Dire Wolf
In medieval Europe, wolves inspired genuine fear. They were seen not only as predators, but as creatures standing on the border between the world of men and the untamed wilderness. People believed that a wolf's howl foretold misfortune, and that its appearance near a settlement was an omen of famine, a harsh winter, or death.
Yet people feared not a lone wolf, but the entire pack. It was said that when wolves gathered together, they became bolder, cleverer, and would not relent until they had brought down their prey. Even the bravest hunters avoided the forest when the howls of many throats echoed through the night.
For the people of old villages, a wolf pack was more than a group of animals. It was a reminder that beyond the light of their fires and the walls of their homes, there still existed a wild world that mankind would never truly tame.
Role in The Black Bestiary
A Wolf's strength lies in the size of its pack. Three Dire Wolf cards each reach 4 Power, making them exceptionally effective for Beings that cost only one Sacrifice.
Yet people feared not a lone wolf, but the entire pack. It was said that when wolves gathered together, they became bolder, cleverer, and would not relent until they had brought down their prey. Even the bravest hunters avoided the forest when the howls of many throats echoed through the night.
For the people of old villages, a wolf pack was more than a group of animals. It was a reminder that beyond the light of their fires and the walls of their homes, there still existed a wild world that mankind would never truly tame.
Role in The Black Bestiary
A Wolf's strength lies in the size of its pack. Three Dire Wolf cards each reach 4 Power, making them exceptionally effective for Beings that cost only one Sacrifice.