Diomwul

Diomwul CR: 6

Large fiend (demon), unaligned

Armor Class: 15 (natural armour)

Hit Points: 65hp (10d10+10)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

17 +3

DEX

15 +2

CON

15 +2

INT

6 -2

WIS

12 +1

CHA

7 -2

Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +5

Damage Resistances: cold

Damage Immunities: acid, poison

Condition Immunities: poisoned

Senses: Passive Perception 13
Darkvision

Languages: Cannot speak but understands Infernus and the Frost Infernus dialect the best

Challenge Rating: 6 ( 2300 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: +3

Keen Hearing and Smell - The diomwul has advantage on any perception checks relying on hearing or smell.
Pack Tactics - Often appearing in groups of 2-5, the diomwul has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one other diomwul is within 5 feet of the creature and is not incapacitated.
Deadly Fluids - The diomwul's blood and saliva are highly acidic and poisonous respectively. On every bite attack, the creature being bit must make a DC15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the bit creature takes 1d6 poison damage at the end of every round, adding 1d4 for every following failed saving throw. Unless treated with Anti-Venom, Greater Restoration, or another powerful healing spell, the victim will be dead in 2d4 days.

Actions

Multiattack. The diomwul can make up to two atacks with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 13(2d6+6) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 16(4d4+6) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack. +5 to hit, reach 5ft., up two targets within range. Hit: 13(2d6+6) bludgeoning damage, on a successful hit, targets must make a DC15 Constitution saving throw or be stuned until the start of the diomwul's next turn.

The diomwul is a massive wolf-like creature with black fur and crimson, pupilless eyes. Yellow-tinged saliva drips from its fanged maw with a deadly poison. Its underbelly is a ragged mess of fur, flesh, and blood. Acidic yellow blood drips from broken bones poking through its belly and it's missing clumps of fur in places. The black fur going over its hindquarters blends into dark green scales and forming a tail like a crocodile's.

Suggested Environments

Originally from the 5th Sector of the Seven Sectors of Hell, when residing in the Material Plane, diomwuls prefer mountainous regions.

Basic Information

Anatomy

A massive wolf-like creature with black fur and crimson, pupilless eyes. It has four legs and a long thick tail like a crocodile's. Its underbelly is a ragged mess of fur, flesh, and blood, with bits of bone often showing.

Ecology and Habitats

Originating from the coldest sector, the 5th Sector, of the Seven Hell Sectors, diomwuls prefer cold environments. When residing in the Material Plane, diomwuls prefer living in mountainous regions far to the north or the extreme south.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Diomwuls eat meat and carrion, preferring to hunt in packs to take down prey. The pack takes turns eating while the others stand guard.

Behaviour

Diomwuls live in packs of 2-5 and the strongest pack member is considered to be the leader. When at rest the pack appears to have much infighting with diomwuls constantly snapping at each other and trying to become the leader, but once active they work together and follow their leader without hesitation.
When hunting, they hunt their prey with ruthless determination, going without rest until their quarry is caught. It is said that once you're in the sights of a pack of diomwuls, you've been marked for death.

Additional Information

Domestication

To call the diomwul domesticated is to make a fatal error. No being can truly command the diomwul, however, the frost demons of the 5th Sector have been able to ally with them for their nefarious purposes. This feat was achieved through much bribery with food and guttural communications. Diomwuls eating their supposed masters in times of great hunger is not uncommon however.

Scientific Name

Daemon canis lupus

Lifespan

15 years

Average Height

4 - 5 ft at the shoulder 1.2 - 1.5 m at the shoulder

Average Weight

Males weigh 210 - 300 lbs or 95 - 136 kgs. Females weigh 190-280 lbs or 86 - 127 kgs.

Average Length

8 - 10 ft long 2.4 - 3 m long