Bark Worse Than Bite

Bark Worse Than Bite (minor) by Stone Gargoyle

"When he talked he sounded like a growling dog..."

The mutant possesses a very bestial voice which can shock or frighten opponents.

1. Woofer: The superbeing can shout in such a way as to terrorize his foes, making them lose initiative and one attack if they are unable to make a Saving Throw vs. Horror Factor (12 or better, plus 1 at levels 4, 8 and 12, +1 if done after a successful prowl; ME bonus applies except if the attack is made after a successful prowl). A -4 penalty is applied to the Saving Throw if the target has an established fear of dogs or other such large animals. Those with such a fear will have to make a Saving Throw vs. Insanity to keep from reacting in a phobic manner (See HU2 Insanity tables in main book).
Those familiar with the superbeing will still be affected but gain a +4 to Save vs. Horror Factor. It does not affect deaf people (obviously) or Robots.

2. Howl: The superbeing can howl like an animal as a signal or so as to cause dogs and other large animals (primarily Canids) to start howling. Such a howl will be able to be heard up to 2 miles away and will make those hearing it make a Saving Throw vs. Horror Factor (8 or better, plus 1 at levels 4, 8 and 12). A -4 penalty is applied to the Saving Throw if the target has an established fear of dogs or other such large animals, as above. The hero's howl is distinct, however, and will be recognizable.

3. Growl: The superbeing can growl at an opponent, adding +2 to his initiative, each melee round, making opponents -2 to any Hand To Hand combat moves as well.

4. Other Abilities and Bonuses:

Hears accurately at twice normal range

+4 to Save vs. Horror Factor

This power doubles the number of animals controlled by Animal Metamorphosis when combined with that power if the form assumed is that of a large dog or canid (wolf, dingo, etc.).