Wolvaren (Wole-vahr-en)

Native to Deshalak, but prone to migration over long distances, these creatures tend to den in caves deep in the jungle or high up along cliff walls. The wolvaren avoid mortals whenever possible and prefer to flee rather than fight unless food, territory, or young are involved. These beautiful and rarely seen creatures are large wolves with pitch black fur and large wings reminiscent of a raven.

Legend tells of ancient armored warriors who once rode into battle on wolvaren mounts, but evidence has yet to be found either to prove or disprove the old stories. It is believed that it is these stories that led to the description of a group of wolvaren as a Knightmare in the northern hemisphere and as a Darkness in the south.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Large black wolf with matching wings similar in appearance to that of a raven or even a roc.

Genetics and Reproduction

Equivilent to that of the average wolf

Growth Rate & Stages

Once born, wolvaren develop slightly faster than the average wolf and can start learning to fly at four weeks of age and start to join the pack for education between six and eight weeks.

Ecology and Habitats

While they are capable of adapting and surviving in every known climate, due to paleontological discovery by The Academy, they appear to prefer cliffsides, cave and tunnel systems, or deeply shaded areas with thick underbrush.

Dietary Needs and Habits

While wolvaren are assumed to be primarily carnivores, it is more likely that they are omnivores due to some of their chosen dens.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

May be as intelligent as a commoner, possibly more so. Exact information unknown without a live specimen to study.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Auravision: can see a faint aura of heat around living creatures in direct line of sight for up to 120 feet, Heightened senses of smell and hearing.

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Wolvaren Statblock by Dragoncrown Games

Statblock image for the Wolvaren species of Vaysoom, in the star system of Canto Laseh

Scientific Name

Canus Corvanis

Origin/Ancestry

Faerie Magic on a wolf pack and its aerial assistants

Lifespan

Unknown

Conservation Status

In hiding

Geographic Distribution

• Deshalak
• Vaysoom

Discovered by

Wolvaren Aschined