Ortharian Hound

Said to be a direct descendant of the two headed watch dog, Orthrus, Ortharian Hounds are an unusual sight. They have the body of what could be seen as a traditional large dog with what would be two very distinct differences. Their body from the neck down is smoothly scaled like a snake and they have two maned canine heads.

Exceptionally fast and with the ability to perform active camouflage on their unusual forms, their prey is unlikely to know what hit them before an ortharian hound has finished the job. The Ortharian Hound hunts through the tracking of emotions; sensing its prey over great distances; but the species only survives today, after an eradication effort, through the conservation efforts of Apollo priests.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Otharian Hounds have three different sex representations among their species: male, female, and none. 1 in 5 hounds are female while 1 in 20 are male. All others are born without a sex and are incapable of reproduction.
Gestation Period: 100 days
Litter Size: 6 to 10 pups

Additional Information

Social Structure

Social pack structure with groups typically being 5 to 10. Each 'pack' is lead by the eldest mated pair.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Ortharian Hound hounds were utilized frequently in the past to hunt down demis from non-Greek pantheons. They have been actively re-employed recently with the species' numbers starting to rebound after near 100% eradication during previous wars.

Average Intelligence

Considered an intelligent and wily hunter

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Hearing: Above average
Sight: Above average
Empathetic Sense: One of the things that makes Ortharian Hounds so dangerous is that they are able to sense their prey's emotions. They are able to track them over great distances through lingering emotions and can identify someone based on their emotional signature.
Telepathic Bond: Female Ortharian Hounds bond to the members of their pack through a telepathic bond. This bond can be extended to creatures of different species as well and is frequently used by hunters with packs of hounds as a means of finer communication with their pack.

Scientific Name

Canine Orthus

Origin/Ancestry

Orthus

Lifespan

130 years

Average Height

2ft at the shoulder

Average Weight

70 lbs

Average Physique

Lean and sleek

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Ability to change pigmentation at will; blending effortlessly into their surroundings if desired; though their base color tends to be grey-blue and their eyes are red.