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Wolf of Fasiqon

legendary beast Origin / Domain: Forest of Fasiqon Allegiance: ahrimanic

Epic Lore & Biography

A monstrous, terrifying beast haunting the Forest of Fasiqon in Rome. Described as dark as the Nile with the massive body of a dragon, elephantine strength, horns, and boar-like tusks, it struck fear into the hearts of lions and warriors alike. Caesar set its destruction as the prerequisite task for any suitor seeking his second daughter's hand.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (3)

یکی گرگ بیند به کردار نیل / تن اژدها دارد و زور پیل
“'He will encounter a wolf dark as the River Nile, with the body of a dragon and the strength of an elephant.'”
Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22939
سرو دارد و نیشتر چون گراز / نیارد شدن پیل پیشش فراز
“'It bears horns and boar-like tusks; even an elephant dare not approach it.'”
Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22940
هر آنکس که بر وی بدرید پوست / مرا باشد او یار و داماد و دوست
“'Whoever tears its hide open shall become my ally, son-in-law, and friend.'”
Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22942
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