Spectans canis record file
Scientific name:
Spectans canis
Common name(s): Eyeing hound
(four-eyes, beholder pooch)
Average size: 100-120cm length; 80-85cm shoulder height; 40kg
Diet: Carnivorous.
Favoured habitat (natural): Currently all known specimen are domesticated
Classification:
Exossia Mixturidae Polymorphidae Sceletata
Sfungidae Silvidae Fae Undead
Sub-classification: Crinitidae - pilosidae
Key traits & Identifiers
- Large shaggy dogs with four eyestalks.
- Have been eradicated in late mediaeval times, but was reintroduced to our world and are now raised in monitored caring homes.
TAKE HEED
- Generally very friendly and curious. When meeting pups, make sure they do not sneak into a bag or vehicle when you leave.
Description:
The Spectans canis four eyestalks are their most distinctive characteristic. The eyestalks are flexible boneless organs, capable of movement in 360º and retreating into the eye-sockets in the skull. The extra eye-sockets reduces the length of the ear canal, making their hearing relatively poor. Their day and night vision are nearly identical and they can switch to heat vision in complete darkness. The eyes emanate a low glow visible in darkness, a greenish glow at night and a reddish glow when using heat vision. The back molars on their upper jaw contain a cavity filled with a unique paralyzing poison.
Spectans canis have a long history as companions of Magic-Folk, and are mentioned in an 8th century grimoire. Aside from being excellent watch dogs, their poison was an important ingredient in potions.
Partly because of their close connection to Magic-Folk, Spectans canis have been hunted by witch and monster hunters and were eradicated by the 15th century. Thankfully, during The Departure, a few Fae took their Spectans canis with them, which made it possible to reintroduce the species into our world.
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