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Gwyllgi

From Welsh folklore, Gwyllgi is a large, black dog with red eyes. It stalks travelers at night, its eerie howl chilling the bravest of souls.

At a glance

Tradition
Welsh folklore
Region
Wales (place of origin)
Kind
British black dog
Trait family
The Doom-Howlers

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Traits

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Behaviour

Sight and sound

  • Glowing red eyes
    why

    Its most striking feature, however, are its eyes - glowing orbs of fierce crimson that pierce through the gloom, instilling terror in all who behold them.

  • Howl freezes blood of listeners
    why

    This unearthly cry is said to freeze the blood and paralyze victims with fear

Omens

  • Portent of disaster
    why

    While the Gwyllgi is primarily known as a harbinger of doom, some tales suggest a more complex nature.

Offensive powers

  • Fear-inducing roar
    why

    This unearthly cry is said to freeze the blood and paralyze victims with fear, making them easy prey for the creature.

  • Petrifying gaze
    why

    Its most striking feature, however, are its eyes - glowing orbs of fierce crimson that pierce through the gloom, instilling terror in all who behold them.

Utility powers

  • Night vision
    why

    Legend has it that the Gwyllgi prowls the lonely roads and desolate moors of Wales under the cover of darkness.

Roles

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