Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of its allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
Multiattack. The wolf uses bite twice or teleport twice.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Instill Howl. The wolf howls into a natural objects, such as a tree or rock. When a creature with Intelligence 8 or greater comes within 30 feet of the object, the howl erupts. Creatures within 30 feet of the object must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw, becoming frightened for 1 minute on a failed save. Additionally, the wolf immediately becomes aware of which object was triggered.
Teleport (Recharge 4-6). The wolf magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Before or after teleporting, the wolf can make one bite attack.
Description
Blink wolves are much like hunting blink dogs, but with more powerful builds and an aversion to humanoid contact. Blink wolf packs prefer the peace and quiet of nature and have been known to attack humanoids who encroach on their territory. These creatures are not outwardly evil, but they are not afraid to take offensive action when it comes to protecting their land.
Blink wolves are able to protect their homes by creating what is known as a “howl barrier”. By blinking into trees, rocks, and other natural features, they leave a trace of their howl in the object. When an uninvited guest crosses a threshold between the two objects, a low, deadly howl is released.. This howl serves two purposes. First it warns the wolf that a potential enemy is near. It also is likely to frighten the intruder away, avoiding an unnecessary confrontation. The blink wolves’ howl is a sorrowful, deep tune which can scare even the bravest of warriors.
Blink wolves fall somewhere between a normal and dire wolf in size. They are very agile and much stronger than they appear, with their biting strength matching that of a dire wolf. They are able to handle a wide range of temperatures and are not negatively affected by extreme heat or cold.
Rumors & Legends
- The surface-dwelling dark elves of the west are the only group that has successfully integrated with the blink wolves. Elves who venture from this tribe are always accompanied by a companion wolf.
- As blink dogs can jump through realms, some believe that the blink wolf is a creature linked to the shadow realm, some even going so far as to say that blink wolves can even jump through shadows.
- It is said a legendary tracker named Kaelswik is accompanied by a blink wolf, though this has not been officially confirmed yet.
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