Hellhounds

## Hellhound

### Distinction

* When a Hellhound appears, Death most likely always occurs unless it is prevented
* Hellhounds are unaffected by supernatural phenomena, such as being bit by a werewolf would not turn them into one, or having vampire blood in their system would not turn them into a vampire.

## Characteristics

### Special Adaptations

* Hellhounds are men who are supernaturally doomed to Hell, but in-between life and Death they are faced with a chance to serve another Supernatural Duty.

### Unusual Features

* Malevolent Hellhounds are Hellhounds that have abandoned their human vessels and become spirits that appear as canine animals, and though the visible eye can't see their appearance, their presence alone can drive their victims to death through fear.
* Benevolent Hellhounds are special living human men that are typically Hellbound. They can become Hellhound canines or have mid-transformations that allow them to access canine humanoid traits. Otherwise, they have a typical human appearance based on their genetics.

### Nationality

Varies

Hellhounds were created by Clay Matthews, the son of Death who is technically the first Hellhound, which not only makes them a rare breed of species, it in turns makes them very powerful. They are said to be stronger than normal Reapers, as well as being able to rival the power of Demons and Angels. Though they serve Reapers, they listen to Death who is a higher power over them. Much like Banshees, they are able to tell when Death is near.

## Origin

The Origin of Hellhounds dates back centuries ago, predating the existence of Banshees and other psychopomps. The original Hellhound had been the first child of Death, and as a result, Hellhounds are created by him. When humans die, they are sent to the Underworld to await their final resting place. But during the 1000s, there was a special human named Cerberus that had been in-between life and death, and bound to Eternal damnation that had been brought back to life by the first Hellhound, Clay Matthews. Cerberus, like all other Hellhounds are granted with Clay's abilities to access the supernatural, allowing the aforementioned mystical forces to flow through them so the Hellhounds can utilize the powers these forces create. Hellhounds practically are human, though they can abandon their vessels and become malevolent spirit forms. In these forms, they appear as black as coal and smell of burning brimstone. They tend to leave behind a burned area wherever they go. Their eyes are a deep, bright, and almost glowing red, and possessing razor sharp teeth. While still human, and channeling a mid-transition into a humanoid canine, Hellhounds clothing burn from their body as they summon Hellfire and appear with yellow glowing eyes, and sharp canine teeth.

## Powers, Abilities & Weaknesses

### **Powers**

**Hellfire Projection:** *The Hellhound possesses the ability to produce extremely hot flames from within their body, which they can use for many different effects. These fires can become as hot as flames from Hell, and they can incinerate others.*

* **Invisible:** *Hellhounds are invisible to humans until that person is near death or looking through an object scorched with holy fire, such as a pair of glasses. Or if they are in canine-humanoid transition.*

**Thermokinesis:** *Hellhounds have the ability to generate an extreme amount of heat from one's body, and can direct the heat through their hands to melt objects. They can even unleash waves of heat.*

* **Fire Immunity:** *Due to their pyrokinetic and thermokinetic abilities, the Hellhound is completely immune to the effects of heat and fire.*

**Premonitions:** *As part of the Harbinger Connection, the Hellhound can experience premonitions, most often in the form of dreams, but they can also occur when the Hellhound or its vessel is awake and these premonitions usually deal with death. However, since the future is ever-changing, those who are dead in the Hellhounds' dream may not end up that way if the event that caused their death can be stopped.*

**Super Strength, Reflexes and Speed:** *Hellhounds have tremendous strength, reflexes and speed, and are capable of easily running down and killing other species.*

**Amortality:** *Since they're technically not alive, or dead, they cannot be harmed eternally.*

**Super Durability:** *The Hellhound's body is much more durable than that of a normal human, allowing them to endure impact trauma with little to no injury.*

**Accelerated Healing:** *The Hellhound has been shown to heal from mild to moderate wounds extremely quickly.*

**Tracking:** *They can locate any human or demon they are sent after.*

**Super Senses:** *The Hellhound's heightened senses allow them to see, smell or hear things that normal humans cannot, though the exact range of this power has yet to be defined.*

**Super Stamina:** *Once a hellhound has the scent of its prey, it will never stop hunting them, unless it is killed or called off by its master.*

**Hallucinations:** *When close to their prey, hellhounds cause their victims to experience hallucinations, so as to frighten them out of hiding and leave them defenseless.*

**Hellhound Howl:** *Hellhounds can howl very loud. Their howls can be heard when someone is about to die.*

**Immunity:** *Hellhounds have accelerated healing and immunity to supernatural phenomena, sound-based abilities as well as magic: spells, the use of rituals, symbols, action, gestures, language, etc., or any way of exploiting supernatural forces to varying degrees. Ex: A Hellhound bitten by a werewolf will be harmed, but unlike other species, will not retain a marking that in turns allows them to become a werewolf. Due to this, Hellhounds are one rare species that cannot be a hybrid of other species.*

**Banshee Connection:** *At least some Banshees appear to have a similar connection with Hellhounds, who are also harbingers of death and who share some of the powers that Banshees have, such premonitions and being drawn to recently deceased bodies. They can locate each other in emergency situations, along with being able to communicate important messages to each other regarding an impending death. Their connection is so strong that even when death or their vessel dies, they can sense one another.*

### **Weaknesses**

**Death's Scythe:** *Hellhounds, like all beings, can be struck down with Death's scythe.*

**Grim Reapers Scythe:** *The Grim Reaper is capable of killing Hellhounds with her scythe.*

**Hellhound Trap:** *Hellhounds can be rendered powerless and vulnerable inside of a Hellhound trap of specific herbs.*

**Archangels:** *Hellhounds can be rivaled by Archangels.*

**Demons:** *Hellhounds can be rivaled by demons.*