Lenok I

## Physiology

### Height

25 inches initially as each subsequent generation is exposed to magic their height increased, by Lenok IV's generation, 30 inches become the average size for him and his siblings

### Length

24 inches initially as each subsequent generation is exposed to magic their length increased, by Lenok IV's generation, 44 inches long was an average length for him and his siblings

### Weight

80 pounds initially as each subsequent generation is exposed to magic their weight increased, by Lenok IV's generation, 200 pounds was an average weight for him and his siblings

## Ecology

### Lifespan

10-15 years initially as each subsequent generation is exposed to magic their lifespan increased, by Lenok IV's generation, they are easily able to live 20-25 years

### Intelligence

Human level of a 2 - 4 years old initially as each subsequent generation is exposed to magic their intelligence increased, by Lenok IV's generation, they are able to understand at a 8 year old human level

### Habitat

Anywhere with humans, or former settlements

### Diet

Omnivorous

**Lenok I** was an Aedirnian War Shepherd puppy that ended up in the possession of the witcher Adalwulf of Aedirn, through the Law of Surprise in the year 1226. He was hand raised by **Adalwulf** and served as his companion on the hunts that happened throughout his life which ended in 1236. He eventually sired a litter and **Adalwulf** claimed one of his sons. At the time of **Adalwulf's** departure from his new goddaughter Carria, he left **Lenok IV** with the toddler to protect her.

## History

### Lenok I is born and is bonded to Adalwulf of Aedirn by the Law of Surprise (1226)

As a reward for completing a contract with the price being the Law of Surprise, the witcher Adalwulf of Aedirn is given a newly weaned Aedirnian War Shepherd puppy whom he named Lenok, posthumously naming him the First. Adalwulf carries the pup in his satchel on his travels until he gets large enough to keep up with the witcher.

## Skills and Abilities

### Awakened Status

By the time of Lenok IV, the litters were practically Awakened, they were able to talk and use telepathy at will.

### Burrowing

**Lenok** being a dog was capable of digging through dirt, sand and snow.

### Enhanced Agility

Because of his breed, **Lenok** and his descendants were able to out run and maneuver humans and some monster species.

### Enhanced Durability

Because of his breed, **Lenok** and his descendants were extremely durable able to withstand more damage then other non-combat dog breeds.

### Enhanced Endurance

Because of his breed, **Lenok** and his descendants were extremely pain resistant able to ignore higher levels of pain then other non-combat dog breeds.

### Enhanced Hearing

**Lenok** had a dogs hearing far superior to a human's.

### Enhanced Smell and Scent Tracking

**Lenok** had a dogs nose which was far superior to a normal human's, he was also trained to track things by scent by **Adalwulf**, a trait the dog taught his pup and so forth down the line.

### Enhanced Stamina

Because of his breed, **Lenok** and his descendants were able to out perform most runners and didn't tire as easily from strenuous activity.

### Keen Sense of Danger

Due to being raised by **Adalwulf**, **Lenok** learned to be sensitive to potential dangers and act accordingly, a trait he passed on to his descendants.

### Powerful Bite

Because of his breed, **Lenok** and his descendants had extremely powerful jaws.

## Trivia

* The Aedirnian War Shepherd is a fantasy breed made up by Adalwulf of Aedirn based off a combination of a real life German Shepherd, and a Belgian Malinois.
* **Lenok I** would winter with **Adalwulf** at Kaer Morhen and was liked by the Witchers of the keep, even Vesemir had a soft spot for the dog.
* **Lenok I** was buried in front of a tree outside of Kaer Morhen, under his favorite sleeping spot. **Adalwulf** would visit and pay his respects to his friend every time he returned to the keep before winter.
* Litters of Lenok's pups would be raised at Kaer Morhen to serve as guard dogs for the keep or companions for some of the Witchers out on the Path.
* Lenok's line would become altered by exposure to magical energies such as Places of Power and Adalwulf's own Source power, as well as radiant magical energy. **Lenok IV** was particularly affected by his proximity to **Carria**, a Source. He was bigger, more intelligent, and lived longer than his siblings.
* Lenok IV is aware of humans reaction to talking dogs so he usually communicates with Carria and Adalwulf via telepathy.

## Notes

* The existence of **Lenok I and his entire breed (Aedirnian War Shepherd)** is the personal iteration inclusion for the fanon by Adalwulf of Aedirn, as such their existence in the fanon is not 'definitive' and is subject to the decision of inclusion in others head canons.