Dog

Like the draft horse, these creatures operate serially, generally in groups of 4 to 8.  The rider does not actually sit on top of the dogs; rather they are used to pull a small or a sled.  Dogs work best in cold or arctic climates.  Unlike equine mounts, dogs must be regularly fed fresh meat, usually rabbit, deer, or snake. Dogs are much more intelligent than equine mounts and have a higher morale.  However, they are more expensive to feed and need love and affection from their master as much as they need food.

Text Box: "Take my advice, friend," muttered the one-armed dog trainer, "Never own a Doberman.  When they get old, they get senile.  And when they get senile, they turn on their masters. I owned a Doberman once.  Just once."   "Did you ever hit your dog?" Min DelRey, the wizened Ranger asked, eyeing the trainer suspiciously.   "'Course! How else are they ever going to learn who’s boss?" The dog trainer shot back.   "I think the dog figured to teach you who's boss.  That's what I think!"

Aside from their ability to pull a sled, dogs can also be trained to guard their master from attack.  A dog would fight unto death beside a master who has treated it with kindness and love.  Dogs can generally learn 25-100 command words.

Owning a dog is not without its risks.  They are intelligent and have memory.  A dog treated to cruelty or insufficient feeding will eventually have revenge on its master.

Table: Dogs
Sustainable speed 14//
Maximum speed 20//
Carrying capacity 200 lb.
Hit Dice/Base AC 2d8 / AC(8)
Intelligence / Willpower 1d2/3d6
Attack forms Claw/Claw/Bite
Damage 1d4/1d4/1d8
BAtCh 18
Advantages Intelligent, trainable, cunning, high Willpower
Disadvantages Expensive, needs emotional attention, needs to be fed meat