Wargs Species in Helaeron | World Anvil

Wargs (W-ah-r-g)

Vicious, sabre toothed, wolf-like beasts. Bred in The Third Aeon by the Orcs. They formed the dreaded companions of their warriors. And the living terror of any army without a strong spear wall when they encounter a band of Orc Riders.
Reputed to be nearly as intelligent as any Orc, yet incapable of sophisticated speech. And are also said to be as fast as the wind. Even with an Orc Rider on its back. As they can grow to be large enough to carry a full grown Orc.
Their name is derived from the Orcish word for Wolf. And when spoken by Orcs, their name is Uzhahnuhorghu or "Hate Wolves." 
Once, they were believed to have been an off shoot descendants of the Lycanids due to their close resemblance. But the theory was disproved in the Fourth Aeon, 1122 A.E. by the Alchemyst Guilds when one among their administrations decided to buy the carcass of one for its unique organs. The Alchemyst determined from examination of the organs that the Lycanids and Worgs were in fact, not related.

Though they're not fit for domestication in the communities of Men. They will always have a home at the sides of their Orc masters.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Four limbs, a tail, and a head. All covered in thick dark fur. With sharp fangs protruding from their canine mouths.

Growth Rate & Stages

At seven months, Worg pups are large enough to be conditioned as hunter beasts, and eventually mounts. At three years old, they reach full maturity. And are massive creatures.

Ecology and Habitats

Their ideal hunting grounds are on the sprawling, temperate plains in the South of Aederos. But can be raised to live anywhere.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Carnivorous. Preferring raw meat from a kill rather than anything cooked. Orcs say that the raw meat tastes better for them. Reflective of the Orc species preference for the meat of monsters.

Additional Information

Domestication

The Orcs breed them as mounts, pets, and guard hounds. Only Orcs are capable of breeding them, due to their massive size and near inhospitable tenancies.

Average Intelligence

Wargs are said to be as intelligent as their Orc masters. Even capable of independent judgment of a situation if their master is nowhere to be found. Human merchants have told tales of seeing the Worgs stare them down from behind their cage doors. Sizing them up as people. A chilling thought for many.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Hyper Lethal sight, hearing, taste, and smell. Efficient predators.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Anima Warae (Wolf Animal)
Origin/Ancestry
Bred from captured Direwolves
Lifespan
19 to 26 years
Average Height
6ft. 9in.
Average Weight
900 to 1900 pounds
Average Length
8 and a half feet long
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their base skin is a dark brown. But their fur is typically a thick black. Alpha Worgs often develop white streaks from their foreheads, to the tips of their tales. Orcs call them Khuiithbhuaakh or Cold Backs. For the colors resemblance to snow.
Geographic Distribution

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