Wolflings

The
term ‘Wolfling’ is not the correct name for this particular race, though it is
appropriate. Since they don’t like to discuss what they call themselves with
outsiders, the term has stuck and most people aren’t even aware that they have
another name for themselves. Those outside of their race that have knowledge of
this true name have been sworn to secrecy.

Wolfling is a word that is
descriptive of their origins. Early in their existence, all members of the race
could take the shape of a wolf. Over time, other shapes began to appear until
there were individuals who could assume the shape of birds, deer, Wyndchilds
and even rabbits. The wolf shape has become quite rare and those who can take
this shape are considered special.

## Important Historical Events

127
– Sisterhood of Sword and Sorcery founded by Tethtrulenn

129
– Construction completed on the GrandMaster’s Hall

212
–Elnnwood created

477
– First skirmish between dragonriders and Darkriders

493
– The unnamed ruins discovered

444
– Wolfling author Tailetrenn born on Vileshte

452
– The Great Plague

463
– A cure was found for the Plague

470
– Tailetrenn publishes her first literary work

731
– Khallil leads the attack on Vileshte Island

732
– The Sisterhood falls, Wolflings flee Vileshte

839
– Vileshte officially renamed Beast Island

2109
– Deiwynn becomes Silver Dragonlord

2132
– Quicksilver born

2150
– Okari Chooses Quicksilver

2175
– Quicksilver becomes White Dragonlord

2256
– Fourth Darkrider Incursion, Events of ‘Path of the Warrior’, ‘Path of the
Sorceress’

## Origins

The first Wolflings lived in
relative isolation on Vileshte Island. Some moved on to settle in the places
now known as Auran, Horyin, and Tchupak. They didn’t always have the ability to
shape change. They claim that this came about because of a woman of their
species whom they name Pellanya. The story goes that she was running for her
life, praying to Tahklevehann as she ran, begging for him to deliver her. He
responded by transforming her into a she wolf. In this form, she escaped from
her pursuers and made it home where her proper shape was restored. She was
never again able to transform, but al of her children and their children were
able to do so and this gift passed through the Wolfling lineage until they were
all able to do so.

## Physiology

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The tallest Wolfling on record stood at an impressive 5’7’’(about 170 cm). The average height for them is about 5’2’’(about 157.5 cm). They have ears similar in size to a human’s, but they are tapered to a thin point at the tips. Their eyes are slanted slightly. In build, they tend to be fairly solid, but the odd one turns out slender.

## Family

Since
they are so slow to reach maturity, children are highly valued and protected.
Violence towards children brings out a Wolfling’s more dangerous side,
regardless of whether the child in question is a Wolfling or even theirs for
that matter. They cannot understand why someone would want to hurt a child.
Both genders are equally protective of children.

Multiple births are fairly common
with twins being the norm. More than three is rare as are single births.

## Society

They have absolutely no kind of communal
government. They have very tightly knit family groups will listen to the eldest
member of that group. Outside of that, they follow the rules of whichever town
or place they find themselves living in. They are the most adaptive group of
people on Keverynn, more so even than humans. They aren’t as numerous, but they
are far and away the most widespread.

## Magic

Of
all of the people on Keverynn, none can manipulate magical energies as
skillfully as the Wolflings. It was a Wolfling who originally founded the
Sisterhood of Sword and Sorcery, hence why the Sisterhood is located on
Vileshte. Their skill with magic is partly due to their shape changing and the
circumstances that caused it, but even before that they had great skills. Even
the weakest among them can use basic magic. Where the other species on Keverynn
tend to have affinities with particular element, a Wolfling has an equal
affinity to all of them. Humans are the only other race that comes close, but
even they lean more towards some elements more than the others.

Wolflings also have the highest
number of Spirit users.

## Language

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The Wolfling language is called Bach’ai.

## Beliefs

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It’s not widely spoken of, but they have continued to venerate Tahklevehann, the Father of the Wolfling race. If an outsider knew what to look for, this would be quite obvious. Wolf’s Head symbols and depictions of the Wolf’s Head constellation are prevalent throughout their ornamentation and decoration. is the most favored gemstone and holly is a special plant to them. Holly plants are present in most homes and images of it are dyed, embroidered, and carved into clothing and furniture.