Inktober 2023 - Scratchy

“Leucrotta is the leader of the Wargs, though he has a number of features that distinguishes him from others of his species: he is much larger (though still skinny and gaunt), has a black mane which falls loosely over his back, and a wide grin which stretches from ear to ear. His fur is slate gray, and his eyes are a pale green. He is sly and charming, and speaks with a soft, relaxed tone. Leucrotta never loses his temper, and always manages to maintain composure, even in stressful situations, or when showing force. He will feign sympathy to a captured enemy before calmly slitting their throat following a successful interrogation. He commands his pack with great authority, and is feared and respected by all who know him.

The single goal of Leucrotta is to ensure prosperity for his clan. The more territory they own, the more game they have to hunt and prop up their masses with. Despite his seriousness and lack of patience for nonsense, he is diplomatic with the nearby Goblin civilization, allying with them and aiding them when needed. They share information, resources, and often serve as mounts for the Goblins, something that many find humiliating. Though they don't take the Goblins seriously at all, they do respect and appreciate the intelligence they gain from them which can be helpful in their endeavors of securing more territory. The Goblins often reward them with feasts and other offerings, which are also appreciated. Though the Goblins are more irreverent than their allies, they have witnessed Leucrotta's cutthroat nature first hand, and do not wish to be on the receiving end. His threatening calmness and severe violence commands both loyalty and respect among not only his allies, but within his own pack as well.

The Wargs are at the top of the food chain in their local ecosystem, and only contend with bears from time to time. The area of northern Fanemire is abandoned, and inhabited only by other animals, and the Goblins. As their population increases however, Leucrotta has set his sights on western Kelemere, across the river Forslain. Kelemerian farmers put up no fight either, and continue to flee westward into the interior of the kingdom. Wargs have largely outcompeted ordinary wolves, and as they continue to overhunt, they even turn to killing and eating men that they encounter. Leucrotta is not an idle leader, and enjoys hunting for sport like many of the other Wargs. His immense skill allows him to be one of the best hunters in his pack. He uses his cunning and superior intellect to his advantage and stalks his human targets to learn more about their habits and weaknesses before attempting to hunt them. He is also a fierce warrior, and can always be seen in the center of it all during a battle, dominating the opposition with his swift movements and powerful strikes.”