Barghest - Wikipedia In Northern English folklore, the Barghest or Barguest is a mythical monstrous black dog with large teeth and claws; [1] however, in other cases, the name can refer to a ghost or household elf, especially in Northumberland and Durham, such as the Cauld Lad of Hylton
Barghest – Mythos Anthology Encountering the Barghest is said to be a warning that misfortune—or even death—will soon follow Rooted in English folklore, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire, the Barghest has become one of the most enduring and terrifying legends in Britain
Barghest | Ghostly Hounds, Yorkshire, Mythology | Britannica Based on a local legend of a spectral hound that haunted Dartmoor in Devonshire, England, the story is set in the moors at Baskerville Hall and the nearby Grimpen Mire, and the action takes place mostly at night, when the terrifying hound howls for blood
Barghest - Forgotten Realms Wiki Despite their murderous intent and savage impulses, barghests were ambush predators that rarely confronted foes under equal terms After disguising their numbers and positions, they magically manipulated enemy emotions to disorient them
Barghest - 5etools When the barghest starts its turn engulfed in flames that are at least 10 feet high or wide, it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be instantly banished to Gehenna Instantaneous bursts of flame (such as a red dragon's breath or a fireball spell) don't have this effect on the barghest Innate Spellcasting
The Legend of Barghest Dog: Whitby Myth or Haunting Reality? Among its legends is the Barghest, a monstrous black dog believed to stalk the moors and narrow lanes under the cover of night Said to have glowing eyes and a chilling howl, locals have kept this beast alive for centuries Here we share the legend's origins