Dirge Wolf

Dirge Wolves are a species of wolf created when an entire pack of wolves are killed, either by hunters or the elements. I calls to its fallen pack with a mournful, wailing howl.

Description

Appearance

Dirge wolves are almost resemble regular wolves, but four times bigger. Their fur is a dark grey and their eyes glow red. They are usually seen walking alone with their heads low. While there isn't much else to distinguish their looks, they are always accompanied by the sound of a mixture of whimpers and growls, filled with the sorrow and hatred for what killed their pack.

Statistics

Dirge Wolf
Large Undead

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 50 ft.

STR 18 (+4)
DEX 13 (+1)
CON 14 (+2)
INT 7 (-2)
WIS 12 (+1)
CHA 8 (-1)

Resistances All damage
Immunities Fear, Charm, Paralyzed, Blind, Deaf, Poisoned, Stunned conditions
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +3
Senses Passive Perception 15
Keen Hearing and Smell The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Pack Tactics The 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: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Wailing Howl (Recharge: 6) As an action, the dirge wolf can let out a mournful howl. This summons (1d6+1) Ghost Wolves within 20ft of the Dirge Wolf. They act at the bottom of initiative of every turn.

History

Early history and supposed creation

It is said that Mother Nature mourned the slaughter of her creatures at the hands of sentient beings. Never one against death, as it was a ntural part of life and required to keep other creatures alive, the inhabitants of Malgrave showed a greed to their killing. Taking more than they needed and clearing entire forests, her anger took form. From the blood of a slaughtered wolf pack rose the dirge wolf, a restless spirit given flesh and sent as her own hunter to kill those that took from nature. When it finds its prey, the dirge wolf will howl in mourning, calling the ghosts of the fallen pack members to assist it.