Blink Dog (/blɪŋk dɒɡ/)

A blink dog takes its name from its ability to blink in and out of existence, a talent it uses to aid its attacks and to avoid harm. Blink dogs harbor a long-standing hatred for displacer beasts and attack them on sight.
A blink dog was a mysterious, intelligent canine creature. Most blink dogs had yellow-brown fur and large ears. They were well known for their ability to blink—a supernatural teleportation ability.

The Menagerie fought one under the Ziggurat of Tharizdun, below Skola Vale, as well as Calliope Galanodel's father, Melios Lamphi, is one as well.

— Session 35: Lost Time Report, Session 50: Leaving the Beholder Caves Report

Basic Information

Anatomy

A blink dog was a mysterious, intelligent canine creature. Most blink dogs had yellow-brown fur and large ears. They were well known for their ability to blink—a supernatural teleportation ability.

Abilities

Blink dogs had an average intelligence. They had powerful senses, including the ability to see in low light and see in the dark, as well as possessing acute scent detection and tracking.
A blink dog's most well-known ability was its ability to blink, as well as use dimension door.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Usages

The heart of a blink dog could be used as an alternative material component for the spell Mordenkainen's faithful hound.

Average Intelligence

Languages

Blink dogs spoke their own language.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Blink dogs had an average intelligence. They had powerful senses, including the ability to see in low light and see in the dark, as well as possessing acute scent detection and tracking.
A blink dog's most well-known ability was its ability to blink, as well as use dimension door.
Vision: Darkvision

Civilization and Culture

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Relationships

They had a long hatred of displacer beasts, and would attack them on sight.
Blink dogs were a favored monster of the deities Baravar Cloakshadow, Marthammor Duin, and Urogalan.

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Sources

Source(s):

• Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins (2014-09-30). Monster Manual 5th edition. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 318. ISBN 978-0786965614.
• Skip Williams, Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook (July 2003). Monster Manual v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 28. ISBN 0-7869-2893-X.
• Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), p. 57. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
• Gary Gygax (December 1977). Monster Manual, 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 10. ISBN 0-935696-00-8.
• Sean K. Reynolds (2002-05-04). Deity Do's and Don'ts (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for Faiths and Pantheons. Wizards of the Coast. pp. 10, 13, 15. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2018-09-08.
• Vince Garcia (July 1989). “Variety, the Spice of Magic”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #147 (TSR, Inc.), p. 25.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Feys

Scientific Name

Animalia, Superioria, Dryadalis, Beastia, Canine, Blink Dog

Origin/Ancestry

Fey (Nature, Beast)

Lifespan

Averaging 100 years of age.

Conservation Status

Many lawful or good will be protective of Blink Dogs, especially those of some fey heritage. Some places will also protect these dogs with laws and other punishments.

Average Height

Standing 3 ft at the shoulder.

Average Weight

Can weigh upwards of 180lbs.

Average Length

Between 3 and 5ft in length, averaging 4ft.

Geographic Distribution

• Feywild
• Plains Terrain
• Temperate Climate

Related Ethnicities

• Fey Creatures

5E Statistics
Blink Dog

Size	Medium
Type	Fey
Alignment	Lawful GOod
Challenge Rating	1/4

General Information

Vision	Darkvision
Language(s)	Blink Dog, Sylvan
Favored Climate	Temperate
Favored Terrain	Plains

Appearance

Hair Color(s) Yellow-brown

Session Reports

• Session 35: Lost Time Report
• Session 50: Leaving the Beholder Caves Report

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See Also: Blink_dog on Forgotten Realms Wiki

MM, page 318. Also found in WDMM; GoS; ERLW; MOT; TCE; WBtW. Available in the SRD.

Blink dog CR: 1/4 (50 XP)

Medium fey, lawful good

Armor Class: 13

Hit Points: 22 ( 4d8+4 )

Speed: 40 ft

STR

12 +1

DEX

17 +3

CON

12 +1

INT

10 +0

WIS

13 +1

CHA

11 +0

Skills: passive Perception 13
Proficiency Bonus +2

Senses: Passive perception +13
Keen Hearing and Smell. The dog has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Languages: Blink Dog, understands Sylvan but can't speak it

Challenge Rating: 1/4 (50 XP)

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Teleport (Recharge 4–6). The dog magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 40 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Before or after teleporting, the dog can make one bite attack.

A blink dog takes its name from its ability to blink in and out of existence, a talent it uses to aid its attacks and to avoid harm. Blink dogs harbor a long-standing hatred for displacer beasts and attack them on sight.

Suggested Environments

Environment: Forest