Blend Dog «Cark»

Blend Dog «Cark»
Blend Dog «Cark»

Creature Metadata

Reported By
Kerry Jordan
Source
MM2
Role
Monster - Domesticatable
Base Stock
Dog
MCC Stat Block
Cark 'Blend Dog' (2d6 (7)): Init +0; atk bite melee +1 (1d5) and 2 x claws melee +1 (1d6); AC 17; HD 4D7 hp 16 each; MV 45' ; 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref -2, Will +1
Mutations
Chameleon Powers

Combat & Physical Stats

Number Appearing
2d6
Morale
8
Hit Dice
HD 4D7
Armor
7 (AC 17)
Size
Medium 1.5 Meters Long
Movement
MV 45'
Attack
Bite melee +1 (1d5)
2 x Claws melee +1 (1d6)

Ability Scores

MS:
13
PS:
12
IN:
2
DX:
5
CH:
3
CN:
13

Ecology & Logistics

Frequency
Uncomon
Organization
Pack
Activity Cycle
Day
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Anywhere
Tech Level
0 - 0
Artifacts
None

Description (Initial Observations): Physically, these dogs appear to be normal and unmutated. However, over the generations, this type of dog has developed retractable claws, much like a cats, and their bodies are much more flexible than their ancestors, again, just like a cats. Only the larger breeds of dogs (Dobermans, German Shepherds, etc) have managed to survive to create this new breed. Wolf climbers have also been reported to exist in the Rocky Mountains and northern forests of Kanda.As with normal dogs, this breed uses simple pack tactics to surround, and bring down weakened prey, or solitary travelers. The main difference is the fact that they also will use trees to help them surround their prey. So if you are in a forest, and find yourself surrounded by a pack of these creatures, don't bother to climb a tree to escape. You'll find yourself staring down the maws of several of these animals.Just as a normal pack dog, these animals are lead by both an alpha male and alpha female. The rest of the pack is subservient to these, unless another male thinks it is strong enough to challenge the leader. Females tend to build dens high in large trees, ruins, or if nothing appropriate is available, in dens on the ground. The females give birth late in spring to litters of 2D4 pups. The pups, if caught at an early age, can easily be domesticated. Wolf climbers can not be domesticated however.

Behavior & Society

Reactions
No known interactions
Behavior
Behavior modeling incomplete
Repair & Healing
Behavior not recorded
Society
Rakoxen roam plains areas in large herds, grazing in groups of 20d 10. They are also found in many Tech Level II and III civilized areas, where they are used to pull wagons , plows, etc . Domestic rakoxen often have their horns saw down or capped by their owners. If sawn , the horns grow back in a season , requiring them to be cut again . Rakoxen are rarely ridden, since they tend to buck off riders. In many places, older rakoxen are butchered for food. The meat is salty but otherwise palatable . The hide can be cured and used , but it is less serviceable than rog hide (see the 'Campaign ' chapter). The horns are hollowed out and made into musical instruments or storage containers , like gunpowder horns.

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