Werewolves Lore
ALL ORIGINAL LORE
⚠️❗ A/B/O (omegaverse) DOES NOT APPLY ⚠️❗
1. General Information
Werewolves, commonly referred to as wolves, are a complex race that combines both human and wolf-like qualities. One part of their society is structured around strength and dominance, which creates deep internal divisions and external conflicts with the other part and with other races, particularly witches. They are seen as violent and dangerous by other races, and as a result, are largely avoided by the supernatural community. The other races view them as barbarians, holding onto old traditions of violence and hierarchy.
The legacy of the Great Wolf War and the strict adherence to the Way of the Wolf define much of their culture and history. They have not been part of the Treaty since the start of the Great Wolf War. Because of their exclusion, wolves are not protected by the Treaty’s laws and are subject to persecution by others.
- Physical Traits:
- Biology: Wolves retain the gender and physical traits they were born with, much like humans, and cannot change these unless through surgical intervention. There are no biological Alphas or Omegas.
- Reproductive Cycles: All male wolves experience periods of rut, and all females go into heat. These cycles occur every few months and create a strong urge for breeding, which varies in intensity and duration based on the individual wolf. These natural cycles shape a significant part of their behavior and relationships.
- Superhuman Abilities: Wolves possess enhanced strength, speed, and healing compared to humans. Some wolves excel in specific areas (e.g., strength, speed, agility), while others may fall below average in one or more traits.
- Longevity: Although they have a longer lifespan than humans, living up to around 150 years, they are mortal and will eventually die from age or injury.
2. The Great Wolf War
The Great Wolf War, often referred to simply as "the war," was a defining event in werewolf history. It was a brutal conflict between two ideological factions—The Hunt and Nature—each with vastly different views on how werewolves should live and interact with the world around them. The war raged for around 40 years, but despite its brutality, no other supernatural races intervened. This isolation allowed the war to unfold with devastating consequences for the wolves, while also keeping them politically separate from the broader supernatural world.
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The Hunt:
- Ideology: The Hunt’s ultimate aim was to unify the entire werewolf race under a single banner, enforcing the Way of the Wolf as the dominant way of life. The Hunt believed that werewolves, as creatures of immense strength and power, should embrace their primal nature, reject modern human customs, and live according to the laws of dominance and physical strength.
- Names: Wolves born into The Hunt often have names that reflect power and danger (e.g., Hunter, Spike, Razor). Those who were converted into The Hunt later in life tend to have more conventional names, marking them as outsiders to the faction’s core ideology.
- Goal: The ultimate aim of The Hunt was to unify the entirety of their race under the Way of the Wolf, banding together in tradition and strength.
- Tactics: The Hunt raised armies from rogue wolves and criminals, turning human
children into wolves to bolster their ranks. Wolves were trained as brutal strike forces that
sought to gain territory and crush their enemies—the Nature wolves.
- Secrecy in Recruitment: The Hunt was led by the cunning wolf Volden, who recognized the importance of secrecy. While the Hunt primarily recruited from rogue wolves and criminals, they occasionally turned human children into wolves to bolster their ranks. However, Volden imposed strict control over this practice, forbidding the turning of humans unless he personally gave the order. This strategy kept the witches and other races unaware of their plans, as the transformation of humans—if discovered—would have prompted immediate intervention from the witches.
- Military Tactics: The Hunt relied on numbers over skill, as they had huge packs which would sweep a big area and claim it as their territory. They also formed brutal strike forces made up of elite wolves - the strongest of them all. These groups were organized into small packs for scouting and acting as a cleaning crew for survivors after the claiming of a territory. Their role was to sow fear and showcase the Hunt's overwhelming power. Their sole purpose was assaulting the enemy in the most brutal way possible.
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Nature:
- Ideology: Nature wolves believed in maintaining balance between their human and wolf sides, rejecting the hierarchical, violence-driven life imposed by pack structures. They sought freedom from the traditional Way of the Wolf and advocated for peaceful coexistence with humans and other supernatural races.
