Hive Hound

Art by Jacob K. Gratchyk

One couldn't be blamed if they confused the Hive Hound for some bizarre undead abomination that has bees living in it or a hound infected with a parasite swam. But in actuality the swarm and the hound are one singular demonic being.

Hive Hounds are actually fiends created by the Demon Lord Brumble. They are a result of him wanting his own servants similar to Hell Hounds but as he calls the Demi-Plane of Bees his home, he created something far more horrific.

A hive hound's bees act as an extension of it's body. Their sight is it's sight. Should the hive hound perish any of the demonic bees that came from it's body with die as well.

Unlike Hell Hounds, Hive Hounds can speak with disturbingly deep buzzing voices.

Monstrous Information

Medium Fiend, Chaotic Evil

Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armor)

Hit Points: 50 (7d8 + 14)

Speed: 45 ft

Strength: 15 (+2)

Dexterity: 14 (+2)

Constitution: 16 (+3)

Intelligence: 12 (+1)
Wisdom: 6 (-2)
Charisma: 6 (-2)

Skills: Perception + 5
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Poison, Charm, Blindness
Senses: Darkvision 60ft, Passive Perception 15
Language: Abyssal
Challenge: 3 (700 XP)

Swarm Aura: Anyone within 5 ft of the Hive Hound on their turn must make a dexterity save with a DC of 12 or suffer damage from the bees swarming nearby. Those who fail the save suffer 1 piercing damage and 1d4 poison damage.

Actions
Bite: + 5 to hit, reach 5 ft, deals 1d8 + 2 piercing damage and 2d6 poison damage

Noxious Breath: (Recharge 5-6) The hound exhales gas in a 15 foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a 12 DC Constitution save of suffer 6d6 poison damage. Taking only half damage on a successful save.

Unleash the Swarm: Once per hour a hive hound can spawn a swarm of bees. These bees count as an insect swarm and use the rules for a swarm of wasps.