Changes: Wolf

Latest revision as of 01:49, 31 May 2023

A wolf is a wild animal common to the forests and plains of Thedas. They hunt in packs and take advantage of large numbers to take down tougher targets.^[1] They are rarely seen by civilized folk and usually attack people only in times of desperation.^[2] Some rangers are known to summon wolves to fight on their side.

Background[]

In the days of elven Halamshiral, wolf companions walked alongside Emerald Knights, never leaving the side of their chosen knight. Wolf and elf would fight together, eat together, and when the knights slept, wolves would guard them. The statues called "Knights’ Guardians" were erected in the Emerald Graves in memory of their unbreakable bond.^[3]

The wolf was the most sacred of all the creatures worshipped by Alamarri. They believed it was created by the gods to be both a guide and protector for mankind. Promising young warriors were paired off with cubs, and wolves were honored as much as the greatest fighters when they fell in battle.^[4]^[5] Indeed, the alliance between humans and regular wolves is the subject of the popular Fereldan folk tale Dane and the Werewolf.^[6]^[7]

However, in contemporary times, Fereldans harbor a distrust of wolves that borders on the unreasonable. This is due to their history of wolves in Ferelden being possessed by demons—thus transforming them into werewolves and causing the wars against werewolves,^[7] spreading great fear and panic. The werewolves were eventually slain, but even today the noble wolf is still looked upon with distrust.^[2]

Ironically, since more than half the noble families of Ferelden claim to be descendants of Hafter, legendary Alamarri hero and son of Dane, who was reputed to be a werewolf; as a consequence, many Fereldans believe they have some distant kinship with wolves.^[8] Even the prized Mabari war hounds of Ferelden are said to have been bred from the wolves who served Dane.^[9]

Notable wolves[]

Witherfang - a unique great wolf and the head of a pack of werewolves

Involvement[]

Dragon Age: Origins[]

Dragon Age: Inquisition[]

The appearance of numerous Fade rifts in southern Thedas, following the explosion at the Temple of Sacred Ashes, has caused abnormally aggressive behavior among wolves. The Inquisitor can assist the Hinterland farmers by dealing with a group of such wolves as part of the quest Trouble with Wolves. When the Token of the Packmaster, a rare amulet, looted during the quest is equipped, wolves in the area will no longer be hostile (this also includes wolves encountered in other regions).

Locations[]

Notable loot[]

Canine Leather

Wolf Fangs

Fade-Touched Canine Leather (Damage)

Token of the Packmaster

Variations[]

Black wolf

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: Black Wolf

Codex entry: Blighted Werewolf

Codex entry: Dane and the Werewolf

Codex entry: Ghoul

Codex entry: The Dogs of War

Codex entry: Werewolf

Codex entry: Witherfang

Codex entry: Wolf

Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer

Gallery[]

References[]

↑ Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Codex entry: Wolf
↑ Codex entry: Knight's Guardian
↑ Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Set 1, Player's Guide, p. 8
↑ Mike Searly. "Traveler's Guide". Dragon Age: Origins: Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide
↑ Codex entry: Dane and the Werewolf
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 Codex entry: Werewolf
↑ Codex entry: Dogs in Ferelden
↑ Codex entry: Mabari War Hound

[1] Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide

[codexwolf-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Codex entry: Wolf

[3] Codex entry: Knight's Guardian

[4] Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Set 1, Player's Guide, p. 8

[5] Mike Searly. "Traveler's Guide". Dragon Age: Origins: Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide

