Mossback Wolf
The mossback wolf is a unique creature found in The Verdant Wilds . These wolves are covered in a thick, green moss-like substance, providing them excellent camouflage in their forest home. Their long, flowing tails are similarly coated in moss and resemble long leaves, adding to their natural camouflage abilities.
Despite their mossy appearance, the mossback wolf is a formidable hunter. Its sharp teeth and powerful jaws make it a threat to any creature that crosses its path. In addition, its leafy tail can be used as a weapon, delivering powerful blows to its enemies.
The mossback wolf is a pack animal, often hunting in groups to take down larger prey. They use their natural camouflage and pack tactics to surprise and overwhelm their enemies. These creatures are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of environments within The Verdant Wilds.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The mossback wolf has a similar anatomy to a regular wolf, with four legs, a tail, and a powerful jaw. However, its body is covered in a thick, green moss-like substance, providing it with excellent camouflage in The Verdant Wilds. Its tail is similarly coated in moss and resembles a long leaf, adding to its natural camouflage abilities.
The mossback wolf has sharp teeth and powerful jaws, allowing it to hunt and kill larger prey. Its leafy tail can be used as a weapon, delivering powerful blows to its enemies. The wolf's moss-covered body also allows it to blend in seamlessly with its forest surroundings, providing it with an advantage in ambush attacks.
Ecology and Habitats
The mossback wolf is found in The Verdant Wilds, a dense forest filled with lush vegetation. This environment provides the wolf with the perfect camouflage and plenty of potential prey to hunt. The wolf is highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of environments within The Verdant Wilds, including dense forests, swamps, and meadows.
The mossback wolf is a pack animal, often hunting in groups to take down larger prey. Its natural camouflage and pack tactics allow it to surprise and overwhelm its enemies, allowing it to thrive in the forest environment. The wolf also has a symbiotic relationship with the plants in its environment, using its moss-covered body to nourish the ground and helping nearby plants to grow.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
The mossback wolf has a keen sense of smell and sharp eyesight, allowing it to detect potential prey from a distance. Its natural camouflage also helps it to remain hidden from potential threats, allowing it to surprise its enemies and gain the upper hand in a fight.
Mossback Wolf CR: 1/4
Medium beast, unaligned
Armor Class:
Hit Points: 11 (2d8+2) 2d8+2
Speed:
50 ft
STR
12 +1
DEX
15 +2
CON
12 +1
INT
1 -5
WIS
12 +1
CHA
6 -2
Skills: Stealth +4
Senses: Passive Perception 11
Languages: understands Common and Sylvan, but cannot speak
Challenge Rating: 1/4
Camouflage. The mossback wolf has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in The Verdant Wilds. Pack Tactics. The mossback wolf has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6+1) piercing damage. Leafy Tail. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) bludgeoning damage.
Geographic Distribution
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