Wolf Terminology

The language of the werewolves is more than just sounds. There are body motions that go along with it and some wolves have even mastered the art of speaking with magick. Not all wolves use the wolf language as their prefered language. Throughout the busy cities and markets of the Moonlight Expanse, you'll hear and see many phrases and expressions.

"A wolf who speaks only with fangs might never know the true beauty of words."

Phrases	Translation
How do ye?	How are you? / Are you alright? A common greeting.
"Hold yar tongue there and ya keep yar friends."	An adaptation of the idiom "if you have nothing nice to stay, say nothing at all."
"Put up with whatever ails ya."	One must deal with whatever horrible things that plague them.
“Yar jumpier than a wolf in a silver cage.”	One is extremely nervous about what is happening or going to happen.

Insults	Translation
Leech / Parasite / Undead Corpse / Bloodsucker / Fanger / Deadie	Harsh, racist terms used for a vampire.
"Get out of here, you fucking corpse-humper."	Racist remarks against people who have sex with vampires. It is also used as a racist remark against vampires to imply that they partake in bestiality.
"She's got a fanger lodged up her arse."	Means someone is hideous & no one wants to sleep with them.

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Titles/Nicknames

Language of the Wolves / Wolf Phrases / Wolf Speak

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Quick Facts

Discovered In:

TBA

Native to:

The Moonlight Expanse
Yàzhōu-hito Teikoku

Ethnicity:

Expansionists

Word Order:

Subject, Verb, Object
Ex: "I eat cheese."

Spoken By:

Shapeshifters
Werewolves

Native speakers:

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Dictionary

37 Words.

Postures - Tail	Meaning
Held high	indicates the wolf is the dominant wolf; most likely an Alpha
Stiff horizontal	indicates the wolf is going to attack, is hunting, is angry, or is annoyed
Wagging	the wolf is happy and relaxed
Half-dropped	relatively relaxed
Half-tucked with a partially arched back	submission and humility to another
Fully dropped	even more relaxed; very calm
Fully tucked with highly arched back	shows extreme fear
Twined tail/arm/leg with other	"Walk with me."

Postures - Body	Meaning
Body low/crouching	a sign of sneakiness, and is common during hunting and attacking
Body tight and turned with a snarl	Body tight and turned with a snarl - defensive or feeling threatened
Laying on the ground, underbelly exposed	passive submission
Body low to the ground, head kept below another's	active submission
Body relaxed and running	playful
Body tight, tail tucked while running	fear
Front legs bent, rear body still in air	playfulness and impended pounce
Front of the body extended but tail tucked and back	fear and aggressiveness at once

Kěith sat with his back pressed to the fence pole, a sketchbook in hand as he looked out over the training field. He remained unnoticed by anyone due to the heavy layers of frost trees around him, casting him in the shadows. Every stroke of the pen in hand created another elegant line to shape a wolf's body. He glanced up, watching a young hunter-in-training tackle Jack to the ground, his tail stiff and horizontal while a low growl rumbled from him.

— Soul Bound, Bound Series Book 3 Scene Snippet

Actions	Meaning
Pad	Slow walk; named for the pads of a wolf's paw
Pounce	Playful gesture of bouncing toward another wolf, often landing with front legs bended
Tackle	Typical result of pouncing; jumping on one another to playful (or angrily) take them down
Sniff	A normal greeting and way of gaining more information about a wolf
Nuzzle	Affectionate gesture of greeting, respect and affection
Lick	Affectionate gesture between relations
Slurp	Affectionate, lengthy lick that leaves LOTS of slobber
Nibble	Playful gesture of chewing on another wolf; usually ears, tail, or paws
Nip	on nose - "I like you." on hand - "You're cute." on cheek - "I love you!" on belly - "Pups?" on muzzle/lips - "You're mine forever!" on shoulder - "Let's go for a walk." on neck - flirty on front arm - flirty on thigh - major flirty
Chase	Playful or angry gesture; also done during hunting
Hunt	A survival act; the circle of life, food chain; hunting and killing an animal for food
Male brings mate food	"I love you."
Male brings mate drink	"You're beautiful."
Tail wag	One of many tail positions; friendly and welcoming
Rubbing / Squeezing	cheek - "Will you live with me?" tummy - "Want to be the ______ of my pups?" behind - "You're my soulmate." against the other - "You're wonderful!" Plays with behind - "Don't ever leave me!"
Looks away suddenly	"I'm shy."