Elven Myths Collection I

LACQ ELVEN MYTH

Waer'tor the Wolf-Head, a story of the Lacq Elves

Waer'tor was an elf in the Former Days, but he was charmed by the Wolf People due to his fierce and wild ways. He lost all restraint and killed all the animals of the forest mercilessly, eating them raw, guts and bones and all. He had been touched by the warth of Ayodh, Elven Lord of Skulls, and there was no hope for him. He had deliberately defied Ayodh, refusing to murder an opponent in battle. After this, the only group that would take him was the wolf-pack, although even they were offended by his rampage.

The gods decided to meet halfway in regards to Waer'dor and turn him into a person with a wolf's head, and to keep him under watch at all times, and to keep him (and others) safe. But he was now hideous to behold, and he never made any friends, even in his pack, keeping others away with his fierce, hideous appearance and reputation.

Eventually, after many years, he was completely released, and he made his way up north. Who knows what kind of person he is now? Where does he hide? Is he still a danger? Does he run with the wolves among the mountains, or does he howl at the stars all by himself? Perhaps he has mellowed out? They say he holds some kind of secret, whether story, word, or item; a relic belonging rightly to the Elven people. Is there anyone that would venture forth and reclaim the secret?