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Hellhounds / Garm
Supernatural hounds of fire, death, gates, and pursuit; Garmr is the great hound associated with Hel and Ragnarök.
In the North
Use ordinary hellhounds sparingly in a Norse campaign. They work best as death-hounds, oath-hounds, or underworld guardians rather than generic infernal pets.
Myth and Folklore
Garmr is often described as a great hound connected to Gnipahellir and the events of Ragnarök. He gives northern shape to the idea of a monstrous guardian dog.
Campaign Use
Use hellhounds as guardians of barrows, Hel-touched roads, oathbreakers’ halls, or gates that should not be crossed by the living.
See Also
Sources
- Hel: https://grokipedia.com/page/Hel_(mythological_being)
Game Master Notes
DM-only encounter details, stat blocks, and running notes are kept at Hellhounds / Garm (DM).