Homebrew Domestic Dire Wolf Species Details

Domesticated dire wolves are the result of generations of careful breeding, training, and magical enhancement, transforming once-feral beasts into intelligent, loyal companions—and in some cases, independent citizens of Faerûn. Standing nearly as tall as a horse at the shoulder and stretching over nine feet in length, these massive creatures are classified as Large and possess a presence as commanding as any warhorse or knight. Domestic Dire Wolves live much longer than their wild counterparts, with most living 30-40 years. They have the potential to understand all languages but are unable to speak them. They gain +2 strength. Domestic Dire Wolves are highly trainable and gain an origin feat. They have a speed of 50ft.

Despite their fearsome size and origins, domesticated dire wolves exhibit a calm and cooperative nature. They are highly social, displaying a deep sense of empathy and loyalty to those they bond with. Their intelligence far surpasses that of typical animals, allowing them to learn complex tasks such as battlefield tactics, search-and-rescue operations, message delivery, and even participation in arcane rituals.

Keen Hearing and Smell: The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Bite: Natural Melee Weapon Attack: Reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+STR) piercing damage.

Speed: 50ft

Age: 30-40 years

Size: Large

Ability Score Increase: +2 Strength.

Trainability: Gain 1 origin feat.

 

Domestic Dire Wolf Traits

As a domesticated dire wolf, you possess traits that reflect your powerful physique, heightened senses, and natural instincts. Due to your powerful build you gain +2 bonus to your Strength score. Keen Hearing and Smell. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell, thanks to your acute lupine senses. Bite. You can make a natural melee weapon attack using your powerful jaws. Melee Weapon Attack: Reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 piercing damage. You have been trained and gain 1 origin feat.

Keen Hearing and Smell

Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Bite

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: Reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6+STR) piercing damage.

Fast Paws

Speed: 50ft

Powerful Build

Domestic Dire Wolves have a +2 to strength score.

Well Trained

Domestic Dire Wolves are well trained and gain 1 origin feat.