Gytrash

The Gytrash is a rare, large canine that is capable of creating and manipulating fog. They have the ability to dissolve partially or wholly into mist, a talent that has historically misidentified them as ghosts and poltergeists. Their presence is almost always preceded by a thick fog. Gytrash dislike the bustle of settlements; they prefer to haunt quiet forests, deserts and plains.  Gytrash are solitary animals that are constantly on the move, and do not establish territories. Their tireless travels are likely due to their instinctual drive to 'bond' to an equine. 
A Gytrash bond is lifelong, and as such, the Gytrash is very discerning when selecting their owner. One cannot force these fierce dogs to serve them; one must be found worthy in the animals' eyes. Once a Gytrash has made their bond, they will serve their owner as a loyal companion and guard for the rest of their days. They can be 'summoned' by their owners, materializing from the surrounding mist like a phantom.
Gytrash bond only once, and will never accept a new owner. It is impossible to coerce a Gytrash to 'rebond'. Should their owner perish, the Gytrash will most likely return to the wild, though it is said that some remain in the area of their late owner's family, keeping watch. 
Unfortunately, the Gytrash is largely misunderstood due to several factors. The first is that herd horses rarely even see one in their lifetimes; as mentioned, Gytrash prefer to avoid loud, busy settlements. They are thus considered a Vagabond's companion, and, due to the presence of Cultists, Mercenaries and Thieves, Vagabonds themselves suffer a negative perception in most herds. Another reason for the Gytrash's reputation is that many believe it is their nature to be vicious and malevolent. This is very much a case of 'blame the owner, not the dog', for a Gytrash's actions are wholly dependent on the desires of their partnered equine. Those bonded to thieves will thieve, and those that are bonded to cultists will aid the spread of anarchy. But the bard's Gytrash is gentle and vocal, and the Vindicator's is valiant and altruistic.  
== Creation Rules ==
=== The Gytrash will always: ===
* Resemble a large canine (borzoi, GSD and timber wolves are most common)
* Have a grayscale coat, anywhere from white to black.
* Have eyes that are red, blue, white, gray, or black. They can glow, seemingly at will.
* Have several vocalizations, including a low, 'eerie' howl.
=== Gytrash can: ===
* Have very minimal markings, like darker or lighter points on the legs, tail and face.
* Have one of a variety of coat lengths and textures (long, silky, short, etc)
=== Gytrash can not: ===
* Have a patterned coat, stripes, or spots
Category:Mythical Familiars