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Origin In the deepest reaches of snowy foothills, there exist a variety of wolverine which has been altered by the potent elemental energies of the cold and frost by adapting to consume the cold-enriched alchemical reagents of the region. In so doing, they grow to larger sizes, their blood becoming infused with the freezing power of frost and snow. A Rimeblood Wolverine standing next to a wood elf. Creature Summary Rimeblood Wolverines are, at a glance, gigantic variants of the normal wolverine. They deviate from the normal hunting strategy of the wolverine by attacking large mammals by ambushing - waiting in snow drifts along their migratory paths before leaping out and shredding them to bits. The Rimeblood Wolverine also steals the kills of similar sized creatures and other large predators. As a highly territorial creature, the Rimeblood Wolverine ferociously guards its burrows, and will attack without question anything foolish enough to wander within smelling distance of its den. The Rimeblood Wolverine’s true power lies in its frost-laced blood. When wounded, the droplets of their blood become nearly instantly coated in immensely cold hoarfrost crystals. Enemies who strike the Rimeblood Wolverine with melee weapons will have their weapons freeze within the beast’s wounds and become stuck. There is additional risk in having the blood splatter on to them, as it will rapidly induce frostbite in the areas it lands on. This defensive power, combined with the normal reckless tenacity of the wolverine, makes them a creature that the wise do not wish to disturb. During the spring thaw, the Rimeblood Wolverine will produce a few kits in a single litter. They are fed until fully grown, upon which they will disperse out into the wild. Encountering a female Rimeblood Wolverine in the spring is exceptionally dangerous, as she will be even more aggressive than usual to defend her children. ST Notes/Abilities Assume that the Rimeblood Wolverine has the equivalent of Olog Strength. The thick fur and layers of body fat grant them considerable resistance to slashing and bludgeoning damage and moderate protection from piercing weaponry. The Wolverine’s main strategy is aggression, believing that the best offence is a good defence. In spite of its bulk, the Wolverine can move up to 6 blocks per emote. Rimeblooded General Red lines/Restrictions Purpose (OOC) The Rimeblood Wolverine presents an interesting challenge for beast hunters and an enticing target for alchemists. It also integrates nicely with material and reagent lore, providing an interesting usage for low quality boomsteel. -
North of Cloud Temple, past the rolling planes and lush forests of Almaris is a frigid expanse of snow and ice that few dare traverse. The Rimeveld is the sprawling tundra battered by windswept snow and the formidable arctic hills whose very being seeks to consume whoever may explore their depths. It is an unforgiving land that provides little in the way of civilization but is bountiful in its hazards. The powerful storms and dangerous terrain is enough to send most men into an early grave if one does not watch their step, but the Far North is home to more dangers than simply snow and ice. The beasts that roam the lands are often hungry and seek more than simple crops to live on. They are pillagers, scavengers, and hunters looking to feed upon any unsuspecting victim that might cross their path. For those who travel through the Rimeveld, either claiming their bravery or hiding their foolishness, there is a single settlement beyond the northern travel hub that may provide shelter. The Dual Principalities of Nor’Asath and Fenn stand in opposition to the battering storms and prowling monsters that roam the lands. Those who call the city their home have been hardened by the environment they reside in, adapting to the challenges that they face. These stewards of the Rimeveld frontier serve as the mediator between the civilized lands of the descendants and the wild front of the far north. “Through all my travels of Almaris, across the deep southern savannah, through the lush forests of the western coast, and over the mountains of the Dwed, I have come across no land more formidable than that of the Rimeveld. If Almaris were forged by some higher entity, then the lands of the Rimeveld were intended as a cruel joke to be played upon the Descendants. Whether it be by toothy maw, billowing storm, avalanche, or fenatic cultists death looms ever present within the Far North. But for the lucky few who may prove their strength against the looming dangers of the Rimeveld and answer it's call, glory and honor will certainly follow.”
