Corrupter Wolf

Origins & Mythology

Believed to have first appeared in the Age of Light (Third Era and onward), Corrupter Wolves are said to be ordinary wolves corrupted or created by Ghor. Their existence serves as a terrifying example of the dark god's power to twist natural life into weapons of fear and death.

Physical Characteristics

• Fur: Patchy, mottled, shrouded in greasy black mist or smoke
• Eyes: Unnatural, sickly red glow, burning fiercely in the darkness
• Body: Unnaturally swollen, uneven muscles; movements broken and unnatural, as if forced into a twisted shape
• Aura: Trails black smoke, especially from jaws and wounds; its presence blackens the grass beneath its feet

Culture & Society

• Habitat: Deep forests at the base of the western mountains, often on the outskirts of elven territory
• Behavior:
  • Aggressive and relentless hunter, especially active at night
  • Pursues prey with unnatural endurance
  • Fearless, showing no pain or hesitation even when injured
  • Acts on corrupted instinct, compelled by Ghor’s will
• Folklore: Villagers whisper of beasts twisted by Ghor; the Corrupter Wolf’s howl is said to chill the soul. It is feared for its immunity to pain and its ability to spread darkness wherever it roams.

Subraces & Variants

• Corrupted Beasts: The Corrupter Wolf is one of several animals rumored to be twisted by Ghor. Other creatures may exist, but the wolf is the most infamous.

Notable Facts

• Silver and blessed weapons are rumored to pierce their corrupted hides more easily.
• Light magic, especially invoking Quintra or Denday, is said to repel or harm them.
• “It might once have been a wolf, but its body was grotesquely twisted and swollen by corruption… Its fur was patchy and smoked with greasy, black mist.”