The arctic-dwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snow-white fur and pale blue eyes. Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the wolves' deadly breath weapon to use against their foes. Winter wolves communicate with one another using growls and barks, but they speak Common and Giant well enough to follow simple conversations.
Growing to about 8 feet in length, 4 ft 6 in at the shoulder, and weighing around 450 lb, the winter wolf can have glistening white or silvery coats of fur and eyes that are either silvery or a very pale blue, with the latter eye color being more predominant in their species.
Using their fur as camouflage, winter wolves will lay in wait for prey. When an ambush is triggered, winter wolves will encircle their prey and take turns to attack, or attempt to pin it. They can breathe gusts of cold as well as bite their victims. They can also trip their enemies. They are immune to cold and cold magic.
Winter wolves typically live in packs of around five to ten. They are well organized and their leaders are both the strongest and smartest among them. When hunting they typically travel against the wind in order to ensure that their prey can't smell them.