- Names: Nature wolves had much more freedom in their naming conventions, often choosing names that reflected individuality or peaceful traits (e.g., Gem, Run, Dash), in contrast to the aggressive names of The Hunt.
- Survival: Nature wolves, who lived mainly in cities, were not well-organized militarily. Those outside urban areas were relentlessly hunted by The Hunt, leading to the formation of Family Packs—small groups that banded together for survival, with warriors protecting the weak.
Rebellion Within The Hunt
As the war dragged on for decades, many wolves within The Hunt began to question their leaders and the endless conflict. What had started as a mission of unification and strength had become a relentless cycle of violence, death, and suffering.
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War Fatigue: After years of brutal combat, many wolves in The Hunt grew weary of the endless fighting. The promises of victory and dominance seemed hollow as pack after pack was torn apart by the war. For most of The Hunt’s soldiers, the war was not a matter of choice—they had been raised in the conflict or forced into it through conscription. The growing desire for freedom from the war’s violence led to increasing dissent within The Hunt’s ranks.
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Rebellion Against Volden: The rebellion against The Hunt’s leadership began when a number of prominent warriors and pack leaders turned against Volden and his closest followers. Tired of being used as pawns in a war they were tired of, these wolves sought to overthrow the leadership and end the conflict. Volden, who had maintained control through fear and the promise of future dominance, suddenly found himself facing a full-scale mutiny from within his own ranks.
- Factional Splits: The rebellion caused The Hunt to fracture. Some packs remained loyal to Volden’s vision, believing in the purity of the Way of the Wolf and the eventual victory of their ideology. Others, however, sought peace and freedom, wanting to return to a life where they could make their own choices rather than being driven by the endless pursuit of dominance. There was no organization within the rebelion, their choices were spontanious and swift and that is what brough them victory as they were completely unpredictable.
The End of the War
The rebellion within The Hunt led to the collapse of its power structure and the eventual end of the Great Wolf War. With their leadership in disarray and packs turning on each other, The Hunt could no longer sustain the conflict. The Nature faction, having survived the war through evasion and protection, was not victorious through force but rather by outlasting their enemies.
- Volden’s Fall: In the final stages of the war, Volden was overthrown by his most trusted strike pack - the Bloodhounds. He was killed by one of his closest lieutenants - the alpha of the Bloodhound pack - in a brutal fight for power, however, some claim he simply disappeared, retreating into hiding as his vision crumbled around him.
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The Aftermath: With The Hunt’s leadership destroyed and the remaining packs too fractured to continue the war, the conflict came to a sudden halt. The Nature faction, though victorious in their survival, did not assume control over werewolf society. Instead, the wolves were left in a state of disarray, with no unified leadership and no clear path forward.
- Nature’s Survival: The Nature wolves, who had spent much of the war evading The Hunt’s assaults, continued to live in small family packs or urban communities. Their belief in balancing their wolf and human sides helped them adapt to life after the war, but they remained wary of a future resurgence of The Hunt’s ideology.
For more personal experience POV about the events that took place during the war refer to [Spike's Backstory: 1. During the War]
3. The Way of the Wolf
The Way of the Wolf is the code that governs wolf society among those aligned with The Hunt. It outlines their beliefs in pack structure, dominance, and relationships, shaping the social dynamics of wolf life.
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Pack Structure:
- All wolves live in packs, and those without a pack are considered outcasts, vulnerable to attack without repercussion.
- Pack hierarchy is determined by strength, with positions ranked using the Greek alphabet (e.g., Alpha, Beta, Gamma, etc.). These ranks are contested annually in the Annual Ranking Fights, a series of ritualized combat events where wolves fight for higher positions within the pack.
