Character
Brazier Guard Dogs
Created by alexissIn the final days of the Cinder Wars, a desperate artificer named Maltheus sought to create protectors that could never be bribed, corrupted, or reasoned with—beings of pure elemental purpose bound to specific locations. He harvested the essence of wild fire elementals and fused them with the iron of fallen weapons, then bound these hybrid spirits into ornate braziers using forbidden rituals that cost him his own life to complete. The resulting creatures exist in a state between states: dormant as innocent hearths until malice or trespass stirs their nature, at which moment the flames cascade outward to manifest as massive, predatory forms of living metal and ember. Unshackled from the moral constraints that bind other guardians, these hounds operate on pure instinct and territorial fury—they do not distinguish between honest mistake and criminal intent, making them as dangerous to their allies as their enemies. Over centuries, they've become legend and nightmare, passed from one paranoid ruler to another, each believing they've finally found the perfect sentinel. Yet their chaotic essence means no master ever truly controls them; they simply choose to remain in their braziers most days, waiting with an intelligence both alien and merciless for the next trespasser to test their wrath.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 12 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- alexiss
- Connected worlds
- 0
- Detail fields
- 12
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Construct
- Gender
- male
- Alignment
- Chaotic Neutral
- Size
- Large
- Armor class
- 17
- Hit points
- 150
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 10
- Experience
- 5000
- Languages
- Understands Common but cannot speak
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Tremorsense 30 ft., Passive Perception 15
- Skills
- Intimidation, Perception
Biography
In the final days of the Cinder Wars, a desperate artificer named Maltheus sought to create protectors that could never be bribed, corrupted, or reasoned with—beings of pure elemental purpose bound to specific locations. He harvested the essence of wild fire elementals and fused them with the iron of fallen weapons, then bound these hybrid spirits into ornate braziers using forbidden rituals that cost him his own life to complete. The resulting creatures exist in a state between states: dormant as innocent hearths until malice or trespass stirs their nature, at which moment the flames cascade outward to manifest as massive, predatory forms of living metal and ember. Unshackled from the moral constraints that bind other guardians, these hounds operate on pure instinct and territorial fury—they do not distinguish between honest mistake and criminal intent, making them as dangerous to their allies as their enemies. Over centuries, they've become legend and nightmare, passed from one paranoid ruler to another, each believing they've finally found the perfect sentinel. Yet their chaotic essence means no master ever truly controls them; they simply choose to remain in their braziers most days, waiting with an intelligence both alien and merciless for the next trespasser to test their wrath.
Attributes
Strength
20, modifier +5
Dexterity
14, modifier +2
Constitution
20, modifier +5
Intelligence
1, modifier -5
Wisdom
10, modifier +0
Charisma
1, modifier -5
Actions
Flame Burst
The Brazier Guard Dogs can unleash a burst of flame in a 15-ft. cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Molten Bite
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 slashing damage plus 2d6 fire damage.
Guardian's Roar
As an action, the Brazier Guard Dogs can emit a terrifying growl. All creatures within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.
Abilities
Elemental Fury
When damaged, the Brazier Guard Dogs can unleash a fiery retaliation, dealing 2d10 fire damage to all adjacent enemies.
Territorial Instinct
The Brazier Guard Dogs have advantage on initiative rolls and cannot be surprised.
Saving throws
strength
+8
dexterity
+5
constitution
+8
Damage resistances
Fire
Poison
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