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Published: 2013-02-22 01:34:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 3152; Favourites: 99; Downloads: 21
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Description Inspired by aardwolfs (and some wolfy magic cards) I found myself sketching this guy.

The wolves in the heartwood are barely even beta level predators, surviving as much on carrion left by other larger predators as their own hunting. They have developed huge furr ruffs both to stave off the frigid climate and to make them look larger to other more dangerous predators.

Like normal wolves they live in small packs, and While generally not threatening they do occasionally attack livestock or lone travelers. Unlike wolves from earth they occasionally are forced band together in monstrous packs by another larger apex predator moving Ito their territory. The largest of theese displaced super-packs can consist of up to a hundred or more wolves, and unfortunately are usually always constantly an inch from starvation. They have been known to attack small towns or large caravans.

Most of the heartwood wolves have a slightly reddish tinge to blend in with the forrest or the red brown mud of the redwater region, but up along the northern mountains I imagine you might see a grayer variet. during the winter it is not unheard of to see some with white flecked or completely white coats.

also little vent noses XD cause I caaaaannn
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GrammarshineHyena [2013-12-04 17:02:07 +0000 UTC]

They are adorable.  >3<

Though, to be honest, these have nothing in common with aardwolves.  How could they possibly be based on them?  xD

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CircuitDruid In reply to GrammarshineHyena [2014-01-14 02:09:46 +0000 UTC]

They were inspired by the body structure and the fur growth, and the short stumpy tales. I loved the way that looked so I went from there and went crazy :3 

besides, aardwolves are perfect the way they are, they don't need improvements ^.^

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Caliphos [2013-02-22 06:45:44 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, an interesting concept. I definitely like the research you've developed/done in the design of the fluff on these creatures. Nicely done.

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CircuitDruid In reply to Caliphos [2013-02-22 07:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Caliphos In reply to CircuitDruid [2013-02-23 05:56:30 +0000 UTC]

Quite welcome.

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whitefoxdesigns [2013-02-22 06:15:21 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work! My favorite is the third one with the winter fur coat.

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CircuitDruid In reply to whitefoxdesigns [2013-02-22 08:06:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm rather fond of that one too

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whitefoxdesigns In reply to CircuitDruid [2013-02-23 00:23:45 +0000 UTC]

There is something special about it. ^^

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MoeMarrow [2013-02-22 01:54:27 +0000 UTC]

Well they definitely do look intimidating- I sure as heck wouldn't mess with one ._.

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CircuitDruid In reply to MoeMarrow [2013-02-22 08:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Me either I would not last five minutes in my own headworld.

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MoeMarrow In reply to CircuitDruid [2013-02-22 11:36:14 +0000 UTC]

Lol ~

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