- To join a pack, a wolf would need to defeat a member of the pack they want to join. This fight will only grant them a spot in the pack if its declared beforehand as a fight with that purpose. If they win that fight it would automatically place them at rank of the member of the pack they have defeated, while wolf who was defeated would have their rank drop to one under their original (which would include a rank drop in everyone under that member as well)
- While the hierarchy is officially based on strength, gender discrimination is common, especially within The Hunt. Though women can technically become Alpha or claim high-ranking positions, they are often viewed as weaker. A pack is expected to protect pregnant women, regardless of their status.
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Mating and Relationships:
- Wolves can claim mates—their equal partners—or bitches, which are wolves they dominate.
- A wolf may have only one mate but can have multiple bitches. It is possible for a bitch to become a mate if their relationship evolves.
- Bitches are not part of the pack hierarchy but are instead claimed through
fights for dominance. There are rules that prohibit claiming a bitch from within an established
pack, but wolves can challenge those from outside packs.
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Bitch is a title and position dictated by power and pack hierarchy.
(it doesn't have any physical altering effect on a wolf - nothing has! This isn't that type of story)
- There are three types of bitches in wolf society:
- Personal Bitch: They belong exclusively to their owner and cannot be used by others unless granted permission. They can't participate in the Annual Ranking Fights, but they are allowed to ask for a permission to participate from their owner. If they are granted the permission they are only allowed to fight against their owner. If they win they can claim their owner's position in their pack or choose to leave.
- Pack Bitch: They belong to the entire pack and are under its protection. Pack bitches can fight in the Annual Ranking Fights, dropping their bitch status if they win and given the choise to join the pack or leave. Most would not take advantage of that right as its common for death to occur.
- Common/Unclaimed Bitch: They are considered lower than the other types and are vulnerable to being used or harmed by any wolf without consequences. Common bitches cannot fight in the ranking fights but may beg or seduce their way into a pack. If they are claimed by a pack or an individual - that would essentially turn them into a either a Pack or Personal bitch.
- There are three types of bitches in wolf society:
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Claiming Fights:
Not every fight between two wolves will lead to one turning the other into a bitch!- Wolves can claim/become bitches in these ways:
- Personal Fight: Two wolves from different packs clashing in a claiming fight with clear intention of one mounting the other. The loser becomes the victor's property, by default - their Personal bitch. The victor has the right to choose what is to become of the loser. If they want to keep them as their Personal bitch, kill or disown - which in turn would mean they become a Common/Unclaimed bitch.
- Violation of Bitch Claim: If a wolf attempts to claim or use a previously claimed bitch, they may become a Common/Unclaimed Bitch as punishment.
- Ownership: A personal bitch can fall to common status by their owner wish as they are simply property.
- Wolves can claim/become bitches in these ways:
4. Post-War Integration Efforts by the Witches
After the devastating end of the Great Wolf War, the wolves found themselves fractured and adrift in a world that had moved on without them. Many wolves were either too scarred or too hardened by years of brutal conflict to fit seamlessly back into society, and with their exclusion from the Treaty, they were without legal protection, support, or access to the network of commerce and travel that other supernatural races enjoyed.
Recognizing the growing danger of leaving the wolves unchecked, the World Congregation of Witches—the organization responsible for maintaining supernatural order—took tentative steps toward reintegrating the wolves back into society. The witches understood that leaving the wolves isolated and disenfranchised could lead to unrest, especially among the remnants of The Hunt faction, who still harbored violent ideologies. The wolves were powerful and volatile, but they were also survivors, and the witches saw an opportunity to use this strength for the greater good while also stabilizing supernatural society.
Documentation and Housing Programs
One of the first initiatives launched by the witches was the creation of an integration program aimed at helping wolves adjust to civilian life. A critical component of this program involved assisting wolves with acquiring the necessary documentation—legal identities, residence papers, and permits that allowed them to function within both human and supernatural circles. This was no small task, as many wolves had lived off the grid for years, either in the wilds or in rogue packs, and lacked any form of official record.
