Hellhound (HEHL-hownd)
Hellhounds are dogs with dark red fur and glowing orange eyes. Hellounds reside in Hell. They are a favorite pet of devils, who are immune to their effects.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Hellhounds can live indefinitely if not killed, and not unlike gargoyles, their personality and memories can be stored away if their physical form is destroyed (assuming the transfer is performed before death.)
Genetics and Reproduction
Hellhounds are born not unlike golems. A new hellhound will rise and be created from the red stone in Hell, alive and already adolescent. This happens quickly and often.
Growth Rate & Stages
Under the right conditions, a hellhound may morph and become a cerberus.
Ecology and Habitats
Hellhounds live in Hell, and are the main companions of devils.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Hellhounds are carnivores. They typically receive meat from their owners, or leave Hell to hunt for some.
Additional Information
Domestication
Hellhounds are initially vicious, destructive and wild. For anyone but a devil, domesticating a hellhound is impossible. However, devils are merciless when training in a new hound, often whipping or beating them into submission. Once the training is finished however, the devil ceases the abuse and cares for the hound as if it were any other dog.
This process is considered by many races to be foreign and downright evil. They don't understand how a hellhound bears no ill will toward its owner after suffering, but to the owner and their hound, it's simply standard practice. Attempts have been made by devils to train hellhounds peacefully, but all end in severe injury and/or death. Suffice it to say, hellhounds' initial temperament is simply violent and aggressive.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The fire from a hellhound's breath will never go out or diminish. This makes it an excellent source of both light and heat.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Hell
Average Intelligence
Human or lower
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
- Destiny Manipulation: If an individual looks into a hellhound's eyes three times, that person is fated to die. The method of death depends on the person. Once the hellhound's eyes have been seen three times, the hellhound will turn and walk away before vanishing. After that, it's in the hands of Death. It should be noted that marking someone for death in the way they do is individual to the hellhound. In other words, each hellhound has its own "counter", and only looking at the same hellhound three times will mark a person.
- Fire Breath
- Enhanced Hearing
- Enhanced Smell
- Life Force Detection
- Magic Detection
- Scorching Presence: Hellhounds have the ability to leave tiny flames in their wake with each step. These flames are benign and burn out rather quickly.
- Teleportation: Hellhounds can cover distance very quickly, though how is not exactly known. They appear to "blur" for a second, then teleport up to ten feet away, even if they appear to be walking at a casual pace.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Devils often keep hellhounds as pets.
Scientific Name
Canis lupus infernum
Lifespan
N/A
Average Height
2-3 feet (61-91 cm)
Average Weight
80-110 lbs (36-50 kg)
Geographic Distribution
