Fantasy

Rise of the Runelords

Ryvian

Varisia is a land of ancient ruins. It hides secrets of Thassilon.

Author's Note: The town of Sandpoint welcomes you with open arms—a place of quiet beauty, seaside charm, and a fresh start. But beneath its peaceful surface lies a hidden past. Forgotten ruins dot the countryside. Old tales speak of lost empires and forbidden magics. And recently, subtle signs suggest something is beginning to stir. From mysterious happenings in remote corners of the world to whispers of long-buried evils, fate is weaving your path into something far greater than you imagined. What begins as a simple journey will become a battle against the legacy of an empire whose sins still linger—twisting the world in unseen ways. Rise of the Runelords is a sweeping fantasy epic where ancient secrets rise to the surface, unlikely heroes are forged in fire, and the echoes of the past demand reckoning. Adventure awaits. The world is changing. Will you rise to meet it?

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Goblin Dog

RRyvian

CR 0•Medium Beast

HP Range11 - 11 (Avg: 11)

AC10

XP100

Description

Goblin dogs are **mangy, disease-ridden rodents** grown to monstrous size, often mistaken for true canines. Favored by goblins as **mounts and guards**, these creatures are **skittish yet aggressive**, attacking in packs but quick to flee when threatened. They **thrive on filth**, feasting on rotten carrion and scraps left behind by their goblin masters. Despite their disgusting appearance, they possess an **unnatural resistance to disease**, making them resilient scavengers. Their **hairless, patchy skin constantly itches**, the result of a species-wide mange that produces **a foul-smelling dander**. This affliction spreads to other creatures through touch, causing "goblin rash," a painful, hive-like reaction. While goblins adore them, most creatures—humans, animals, even orcs—**despise goblin dogs**, finding them both pathetic and repulsive. Lacking loyalty, they abandon weak masters for stronger ones, driven by **fear, hunger, and self-preservation** rather than devotion.

Details

Size	Medium
Type	Beast
CR	0
XP	100
Languages	-

Defenses

Armor Class	10
HP Range	11 - 11 (Avg: 11)
Damage Vulnerabilities	None
Damage Resistances	None
Damage Immunities	None
Condition Immunities	None

Actions

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, Reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) piercing damage and the target must make a successful DC 11 Constitution saving throw or contracts goblin mange.

Goblin Mange

A creature that touches or hits a goblin dog with a melee attack while within 5ft must succeed a DC 11 Constitution saving throw. On a failure the creature becomes covered in itchy rashes gaining disadvantage of Dexterity and Charisma checks for the next 24 hours. this counts as a disease.

Keen Smell

The goblin dog has Advantage on wisdom (perception) checks that rely on smell

Pack Tactics

The goblin dog has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the goblin dog's allies is within 5ft of the creature and isn't incapacitated.