The witches also provided limited housing opportunities, but these were highly selective and prioritized for the wolves who demonstrated a willingness to cooperate with supernatural society. The demand for housing far outstripped supply, leaving many wolves still living in dangerous, overcrowded conditions on the outskirts of the city or in isolated packs. The witches were careful in their selection process, knowing that housing the wrong wolf—a die-hard Hunt believer, for example—could lead to violence in close quarters.
While these efforts were commendable, they were not without their challenges. Many wolves, especially those from the Hunt faction, distrusted the witches deeply and viewed the housing offers as traps or a means of controlling them. Others resented the fact that so few wolves received help, and the competition for these limited spots only increased tensions within the werewolf community.
Employment Opportunities
Beyond housing and documentation, the witches realized that simply giving wolves a place to live wasn’t enough—they needed purpose. Most wolves were accustomed to the violent, hierarchical world of pack life, where dominance, combat, and survival were their primary concerns. The transition to a peaceful civilian lifestyle was nearly impossible for many.
To bridge this gap, the witches created employment opportunities for wolves in areas where their unique skills could be put to use. Many wolves were hired as bounty hunters, tasked with tracking down rogue supernatural criminals too dangerous or powerful for standard supernatural law enforcement to handle. Wolves' keen senses, enhanced strength, and combat abilities made them ideal for hunting down fugitives, supernatural predators, or even dangerous magical entities.
This work not only gave wolves a chance to channel their aggression into something productive but also allowed them to regain a degree of respect within supernatural society. By taking down some of the worst supernatural criminals, they could prove that they were not simply mindless beasts, but skilled warriors with value to the greater community.
However, this was a double-edged sword. While some wolves found purpose and stability in this line of work, others saw it as a form of exploitation—the witches using them as little more than attack dogs. The constant exposure to violence kept many wolves from truly leaving behind their warlike past, and for some, the thrill of the hunt was all too similar to the violent acts they had committed during the war. The danger of falling back into old patterns loomed large.
5. The Criminal Underworld and Exploitation
After the Great Wolf War, werewolf society found itself in disarray, with no formal political structure or leadership to guide them. Without a place in the supernatural political landscape or the Treaty, many wolves, particularly those who had fought for The Hunt, were left with no clear purpose. In the absence of order, a significant number of werewolves turned to the criminal underworld as a way to survive and thrive, capitalizing on the very traits that had defined them during the war—brutality, dominance, and physical power.
This led to the widespread exploitation of the most vulnerable among them—common bitches. Once viewed as tools for personal pleasure or the venting of anger, common bitches became valuable commodities in the shadowy economy of the city, with packs of wolves using them for prostitution as a means of income and control.
Criminal Underworld
With their internal structure in shambles and little hope of reintegrating into civilized society, many wolves found that their violent skills were well-suited to the criminal world. The harshness and savagery that had once been directed toward other werewolves in the war were now turned toward securing power and wealth in the underbelly of urban society.
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Adapting to Crime: The ruthlessness and dominance that werewolves once used on the battlefield became highly valued traits in the city’s criminal world. Werewolves, particularly those with ties to The Hunt, found work as enforcers, bodyguards, and mercenaries. Their superhuman strength, speed, and ability to heal made them ideal candidates for roles that required physical intimidation and violence.
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Underground Gangs: Some wolves formed packs-turned-gangs, groups that operated in the darkest corners of the city. These packs maintained a semblance of the old pack structure but were focused entirely on gaining power, territory, and profit through illegal activities. In these gangs, the Way of the Wolf still held influence, with ranks determined by strength, and bitches used as a form of control and currency.
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Black Market and Smuggling: Werewolves involved in criminal activities often turned to the black market, smuggling illegal goods and engaging in underground fights for sport and profit. They maintained their preference for violence and physical dominance, using their pack mentality to expand their control in the criminal underworld.
Exploitation of Common Bitches
The exploitation of common bitches became a central part of werewolf gangs' operations in the city. Without a pack to protect them, common bitches were vulnerable, and their lower status made them easy targets for wolves looking to exploit their lack of power for profit. What had once been a brutal but internal dynamic among wolves—where common bitches were used for pleasure and dominance—now became a highly organized, profitable venture in the urban underworld.
