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<blockquote data-quote="Leatherhead" data-source="post: 8681517" data-attributes="member: 53176"><p><h3>Shadow Mastiffs (VGtM)</h3><p></p><p>This book has a stat block for Shadow Mastiffs, and Shadow Mastiff Alphas. Which is remarkable, because the Alpha previously didn’t have a proper stat block, it was just a (relatively simple) template to apply to the regular Shadow Mastiff. So the Stat block is new (mostly because it’s no longer completely derivative), but the monster isn’t New. Mostly, this gives some small hope to people that want the other templates from VGtM to make a return. I’m rooting for the Mind Flayer Psion and alternate Hag Covens myself. </p><p></p><p>Shadow Mastiff</p><p></p><p>Shadow Mastiffs are dogs that are native to the Shadowfell. Due to the corrupting nature of the plane, they have the ability to blend into shadows, to the point where they can become invisible, and bright light hinders them. The interesting part of this invisibility is that it also covers whatever the Shadow Mastiff is carrying, which includes people. A shadow Mastiff can drag someone off into the shadows to disappear. Even more dangerous is the possibility of a small sized rider benefitting from the added stealth, as the rider attacking doesn’t break invisibility. Shadow Mastiffs can also see into the Ethereal, which makes them great guard dogs for the people that summon them for such purposes.</p><p></p><p>In combat, in addition to all the stuff outlined above, the Shadow Mastiff can knock a target prone with their bite.</p><p></p><p>The Shadow Mastiff had their Keen Smell folded into their perception score for this book.</p><p></p><p>Shadow Mastiff Alpha</p><p></p><p>Alphas are the leader of their respective packs. They have all of the abilities of a regular Shadow Mastiff, more HP, more intelligence, and a Terrifying Howl that can scare all humanoids and beasts in a massive 300’ AoE.</p><p></p><p>Using this book, an Alpha has slightly more HP, and thus a higher CR. It too had it’s Keen Smell replaced with a flat bonus to perception.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leatherhead, post: 8681517, member: 53176"] [HEADING=2]Shadow Mastiffs (VGtM)[/HEADING] This book has a stat block for Shadow Mastiffs, and Shadow Mastiff Alphas. Which is remarkable, because the Alpha previously didn’t have a proper stat block, it was just a (relatively simple) template to apply to the regular Shadow Mastiff. So the Stat block is new (mostly because it’s no longer completely derivative), but the monster isn’t New. Mostly, this gives some small hope to people that want the other templates from VGtM to make a return. I’m rooting for the Mind Flayer Psion and alternate Hag Covens myself. Shadow Mastiff Shadow Mastiffs are dogs that are native to the Shadowfell. Due to the corrupting nature of the plane, they have the ability to blend into shadows, to the point where they can become invisible, and bright light hinders them. The interesting part of this invisibility is that it also covers whatever the Shadow Mastiff is carrying, which includes people. A shadow Mastiff can drag someone off into the shadows to disappear. Even more dangerous is the possibility of a small sized rider benefitting from the added stealth, as the rider attacking doesn’t break invisibility. Shadow Mastiffs can also see into the Ethereal, which makes them great guard dogs for the people that summon them for such purposes. In combat, in addition to all the stuff outlined above, the Shadow Mastiff can knock a target prone with their bite. The Shadow Mastiff had their Keen Smell folded into their perception score for this book. Shadow Mastiff Alpha Alphas are the leader of their respective packs. They have all of the abilities of a regular Shadow Mastiff, more HP, more intelligence, and a Terrifying Howl that can scare all humanoids and beasts in a massive 300’ AoE. Using this book, an Alpha has slightly more HP, and thus a higher CR. It too had it’s Keen Smell replaced with a flat bonus to perception. [/QUOTE]
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