Connors. (TSR, Inc.), p. 8. ISBN 1-56076-914-9.
- ↑ Steve Kurtz (1993). A Dozen and One Adventures (Muluk, City of Kings). (TSR, Inc), p. 29. ISBN 1-56076-622-0.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 170. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
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Related Creatures
Aranea • Coyotlwere • Hengeyokai • Jackalwere • Quasilycanthrope • Selkie • Shifter • Wolfwere