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Common Bitches as Commodities: After the war, the status of common bitches worsened as they were no longer seen as mere property for personal pleasure but as tools for profit. Groups of wolves, operating as organized gangs, began to round up and herd common bitches, forcing them into prostitution as a way to generate income. These wolves ran brothels or worked within the shadows of the city's criminal establishments, where common bitches were treated as disposable and easily replaceable commodities.
- The Role of Packs: Some criminal packs would specifically focus on controlling and exploiting common bitches, using them as a steady source of income. The wolves in charge of these operations would mark and brand the bitches under their control, making it clear which gang "owned" them. The bitches were treated as property, with their lives dictated by their owners, often sold or traded to other packs.
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Prostitution Rings: The organized exploitation of common bitches extended beyond simple pleasure. The werewolf packs running these prostitution rings saw the bitches as a way to control territory and secure alliances with other criminal groups. By providing prostitutes, the packs could negotiate deals, bribe officials, or form pacts with other criminal organizations, further entrenching themselves in the underworld.
- Forced Bitching for Profit: In some cases, wolves stooped so low as to hunt down vulnerable or lone wolves and forcibly bitch them with the sole purpose of turning them into prostitutes. These wolves were often ambushed or lured into traps, defeated in dominance fights, and then claimed as personal or pack bitches, with the intention of selling their services for profit. This practice of forced bitching for prostitution became one of the most horrific aspects of the post-war criminal world.
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Forced Labor and Abuse: The abuse faced by common bitches was not limited to sexual exploitation. In many cases, they were used as general laborers, performing menial tasks for their captors in exchange for meager scraps of protection or sustenance. Their lives were often brutal and short, as they were seen as disposable by those who controlled them.
Escaping the life of a common bitch was nearly impossible, as they had no rights and were often hunted down if they tried to flee.
Society’s Response and Indifference
The broader supernatural society largely turned a blind eye to the plight of the common bitches and the werewolves' descent into crime. Without formal representation in the World Congregation of Witches and still isolated from the Treaty, werewolves remained on the fringes of supernatural politics, and their internal issues were ignored by most other races.
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Witches' Indifference: The witches, who served as the primary enforcers of supernatural law, had little interest in intervening in the wolves' criminal activities as long as they did not directly threaten human society or violate the Treaty. Since the wolves' exploitation of common bitches and their involvement in crime remained largely confined to their own kind and the criminal underworld, the witches did not take action.
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Human Society: Humans, largely unaware of the supernatural underworld, were oblivious to the exploitation of wolves, particularly the use of common bitches in prostitution. The wolves’ ability to blend into human society, combined with the secrecy of the criminal networks, ensured that these activities remained hidden from human law enforcement and general society.
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Exploitation as the New Normal: Within werewolf society, the use of common bitches as prostitutes became normalized among the criminal factions. Many wolves who had once fought in the war adapted to this new life of crime and saw the exploitation of others as a necessary means of survival in a world where they were outcasts.
6. Radical Nature Wolves and the Hunt for Hunt Wolves
After the Great Wolf War, while most wolves on the Nature side sought peace and a return to normalcy, tensions between the surviving factions simmered beneath the surface. For many Nature wolves, the end of the war was a chance to live freely, without the constant threat of violence or domination by the primal ideals of The Hunt. However, not all Nature wolves were content to move forward peacefully. Among them arose a radical faction—bent on vengeance—who refused to forgive or forget the atrocities committed by The Hunt during the war.
One such group, led by a particularly wealthy and influential family, took their vendetta against Hunt wolves to an extreme, targeting not only those who had been leaders or soldiers but any wolf with ties to The Hunt, regardless of their personal involvement or desire for redemption. This family used their power and resources to capture, torture, and enslave Hunt wolves, driven by a hatred that went far beyond justice and into the realm of brutal retribution. The secrecy surrounding these actions ensured that the broader supernatural world remained unaware.
