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Like the [[jackalwere]]<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 107">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 107</ref>, jackal lords are [[evil]], [[jackal]]-like entities capable of [[shapechanging]]<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 106">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 106</ref>. However, whereas jackalweres are [[magical beast]]s, jackal lords are [[monstrous humanoid]]s. Although | Like the [[jackalwere]]<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 107">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 107</ref>, jackal lords are [[evil]], [[jackal]]-like entities capable of [[shapechanging]]<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 106">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 106</ref>. However, whereas jackalweres are [[magical beast]]s, jackal lords are [[monstrous humanoid]]s. Although jackalweres are generally ferocious and brutal creatures that enjoy donning [[humanoid]] guises<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 107">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 107</ref>, jackal lords are frequently decided and sophisticated [[manipulator]]s that enjoy the finer things in life while working from behind the scenes.<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 106">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 106</ref> A jackal lord may polymorph into a jackal or disguise itself as a [[humanoid]] as per [[disguise self]]. When in their natural forms, jackal lords resemble appealing, lithe humanoids with jackal heads.<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 106">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 106</ref> | ||
Beyond shapechanging, jackal lords boast an array of unusual powers and abilities. A jackal lord can use a number of [[spell-like abilities]], including [[shadow walk]] and [[suggestion (Spell)|suggestion]]. A jackal lord can communicate with and dominate jackals or other [[canine]] | Beyond shapechanging, jackal lords boast an array of unusual powers and abilities. A jackal lord can use a number of [[spell-like abilities]], including [[shadow walk]] and [[suggestion (Spell)|suggestion]]. A jackal lord can communicate with and dominate jackals or other [[canine]] creatures. However, the most powerful power of a jackal lord is its ability to lay down a powerful [[curse]] upon their foes, transforming them into jackals.<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 106">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 106</ref> | ||
Jackal lords function as [[cleric]]s of 8th level regarding [[divine spellcasting]]. They often venerate unusually dark takes on the [[deity]] [[Anubis]], or may follow [[Set]]. [[Conversion]] of nonbelievers to their deities often | Jackal lords function as [[cleric]]s of 8th level regarding [[divine spellcaster|divine spellcasting]] capability. They often venerate unusually dark takes on the [[deity]] [[Anubis]], or may follow [[Set]]. [[Conversion]] of nonbelievers to their deities often serves as a goal in jackal lord machinations<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 106">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 106</ref> | ||
As with the jackals they resemble, jackal lords can be found in [[desert]]s, although jackal lords may also be found [[underground]].<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 105">Fiend Folio (3.0) p. 105</ref> {{Spec|Within the [[Demiplane of Dread]], they may be encountered in [[Har'Akir]] and the rest of the [[Amber Wastes]].}} | As with the jackals they resemble, jackal lords can be found in [[desert]]s, although jackal lords may also be found [[underground]].<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 105">Fiend Folio (3.0) p. 105</ref> {{Spec|Within the [[Demiplane of Dread]], they may be encountered in [[Har'Akir]] and the rest of the [[Amber Wastes]].}} | ||
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''"I will never forget his face," [[Asjanna]] replied. "Nothing in the wide world could cause me to mistake him for another."'' | ''"I will never forget his face," [[Asjanna]] replied. "Nothing in the wide world could cause me to mistake him for another."'' | ||
''"Let us hope you are correct," the sheikh replied courteously (but there was malice in his voice). "He is in the plaza with his fellow | ''"Let us hope you are correct," the sheikh replied courteously (but there was malice in his voice). "He is in the plaza with his fellow servants. Choose him out and he is yours."'' | ||
''As he spoke the sheikh drew back the curtain, and Asjanna rushed forward; but what was her astonishment and horror to see the plaza filled with jackals. At last she knew why the sheikh was so closely veiled, and why he had made the wager; and now both [[Abdul (Black Sheikh Victim)|Abdul]]'s life and her own depended on her choice.'' | ''As he spoke the sheikh drew back the curtain, and Asjanna rushed forward; but what was her astonishment and horror to see the plaza filled with jackals. At last she knew why the sheikh was so closely veiled, and why he had made the wager; and now both [[Abdul (Black Sheikh Victim)|Abdul]]'s life and her own depended on her choice.'' | ||
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Like the jackalwere[1], jackal lords are evil, jackal-like entities capable of shapechanging[2]. However, whereas jackalweres are magical beasts, jackal lords are monstrous humanoids. Although jackalweres are generally ferocious and brutal creatures that enjoy donning humanoid guises[1], jackal lords are frequently decided and sophisticated manipulators that enjoy the finer things in life while working from behind the scenes.[2] A jackal lord may polymorph into a jackal or disguise itself as a humanoid as per disguise self. When in their natural forms, jackal lords resemble appealing, lithe humanoids with jackal heads.[2]
Beyond shapechanging, jackal lords boast an array of unusual powers and abilities. A jackal lord can use a number of spell-like abilities, including shadow walk and suggestion. A jackal lord can communicate with and dominate jackals or other canine creatures. However, the most powerful power of a jackal lord is its ability to lay down a powerful curse upon their foes, transforming them into jackals.[2]
Jackal lords function as clerics of 8th level regarding divine spellcasting capability. They often venerate unusually dark takes on the deity Anubis, or may follow Set. Conversion of nonbelievers to their deities often serves as a goal in jackal lord machinations[2]
As with the jackals they resemble, jackal lords can be found in deserts, although jackal lords may also be found underground.[3] 
Within the Demiplane of Dread, they may be encountered in Har'Akir and the rest of the Amber Wastes.
Descriptive Text
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"So, you've come for your lover," the sheikh growled, his eyes glowing like coals between the veil that covered his face and the turban that covered his head. "He has been my slave these seven years and more, so his debt to me is paid; but there is amusement to be had in a game of skill, is there not, m'lady? Let us set a wager; if you can know him when you see him, he is yours; if you do not, you...are mine."
"I will never forget his face," Asjanna replied. "Nothing in the wide world could cause me to mistake him for another."
"Let us hope you are correct," the sheikh replied courteously (but there was malice in his voice). "He is in the plaza with his fellow servants. Choose him out and he is yours."
As he spoke the sheikh drew back the curtain, and Asjanna rushed forward; but what was her astonishment and horror to see the plaza filled with jackals. At last she knew why the sheikh was so closely veiled, and why he had made the wager; and now both Abdul's life and her own depended on her choice.
-The Garden of the Black Sheikh, traditional Pharazian[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fiend Folio (3.0) p. 107
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Fiend Folio (3.0) p. 106
- ↑ Fiend Folio (3.0) p. 105
- ↑ Descriptive text from John W. Mangrum's Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror project (contributed by Nathan Okerlund), from posts on the Fraternity of Shadows message board.
