Metal SpeciesThe Metal species is critically endangered, a direct cause of the rise of the Shadow Clans. While they used to be traveling merchants, their kind has chosen to stay near the Metal valley for their own safety. Well known for their control of metal and unique healing skills, they are a force to be reckoned with. They do require a special metal known as “Zokitsu”, as they are considered rather vulnerable without it. When they do have their metal to use, they are extremely lethal. The Zokitsu metal is a unique fruit that grows on Zokitsu trees.
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These can only be found within their natural habitat known as "Metal valley". Metal wolves will use their ability to track down which trees have fruit, and to check if the fruit itself is ripe. Unripe fruit if removed from the tree, will lose it's properties. The shells of the fruit are refined to weaponize it. Refining is done by constantly bending the shell until the outer layer of the fruit (skin)is removed. As underneath the skin of the shell the metal is present. The fruit is used for healing and boosting, consuming it will increase the defenses of a metal wolf while eating it will have healing properties to any wolf species. The fruit itself is sweet and will boost natural healing. The pit of the fruit is used for advanced healing by metal wolves. Merging the shells and pits will form "healing metal", which only metal wolves can use to construct missing limbs or body parts which will grow actual artificial veins within these parts. The center of the fruit (pit) is a small life source that can be triggered by metal wolves and their ability. It's known as one of the most advanced techniques of healing but it does leave a weak spot. Wolves with prosthetic legs are extremely sensitive to these and most wolves are fully aware of that. Since the fruit also boosts an individual of this species they are known to carry pieces of fruit with them hidden within an item of the Zokitsu metal. The fruit does not spoil if kept within it's natural shells. Metal wolves are also known to shape metals of all sorts into small statues or items they will sell as merchants. They love to dig in caves as well in seach of gemstones.
Behaviour
While they enjoy being on their own, they will work together as a pack to dispose of threats and protect their territory. They spend a lot of time grooming their fur; this is one of the few social activities they do enjoy as a pack. They are slightly hostile by nature, but prefer to avoid fights. They didn’t used to be hostile, as this was a cause of their kind being hunted down. Females are a lot more aggressive compared to males and are usually the leaders within packs and have more authority than males. They love to play around with metal and can bend all sorts of metal into shapes of their desire. However they only have the ability to control metal as a weapon by refining the shells of a metal fruit known as “Zokitsu”. The center and pit of this fruit is used for healing. Metal wolves will usually shape this metal into bracelets to carry around, this way they’ll always have a weapon with them. They are only known to fear fire, as they are extremely vulnerable to this element. They are also afraid of being left without any metal to protect themselves.
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Metal wolves spend a lot of time on their own; they enjoy the silence and comfort and are rarely known to howl or rally. The only time they truly shine as a pack is when they fight off threats or protect their territory. They will send metal bullets towards their enemies to slow them down or kill them. Their kind might lack nails, but their claws for sure make up for that. They use these during battles and to dig dens in their habitat. Many show interest in healing, and travelers will seek their kind for aid.
DietBecause Metal wolves choose to hunt solo, their main diet exists out of small prey animals. Only when they have pups will the parents hunt together for the sake of their child. But after that young wolves at the age of 10 will have to fend for themselves. Their main diet consists of meat. They do enjoy the metal fruits that grow in their habitat; metal grapes are among the favorites of young pups. While their special metal can be consumed as well, they prefer not to as its rare.
ReproductionAfter a bonding process, metal wolves can be mates for life, but it’s not unusual for their species to break the bond and choose a new partner. Some males and females will specifically breed for the sake of having the healthiest and strongest child, not necessarily because both partners like one another. They are sexually mature around the age of 18. After mating, females will have a gestation period of 60 to 75 days before giving birth. Hunters of the pack will provide food for the young and the female parent. Pups are born blind and deaf, and gain sight and hearing after a week. Their ears remain floppy for two weeks. Metal wolves are usually born with blue eyes, other eye colors are rare.
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Physical Appearance
Metal wolves have a light grey pelt featuring several dark grey markings on their heads, tails and feet. They have have lighter colored markings on their toes. They have a smooth pelt with a long, fluffy tail. Unlike other species, they lack nails as their paws are more claw-like. Even their dew claw is a small claw lacking a nail. Their claws are very strong as they can easily slice through metal. Very little gender difference is present, as their markings are nearly identical. There are few physical differences between both genders. Metal wolves are usually born with blue eyes, and even for their standard eye colors, the majority lean towards blue. They prefer using their claws during battle as well, which isn’t typically something most other species would do, as they also use their claws to climb trees.
- Males overall have very smooth fur, compared to the females who have more volume in their neck pelt. Males have a slightly shorter and smoother tail as well. Males only have their front toes colored.
- Females have a lot more volume in their neck pelt which makes them stand out and look more compact. Unlike the males, they have colored toes on their back legs as well. Their tail is slightly longer and fluffier compared to males.
Powers and Abilities
Common moves
- Metal bullet: This attack does require Zokitsu metal. Metal wolves will usually carry charms of their unique metal with them. After all without it, they are extremely vulnerable. When fighting they will shape their metal into bullet shaped balls. Circling them around them, they will fire them at will towards opponents. They are known to target legs, anything that forces their opponent down.