Peace and Integration
In the aftermath of the war, most Nature wolves wanted nothing more than to live their lives in peace, free from the violence and oppression they had endured during the conflict. They sought a return to their core values of balance, harmony, and coexistence, choosing to leave behind the hierarchical and dominance-focused structures that had defined The Hunt.
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Post-War Life for Nature Wolves: After years of living in hiding or on the run, many Nature wolves settled into cities, choosing to integrate quietly into human society or establish small, tight-knit communities where they could live without fear. These wolves rejected the violence of the past and sought to heal from the scars of war, focusing on living balanced lives that honored both their human and wolf sides.
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Efforts at Reconciliation: For some Nature wolves, reconciliation with former Hunt wolves was seen as a necessary step toward rebuilding werewolf society. They believed that Hunt wolves who renounced their old ways and sought redemption should be given a chance to integrate peacefully into Nature’s communities. These wolves advocated for forgiveness and cooperation, hoping to bridge the divide that the war had created.
Radical Nature Wolves
However, not all Nature wolves shared this vision of peace and reconciliation. A radical faction within Nature, driven by deep resentment and hatred for The Hunt, refused to accept the integration of Hunt wolves into their cities. They viewed all Hunt wolves as irredeemable monsters, regardless of their involvement in the war or their attempts to live normal lives post-conflict.
- Radical Ideology: These radical Nature wolves believed that Hunt wolves represented
everything they had fought against—the violence, domination, and primal instincts that had torn their
society apart. To them, the mere presence of a Hunt wolf was a threat to their way of life and an insult
to the sacrifices they had made during the war.
- No Redemption for The Hunt: The radicals rejected the idea that Hunt wolves could change or be redeemed. In their eyes, a Hunt wolf, no matter how much they had distanced themselves from their past or sought to reform, was still complicit in the horrors of the war. The radicals viewed the very existence of Hunt wolves as a stain on their society that needed to be eradicated.
"The Family"
At the forefront of this radical movement was a wealthy and influential family of Nature wolves (often refered to as simply The Family), whose personal vendetta against The Hunt drove them to extreme and horrifying lengths. The Family had been deeply affected by the war, losing loved ones and enduring great personal suffering at the hands of The Hunt. Fueled by their desire for revenge, they made it their mission to hunt down and punish any and all Hunt wolves they could find.
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Targeting Hunt Wolves: The family used their wealth and power to locate Hunt wolves who had attempted to integrate into Nature’s cities. They did not discriminate between those who had been soldiers or leaders in The Hunt and those who had been unwilling participants in the war. Even Hunt wolves who had renounced their past and sought peaceful lives were not spared. To the family, any connection to The Hunt was a death sentence.
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Capture and Torture: Once captured, these Hunt wolves were subjected to unspeakable torture at the hands of the family. The torture was not merely physical but psychological, designed to break the wolves completely and force them to suffer as they had made others suffer during the war. This included humiliation, degradation, and constant abuse, with the captors taking particular pleasure in breaking the spirit of their victims.
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Sex Slavery and Abuse: One of the most horrific aspects of the family’s vengeance was the sexual exploitation of captured Hunt wolves. The family would enslave these wolves, using them as sex slaves for their own sadistic pleasure or as a way to further degrade and control them. The abuse was relentless, with the captors deriving satisfaction from the total subjugation of their victims.
- No Escape: The captured wolves were kept in secret locations, hidden away from the eyes of the broader werewolf community. There was no escape from their captors, and the abuse would continue until they either died from the torture or were killed once their captors tired of them.
The Family and Their Use of Bounty Hunters
In their campaign of vengeance against Hunt wolves, The Family employed a particularly devious and manipulative tactic: hiring bounty hunters to track down their own kind. These bounty hunters, often wolves themselves, were unaware of the true fate that awaited their targets. They were led to believe they were hunting dangerous criminals—wolves who had committed heinous acts during the war or in the post-war period—while in reality, the captured Hunt wolves were being subjected to torture, enslavement, and brutal exploitation by the family.