[6] Codex entry: Dane and the Werewolf

[codexwerewolf-7] 7.0 ^7.1 Codex entry: Werewolf

[8] Codex entry: Dogs in Ferelden

[9] Codex entry: Mabari War Hound

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-|name        = [[Wolf]]
+|name          = [[Wolf]]
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+|image         = Creature-Wolf.png
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+|type          =
-|rank        = [[Rank#Critter|Critter]] <br> [[Rank#Normal|Normal]] <br> [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]
+|rank          = [[Rank#Critter|Critter]] <br> [[Rank#Normal|Normal]] <br> [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]
-|affiliation = Wolves, [[Ranger]]
+|location      = ''Origins'': <br> [[Korcari Wilds]] <br> [[Desolate Highway]] <br> [[Brecilian Forest]] <br> [[Battlefield]] <br> ''Inquisition'': <br> [[Crestwood]] <br> [[Emerald Graves]] <br> [[Emprise du Lion]] <br> [[Exalted Plains]] <br> [[Hinterlands]]
-|class       = [[Warrior (Origins)|Warrior]]
+|affiliation   = [[Ranger]] <br> [[Master Ranger]] <br> [[Lady of the Forest]] <br> [[Blight wolf]] <br> [[Alpha Blight wolf]] <br> [[Marsh wolf]] <br> [[Alpha Marsh wolf]] <br> [[Werewolf]] <br> Rabid werewolf <br> Shadow werewolf <br> Werewolf alpha <br> [[Blighted werewolf]] <br> [[Blighted Shadow wolf]]
-|variations  = Wolf <br> Alpha wolf <br> Black wolf
-|skills      = [[Howl (monster)|Howl]] <br> [[Overwhelm (monster)|Overwhelm]] <br> [[Shred (monster)|Shred]]
+|skills        = ''Origins'': <br> [[Howl (monster)|Howl]] <br> [[Overwhelm]] <br> [[Shred (Dog)|Shred]]
+|class         = [[Warrior (Origins)|Warrior]]
-|location    = ''Dragon Age: Origins''<br>[[Korcari Wilds]]<br>[[Desolate Highway]]<br>[[Brecilian Forest]]<br>[[Battlefield]]<br> ''Dragon Age: Inquisition''<br>[[Crestwood]]<br>[[Hinterlands|The Hinterlands]]<br>[[Emerald Graves]]<br>[[Emprise du Lion]]<br>[[Exalted Plains]]
-|appearances = [[Dragon Age: Origins]] <br> [[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]] <br> [[Heroes of Dragon Age]]<br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]
+|variations    = [[Alpha wolf]] <br> [[Black wolf]] <br> [[Great wolf]]
+|quests        =
+|appearances   = [[Dragon Age: Origins]] <br> [[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]] <small>(mentioned)</small> <br> [[Dragon Age II]] <small>(mentioned)</small> <br> [[Heroes of Dragon Age]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]
 }}</onlyinclude>
+A '''wolf''' is a wild animal common to the forests and plains of [[Thedas]]. They hunt in packs and take advantage of large numbers to take down tougher targets.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]]''</ref> They are rarely seen by civilized folk and usually attack people only in times of desperation.<ref name="codexwolf">[[Codex entry: Wolf]]</ref> Some [[ranger]]s are known to [[Summon Wolf|summon]] wolves to fight on their side.
-__NOTOC__
-'''Wolf''' is a wild animal common to forests and plains of [[Thedas]]. They hunt in packs and take advantage of large numbers to take down tougher
-targets.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]]''</ref> They are rarely seen by civilized folk and usually attack people only in times of desperation.<ref name="codexwolf">{{:Codex entry: Wolf|style=iconmini}}</ref> Some [[ranger]]s are known to [[Summon Wolf|summon]] wolves to fight on their side.
 == Background ==
-{{Blockquote|In the days of [[elf|elven]] [[Halamshiral]], wolf companions walked alongside Emerald Knights, never leaving the side of their chosen knight. Wolf and elf would fight together, eat together, and when the knights slept, wolves would guard them. The statues called "Knights’ Guardians" were erected in the [[Emerald Graves]] in memory of their unbreakable bond.<ref>[[Codex entry: Knight's Guardian]]</ref>}}
+{{Blockquote|In the days of [[elf|elven]] [[Halamshiral]], wolf companions walked alongside [[Emerald Knights]], never leaving the side of their chosen knight. Wolf and elf would fight together, eat together, and when the knights slept, wolves would guard them. The statues called "Knights’ Guardians" were erected in the [[Emerald Graves]] in memory of their unbreakable bond.<ref>[[Codex entry: Knight's Guardian]]</ref>}}
