The Steenhound is a stone golem shaped like a cross between lion and dog. It protects holy sites, wizard-towers, or wherever else its creators set it to post. It often lies in wait as part of the edifice or bas-relief of some temple door or archway, leaping from its spot to attack strangers. It is not especially intelligent but can talk and demand answers before it permits entry. It can bind itself to rock and become one with the surface. In this way it can 'leap' into the side of a cliff and reappear on the other side. Instinct: Protect the temple

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