Pol

Houndmaster Pol is a ghost found in the Durinbold Mausoleum in Baldur's Gate's Lower City.

Overview

In life, Pol was the houndmaster of the patriar Durinbold family, of Durinbold Cheese Wedge fame.

He and his three ghostly dogs (Gordis, Rocky, and Zina) will attack the party if their sarcophagi are disturbed with a successful DC 15 Strength check.

Attacks and Actions

 Grave Shot ()

1d10 + 5 (6~15) Necrotic

Loose a bolt of necrotic energy. You can spend  Predator Essence to empower the shot.

Each Predator Essence adds 4d10Necrotic and heals you for 4d10hit points.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Houndmaster's Mark ()

1d6 (1~6) Piercing

Your target becomes Marked.

If the target dies before the spell ends, you can mark a new creature without expending a spell slot.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable Loot

Though nothing can be found in his ectoplasmic pile when defeated, you may loot his sarcophagus to find:

• Scroll of Animal Friendship
• Potion of Animal Speaking
• His own skeleton
• Zina, Gordis, and Rocky's dog collars