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'''Wolf''' is a [[creature type]] describing a type of | '''Wolf''' is a [[creature type]] describing a type of predatory canid that exists in many different worlds. | ||
==Description== | |||
Wolves are large predatory canine creatures that are active mostly at night, and live and hunt in packs. They are related to [[dog]]s and [[jackal]]s. [[Human]]s with the ability to change into wolves are known as [[werewolves]] or [[lycanthrope]]s. | |||
===History=== | |||
The first creature to bear the type was <c>Timber Wolves</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. As of ''[[Commander 2020]]'', Wolves appear in all colors. | The first creature to bear the type was <c>Timber Wolves</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. As of ''[[Commander 2020]]'', Wolves appear in all colors. | ||
== | ==Storyline== | ||
Aside from [[Kamigawa]], wolves have been found in essentially every existing plane in some form or another. | Aside from [[Kamigawa]], wolves have been found in essentially every existing plane in some form or another. | ||
=== | ===Eldraine=== | ||
The <c> | Witchstalkers are a type of wolf known to attack magical beings and ignore all others.<ref name="Budding">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-wandering-knight-budding-hero|Wilds of Eldraine - Episode 2: Wandering Knight, Budding Hero|[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]|August 9, 2023}}</ref> Twice the size of ordinary wolves, they have enormous jaws with large fangs, muscular forelegs and haunches, and ridged spines.<ref name="D&D Eldraine">[[James Wyatt]] et al. (2023). "''[[D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> By feeding on spellcasters and other sources of magic, witchstalkers developed their own magical abilities, including understanding speech, wielding a supernatural howl, and the ability to teleport to unsuspecting prey. Their supernatural sense of smell allows them to find sources of magic, and they often hunt in the moors and forests of Dunbarrow. A powerful witch can draw as many as a dozen witchstalkers. | ||
===Innistrad=== | |||
The <c>Kessig Wolf Run</c> is the homeland of Wolves and [[Werewolves]] alike. <c>Howlpack Alpha</c> and <c>Immerwolf</c> are Wolf [[Lord]]s. | |||
After [[Avacyn]] was released from the [[Helvault]], she cast a spell that granted the [[werewolves]] a choice to either remain a werewolf or to fuse the two spirits in itself (human spirit and bestial wolf spirit), giving it a permanent wolf form but granting an inner-peace. This spell is called the [[cursemute]], and also stifled [[Garruk Wildspeaker|Garruk]]'s curse for a while. These humanoid wolves became known as '''[[wolfir]]''', and were allies of Avacyn. | |||
There are also "Wolfkin" on Innistrad, humans with special affinity to wolves and / or characteristics of wolves.<ref><c>Wolfkin Bond</c> and <c>Wolfkin Outcast</c></ref> | |||
===Mirrodin=== | ===Mirrodin=== | ||
The wolves of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] were an exceptionally unusual breed, being longer-lived than the [[elves]], as wise as the [[leonin]], as sapient as unaltered [[vedalken]], and as rare as a fully organic creature in that world. Like all Mirran animals, they were [[compleat]]ed, the last wolves in Mirrodin (now [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]]) being like the <c>Rot Wolf</c>. | The wolves of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] were an exceptionally unusual breed, being longer-lived than the [[elves]], as wise as the [[leonin]], as sapient as unaltered [[vedalken]], and as rare as a fully organic creature in that world. Like all Mirran animals, they were [[compleat]]ed, the last wolves in Mirrodin (now [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]]) being like the <c>Rot Wolf</c>. | ||
===Ravnica=== | ===Ravnica=== | ||
The [[Ledev Guardians|Ledev]] <c title="Wolf-riders">Armored Wolf-Rider</c> of the [[Selesnya Conclave]] apprentice at a young age. Each rider raises a wolf pup from birth to serve as a mount, hoping that one day the two will share the honor of guarding the Great Concourse. The wolves grow up to be [[bear]]-sized. A notable one of these is [[Voja]], who was raised by [[Tolsimir Wolfblood]]. | The [[Ledev Guardians|Ledev]] <c title="Wolf-riders">Armored Wolf-Rider</c> of the [[Selesnya Conclave]] apprentice at a young age. Each rider raises a wolf pup from birth to serve as a mount, hoping that one day the two will share the honor of guarding the Great Concourse. The wolves grow up to be [[bear]]-sized. A notable one of these is [[Voja]], who was raised by [[Tolsimir Wolfblood]]. | ||
===Ulgothra=== | |||
The <c>Heart Wolf</c> is a type of wolf native to [[Ulgrotha]]. They are the standard riding mounts of [[goblin]] sub-chiefs, dignitaries and ambassadors, and [[dwarven]] traders as well. Heartwolves make fine riding beasts for these smaller folk and are adept at traveling quickly across difficult ground. | |||
==Notable Wolves== | ==Notable Wolves== | ||
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | |||
;Ikoria | ;Ikoria | ||
* | *[[Ukkima]] | ||
;Kaldheim | |||
*[[Sarulf]] | |||
;Mirrodin | ;Mirrodin | ||
* [[Al-Hayat]] | *[[Al-Hayat]] | ||
;Ravnica | ;Ravnica | ||
* [[Biracazir]] | *[[Biracazir]] | ||
* [[Voja]] | *[[Voja]] | ||
;Unknown | ;Unknown | ||
* [[Anara]] | *[[Anara]] | ||
* The [[Throat Wolf]] | *The [[Throat Wolf]] | ||
