Hyena
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Hyenas, or hyaenas, are cat-like mammals, though with many canine elements, that have shaggy fur and are known for their cunning hunting tactics and vocalizations that sound eerily human-like. They largely eat carrion, but will occasionally supplement their diet with fresh meat should the opportunity present itself.[1] They are the sacred animals of the infernal duke Ruzel.[2]
Ecology
Hyenas often hunt alone, but when in packs, will send a few members toward their prey while the rest circle around to attack from behind.[1]
Savage humanoids, especially gnolls, will train hyenas to serve as vicious guards, often outfitting them with leather barding.[1]
Similar species
Gnolls strongly resemble bipedal, humanoid hyenas, and believe themselves to be descended from hyenas granted sapience by Lamashtu.[3] Yaenits, a race of demons that serve Lamashtu, also have the heads of hyenas.
A particularly large and primeval variety of hyena is known as the hyaenodon.
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jason Bulmahn. (2009). Bestiary (First Edition), p. 179. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-183-1
- ↑ John Compton, Adam Daigle, Amanda Hamon Kunz, et al. (2017). Book of the Damned, p. 118. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-970-7
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2008). Classic Monsters Revisited, p. 11, 13. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-079-7