Gwyllgi

The Gwyllgi are an intelligent animalistic race of spiritual featured strongly in the mythology of the, gaining such names as the Black Shuck and the Hounds of Hell. It is generally accepted that they are nocturnal apparitions who are strongly associated with the and the, which often leads to them being labeled as.

The Gwyllgi's natural home is unknown but locations that sport large numbers include, the and ; Hell in particular is their preferred setting.

Biology & appearance
Gwyllgi are intelligent  who, aside from a stockier build and longer teeth, are virtually indistinguishable from domesticated or feral dogs; particularly the  breed. Eye-witness reports typically exaggerate their qualities; they are said to have "eyes burning like torchlight" and "fur as black as night". Typically the Gwyllgi as a whole are known for their enormous size, large head, their black mask and distinguishable black coat; though some are known to possess secondary colorings on their coat, like white and gray. Unlike average dogs who have limited intelligence the Gwyllgi can only be compared to s. They are the Einstein's of the animal kingdom and can solve puzzles and use tactics effectively.

Society & culture
Outside their territorial nature very little is known about the Gwyllgi race. They are, however, mischievous by nature though some do break the mold.

Powers & abilities
The Gwyllgi are typically identified by their physical prowess; their long limbs and powerful jaws allow them to leap and move at a speed comparable to a developed and bite with enough force to puncture. As spiritual entities they possess high levels of ' and a body of ', thus rendering them invisible to anyone without spiritual powers. They can, however, make themselves visible to non-spiritual entities or people without spiritual powers by projecting an apparition of themselves. It was this particular trait that led to the myths associated with the Gwyllgi. Any Gwyllgi, regardless of age, has some skill in the illusionary arts; they are capable of tricking three of the five senses, which are sight, sound and smell to suit their own needs. Outside their physical pedigree the ability to project an illusion to trick their opposition is easily their greatest tool. Whether its for mischief (which it usually is) or for benevolent uses (such as aiding lost travelers), a Gwyllgi's use of their illusionary power is akin to a muscle; the more one uses them the stronger they become.

The most unique aspect of the Gwyllgi however are the way their powers develop and mature. On a whole the Gwyllgi race are labeled as portents of death; this is mainly due to the fact they are often sighted around locations that have seen excessive bloodshed. In a similar vein to the who absorb reishi from their surroundings to bolster their powers and form their, a Gwyllgi can absorb the lingering residual energy left behind when someone dies; this is why they linger around graves, former battlefields and areas with a high death-toll. This also accounts for their fierce protectiveness of these locations: they are seen as their territory.

Known Gwyllgi

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