;Non-canon | |||
*<c>Lukamina, Wolf Form</c> | |||
}} | |||
==Tokens== | ==Tokens== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The first word of <c>Wyluli Wolf</c> is an anagram of Lily Wu, [[Richard Garfield]]'s first wife. | *The first word of <c>Wyluli Wolf</c> is an anagram of Lily Wu, [[Richard Garfield]]'s first wife.<ref name="Words">{{WebRef|url=http://www.allenvarney.com/av_mgcwords.html|title=Words of Magic|author=Allen Varney|date=1995}}</ref> | ||
* <c>Tundra Wolves</c> is the only monocolored [[white]] Wolf | *<c>Tundra Wolves</c> is the only monocolored [[white]] Wolf. | ||
*<c>Carrion Howler</c> is the only [[Zombie]] Wolf; it, <c>Wolf in _____ Clothing</c> and <c>Snarling Warg</c> are the only monocolored black Wolves. <c>Ukkima, Stalking Shadow</c> is also a black Wolf, and by virtue of also being a [[Whale]], the only blue Wolf. | |||
* <c>Carrion Howler</c> is the only [[Zombie]] Wolf | *<c>Selesnya Keyrune</c> is a [[Mana stone#Man Stones|manstone]] that can become a 3/3 green and white Wolf artifact creature. | ||
*<c>Lupine Prototype</c> is a Wolf [[Construct]]. | |||
* <c>Selesnya Keyrune</c> is a [[Mana stone#Man Stones|manstone]] that can become a 3/3 green and white Wolf artifact creature. | |||
* <c>Lupine Prototype</c> is a Wolf [[Construct]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Wolf is a creature type describing a type of predatory canid that exists in many different worlds.
Description
Wolves are large predatory canine creatures that are active mostly at night, and live and hunt in packs. They are related to dogs and jackals. Humans with the ability to change into wolves are known as werewolves or lycanthropes.
History
The first creature to bear the type was Timber Wolves in Alpha. As of Commander 2020, Wolves appear in all colors.
Storyline
Aside from Kamigawa, wolves have been found in essentially every existing plane in some form or another.
Eldraine
Witchstalkers are a type of wolf known to attack magical beings and ignore all others.[2] Twice the size of ordinary wolves, they have enormous jaws with large fangs, muscular forelegs and haunches, and ridged spines.[3] By feeding on spellcasters and other sources of magic, witchstalkers developed their own magical abilities, including understanding speech, wielding a supernatural howl, and the ability to teleport to unsuspecting prey. Their supernatural sense of smell allows them to find sources of magic, and they often hunt in the moors and forests of Dunbarrow. A powerful witch can draw as many as a dozen witchstalkers.
Innistrad
The Kessig Wolf Run is the homeland of Wolves and Werewolves alike. Howlpack Alpha and Immerwolf are Wolf Lords.
After Avacyn was released from the Helvault, she cast a spell that granted the werewolves a choice to either remain a werewolf or to fuse the two spirits in itself (human spirit and bestial wolf spirit), giving it a permanent wolf form but granting an inner-peace. This spell is called the cursemute, and also stifled Garruk's curse for a while. These humanoid wolves became known as wolfir, and were allies of Avacyn.
There are also "Wolfkin" on Innistrad, humans with special affinity to wolves and / or characteristics of wolves.[4]
Mirrodin
The wolves of Mirrodin were an exceptionally unusual breed, being longer-lived than the elves, as wise as the leonin, as sapient as unaltered vedalken, and as rare as a fully organic creature in that world. Like all Mirran animals, they were compleated, the last wolves in Mirrodin (now New Phyrexia) being like the Rot Wolf.
Ravnica
The Ledev Wolf-riders of the Selesnya Conclave apprentice at a young age. Each rider raises a wolf pup from birth to serve as a mount, hoping that one day the two will share the honor of guarding the Great Concourse. The wolves grow up to be bear-sized. A notable one of these is Voja, who was raised by Tolsimir Wolfblood.
Ulgothra
The Heart Wolf is a type of wolf native to Ulgrotha. They are the standard riding mounts of goblin sub-chiefs, dignitaries and ambassadors, and dwarven traders as well. Heartwolves make fine riding beasts for these smaller folk and are adept at traveling quickly across difficult ground.
Notable Wolves
Tokens
Trivia
- The first word of Wyluli Wolf is an anagram of Lily Wu, Richard Garfield's first wife.[7]
- Tundra Wolves is the only monocolored white Wolf.
- Carrion Howler is the only Zombie Wolf; it, Wolf in _____ Clothing and Snarling Warg are the only monocolored black Wolves. Ukkima, Stalking Shadow is also a black Wolf, and by virtue of also being a Whale, the only blue Wolf.
- Selesnya Keyrune is a manstone that can become a 3/3 green and white Wolf artifact creature.
- Lupine Prototype is a Wolf Construct.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 22, 2023). "Where are wolves on the beeble scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ K. Arsenault Rivera (August 9, 2023). "Wilds of Eldraine - Episode 2: Wandering Knight, Budding Hero". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ James Wyatt et al. (2023). "D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures". Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wolfkin Bond and Wolfkin Outcast
- ↑ Magic Arcana (November 04, 2009). "Specific Tokens". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (November 28, 2005). "'Voja' Token Art". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Allen Varney (1995). "Words of Magic"
