The Cat Lord is a divine being who guides elderly tabaxi hunters in their final days. As venerable tabaxi approach the end of their lives, they sometimes leave their families to seek a hunter’s death in the jungle. The Cat Lord leads the bravest of these hunters to Omu, where they spend their remaining time hunting dinosaurs and other dangerous beasts.
Role in the Adventure
The Cat Lord serves as a spiritual guide rather than a direct participant in the adventure. Their influence is seen through the presence of three elderly tabaxi hunters in Omu when the characters arrive:
- Hooded Lantern (male) - Has graying black fur with cataracts clouding his left eye. He is preparing for a glorious death fighting the King of Feathers, a great tyrannosaurus rex.
- Bag of Nails (male) - Has gone senile and can be found in area 7.
- Copper Bell (female) - Has speckled ginger fur and wears a torn blue cloth (her cubs’ infant blanket) over her shoulders. She retains much of her inquisitiveness and wry humor.
Interaction with Characters
The tabaxi hunters led by the Cat Lord know Omu well but care little for its history and avoid its shrines. They hunt alone and typically avoid contact with explorers. Characters seeking their assistance would need to offer rare weapons or hunting gear to gain their help.