Wolf (Character)

For the NPC wolf page, see Wolf (NPC). Wolves are playable canines in Alzaka. It is the most common race to see in the land, and they are native to Alzaka and have made it their home. There are several things to do as a wolf, including hunting, joining a pack, or becoming an alpha wolf.

NPC Wolves and Playable Wolves
Although the NPC wolves of Alzaka can be aggressive, they are not always hostile if the hero is a wolf. There are some non-joinable packs of wolnans in the wild. They are larger and stronger than most NPC wolves, and will be hostile even if the hero is a wolf. Wolnans will growl and assume an aggressive stance if the player draws too close. Not heeding the warning will make them attack.

The playable wolves are more powerful and have more health than the NPC wolves do.

Packs
Wolf packs can be found all around Alzaka, usually in the well-known forests such as the Forest of Souls. If the player decides to join a wolf pack, the number of other wolves in the pack will be three to five. The player's pack rarely recruits any more NPC wolves, but if they do, the player can decide to greet them. This will result in a choice of a friendly greeting, or an aggressive greeting. If the player is of a high rank in the pack, they can choose to show their power over newcomers so the newcomer will learn to respect them.

Once the player joins a pack, they will be tested for their abilities and then assigned a rank by the alphas. The player can promote in rank by continuing tasks and missions for the pack. If the player decides to fight the alpha for control of the pack, or any other wolf, they can approach in an Alpha Stance or Aggressive Stance and use the attack button to instigate a fight. The player and the NPC wolf will then fight, and the player will be required to press many buttons repeatedly and move the analogs in certain directions to win. If the player is starting to win, they will have to hold or press a sequence of buttons to hold the NPC wolf in a pin, forcing them to surrender. If the NPC wolf wins, the player may be demoted. However, if the player wins, they will become higher in rank. If the player fights the alpha NPC wolf and wins, they will lead the entire pack.

Ranks
Lead
 * Alpha
 * Deputy
 * Guardian

Intermediate
 * Sentinel
 * Border Guard
 * Mentor
 * Shaman


 * Warrior
 * Hunter
 * Patrol

Lesser
 * Recruit
 * Omega
 * Pup

Earning Ranks
You can fight a higher ranked wolf for their rank. If you win, they will be demoted, and you will be promoted. To do so, do the following:

1. Enter the wolf with an Alpha Stance.

2. Press the attack button to instigate an attack. When you start to fight, follow the button and analog sequence as follows as best as you can.

3. When the Dominance Button Sequence comes up, immediately press all buttons and move all analogs randomly as fast as you can. This will get the wolf into a pin.

4. When the wolf is in a pin, continue to follow the default button sequence. Eventually the Alpha Button Sequence will come up and you can use these to pummel the wolf into submission.

5. When the wolf surrenders, you will earn the rank of the other wolf.

Stances
Normal Stance- The player's tail is lowered and relaxed and the ears are erect, and they are standing in a neutral posture with a calm expression.* This is the default stance.

Aggressive Stance- The player's tail will slightly rise and the ears will erect, and the player will crouch lower to the ground and raise their hackles in preparation to fight.
 * This stance may instigate an attack to any creatures nearby.
 * Other creatures will remain neutral if they are passive or submissive to you.


 * Other wolves may also enter the aggressive stance if it is directed to them. Entering the normal stance will cause them to become passive again, but you can also choose to fight them.

Submissive Stance- The player's tail will lower between its legs and the ears will lay back, and the player will crouch low to the ground in submission.


 * This stance may instigate another wolf into becoming slightly aggressive or enter an alpha stance as this stance shows surrender to the wolf. If you show this to a wolf lower than you, you might swap ranks.


 * Showing this stance to a hostile creature might cause them to become passive.


 * Other wolves might enter an Alpha Stance if they are higher than you, and holding down the Submissive Button will cause the player to surrender and the higher wolf will become passive again. A lower rank may swap ranks with you if you stay in this stance long enough to them.

Alpha Stance- The player's tail will rise and the ears will push forward, and the player will stand tall.


 * Using this stance around a higher rank in a wolf pack may instigate an attack.


 * Some creatures may turn frightened or submissive when the player enters this stance if they are passive by default. However, if they are more tough or aggressive, they may turn hostile. Some creatures will not recognize this posture and will remain neutral.


 * Using this stance around a lower ranked wolf will cause them to enter the submissive stance. Using this around a higher ranked wolf may cause the wolf to turn hostile, or to enter the Alpha Stance. From there, the player can either enter the Normal Stance, although the wolf may not do so as well. Otherwise, the player can enter the submissive stance and the wolf will become passive. Alternatively, the player can choose to remain in the Alpha Stance to fight the wolf.

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