AzureHowl Species
AzureHow counts around 24 species from which 3 are still unknown and never shown before. You can navigate around by clicking the images below.
Origin
The various wolf species in AzureHowl had far more different appearances than they do today. In the past they looked just like ordinary wolves. When the entire ordeal began were a wolf adopted the Azure Dragons, the future of these wolves began to change drastically. Their origin lies in the "Gray wolf" population. Gray wolves came in all sorts of colors ranging from white to black, brown and grey etc.... Some traits of their relation towards the "Gray wolf" can easily be spotted, as most different species in Delv Ihoo do maintain a similar body structure with some only having minor differences. When the Azure Dragons broke the land and isolated what is now an island, the species over time began to develop and change. Unlike most evolutionary changes, these changes happened a lot faster. This land that was separated from the main line was titled the "Island Delv Ihoo" by the dragons. Delv Ihoo meaning in dragon language "Safe haven". As the children of the Azure Dragons hatched, they began claiming territories in which wolves were entrusted to protect them. In time bringing the existence of these species.
Appearance
Wolves in AzureHowl can vary greatly color wise. Unlike their ancestors they have two special traits, one being the skill to blend in their territory of origin and second being Aposematism, as rather than blending in they can also stand out. Their colors depend greatly on either their location or Dragon God or Goddess. A great example would be "Velok", the poison dragon God. He is responsible for the poison forest that existed. His presence alone caused the nature around him to change and in time the poison specie to develop. The colors can range from dark and dull colors to bright and colorful. Next to this symbolism in the wolves also occurs causing some to have darker symbols and other brighter. Body wise these wolves are not that much different from their ancestors. They have increased in size, being a lot bigger than the Gray wolf. But their body structure is pretty similar. Most specie in AzureHowl also show this, as many have similar body structures except for some additional features such as a more fish like tail for the "water species". But all of these existing specie originated from gray wolf populations.
Reproduction
Both male and female wolves usually become sexually mature around the age of 18, though it has occurred before that some females have given birth at younger ages. In this situation we talk about an early maturation process. They follow a breeding season which starts in January and ends late April. Even when the majority of mating takes places during these seasons, it is quite common for some wolves to breed out of season. This could be either due to the individuals not being part of a pack or simply having chosen to have children out of season. Even when some wolves do become sexually mature earlier it is not recommended by older and more experienced wolves to start early. If female wolves around the age of 14-17 give birth, it happens quite often that the pups are born dead or die early within the first months. Because of this wolves teach their young that they have to at least pass 18 years of age. When mating unlike many other animals, the wolves do not have certain rituals. As they have evolved their way of bonding is no longer through looks, as rather than attracting a mate they bond over time and get to know one another. The gestation period ranges from 59 days to 65. A litter can exist out of as little as 1 pup to a maximum of 6. Unlike their ancestors, wolves on Delv Ihoo commonly have either 2 or 3 pups. Once they are born the pups are def and blind. In a few days they'll be able to hear and in about 2 weeks they will be able to open their eyes. Wolf pups depend on mother milk for at least one year long. Wolf pups depend on their parents for the first 14 years, usually after the age of 14 do they get permission to be more on their own. At the age of 18 they are free to make their own choices. ( Age Chart Click here)
Elemental resistance and power
All the different wolf specie in AzureHowl posses their own element and power. The dragon Gods did not only alter their appearances during the times but they also causes a special type of energy to flow through the bodies of these wolves. This energy named "elemental power", is their reason for being able to use powers as it is a trait they obtained from the dragons themselves. Even with this power they can run out of it though leaving them either exhausted or in pain. As using it is possible for a certain amount of time but definitely not non stop. These powers can vary and depending from individual to individual some are born with unique abilities and skills. These can be random or inherited by a parent. Because of this wolves among their own specie can still vary from one another. Next to their elemental power they also have a "elemental resistance". This is basically what prevents them from dying from these powers. Taking a regular wolf for example, if hit by a powerful attack of fire would most likely result into death or extreme injuries. But this is were elemental resistance takes place. These would can survive far more dangerous attacks than their ancestors could. Once hit by fire it will not cause certain degrees of burn unless they were in contact with fire non stop. When hit by electricity they can shake it of if they have enough energy to do so. This resistance is important, as otherwise these specie would easily result in tons of deaths if they did not have this. This resistance allows wolves to survive harsh falls, or being thrown into walls to the point were it could break without causing to much damage or death. The only things that can lead to death would be intense kicks of certain hoofed animals, as with the evolutionary change of the wolves these animals adapted as well causing their kicks to be almost 5 times stronger than normal.
Size Comparison
Trivia
- Originally there were only 7 species.
- In 2015 allot of species got slight changed in their design.
- All species originated in the story of AzureHowl from the Gray wolf, eventually species existed from this one.
- The AzureHowl species are in a way inspired and based on wolf species. Just like wolf species in our world of today the species individually look alike with one another, and just like real life wolf packs often have only a few individuals that stick out the wolf packs in AzureHowl do so too (symbolized wolves).