 The wolf was the most sacred of all the creatures worshipped by [[Alamarri]]. They believed it was created by the gods to be both a guide and protector for mankind. Promising young warriors were paired off with cubs, and wolves were honored as much as the greatest fighters when they fell in battle.<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Set 1, Player's Guide, p. 8</ref><ref>Mike Searly. "Traveler's Guide". ''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide#Collector's Edition|Dragon Age: Origins: Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide]]''</ref>
-Indeed, the alliance between humans and regular wolves is the subject of the popular [[Ferelden|Fereldan]] folk tale "[[Codex entry: Dane and the Werewolf|Dane and the Werewolf]]."<ref>[[Codex entry: Werewolf]]</ref>
+Indeed, the alliance between humans and regular wolves is the subject of the popular [[Ferelden|Fereldan]] folk tale ''[[Dane and the Werewolf]].''<ref>[[Codex entry: Dane and the Werewolf]]</ref><ref name="codexwerewolf">[[Codex entry: Werewolf]]</ref>
-However, in contemporary times, Fereldans harbor a distrust of wolves that borders on the unreasonable. This is due to their history of wolves in Ferelden being [[Demon#Demonic possession|possessed]] by [[Demon|demon]]s; thus transforming them into [[Werewolf|werewolves]] and causing the wars against werewolves,<ref>[[Codex entry: Werewolf]]</ref> spreading great fear and panic. The werewolves were eventually slain, but even today the noble wolf is still looked upon with distrust.<ref name="codexwolf" />
+However, in contemporary times, Fereldans harbor a distrust of wolves that borders on the unreasonable. This is due to their history of wolves in Ferelden being [[Demon#Demonic possession|possessed]] by [[demon]]s—thus transforming them into [[Werewolf|werewolves]] and causing the wars against werewolves,<ref name="codexwerewolf" /> spreading great fear and panic. The werewolves were eventually slain, but even today the noble wolf is still looked upon with distrust.<ref name="codexwolf" />
+Ironically, since more than half the noble families of Ferelden claim to be descendants of [[Hafter]], legendary Alamarri hero and son of [[Dane]], who was reputed to be a werewolf; as a consequence, many Fereldans believe they have some distant kinship with wolves.<ref>[[Codex entry: Dogs in Ferelden]]</ref> Even the prized [[Mabari]] war hounds of Ferelden are said to have been bred from the wolves who served Dane.<ref>[[Codex entry: Mabari War Hound]]</ref>
+== Notable wolves ==
+:[[Witherfang]] - a unique [[great wolf]] and the head of a pack of [[werewolves]]
 == Involvement ==
 === ''Dragon Age: Origins'' ===
-==== Types ====
+==== Locations ====
+:{{:Korcari Wilds|style=iconmini}}
-* Wolf ([[Rank#Critter|Critter]] and [[Rank#Normal|Normal]])
+:{{:Desolate Highway|style=iconmini}}
-* Alpha wolf ([[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]])
+:{{:East Brecilian Forest|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:West Brecilian Forest|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Deserted Battlefield|style=iconmini}}
-==== Skills ====
+==== Abilities & Skills ====
-{{:Howl (monster)|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Howl (wolf)|style=iconmini}}
-{{:Overwhelm (Monster)|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Overwhelm|style=iconmini}}
-{{:Shred (monster)|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Shred (Dog)|style=iconmini}}
-==== Loot ====
+==== Notable loot ====
-{{:Wolf Pelt|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Wolf Pelt|style=iconmini}}
-==== Locations ====
-{{:Korcari Wilds|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:Desolate Highway|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:East Brecilian Forest|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:West Brecilian Forest|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:Deserted Battlefield|style=iconmini}}<br>
+==== Variations ====
+:[[Alpha wolf]] ([[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]])
+:[[Black wolf]]
+:[[Great wolf]]
 === ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' ===
