A hyena was a type of pack animal known for its shrewdness and hunting skills and for its disturbing laugh-like call.[1]
Description
Hyenas came in different varieties but commonly had stripes on their fur, weighing about 120 pounds (55 kilograms) and measuring a about a yard (meter) in length. Their fur coloration gave them an advantage when hiding within areas of tall grass.[1]
Combat
Hyenas fought in packs and were intelligent enough to send some of the members to circle and flank their prey. They were capable of tripping with their sharp jaws.[1]
Reputation
Gnolls, unsurprisingly, had a strong affinity for hyenas, keeping many as pets or guards.[2] The Mulhorandi god Set also favored hyenas, using them as omens for his followers.[3]
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Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 274. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 130. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
- ↑ Template:Cite web/Deity Do's and Don'ts