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Ghost Wolf

Canis phantasma

Fauna - Silent Hunter
Ghost Wolves are taller than timber wolves but leaner, with pale silver-white fur that disappears in fog or snow.

Physical Characteristics

Ghost Wolves stand taller than timber wolves but are leaner in build, giving them a more streamlined appearance. Their most distinctive feature is their pale silver-white fur, which seems to disappear in fog or snow, making them nearly invisible in certain weather conditions. This natural camouflage allows them to move undetected through their territories.

Silent Movement

Ghost Wolves are renowned for their ability to move silently through any terrain. This remarkable skill allows them to approach prey without detection, making them incredibly effective hunters. Their silent movement is enhanced by their natural camouflage, creating a combination of stealth abilities that few other predators can match.

Hunting Techniques

Unlike regular wolves, Ghost Wolves hunt primarily alone or in pairs, specializing in taking down larger prey through careful stalking and strategic attacks. They have learned to use terrain and weather to their advantage, often appearing to materialize out of snowstorms or morning mist. Their hunting strategy relies on patience and precision rather than pack coordination.

Weather Adaptation

Ghost Wolves are known to follow winter storms, using the weather as cover for their hunts. Their pale fur provides perfect camouflage in snowy conditions, while fog and mist offer additional concealment. This weather-savvy behavior makes them particularly effective during harsh winter months.

Human Relations

Despite their fearsome reputation, Ghost Wolves maintain a respectful distance from human settlements unless forced by desperation during particularly harsh winters. They rarely pose a threat to humans and prefer to avoid contact, focusing their hunting activities on wild prey rather than domesticated animals.

Territorial Behavior

Ghost Wolves establish and maintain well-defined territories, though they are less territorial than their timber wolf cousins. They prefer to avoid conflicts when possible, using their stealth abilities to navigate through areas occupied by other predators. Their territories often overlap with those of other wildlife, but they rarely compete directly for resources.

Information compiled by the Imperial Academy of Natural Studies, 2025 PC3.