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Hylecae, the Brass-Toothed Wolves
The Hylecae have hunted across Malfeas at their master's bidding or of their own volition, tracking prey of all varieties. Their pleasure is in the hunt, whatever form it may take – they are, in fact, happier and more qualified to track their prey through the intricate mazes of civilization and society then they are to follow their tracks through the wilderness. They are raised among the walls of the demon city, stalking the alleyways and rooftops; in Creation, they walk freely among the cities of the mortals, unafraid and unmolested.
Intelligent and devoted to their master, they stand five feet tall with the hunched shoulders of an ape, but the powerful legs and facial structure of a wolf, thick furred and speaking in deep voices that hiss through their malfean brass teeth.
Statistics
Physical:5/4/4 Social: 2/4/2 Mental: 4/2/2
Abilities: martial arts 3, melee 5 (Spear +3) OR archery 5 (Self bow +3), presence 3 (intimidation +3), survival 2, investigation 3, awareness 5 (scent +3), integrity 3, linguistics 3, martial arts 2 (bite +1), survival 2
Soak: 10B/8L (Thick hide, 6/6)
Health Levels: -0, -1 x 2, -2 x 2, -4, I
Essence: 3
Willpower: 7
Essence pool: 65
Virtues: compassion 1, conviction 4, temperance 2, valor 3
Charms: Dematerialize – the Hylecae can dematerialize for 35 motes.
Kind Demeanor – the Hylecae may spend 10 motes and 1 willpower to seem like normal, friendly people for one scene. A Hylecus rolls manipulation + presence; if it beats the targets dodge MDV, mortals and exalts will not be afraid of the creature despite its appearance for a full day and will treat it as any other person. This is an unnatural mental influence with the compulsion tag, which may be disregarded by spending two willpower. Their actions may still provoke attack, however; it is only their demonic nature that is disregarded.
Truth-Stink – At a cost of 4m, the Hylecae can tell if someone is lying by rolling perception + awareness at a difficulty of the target's essence, using their sense of smell. Untruth and half-truths have a distinct scent that the Hylecae recognize. This charm supplements an attempt to determine the truth of one statement.
Bane Weapon – For 8m, the Hylecae may make a Martial Arts bite attack with accuracy 7, rate 1, damage 3A.
Essence Plethora x 3
Second excellency, archery OR melee, martial arts, presence and awareness, investigation, survival
Notes: The Hylecae are equipped with either an excellent spear or excellent self bow. They usually work in pairs, one with each form of armament. The Hylecae are always able to engage in magical tracking contests, unless opposed by a perfect effect. Their claws inflict lethal damage. Think of the lunar on Second Ed's page 328, minus the horns, as their look.
