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{{Infobox Greyhawk creature
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|name=Tyrg
|caption     = A tyrg, illustrated in [[Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix|MC5]] by Mark Nelson (1990).
|alignment=Neutral
|size        = Large
|type=Magical beast
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|first       = WG5 ''[[Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure]]''
The tyrg is a magical beast resembling a cross between a tiger and a dog. The tyrg's habits are fairly similar to that of real-life predatory mammals, with its main interests being in hunting, breeding and survival. It attacks by stunning prey with a raspy-roaring howl, and then moving in to attack with its claws and teeth.  
}}'''Tyrgs''' are creatures found in forested hills of the [[Flanaess]].


Tyrgs cannot speak.
==Description==
A '''tyrg''' is a magical beast resembling a cross between a tiger and a wolf.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}{{cite dungeon|112|106}}
The tyrg's habits are fairly similar to that of real-life predatory mammals, with its main interests being in hunting, breeding and survival.  


==Bibliography==
=== Typical physical appearance ===
*Breault, Mike, ed, et al. ''[[Greyhawk Monstrous Compendium Appendix]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
Tyrgs typically have "a white fur coat with grey, black , and tan spots, its sleek stance is reminiscent of a great hunting cat's, but its powerful, many-fanged jaws are definitely canine in nature."{{cite dungeon|112|106}}{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}


"A tyrg is 3 feet tall at the shoulder and anywhere between 6 to 9 feet long. It weighs 700 pounds."{{cite dungeon|112|106}}{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}
=== Environment ===
Tyrgs are most commonly found in the foothills or lower slopes of forested mountains.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}{{cite dungeon|112|106}}
==Personality==
==Abilities==
Tyrgs have a howl which can "mildly stun their victims" for several rounds.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}  It attacks by stunning prey with a raspy-roaring howl, and then moving in to attack with its claws and teeth.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}
The eyes and ears of tyrgs are preternaturally acute.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}
Tyrgs are noted for being incredibly stealthy hunters and moving in near-silence, as well as remaining hidden and unseen.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}{{cite dungeon|112|106}}
Tyrgs cannot speak.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}
'''Str''' 25, '''Dex''' 17, '''Con''' 19, '''lnt''' 2, '''Wis''' 12, '''Cha''' 10{{cite dungeon|112|106}}
==Possessions==
==Activities==
==Relationships==
"They are social creatures like wolves, but unlike wolves they prefer to hunt alone."{{cite dungeon|112|106}}  Other tyrgs are not immune to a tyrg's howl effect, giving reason for their not hunting in packs.{{csb|MC5||s.v. Tyrg}}
==History==
== Rumors and legends ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Tyrg02.png|by Mark Allen (1990).
File:Tyrg03.jpg|by Aaron St. Goddard (2004).
</gallery>
==External Links==
==References==
===Citations===
<references />
===Bibliography===
*Breault, Mike, ed, et al. ''[[Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J]]., and [[Gary Gygax]]. ''[[Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J]]., and [[Gary Gygax]]. ''[[Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J.]], [[Gary Gygax]], [[Erik Mona]], and [[James Jacobs]]. "[[Maure Castle]]." ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #112. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J.]], [[Gary Gygax]], [[Erik Mona]], and [[James Jacobs]]. "[[Maure Castle]]." ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #112. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 24 January 2024

Greyhawk Creature
Tyrg
A tyrg, illustrated in MC5 by Mark Nelson (1990).
General information
Size:Large
Alignment:Neutral
Type:Magical beast
Patron deity:None
First appearance:WG5 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure

Tyrgs are creatures found in forested hills of the Flanaess.

Description

A tyrg is a magical beast resembling a cross between a tiger and a wolf.[1][2] The tyrg's habits are fairly similar to that of real-life predatory mammals, with its main interests being in hunting, breeding and survival.

Typical physical appearance

Tyrgs typically have "a white fur coat with grey, black , and tan spots, its sleek stance is reminiscent of a great hunting cat's, but its powerful, many-fanged jaws are definitely canine in nature."[2][1]

"A tyrg is 3 feet tall at the shoulder and anywhere between 6 to 9 feet long. It weighs 700 pounds."[2][1]

Environment

Tyrgs are most commonly found in the foothills or lower slopes of forested mountains.[1][2]

Personality

Abilities

Tyrgs have a howl which can "mildly stun their victims" for several rounds.[1] It attacks by stunning prey with a raspy-roaring howl, and then moving in to attack with its claws and teeth.[1]

The eyes and ears of tyrgs are preternaturally acute.[1]

Tyrgs are noted for being incredibly stealthy hunters and moving in near-silence, as well as remaining hidden and unseen.[1][2]

Tyrgs cannot speak.[1]

Str 25, Dex 17, Con 19, lnt 2, Wis 12, Cha 10[2]

Possessions

Activities

Relationships

"They are social creatures like wolves, but unlike wolves they prefer to hunt alone."[2] Other tyrgs are not immune to a tyrg's howl effect, giving reason for their not hunting in packs.[1]

History

Rumors and legends

  • by Mark Allen (1990).
    by Mark Allen (1990).
  • by Aaron St. Goddard (2004).
    by Aaron St. Goddard (2004).

References

Citations

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j MC5 Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix (1990), s.v. Tyrg.
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g Dungeon #112 (Jul 2004), p.106

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Tyrg (Spotted Hound) Monster From the Ashes: References Card #12
Tyrg (Spotted Hound) Monster MC5 Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix Insert (Tyrg), Encounter Tables
Tyrg (Spotted Hound) Monster WG5 Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure 12, 29
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