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=== Habitat and Behaviour === | === Habitat and Behaviour === | ||
The | The Grimhound is believed to be native to the British Isles. However, sightings have been reported all throughout Europe. It is, however, unknown how the creatures could have moved across the ocean. | ||
Grimhounds are extremely rare and elusive, hunting only in the darkest of nights. Their speed and strength are unparalleled, making them formidable predators. Even the bravest of hunters know to avoid them at all costs. | Grimhounds are extremely rare and elusive, hunting only in the darkest of nights. Their speed and strength are unparalleled, making them formidable predators. Even the bravest of hunters know to avoid them at all costs. | ||
=== Etymology === | === Etymology === | ||
The | The Grimhound's name comes from the Old English "Grimm Blaec Hunta", which translates to "Grim Black Hound". Its other name, "Grim Black Hunter" is a mishearing of that name. | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
Between 1764 and 1767, a | Between 1764 and 1767, a Grimhound terrroized the former province of Gévaudan (consisting of the modern-day department of Lozère and part of Haute-Loire), in the Margeride Mountains of south-central France. Known as the [[wikipedia:Beast_of_Gévaudan|Beast of Gévaudan]], the creature was unusually aggressive with over 200 documented attacks. A group of warden led by Guilhèm Levannier, who was known for his expertise in magizoology, eventually managed to track the beast down and slay it. They then transfigured the animal's body to resemble a wolf and modified the memory of local hunter [[wikipedia:Jean_Chastel|Jean Chastel]], making it appear that he shot and killed the creature. | ||
=== Uses === | === Uses === | ||