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	''"Nothing can outrun teleportation. Except perhaps a Cŵn Annwn." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna''		''"Nothing can outrun teleportation. Except perhaps a Cŵn Annwn." - [[Celyddon Rosser]], author of Enchanted Fauna''

	Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.		Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.

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	Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.		Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.

	= Appearance =		== Appearance ==
	Cŵn Annwn are lupines with mostly white fur, which is interspersed with red strands. Their large ears are also red. Their eye color ranges between yellow, orange, hazel, brown, green and blue.		Cŵn Annwn are lupines with mostly white fur, which is interspersed with red strands. Their large ears are also red. Their eye color ranges between yellow, orange, hazel, brown, green and blue.

	Adult Cŵn Annwn can reach a shoulder height of up to 80 cm and a weight of 40-50 kg.		Adult Cŵn Annwn can reach a shoulder height of up to 80 cm and a weight of 40-50 kg.

	= Habitat and Behaviour =		== Habitat and Behaviour ==
	These canids live in the forests of Britain in small packs, a lot like normal wolves. Under normal circumstances, they are relatively elusive and avoid the presence of humans. However, they can be curious if something piques their curiosity. No unprovoked attacks on humans have ever been documented.		These canids live in the forests of Britain in small packs, a lot like normal wolves. Under normal circumstances, they are relatively elusive and avoid the presence of humans. However, they can be curious if something piques their curiosity. No unprovoked attacks on humans have ever been documented.

	= Magic =		== Magic ==
	Cŵn Annwn are capable of using some type of wind magic that allows them to run at incredible speed. In fact, Cŵn Annwn are able to run so fast that it can appear like they're teleporting. This has awarded them the record of the fastest moving creature on the planet currently known, not counting means of teleportation.		Cŵn Annwn are capable of using some type of wind magic that allows them to run at incredible speed. In fact, Cŵn Annwn are able to run so fast that it can appear like they're teleporting. This has awarded them the record of the fastest moving creature on the planet currently known, not counting means of teleportation.

	= Etymology =		== Etymology ==
	Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly be [[Grimhound]] howls.		Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly be [[Grimhound]] howls.

	= Uses in Magic =		== Uses in Magic ==
	The fur of Cŵn Annwn has magic properties and is sometimes (although rarely) used in talismans and magic wands. Due to their connection to the Anþerwelts, this can allow the wand to strengthen the caster's [[spells]], although the wild nature of the Cŵn Annwn can make it difficult to control.		The fur of Cŵn Annwn has magic properties and is sometimes (although rarely) used in talismans and magic wands. Due to their connection to the Anþerwelts, this can allow the wand to strengthen the caster's [[spells]], although the wild nature of the Cŵn Annwn can make it difficult to control.

	= Trivia =		== Trivia ==
	* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.		* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.
	* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s [[familius]] is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.		* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s [[familius]] is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.
	* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.		* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.

RaenAndaleio at 17:33, 8 March 2024

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	Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.		Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.

	=== Appearance ===		= Appearance =
	Cŵn Annwn are lupines with mostly white fur, which is interspersed with red strands. Their large ears are also red. Their eye color ranges between yellow, orange, hazel, brown, green and blue.		Cŵn Annwn are lupines with mostly white fur, which is interspersed with red strands. Their large ears are also red. Their eye color ranges between yellow, orange, hazel, brown, green and blue.

	Adult Cŵn Annwn can reach a shoulder height of up to 80 cm and a weight of 40-50 kg.		Adult Cŵn Annwn can reach a shoulder height of up to 80 cm and a weight of 40-50 kg.

	=== Habitat and Behaviour ===		= Habitat and Behaviour =
	These canids live in the forests of Britain in small packs, a lot like normal wolves. Under normal circumstances, they are relatively elusive and avoid the presence of humans. However, they can be curious if something piques their curiosity. No unprovoked attacks on humans have ever been documented.		These canids live in the forests of Britain in small packs, a lot like normal wolves. Under normal circumstances, they are relatively elusive and avoid the presence of humans. However, they can be curious if something piques their curiosity. No unprovoked attacks on humans have ever been documented.

