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Cyclodog

Created by Ralf

Born from a forbidden ritual conducted by a mad alchemist who sought to merge the primal fury of a werewolf with the hypnotic power of a basilisk, Cyclodog emerged as something far more terrible than its creator anticipated. The single eye at the center of its bestial face was not merely a physical aberration but a conduit for ancient magic, capable of freezing prey in place through sheer supernatural will—a gift that manifested unpredictably and left the creature itself vulnerable to its own power when the spell backfired. Hardened by centuries of isolation in forgotten caverns, Cyclodog's hide became as tough as enchanted plate armor, while its fangs and claws evolved into instruments of devastating precision, each strike capable of tearing through bone and sinew with surgical efficiency. The beast learned to compensate for its singular vision by developing an almost supernatural awareness of its surroundings, making it a formidable predator that tracked its quarry with methodical, relentless patience. Legend whispers that every four heartbeats, the creature's eye pulses with chaotic energy, forcing both hunter and hunted into a dangerous gamble where paralysis claims victor and vanquished alike. Those rare few who have encountered Cyclodog and lived to tell the tale speak of an intelligence lurking behind that singular, unblinking gaze—a cruel awareness that suggests the monster remembers its human origins and feeds on that knowledge as hungrily as it does on flesh.

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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 11 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.

Creation type
Character
Shared by
Ralf
Connected worlds
0
Detail fields
11
Profile sections
6
Artwork images
1

Details

Type
Monstrosity
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Size
Large
Armor class
18
Hit points
120
Speed
30
Challenge
9
Experience
5000
Languages
Understands Common but cannot speak
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
Skills
Perception, Stealth, Intimidation

Biography

Born from a forbidden ritual conducted by a mad alchemist who sought to merge the primal fury of a werewolf with the hypnotic power of a basilisk, Cyclodog emerged as something far more terrible than its creator anticipated. The single eye at the center of its bestial face was not merely a physical aberration but a conduit for ancient magic, capable of freezing prey in place through sheer supernatural will—a gift that manifested unpredictably and left the creature itself vulnerable to its own power when the spell backfired. Hardened by centuries of isolation in forgotten caverns, Cyclodog's hide became as tough as enchanted plate armor, while its fangs and claws evolved into instruments of devastating precision, each strike capable of tearing through bone and sinew with surgical efficiency. The beast learned to compensate for its singular vision by developing an almost supernatural awareness of its surroundings, making it a formidable predator that tracked its quarry with methodical, relentless patience. Legend whispers that every four heartbeats, the creature's eye pulses with chaotic energy, forcing both hunter and hunted into a dangerous gamble where paralysis claims victor and vanquished alike. Those rare few who have encountered Cyclodog and lived to tell the tale speak of an intelligence lurking behind that singular, unblinking gaze—a cruel awareness that suggests the monster remembers its human origins and feeds on that knowledge as hungrily as it does on flesh.

Attributes

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

22, modifier +6

Intelligence

10, modifier +0

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

12, modifier +1

Actions

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 piercing damage.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 5 slashing damage.

Paralytic Gaze

As an action, target must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed for 1d4 turns.

Abilities

Paralytic Gaze

Every 4 turns, Cyclodog can attempt to paralyze a target with a DC 18 save.

Predatory Awareness

Cyclodog has advantage on perception checks to detect hidden creatures.

Saving throws

strength

+8

dexterity

+6

constitution

+10

wisdom

+5

Damage resistances

Poison

Psychic

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