Wolfex
The Wolfex (Wohl-fex) is a most feared predator of Eleanora. This giant monstrous creature is believed to have been created by the Deity Dea for this the purpose to demolish and destroy Tabian life.
Appearance
This canine and vixen hybrid is native to the mountains of the Ariella but are found in most corners of the world in every climate, although they seem to thrive their best along the Ariella Divide. The weight of an adult Wolfex male average around 1200 lbs (550kg) and stand over Tabians at 8 feet (240cm). Females tend to be smaller, but the difference is not stark or immediately noticeable.The fur pattern resembles that of a classic fox in varying shades of red, orange and gold with a white underbelly. A white stripe runs down the back from shoulder blades to tail tip. Tails are brush like in long locks of coarse hair. Coat color and thickness vary by region of residence. Eyes are always bright yellow.
Etymology
Adult Wolfex are named after their hybrid appearance between a wolf and fox. They may be further named based on rank if it is known, such as alpha, beta, gamma, omega, stud, brute, pup, juvenile, adolescent, or just simply adult. Deans may refer to the Wolfex as “Dea’s Children”, a directly offensive term that opposes the well loved proverb “Eleanora’s Tabians”.
(Pages from Wild Heart Melody, a short comic written and drawn by Lance McElrone in 2019.
(Baby Wolfex are terrorizing the fields of Eleanora and coming too close to the city than they usually do.)
Behavior and Life
The social structure of a Wolfex is a strict pack mentality and are ferociously territorial. Like their wolf cousins, the Wolfex is a nuclear family who revolve around a male and a lifelong female mate. Excellent and quiet hunters, they track then rush at their prey with incredible speed. They growl, howl, whine, and terrify with aggressive "vorking". The barking call is a unique vocalization mimicked by no other animal. The average healthy Wolfex male can live to be 50 years old, but there have been recorded exceptions. After examining his corpse, Klyst was estimated to be over 70 years old.Diet
The Wolfex are strictly carnivorous and widely known, and feared, to eat Tabians. When this is not available, they will track and hunt large prey such as deer, elk, moose, and obora in groups. They may also eat livestock animals such as chickens and sheep, but it is least likely for the large beast to concern itself with smaller snack-like prey when a Tabian is nearby.Folklore and Mythology
The Wolfex figure is a common motif globally in Tabian culture as figurines, statues or paintings. They are most represented as fear. There are parts of the world that appreciate the animal as another work of the Gods that should be respected like any other. However, there is not a “nice” looking impersonation of the beast. The idea of a loving relationship with the very monster that takes pleasure in eating your family and friends is taboo. The devoted cultists of the Dean people are the only known subculture that may look at the Wolfex as a “beautiful creature.”
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