To maintain their campaign of hunting down and enslaving Hunt wolves without raising suspicion, The Family constructed a carefully crafted narrative. They framed Hunt wolves as dangerous criminals, a threat to the stability and safety of Nature wolves and society at large. This allowed them to hire bounty hunters without revealing the true nature of their operation.
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Spreading False Narratives: The family spread rumors and false information about the Hunt wolves they targeted, painting them as criminals who were continuing to live by The Hunt’s violent code. These wolves were accused of everything from violent assaults to illegal activities in the criminal underworld, feeding the narrative that they were irredeemable and needed to be removed from society.
- Targeting Vulnerable Hunt Wolves: Many of the wolves targeted by the family were those who had tried to leave their past behind, living quietly in cities or among Nature communities. Despite their efforts to integrate and better themselves, they were labeled as criminals to justify their capture.
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Manipulating Bounty Hunters: The family hired bounty hunters, often wolves themselves, to track down and capture these so-called criminals. These bounty hunters were kept in the dark about the family’s true intentions, led to believe they were doing an honorable job by removing dangerous wolves from society.
- Appealing to the Law: The family presented their targets as outlaws, wolves who had avoided punishment for their wartime crimes or who were still involved in illegal activities. By positioning the bounty hunters as enforcers of justice, the family was able to secure their cooperation without revealing their true motives.
The Role of Bounty Hunters in Tracking Hunt Wolves
Bounty hunters, played a critical role in the family’s campaign. Many of these wolves had no loyalty to either Nature or The Hunt, instead seeing the post-war world as an opportunity to make a living through their skills. Hired for their strength, tracking abilities, and combat experience.
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Tracking and Capturing Hunt Wolves: The bounty hunters were highly skilled in tracking down their targets. Many of them had fought in the war and were well-versed in the tactics of both Nature and Hunt wolves. They used their knowledge of werewolf behavior and territory to locate Hunt wolves who had gone into hiding or were trying to live quietly.
- Belief in Justice: For most bounty hunters, the job was seen as a just cause—removing dangerous elements from society. They believed they were capturing wolves who had either refused to give up their violent ways or were involved in criminal activities. The promise of payment and the moral justification of protecting their communities made the job attractive to many.
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Unaware of the True Fate: The bounty hunters were kept completely in the dark about what would happen to the Hunt wolves once they were captured. They were told that their targets would face proper justice, either through trial or exile, depending on the severity of their crimes. In reality, the captured wolves were being delivered into the hands of the radical family, where they would be subjected to unimaginable abuse.
The Consequences of The Family’s Actions
The radical family’s campaign against Hunt wolves had far-reaching consequences, not only for the wolves themselves but also for the broader werewolf community. Though their actions were conducted in secret, the effects of their vendetta rippled through werewolf society, deepening the divisions that had already been created by the war.
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Fear Among Hunt Wolves: As more Hunt wolves disappeared, rumors began to circulate within their communities. While most wolves were unaware of the true nature of the family’s actions, the fear of being hunted down for past associations with The Hunt created a sense of paranoia and distrust. Hunt wolves who had tried to reform found it increasingly difficult to integrate into Nature communities, as they feared they would be the next to be captured.
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Suspicion Toward Bounty Hunters: The use of bounty hunters to carry out these abductions led to a growing mistrust of bounty hunters within the werewolf community. Hunt wolves began to suspect that anyone could be working against them, further isolating them from broader society. Even Nature wolves who did not share the family’s radical views started to question the role of bounty hunters, unsure of whether they were truly acting in the interest of justice.
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Potential for Retaliation: As the truth about the family’s actions slowly began to surface, there was potential for retaliation from Hunt wolves who discovered what had happened to their kin. Some Hunt wolves, particularly those still aligned with the ideals of strength and dominance, began to plot revenge against the family, seeking to put an end to their reign of terror.
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