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−	The Six are the mysterious, powerful Lords of the [[Werewolf|Werewolves]] spoken of frequently in tales; they go by many different names. They are the largest and strongest of their kind, and the most powerful of all the descendants of the [[Shifters]]. They are said to be among the most powerful beings in the mortal realm.	+	The Six are the mysterious, powerful Lords of the [[Werewolf|Werewolves]] spoken of frequently in tales. They go by many different names. They are the largest and strongest of their kind. They are said to be among the most powerful beings in the mortal realm.
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		+	The following article is composed of excerpts from the ancient text ''[[Of Man-Beasts and Those That Eat Human Flesh]]'', by an unknown author.
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	==Nature==		==Nature==
−	There are some who believe that the Six do not actually exist. They say that references to werewolves of these particular colors are simply coincidental and could be referring to any large and powerful werewolves. Those who ''do'' believe the stories, however, say that the group consists of six werewolves, each of a different color and wielding different abilities. They appear in tales from throughout the ages, leading believers to speculate that they are either immortal or that members of the Six choose heirs upon whom they bestow all their power at death. Some werewolves have taken to venerating the Six, while others barely acknowledge their existence.	+	The Six are some of the most mysterious, cursed beings of evil that walk the [[Midgard|mortal realm]]. They are werewolves, each of a different color and of different natures. Whatever one may believe about them, there remains a constant theme in tales throughout all history in all lands of werewolves bearing these particular colorations. The Six are said to be immortal or to pass their powers on at death, for they must always exist, though no one knows why that would be the case. Some of those infected with the curse of lycanthropy have taken to venerating the Six. However, most folk today barely acknowledge the existence of the Six or simply do not know about them at all. Some say the Six do not actually exist and they are only fairytales and allegories told for other purposes, that werewolves of these particular colors and appearances are coincidental and may refer to any variety of various large, powerful werewolves.
−	==Powers==	+
−	Though tales say that the Six are the only werewolves with the power to transform at will, they almost never appear in stories in their human form, leading some to believe they do not have one. As the Lords of the Werewolves, or archwerewolves, as some call them (some Old Achaean legends refer to them as archlycanthropes), a mere howl from one of the Six will exert a strong influence on a werewolf to transform and follow their leader: an urge that is as powerful as the full moon and impossible to resist. Both wolves and [[Vargs|vargs]] also answer this call.	+	==Power==
		+	The Six bear power beyond mortal understanding. They have always existed and perhaps they always will. Whether they are like all werewolves and are cursed to change shape remains unknown, for they have only ever been known in legend to appear in their monster forms. Some say they have no human form, cursed always to walk as man-wolves. Some call them the archwerewolves. They bear many other monikers, as well, such as Lords of the Night. Legends tell of how a howl from one of the Six will summon to them all werewolves and wolves and other wolflike beings across half a realm or more, compelling them into the form of beasts to fight alongside the Werewolf Lord, their will as powerful as that of the full moon. Even [[Warg|wargs]] answer such a call.
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		+	The Six possess power over magic itself. Through direct eye contact, they stir unimaginable fear into one's soul. This fear cannot be resisted, like black magic. These beings of darkness can even steal souls through direct eye contact, as well as voices, causing one to fall entirely mute. Many legends tell of each of the Six having different magical powers, such as the ability to summon ice or shadow, and tales of the most violent of their number speak of an endless need for murder and butchery and to devour the flesh of mortals.
−	Legends have also claimed that the Six posses even more magical (mostly [[Elemental Magic|elemental]] and [[Spiritual Magic|spiritual]]) powers, and simply through direct eye contact, they can cause unimaginable fear or stare directly into the person's soul. Some even say that the Six can steal others' souls through eye contact, as well as causing someone to fall mute. Obviously, there are many other claims about powers wielded by the Six, but it is unknown which of these powers - if any - are true.
	==Members of the Six==		==Members of the Six==
		+	Though the Six bear almost countless different names, both together and individually, they will be referred to here by the simplest of these monikers.
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	===The Whitewolf===		===The Whitewolf===
−	The Whitewolf is usually described as a white werewolf with black claws and pale blue eyes, often wearing feathers, necklaces of teeth, and other shamanistic ornaments. On the [[Sunset Isles]] far out to sea in the west, he is known to some cultures as Amarok, a giant wolf who kills those foolish enough to hunt alone, and to others he is a benevolent (if vicious) spirit simply called Vengeance.	+	The Whitewolf has the fewest names among the Six, despite being one of the most commonly depicted. He is said to be a white werewolf with black claws and pale blue eyes. He wears an armband of feathers, necklaces of fangs, and other shamanistic ornaments. He is also sometimes depicted as a giant white wolf of the same coloration and appearance, said to appear to travelers lost in the frozen North and those who would dare hunt alone. He is the last thing they see.
−	===The Brownwolf===	+	===The Earthwolf===
−	The Brownwolf is described as a brown werewolf with green eyes. He is usually depicted wearing tattered cloth and is said to be a guardian of forests and animals. Some have claimed that the Brownwolf is worshipped by some clans of [[Wood Elf|wood elves]], who call him the Forest Father and other such names, even equating him with [[Cernunnos]]. He is sometimes depicted with antlers.	+	The Earthwolf, also called the Brownwolf, is said to be an earthen-brown werewolf with green eyes. He is usually shown wearing tattered cloth and is said to be a guardian of forests and animals. The Earthwolf is worshipped by some clans of [[Wood Elf|wood elves]], who call him the Forest Father and other such names, equating him with [[Cernunnos]]. He is sometimes depicted with antlers.
	===The Blackwolf===		===The Blackwolf===
−	[[File:Portrait blackwolf.png|thumb|250px|The Blackwolf, as he is sometimes said to appear.]]The Blackwolf is described as a black werewolf with red eyes. He is sometimes depicted wearing rich ornaments and a short cape. Although legends speak of all the Six using Elemental magic, the Blackwolf is said to use it most often, along with other magic tricks to confuse his enemies.	+	[[File:Portrait blackwolf.png|thumb|250px|The Blackwolf, as he is sometimes said to appear.]]The Blackwolf, also known as The Shadow and many other names, is described as a solid black werewolf with red eyes. He is sometimes depicted wearing rich ornaments and other marks of nobility, generally whatever the local nobles are said to wear wherever his legends are told. He is said to dwell in darkness. He is sometimes equated with [[Ahriman]] or said to be Ahriman's most powerful servant.
	===The Greywolf===		===The Greywolf===
−	The Greywolf is described as a grey werewolf with orange eyes. He is often described as wearing ornaments of a [[Northrim]] warrior, and some say he was the original inspiration for the Northern [[berserkers]].	+	The Greywolf is said to be a grey werewolf with orange eyes. Whenever depicted, he wears the ornaments of a [[Northrim]] warrior, such as a torq on his arm. It was he who first inspired the [[Aesir]] god [[Odin]] to create the [[berserkers]].
	===The Goldwolf===		===The Goldwolf===
	The Goldwolf is described as a golden werewolf with deep blue eyes. She is depicted wearing shining golden ornaments and even bits of armor. Of all the members of the Six, she is the one most commonly described as being active during daylight.		The Goldwolf is described as a golden werewolf with deep blue eyes. She is depicted wearing shining golden ornaments and even bits of armor. Of all the members of the Six, she is the one most commonly described as being active during daylight.