-The appearance of numerous [[Fade]] rifts in southern [[Thedas]], following the explosion at the [[Temple of Sacred Ashes]], result in abnormally aggressive behavior among the wolves. [[The Inquisitor]] can assist the [[Hinterlands|Hinterland]] farmers by dealing with a group of such wolves as part of the quest [[Trouble with Wolves]]. When the {{:Token of the Packmaster|style=iconmini}} – looted during this quest – is equipped, the wolves do not appear as hostile (including wolves in other areas).
+The appearance of numerous [[Fade rift]]s in southern [[Thedas]], following the explosion at the [[Temple of Sacred Ashes]], has caused abnormally aggressive behavior among wolves. [[The Inquisitor]] can assist the [[Hinterlands|Hinterland]] farmers by dealing with a group of such wolves as part of the quest [[Trouble with Wolves]]. When the [[Token of the Packmaster]], a rare amulet, looted during the quest is equipped, wolves in the area will no longer be hostile (this also includes wolves encountered in other [[regions]]).
-==== Types ====
+==== Locations ====
+:{{:Crestwood|style=iconmini}}
-* Black Wolf
+:{{:Emerald Graves|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Emprise du Lion|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Exalted Plains|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Hinterlands|style=iconmini}}
-==== Loot ====
+==== Notable loot ====
-{{:Wolf Fangs|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Canine Leather|style=iconmini}}
-{{:Canine Leather|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Wolf Fangs|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Fade-Touched Canine Leather (Damage)|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Token of the Packmaster|style=iconmini}}
-==== Locations ====
+==== Variations ====
+:[[Black wolf]]
-{{:Crestwood|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:Hinterlands|style=iconmini}}<br>
+== Codex entries ==
-{{:Emerald Graves|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:Emprise du Lion|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Codex entry: Black Wolf|style=iconmini}}
-{{:Exalted Plains|style=iconmini}}<br>
+:{{:Codex entry: Blighted Werewolf|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Dane and the Werewolf|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Ghoul|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Ghoul (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: The Dogs of War|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Werewolf|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Witherfang|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Wolf|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer|style=iconmini}}
+== See also ==
+:[[Dane]]
+:''[[Dane and the Werewolf]]''
+:[[Fauna and flora]]
+:[[Ranger]]
+:[[Master Ranger]]
+:[[Lady of the Forest]]
+:[[Blight wolf]]
+:[[Alpha Blight wolf]] <!--Creature page wanted-->
+:[[Marsh wolf]] <!--Creature page wanted-->
+:[[Alpha Marsh wolf]] <!--Creature page wanted-->
+:[[Werewolf]]
+:Rabid werewolf <!--creature article wanted-->
+:Shadow werewolf <!--creature article wanted-->
+:Werewolf alpha <!--creature article wanted-->
+:[[Blighted werewolf]]
+:[[Blighted Shadow wolf]] <!--creature article wanted-->
 == Gallery ==
-<gallery widths="199" captionalign="center">
+<gallery widths="210" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" orientation="landscape">
 Wolf (HoDA).png|A wolf in ''[[Heroes of Dragon Age]]''
 Emprise-Wolf-Pack.png|A wolf pack in ''[[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]''
+Alpha wolf.jpg|An [[alpha wolf]] located in the [[Korcari Wilds]]
+Black wolf.png|A [[black wolf]] in ''Dragon Age: Inquisition''
+Creature-Witherfang.jpg|[[Witherfang]], a unique [[great wolf]]
+Blight Wolf.jpg|A [[blight wolf]] from ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''
+File:SpiritWolfMageOrigin.png|A spirit wolf encountered during [[The Harrowing (quest)|the Harrowing]]
 </gallery>
-== See also ==
-* [[Blight wolf]]
-* [[Werewolf]]
-{{:Codex entry: Black Wolf|style=iconmini}}<br>
-{{:Codex entry: Wolf|style=iconmini}}<br>
 == References ==
 <references />
+<!--Categories-->
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 [[Category:Dragon Age: Origins creatures]]
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 [[Category:Heroes of Dragon Age creatures]]
 [[Category:Dragon Age: Inquisition creatures]]
+<!--Interwiki links-->

Changes: Wolf

Latest revision as of 01:49, 31 May 2023

Contents

Background[]

Notable wolves[]

Involvement[]