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Direwolf - Carlos Palma Cruchaga

A direwolf - by Carlos Palma Cruchaga; ©Fantasy Flight Games

direwolf is a close relative of the wolf, but larger and stronger. They are native to Skyrim and northern High Rock, regions of Tamriel.

Appearance[]

Direwolves are named after the real world dire wolvesPleistocene megafauna which were larger than modern wolves.

Direwolves can grow as large as ponies and twice the size of large hounds. In proportion to their bodies, their legs are longer and their heads are larger than normal wolves. Their muzzles are also longer and more pronounced. Possible colourations include grey with yellow eyes and black with green eyes, and red and brown with black eyes. Albino direwolves have white fur and red eyes.

Behaviour[]

Direwolves are efficient solitary hunters and are extremely intelligent. Left to its own devices a solitary direwolf may join a pack of common wolves and establish dominance over it thanks to its larger size. The scent of direwolves can agitate dogs.

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