Tyrg
| Tyrg | |
|---|---|
 A tyrg, illustrated in MC5 by Mark Nelson (1990). | |
| General information | |
| Size: | Large |
| Alignment: | Neutral |
| Type: | Magical beast |
| Patron deity: | None |
| First appearance: | WG5 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure |
Tyrgs are creatures found in forested hills of the Flanaess.
Description
[edit | edit source]A tyrg is a magical beast resembling a cross between a tiger and a wolf.[1][2] The tyrg's habits are fairly similar to that of real-life predatory mammals, with its main interests being in hunting, breeding and survival.
Typical physical appearance
[edit | edit source]Tyrgs typically have "a white fur coat with grey, black , and tan spots, its sleek stance is reminiscent of a great hunting cat's, but its powerful, many-fanged jaws are definitely canine in nature."[2][1]
"A tyrg is 3 feet tall at the shoulder and anywhere between 6 to 9 feet long. It weighs 700 pounds."[2][1]
Environment
[edit | edit source]Tyrgs are most commonly found in the foothills or lower slopes of forested mountains.[1][2]
Personality
[edit | edit source]Abilities
[edit | edit source]Tyrgs have a howl which can "mildly stun their victims" for several rounds.[1] It attacks by stunning prey with a raspy-roaring howl, and then moving in to attack with its claws and teeth.[1]
The eyes and ears of tyrgs are preternaturally acute.[1]
Tyrgs are noted for being incredibly stealthy hunters and moving in near-silence, as well as remaining hidden and unseen.[1][2]
Tyrgs cannot speak.[1]
Str 25, Dex 17, Con 19, lnt 2, Wis 12, Cha 10[2]
Possessions
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[edit | edit source]Relationships
[edit | edit source]"They are social creatures like wolves, but unlike wolves they prefer to hunt alone."[2] Other tyrgs are not immune to a tyrg's howl effect, giving reason for their not hunting in packs.[1]
History
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by Mark Allen (1990). -
by Aaron St. Goddard (2004).
External Links
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Breault, Mike, ed, et al. Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
- Kuntz, Robert J., and Gary Gygax. Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
- Kuntz, Robert J., Gary Gygax, Erik Mona, and James Jacobs. "Maure Castle." Dungeon #112. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrg (Spotted Hound) | Monster | From the Ashes: References Card | #12 | |
| Tyrg (Spotted Hound) | Monster | MC5 Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix | Insert (Tyrg), Encounter Tables | |
| Tyrg (Spotted Hound) | Monster | WG5 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure | 12, 29 |