Viperwolf
Agile, cruel, and ravenous; a pack of viperwolves are extremely dangerous if their targets are caught unprepared.
Basic Information
Anatomy
At first glance, the viperwolf looks like a quadrupedal snake. It retains the trademark dislocated jaw of a snake, yet also has strong and dense bones throughout its body.
Genetics and Reproduction
Viperwolves reproduce sexually. The gestation period is around four months and results in a live birth.
Growth Rate & Stages
Pups are capable of walking at birth and can hunt by one month. Viperwolves are sexually mature at six months and fully grown at one year.
Ecology and Habitats
Viperwolves thrive in the jungles and swamps of the southern shores of the Lost Kingdom. Quick moving on land and in the water, few creatures can outrun it, making it is a top predator in the undergrowth. Hunting in packs of four to eight, they use coordinated surprise tactics to chase down unfortunate prey.
Dietary Needs and Habits
A hyper-carnivore, viperwolves eat almost exclusively fresh meat. Unlike traditional snakes, they can rip and chew their food and do not swallow food whole. However, they are just as efficient in extracting liquids and nutrition from their prey.
Biological Cycle
When maturing, viperwolves shed their skin rapidly once every couple of weeks. Once an adult, they no longer shed their skin and it becomes tougher and harder to pierce.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The poison glands behind the fangs can be extracted and milked for an effective poison. The skin when harvested can make rain-resistant leather. Additionally, the shed skin can be used as a component for magic and potions that cause invisibility and stealth.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Like other snakes, it has thermal pits under its eyes which allows the viperwolf to see the body of it's prey when near.
Viperwolf CR: 1
Medium monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class: 13
Hit Points: 17hp (2d10+3) 2d10+3
Speed:
30 ft
, swim: 30 ft
STR
15 +2
DEX
16 +3
CON
12 +1
INT
3 -4
WIS
11 +0
CHA
4 -3
Skills: Perception +3, Stealth +5
Senses: Blindsense 10ft Passive Perception 13
Challenge Rating: 1
Pack Tactics The Viperwolf has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the viperwolf's allies is within 5ft of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Actions
Bite Melee Weapon Attack: +5, Reach 5ft. One Target Hit: 6 (1d8+2) Piercing plus 2 (1d4) Poison The target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking the poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Scientific Name
Vipera Canis
Lifespan
8 years
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Average Height
3 ft at the shoulder
Average Weight
74 - 90 lbs
Average Length
3m Tip to Tail
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Patterns vary over regions and family units. However, they typically have the same colouration and patterning as average constrictor snakes. Some larger variants have melanistic black skin.
Geographic Distribution
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