The Ashen are a fierce breed of wolves, larger than normal and
almost un-canine in a certain way (see information on claws).
They originated living in caves and beneath overhangs on
mountainousâ€”usually volcanicâ€”terrain. Most of their
population is still in such places to this day, forming large
packs which send out hunting parties far and wide in search of
large prey (although it is not unheard of for them to live
elsewhere, even mingling with other wolflike species). Due to
their predominant environment, Ashen have evolved the ability to
sense oncoming volcanic activity in much the same way that
animals may sense other natural disasters. The average Ashen can
be anywhere from two to four feet at the shoulder, and properly
proportioned as a wolf, except the paws. The colors of their fur
range the rather dull spectrum of black to white and places in
between, usually comprised of a greater and lesser color, but
sometimes itâ€™s hard to tell which is which, and more than two
colors can be present. Their grea