Fenrir Yokai

**Fenrir Yokai** are a variation of the Wolf Yokai who are wolf-like beings.

## Physical Appearance

Fenrir Yokai's animal forms are wolf-like in appearance. They're fully covered in fur and their eyes glow red in the dark. They also have sharp fanged teeth and claws as well as a long and fluffy tail. When transform into their human forms, they either have fur completely covering their bodies or some parts of their bodies being covered in fur. Making them have a humanoid-like appearance. All fenrirs wear collars around their necks that gives them the power of transformation between the two forms.

## Description

Fenrir Yokai shares its species' name from Norse Mythology. Said to be born from the giantess Angrboda and the trickster god Loki. The god Odin took Loki's three children (Fenrir, Hel, and Jormungandr) and raised Fenrir himself in order to keep him under their control and prevent him from wreaking havoc throughout the Nine Worlds. These Yokai are one of the tallest species in the Hidden World. Which is why orcs, goblins, and other Giant Yokai has fenrirs as companions.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Fenrir Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Enhanced Intelligence
* Large Size
* Super Eating
* Wolf Physiology
	+ Enhanced Senses
	+ Fur Generation

## Pop Culture

Fenrir comes from Norse Mythology which tells the story of how Odin took Loki's three children. For Fenrir, Odin raised him himself in order to keep him under their control and prevent him from wreaking havoc throughout the Nine Worlds. Fenrir grew at an astonishingly fast pace, however, and eventually the gods decided to chain him up; employing the dwarves to forge the strongest chain ever built. When the gods presented Fenrir with this fetter, he became suspicious, and he refused to be bound with it unless one of the gods would stick his or her hand in his mouth as a pledge of good faith. Only Tyr was brave enough to do this, knowing that it would mean the loss of his hand. And, sure enough, when Fenrir found himself unable to break free of his bonds, he ripped Tyr’s hand from its arm. On Ragnarok (the final battle at the end of the world), Fenrir is foretold to kill Odin, but will in turn be killed by Odin's son Víðarr.

## Variations

### Wolf Yokai

Fenrirs are wolf-like creatures, but larger and fiercer. In the adult stage they gain a size comparable to a pony, the Fenrir possess an acute intelligence higher then common wolves, and they can understand the concept of fidelity and form tight bonds with companions.

### Hellhound Yokai

Fenrirs are usually covered in black fur and has red eyes. They look like a demonic being like the hellhound who are the demonic version of the dog.

## Life in the Hidden World

Wild fenrirs are often kept as companions to barbaric species like the Oni Yokai and other Giant Yokai. These yokai are extremely loyal to those they have tight bonds with. Their anthropomorphic counterparts are known for their extreme loyalty. They're wary of strangers but are willing to become their allies if they're able to gain their trust. Fenrirs would often hunt for their prey. But unlike wolves who does it in a pack, they prefer hunting on their own.

## Symbolism

Fenrir is an excellent symbol to put on the drinking horn of someone who has faced a lot of troubles and risen above them.