Biology
The dobhar, sometimes called dobhar-chu, is a strange creature. Often called water hound as well, it appears as a hybrid between a dog and an otter or a dog and a fish. It is nearly 2 meters in length, and all of it quite muscular. They are dangerous, but their hide is prized for its protective capabilities. It can shake off physical and magical punishment alike. Its jaws are exceptionally strong and reports say that it can run its muzzle through solid rock easily. They are also known for their aggression and incredibly speeds, both on land and in the water.
Intelligence and Social Behavior
They are intelligent hunters and they can patiently lie in wait if they want to, but usually they prefer the hunt. They are not unsocial creatures however, but they are rather unlucky on that front. Like otters are known for holding hands, dobhar are always searching for a partner. But they have been cursed with an inability to touch others, and even worse, their magical curse naturally forces them to drift apart. It is said that if one were to pacify a dobhar, release them from their curse and lead them by the hand (paw?) to another of their kind and bring them together, they will be eternally grateful and reward their benefactor with an otter skin's weight in gold. If by any chance you spot a dobhar pair,
never kill one or force them apart, for the other will hunt you to the ends of the earth.
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