Gnoll

Biodata

Habitat and Activity

• Gnolls were among the monsters displaced from Copper Creek Forest’s middle region toward its outskirts following magical disturbances, with packs reported near the forest edge and nearby settlements. 4
• A Gnoll scavenging party was reported near the western stream of Copper Creek Forest. 7
• The forest’s monster manual records that Gnoll profession tiers can be distinguished by fur color. 9
• Gnoll activity increased alongside the forest’s magical instability and expanding monster range. 16

Known Threats

• Gnolls cooperated with Goblins to set traps and ambush adventurer teams at mushroom-gathering sites. 8
• Their attacks can leave uneven tears consistent with canine claws; Damian’s damaged equipment indicated repeated close-quarters encounters with Gnolls. 27
• Gnoll ambushes are dangerous enough that surviving adventurers treat them as significant wilderness experience. 28
• Guild President Necros cited the risk of wounds festering while fighting Gnolls when rejecting reduced-quality treatment for injured adventurers. 38

Story Role / Major Encounters

• Gnoll migration contributes to the surge of low-level monster disturbances that prompts Grayrock Town’s 20% quest-reward subsidy. 4
• Kyle warns Lance to avoid the western stream because of a nearby Gnoll scavenging party. 7
• Gnolls join Goblins in an ambush that likely kills a party of adventurers operating near Copper Creek Forest’s gathering grounds. 8
• Damian survives a Gnoll ambush after joining an experienced adventuring party, gaining practical survival knowledge from the encounter. 28
• “Windchaser” Gareth’s vanguard clears a Gnoll stronghold before arriving at the aftermath of Lance’s battle against the Goblin War Chief’s forces. 33