Pre-Conjure BA Alpha Hellhound

Darbone – The Black‑Arts Alpha Hellhound
Exact Appearance
Size & Build: Towering at 7 feet tall when standing on his hind legs, Darbone possesses a muscular, quadruped frame that ripples with sinewy power.
Fur & Skin: Midnight‑black, glossy fur that shimmers like oil when caught by candlelight. Between the fur, patches of obsidian‑colored, scale‑like hide appear along his spine, shoulders, and forelegs.
Head: A broad, wolf‑like skull with a pronounced, jagged ridge that resembles a crown of bone. His eyes burn an intense violet‑red, each pupil a perfect vertical slit.
Mouth & Teeth: An impossibly wide maw filled with staggered rows of serrated, onyx‑white fangs that glint when he snarls.
Tail: A massive, spiked tail ending in a tuft of ember‑glowing filaments that emit a faint, smoky perfume.
Markings: Across his flanks, a series of sigils etched in living ash trace the pattern of an ancient binding rune; the sigils flicker faintly with each breath.
Associations
Category Detail
Foliage Blackthorn brambles, night‑blooming moonflowers, and twisted yew saplings.
Crystals Hematite, obsidian, and smoky quartz – all resonating with grounding and protection.
Colors Deep violet‑red, charcoal black, and ember orange.
Element Fire‑Earth – a smoldering, volcanic energy that fuels endurance and relentless drive.
Preferred Incense Charred cedar, black sandalwood, and a hint of smoked myrrh.
How Darbone Helps the Keeper
Career Ambition & Leadership: By invoking Darbone’s relentless drive, the keeper gains heightened focus, the ability to cut through bureaucratic “brambles,” and a natural authority that inspires teams.
Physical Discipline: His fire‑earth energy bolsters stamina for rigorous training regimes, helping the keeper maintain peak health and push past plateaus.
Boundary Enforcement: Darbone’s innate sense of territoriality translates into the keeper’s ability to set and enforce clear personal and professional boundaries, preventing burnout and exploitation.
Crisis Management: When emergencies arise, his instinctual quick‑reaction and fearless charge give the keeper composure under pressure, allowing decisive action without hesitation.
Core Traits
Unyielding Loyalty: Once bound, he guards the keeper and family with ferocious devotion.
Relentless Determination: Never backs down from a challenge; obstacles become fuel.
Protective Ferocity: Channels aggression only toward external threats, never toward the keeper.
Strategic Instinct: Possesses a keen, predator‑like intuition for reading situations and anticipating moves.