This is the Black Wolf of the Dragon Goddess Takhisis, and her personal Divine Messenger. A fearsome animal, the size of a horse, with bright red eyes and slavering jaws, the Black Wolf is not truly interested in “guiding” anyone, but makes it plain that the person to whom it appears is commanded to follow it. The Black Wolf appears by day, materializing directly in front of the person, who will be the only one to see it. The moment the person stares into the wolf ’s red eyes, the person feels compelled to follow it and can only refuse through great strength of will. The wolf runs ahead at a lope, often looking back over its shoulder to urge the person on. If the person has to rest, the wolf will stand over the person until the quest is resumed.