- Metal Claws: This move is quite strong and unlike their usual manipulation of metals, this does not require it. If a metal wolf is found alone without any charms or metal it can weaponize, they will usually resort to metal claws. Their claws will extend and sharpen as they take down opponents. Even if they are pinnend down, they will use their back legs as a weapon as their feet are just as sharp as their front claws.
- Metal Coat: When metal wolves consume the fruit of the Zokitsu metal, their defenses will sharply increase. It's not unusual to see metal wolves carrying around a metal charm with some of the original fruit contained within.
- Metal manipulation: For this they will always have to activate their ability "Metal bending". During fights they will use Zokitsu metal to alter the shape and weaponize it. They do require solid forms as in between situations will cause for their attack to fail. This type of metal is light, meaning that flattening opponents is not going to cause to much damage. What makes their metal so dangerous, is at the speed that they use it. Sending of small metal bullets can easily pierce through a wolf it's skin and flesh. Therefore they will usually shape their metal into objects that are more lethal with speed in consideration. They are capable of manipulating heavier and different forms of metal present within the earth of Delv Ihoo. But the clear difference is that they do not hold the same type of control. They might be able to alter the shape, but they cannot levitate it like they can with Zokitsu metal. It also takes a lot more energy to manipulate other metals so generally it will only be done to craft smaller items or even statues for decoration.
Abilities
- Metal bending: This ability allows for wolves to manipulate and bend metal. Metal wolves will always prefer their unique metal known as "Zokitsu metal". This resource only grows within their natural habitat. The shells are refined and used to weaponize into a pure form of metal, while the fruit is used to boost their defensive upon consuming. The seed within the fruit is merged together with the metal of the shells to create "healing metal", this is what they use to reconstruct limbs or missing body parts. With their ability "metal construction", metal wolves trained in healing can reconstruct veins within these missing limbs. They can levitate this metal by will but they do require sight. This means that if metal enters the body of an opposing wolf, they will not be able to control it further. They can manipulate other metals, but they cannot use it as efficiently. Charm spells created from metal ingredients are the only sort of metal that this species can no longer maniuplate.
- Metal construction: Using both the outside shells and the center pit of the Zokitsu fruit, metal wolves are capable of forming "healing metal", this is used by healers within this species to reconstruct limbs and body parts or even skin that is beyond repair. Using their ability they can trigger a response in the metal which grows artificial veins within these reconstructed area's. Their kind is heavily praised for this, as they made it possible to heal wolves with dire problems. However it can be a dangerous situation as well, would such an individual run into a hostile metal wolf, or those seeking for more of this metal, then these individuals that are treated will be extremely vulnerable as their reconstructed area's could be ripped of.
- Metal dominance: This ability denies another metal wolf from controlling metal that is already being controlled by another wolf. Only upon distraction or loss of control can they steal. Metal attached around a metal wolf will be connected in element, so even those cannot be taken of that easily. This also means that a metal wolf with constructed limbs will be able to fight a hostile metal wolf without the risk of them tearing their constructed area of. This can only be done successfully if the wolf is out of elemental energy.
- Metal scent: This ability allows for metal wolves to smell and track metals on Delv Ihoo. When it comes to the Zokitsu fruit, they'll be able to smell when it's ripe and ready for use. For other metals found on Delv Ihoo such as: Gold, Copper, Silver, Cobalt, Zinc, Iron and Platinum metal wolves too will sniff these out and use their claws to dig it up when required. Generally to train this ability they start with tracking the Zokitsu fruit, and then will usually focus on another metal for a long time. Eventually they'll be able to separate the metals from one another.
Mythical abilities
- Liquid metal: Metal wolves can bend and alter the shape of their metal to weaponize it. In order to use it they do require to form solid shapes, as any form of liquid metal of the Zokitsu fruit is used for healing. But the mythical ability is known to allow the individual to weaponize the Zokitsu metal as a liquid. This opens many paths, as some have used it to completely cover their body in metal as a defensive shield while others can control the liquid in combat. What makes it deadly, is that in it's liquid state this ability allows for the wolf to control the liquid beyond eyesight.
HabitatMetal wolves used to roam all over Delv Ihoo as they were once merchants and healers. Nowadays, wolves have to seek out these special healers or make good trade offers in order to get their aid. After the attacks of the Shadow Clans, many Metal wolves returned to their homeland and stayed there. The majority of Metal wolves seen outside of it are likely rogues or assassins. While they can be found on the borders of their homeland, they prefer to stick to the valley. They prefer wide open spaces or mountain areas over forests.
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Dragon Goddess Kizoka
Very little is known about Kizoka. She resides within the Metal valley and used to visit her kind regularly. But over the years, the connection this species had with their Goddess has started to fade. The Goddess showed herself rarely as it is believed that she doesn’t approve of the leading packs of Metal wolves within Metal valley. With the invasions of the Shadow Clans, her habitat was destroyed and many of the ancient trees died. Because of this, Metal wolves became more hostile which saddens the dragon Goddess.
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Gallery and available coloration's
Below you can find extra images and a link which contain the coloration chart. This chart shows all the available coloration's this species can have. Available colors for different mutations are visible as well.
Trivia
- For the reboot, metal wolves changed very little only having minor differences.
- Metal wolves are the first to have claws and lack nails, even so they still have pads.
- Metal wolves were originally based of the "Holy Birman" (feline) for their design.
- For the reboot, they gained a few traits more so found in cats than canines.
- Metal wolves are the only species that is capable of creating new limbs with their metal.