Sounds like a good seed for a campaign...sort of a FRPG equivalent to David Brin's Uplift Saga books.
Using Different Dog Breeds!
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Sounds like a good seed for a campaign...sort of a FRPG equivalent to David Brin's Uplift Saga books.
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Here's a couple of posts I culled from the net 10 years ago on dog breeds of Greyhawk. No crunch, all fluff. The author is "Nellisir." I think they were from an AOL board or listserv. (Nellisir, if you're active here, care to comment?)
Subj: Dogs of Greyhawk -1
Date: 97-03-30 11:56:38 EST
From: Nellisir
PLO987 & I were to work on these project together, but inertia on my part &
hopitalization of a family member on his part (I hope everything's OK!!!)
have forced some rethinking. I'll post what I have, and see about getting
some more up later.
Nell.
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Working Dogs:
Furyondian sheep dog: (Red Sheep) Popular in Furyondy and the (former)
Shield Lands, the Furyondian sheep dog (or red sheep), are extremely
intelligent, responsive canines. Red sheep will attempt to herd anything,
including sheep, cattle, geese, pigs, small children, goblins, etc, etc.
They have a jittery, tempermental personality, though, and are sometimes
difficult to rein in. Furyondian sheep dogs are small and lean in size (2' -
2'6" at the shoulder), with short, stiff, red fur.
Olde Velunian sheep dogs: (Rao's Hounds) Used extensively in the region of
Veluna, Highfolk, Bissel, the Gran March, and northern Keoland & the Uleks,
Olde Velunian sheep dogs, relaxed dogs. While not quite as accomplished at
herding as a Furyondian sheep dog, Rao's Hounds are natural guards, and are
often used by those shepherds who summer over in the high meadows near the
Yatil, Barrier, and Lortmil ranges. They stand 2'6" - 3' at the shoulder,
with long hair (often kinked) and a mottled tan/white coloration. From a
distance, Olde Velunian sheep dogs are difficult to tell apart from the sheep
they are guarding.
Iuzian sheep dogs: (Northern shepherds, saddle shepherds) Northern shepherds
are the working dog of the northern Flanaess. Found in the Shield Lands, the
Horned Society, the Lands of Iuz, the Bandit Kingdoms, and even among the
Rovers of the Barrens and a few Wolf Nomad tribes, saddle shepherds are
flexible, hard-working canines well suited to the rough northern lifestyle.
With training they can be used as herders, guard dogs, companions, or
wardogs. They are particularly aggressive towards canines outside of their
immediate pack, and will willingly attack such canines as wolves, coyotes,
wild dogs, and other predators. They are tall, long-legged, and keep pace
well with horses or wagons. They are a uniform brown, with a distinctive
black "saddle" mark on their back. Saddle shepherds found near Furyondy may
have a slight red tint to their fur -- these dogs are invariably smaller and
weaker, and often do not survive their infancy.
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Toy Dogs:
The Majestic Snow Hunter of Rel Mord: Commonly known as Mordies, these
small white dogs have had 90% of their usefulness bred out of them. Intended
for hunting small game in the northern winters, Mordies have long, straight
white fur, broad paws (for walking over snow crusts), and a total disregard
for inclement weather of any sort. Unfortunately, they also lack any sense
of smell or duty, and are invariably lazy, ill-tempered canines. Their small
size (no more than 1' high at the shoulder, with a thick, badger like build
and stubby face) and fine coat attracted the attention of merchants &
aristocrats in the area of the Duchy of Tenh, who in turn imported and
popularized the breed in Rel Mord and the surrounding area.
<con't>Subj: Dogs of Greyhawk - 2
Date: 97-03-30 12:00:33 EST
From: Nellisir
Demi-human Dogs:
Cait Si: Sometimes called elfhounds or witchies, Cait Si are popular with
the more refined & "civilized" olves of the Flanaess, and may be found in
great numbers with olven nobles in Celene, Sunndi, and the Duchy of Ulek.
Grey and High olves in particular favor the elfhounds.
The Cait Si are slim hunting hounds of medium build, with short, silky fur
and a whiplash tail. Their distinctive coloration is the hallmark of the
breed -- only true-bred Cait Si have the distinctive snow white coat and
blood-red ears. No variations are known. They have unerring senses of
sight, scent, and hearing, and rival bloodhounds in tracking ability. The
olven hunt them in packs -- eerily silent packs, for Cait Si will give voice
only once they have cornered their prey, or when commanded.
Only the most fey or foolhardy humans will raise Cait Si, for these
unnatural creatures are notoriously fickle with non-olven masters, and have
been known to suddenly turn on and devour their trainer. On very rare
occasions, the Olven will gift a ranger or true elf-friend with a small
number of Cait Si -- (2-5). These will never turn on their master, nor will
their offspring. Cait Si may live to be a hundred years old in exceptional
circumstances -- most survive to 50 or 60, no more.
Lortmil Stonehound: Dwarves of the Lortmils and adjacent realms raise
stonehounds, or ratsnatchers, to patrol the smaller tunnels and warrens of
their greathalls in search of vermin. They are sleek and wiry, with a short,
rough coat that resists stratching and biting, and powerful jaws capable of
sheering through the bones of smaller animals. The largest stonehounds stand
2' at the shoulder -- most are smaller. Stonehounds are usually grey with
mottled patches of black, but tan and even sandstone red colors are known.
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That's it so far -- I rewrote the 3 dogs I had previously posted, and added
3. TSR Roger has told me that gnomes don't ned dogs because the have
badgers, so I will of course have something on gnomish dogs for later.
Nell.
Olgar Shiverstone
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Klaus said:
D'oh!
I missed that one!
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Dannyalcatraz said:
Wouldn't these be better off being a swarm?
Exile said:
Huh. I was thinking the name Pit Retriever was so much more D&D, You know, what Pit Fiend is complete without his Pit Retreiver?
Given the hilarious Sprint commercial featuring a "Stampede!" of Dachsunds, you may be right!
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Olgar Shiverstone said:
Troll Lord Games did one covering familiars and animal companions.
Book of Familiars (and Animal Companions)
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Bull Tzu?
Shih Terrier?
I just simply don't know too what you are referring!
Shih Terrier?
I just simply don't know too what you are referring!
SHARK
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bolen said:
Greetings!
Hmmm..."irrelevant"? No, I don't think so. And well, obviously, there are many players and DM's as well that think it is quite relevant, and interesting, and adds some cool detail and dimesnions to the miliue.
Sandor Hound
The Sandor breed of dogs have been specially bred over the centuries by the Hallerans for security and combat. The Sandor Hound has the profile for large war dogs, with the following adjustments: +2 strength; +2 Constitution; Improved Toughness; +2 bonus to Spot and Search. Sandor Hounds come in three colours: Black, white, or a pale grey. Cost: 500gp.
There are various kinds of dogs; some are faster; some are more social; some are better trackers; some are made from living steel, or glass, and have enchanted abilities. I also have a breed of dog that is amphibious.
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
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