	=== Magic ===		= Magic =
	Cŵn Annwn are capable of using some type of wind magic that allows them to run at incredible speed. In fact, Cŵn Annwn are able to run so fast that it can appear like they're teleporting. This has awarded them the record of the fastest moving creature on the planet currently known, not counting means of teleportation.		Cŵn Annwn are capable of using some type of wind magic that allows them to run at incredible speed. In fact, Cŵn Annwn are able to run so fast that it can appear like they're teleporting. This has awarded them the record of the fastest moving creature on the planet currently known, not counting means of teleportation.

	=== Etymology ===		= Etymology =
	Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly be [[Grimhound]] howls.		Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly be [[Grimhound]] howls.

	=== Uses ===		= Uses in Magic =
	The fur of Cŵn Annwn has magic properties and is sometimes (although rarely) used in talismans and magic wands. Due to their connection to the Anþerwelts, this can allow the wand to strengthen the caster's [[spells]], although the wild nature of the Cŵn Annwn can make it difficult to control.		The fur of Cŵn Annwn has magic properties and is sometimes (although rarely) used in talismans and magic wands. Due to their connection to the Anþerwelts, this can allow the wand to strengthen the caster's [[spells]], although the wild nature of the Cŵn Annwn can make it difficult to control.

	=== Trivia ===		= Trivia =

	* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.		* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.
	* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s [[familius]] is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.		* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s [[familius]] is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.
	* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.		* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.

RaenAndaleio at 16:07, 10 February 2024

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	\|'''Genus:'''		\|'''Genus:'''
	\|Canis		\|''Canis''
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Species:'''		\|'''Species:'''
	\|C. celeriventus		\|''C. celeriventus''
	\|}		\|}
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	''"Nothing can outrun teleportation. Except perhaps a Cŵn Annwn." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna''		''"Nothing can outrun teleportation. Except perhaps a Cŵn Annwn." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna''

	Cŵn Annwn are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.		Cŵn Annwn (''Canis celeriventus'') are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter.

	=== Appearance ===		=== Appearance ===
	Cŵn Annwn ~~(Canis celeriventus)~~ are lupines with mostly white fur, which is interspersed with red strands. Their large ears are also red. Their eye color ranges between yellow, orange, hazel, brown, green and blue.		Cŵn Annwn are lupines with mostly white fur, which is interspersed with red strands. Their large ears are also red. Their eye color ranges between yellow, orange, hazel, brown, green and blue.

	Adult Cŵn Annwn can reach a shoulder height of up to 80 cm and a weight of 40-50 kg.		Adult Cŵn Annwn can reach a shoulder height of up to 80 cm and a weight of 40-50 kg.

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Trivia

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	* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.		* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.
	* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s familius is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.		* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s [[familius]] is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.
	* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.		* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.

RaenAndaleio: /* Trivia */

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Trivia

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	* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.		* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.
	* [[Lycia]] ~~Wintergale~~'s familius is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.		* [[Lycia Wintergale]]'s familius is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.
	* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.		* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.

RaenAndaleio: /* Trivia */

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Trivia

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	* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.		* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.
			* [[Lycia]] Wintergale's familius is a male Cŵn Annwn named Storm.
	* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.		* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.

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Etymology

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	=== Etymology ===		=== Etymology ===
	Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly [[Grimhound]] howls.		Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly be [[Grimhound]] howls.

	=== Uses ===		=== Uses ===

RaenAndaleio at 22:29, 23 June 2023

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	\|'''Species:'''		\|'''Species:'''
	\|C. ~~cereriventus~~		\|C. celeriventus
	\|}		\|}
	]]		]]

RaenAndaleio at 19:54, 6 June 2023

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	* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.		* The Cŵn Annwn is the heraldic animal of the [[Wintergale]] family.
			* There are stories of [[Magi]] having a [[Cŵn Annwn]] as [[familius]]. This is quite rare and in any documented case, it was always the Cŵn Annwn who chose the companion.