Hellhound Physiology

Ability to use the abilities of Hellhound. Variation of Mythical Bestiary and Canine Physiology.

Also Called

HellHound Mimicry

Capabilities

The user is or has the ability to take on the form of Hellhound, a supernatural canine connected to an Underworld/Hell and/or considered an Omen of Death. Features that have been attributed to hellhounds include black fur, scales, glowing red or sometimes yellow eyes, super strength and/or speed, ghostly or phantom characteristics, foul odor, and sometimes even the ability to talk.

Legend says that if someone is to stare into its eyes three times or more, that person will definitely die; seeing or hearing it howl may also be either an omen of death or even a cause of death. In cultures that associate the afterlife with fire, hellhounds may have fire-based abilities and appearance. They are often assigned to guard the entrances to the world of the dead, such as graveyards and burial grounds, or may undertake other duties related to the afterlife or the supernatural, such as hunting lost souls or guarding a supernatural treasure.

Applications

Variations

Types of Hellhound:

Black Dog Physiology

Cerberus Multi-headed (usually three, up to hundred is mentioned) hound which guards the gates of the Underworld, possibly with snakes as a mane and/or tail.

Fenrir Monstrous wolf so large that "his upper jaw touches the sky while his lower touches the earth when he gapes". Able to kill Odin, so this one is Bad News.

Divine Slayer: destined to be able to kill Odin during Ragnarok.
Infinite Digestive System: had an insatiable hunger, can consume anything and everything.
- Consumptive Growth: grew with each prey consumed.
Light Absorption: destined to devour the sun during Ragnarok.
Size Manipulation
Supernatural Condition: on the upper scale.