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Revision as of 21:19, 30 October 2022

The Six are the mysterious, powerful Lords of the Werewolves spoken of frequently in tales. They go by many different names. They are the largest and strongest of their kind. They are said to be among the most powerful beings in the mortal realm.

The following article is composed of excerpts from the ancient text Of Man-Beasts and Those That Eat Human Flesh, by an unknown author.

Nature

The Six are some of the most mysterious, cursed beings of evil that walk the mortal realm. They are werewolves, each of a different color and of different natures. Whatever one may believe about them, there remains a constant theme in tales throughout all history in all lands of werewolves bearing these particular colorations. The Six are said to be immortal or to pass their powers on at death, for they must always exist, though no one knows why that would be the case. Some of those infected with the curse of lycanthropy have taken to venerating the Six. However, most folk today barely acknowledge the existence of the Six or simply do not know about them at all. Some say the Six do not actually exist and they are only fairytales and allegories told for other purposes, that werewolves of these particular colors and appearances are coincidental and may refer to any variety of various large, powerful werewolves.

Power

The Six bear power beyond mortal understanding. They have always existed and perhaps they always will. Whether they are like all werewolves and are cursed to change shape remains unknown, for they have only ever been known in legend to appear in their monster forms. Some say they have no human form, cursed always to walk as man-wolves. Some call them the archwerewolves. They bear many other monikers, as well, such as Lords of the Night. Legends tell of how a howl from one of the Six will summon to them all werewolves and wolves and other wolflike beings across half a realm or more, compelling them into the form of beasts to fight alongside the Werewolf Lord, their will as powerful as that of the full moon. Even wargs answer such a call.

The Six possess power over magic itself. Through direct eye contact, they stir unimaginable fear into one's soul. This fear cannot be resisted, like black magic. These beings of darkness can even steal souls through direct eye contact, as well as voices, causing one to fall entirely mute. Many legends tell of each of the Six having different magical powers, such as the ability to summon ice or shadow, and tales of the most violent of their number speak of an endless need for murder and butchery and to devour the flesh of mortals.

Members of the Six

Though the Six bear almost countless different names, both together and individually, they will be referred to here by the simplest of these monikers.

The Whitewolf

The Whitewolf has the fewest names among the Six, despite being one of the most commonly depicted. He is said to be a white werewolf with black claws and pale blue eyes. He wears an armband of feathers, necklaces of fangs, and other shamanistic ornaments. He is also sometimes depicted as a giant white wolf of the same coloration and appearance, said to appear to travelers lost in the frozen North and those who would dare hunt alone. He is the last thing they see.

The Earthwolf

The Earthwolf, also called the Brownwolf, is said to be an earthen-brown werewolf with green eyes. He is usually shown wearing tattered cloth and is said to be a guardian of forests and animals. The Earthwolf is worshipped by some clans of wood elves, who call him the Forest Father and other such names, equating him with Cernunnos. He is sometimes depicted with antlers.

The Blackwolf

The Blackwolf, also known as The Shadow and many other names, is described as a solid black werewolf with red eyes. He is sometimes depicted wearing rich ornaments and other marks of nobility, generally whatever the local nobles are said to wear wherever his legends are told. He is said to dwell in darkness. He is sometimes equated with Ahriman or said to be Ahriman's most powerful servant.

The Greywolf

The Greywolf is said to be a grey werewolf with orange eyes. Whenever depicted, he wears the ornaments of a Northrim warrior, such as a torq on his arm. It was he who first inspired the Aesir god Odin to create the berserkers.

The Goldwolf

The Goldwolf is described as a golden werewolf with deep blue eyes. She is depicted wearing shining golden ornaments and even bits of armor. Of all the members of the Six, she is the one most commonly described as being active during daylight.

The Redwolf

The Redwolf is described as a crimson red werewolf with bright, golden-yellow eyes. The Redwolf is generally depicted wearing little or no clothing, and she is portrayed as a savage animal and a cunning hunter, the most vicious of all the Six. Her epithets include the Bloodwolf, the Crimson Devourer, and more.