Vyrinth Shrouded Stalker
Within the thick wood across Alyeria few creatures are feared more than the Shrouded Stalker, Panthera Shadis. A predator that moves through shadow with unnatural speed.
For the uninitiated or those who do not possess a copy of Oa's Pocket Guide, the shrouded stalker can teleport through its preferred environment via shadows. Not just any shadows, however, the cat can sense the concentration of the ebb in an area. Consequently, this predator tends to stay in areas primed with the Ebb. This is a benefit to the rest of us who fear to tread in the deeper forests. Don't be fooled however, a stalker's territory can cover dozens of miles.
The Hunt
The Stalkers hide is two-tone, black and dark purple. Prized by many, the few that have been crafted into fine garments fetch a great price with the collector and elite alike. On a living specimen, the hide changes color, shifting to match shadows and nearby vegetation. They hide, still and silent, waiting for their targeted prey.
Defense
Stalkers utilized their short-distance teleportation for attacks, but mostly defense. Healing is a unique phenomenon of their dimensional travel. You will not find this information in the pocket guide because it is not well understood. Some scholars believe the Stalker travels through the Inerta as it leaps from shadow to shadow. Why it heals when traveling through this extra dimension space is a mystery many wishes to solve.
Top speed - 35 mph
Mass - 120-210 lbs
Lifespan - Common 12-15 years, Attuned 20+
Height - 3.5 - 5.5 ft
Length - 6.4 - 10.5 ft
Corrupt Panther
Perception +8, low light, scent (imprecise)
AC 18 - Spd 30 - HP 30
Corruption - Resistance (all) 2
Shadow Pounce (3 actions) - +12 Attk, Sneak +1d4 Precision
F +8, R +10, W +5
Attk +10 - Jaws 1d10+3 Grab, Claws 1d6+3
Stealth +8, +11 (undergrowth), +15 (corruption)
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