Wargs


 * Creature:** Wargs


 * General Information:** Wargs are giant wolf-like creatures with an evil manner. A common theory of the monster is that it was mixed by two threatening animals to produce a real monster. They are said to only come out at night and most of their activities include preying on almost anything they can find. Wargs are also said to be some of the most intelligent predators.


 * Habitat:** Rhovanian, also known as Wilderland, and the wilds to the east of the Misty Mountains


 * Body covering and coloring:** They have short dense fur with patterns appearing in shades of red and brown. The patterns are more significant toward the back of the Warg.


 * Sound it makes:** Wargs are very vicious, evil creatures and are therefore commonly associated with sounds such as snarling and growling.


 * Types of movements:** Wargs are very high speed animals that can run swiftly and attack prey by tackling/smashing them.


 * Distinguishing features or habitat:** It is measured 5 feet at the shoulder, but can grow up to 10 feet from head-to-toe. The warg also has a long neck that allows it to have a considerable amount of power and reach when feeding on their prey.


 * Types of appendages and tail:** A unique attribute to the warg is that it has a large muscular hump directly above the forelegs. The hump helps the warg run quickly and swiftly, and also makes it possible to tackle and smash into prey.


 * Facial features:** They have a bear-like face with a long muzzle with huge fangs and a long neck. Its eyes are small and set back to each side of the head and its ears are located at the back of the skull.


 * Defends itself:** The warg has a variety of ways to defend itself including their claws, fangs, and muscular body to ram into the threat. It can also run very fast paced, so it could run away.


 * What it eats and how:** The warg mainly preys on men and other beasts, but will eat anything that it gets its claws on. It eats using the fangs in their muzzle after catching their prey.


 * Historical or cultural references: **The Warg has been seen in Norse mythology as the wolf Fenrir and his sons Skoll and Hati. In this mythological story a Warg is called by the name “vargr.” Wargs are also seen in the epic story of Beowulf, where Grendle’s mother is referred to as a “grund-wyrgen” which translates to “warg of the depths.” InJ. R. R. Tolkien's books about Middle-earth, they are seen with the Orcs whom they permit to ride on their backs into battle. They are portrayed as being intelligent and in league with the Orcs (rather than wild animals the Orcs have tamed). In The Hobbit the Wargs appear twice. The first time we see them, they are working with the Orcs (called goblins in the book) to hunt Bilbo and Gandalf. The second time we see them is at the Battle of Five Armies. In The Lord of the Rings, they are mentioned in The Fellowship of the Ring w here a band of Wargs attacks the Fellowship in Eregion.


 * Related Creatures: **Dire Wolf, Maugrim, Werewolf

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By: Sydney Bickerstaff and Allison Frey __Wargs, Too!__

Habitat What it eats and how Body sounds Defends itself types of movements life cycle Facial features Habit Types Refrences
 * hilly or mountainous areas
 * swampy areas
 * [|__orcish__] society
 * hunting
 * like beasts/animals
 * meat
 * the warg has a hump that helps generate speed to make catching their prey
 * short dense fur
 * muscular beast
 * long legs
 * medium length coarse black and gray hair
 * black-flecked yellow eyes
 * females are a little larger than the males
 * wolve sounds
 * dog sounds
 * growling
 * snarling
 * like a dog/wolf
 * teeth
 * uses its body
 * claws
 * fast
 * running as high speeds
 * pouncing like wolves
 * fourth month of the Santharian calendar is when they mate
 * snout longer than regular wolf
 * pointed nose as to a rat
 * follow orders
 * females run the pack
 * rather intelligent
 * moves in packs
 * The Ehebion Warg is slightly bigger and more vicious
 * [|__Beowulf__], [|__Grendel's mother__] is described as a grund-wyrgen or "warg of the depths.”

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