Hircine The Huntsman

Hircine was known as the Huntsman, the lord of the hunt and the patron of all creatures that walked on four legs. He was a fierce and wild god, with a dark and twisted sense of humor. He roamed the forests and mountains, always accompanied by his pack of loyal wolves.

One day, while on a hunt, Hircine stumbled upon a small village. The villagers were terrified of the god, for they had heard tales of his ferocity and his love for the hunt. But instead of attacking them, Hircine was intrigued by these puny creatures. He watched them from the shadows, studying their movements and actions.

As time passed, Hircine grew more and more interested in the villagers. He saw how they worked together, how they cared for each other, and how they respected the creatures of the forest. But what caught his attention the most was their fear. The fear of the unknown, the fear of the wild, the fear of the hunt.

Hircine saw this fear as a challenge, a way to test his powers and his abilities. He wanted to see if he could create a creature that would embody the essence of the hunt. And so, he crafted a powerful spell, using the moon and the stars as his canvas.

The next full moon, a howl echoed through the forest, a howl unlike any other. It was the sound of a new creature, a creature that was half-man, half-wolf. It was the first werewolf, and it was created by the hands of Hircine.

The villagers were terrified when they saw the ferocious beast, but Hircine calmed them and explained his purpose. He told them that these creatures would be the ultimate hunters, the perfect balance of man and beast. They would roam the forest, keeping the balance of nature, and only transforming under the light of the full moon.

From that day on, Hircine became known as the creator of werewolves, and the werewolves became his loyal servants. They were granted the gift of immortality, as long as they remained true to their nature and the laws of the hunt.

But as time passed, Hircine's creations began to spread across the world, and their numbers grew. They became a feared and respected species, and their loyalty to Hircine never wavered.

Even today, as the world has changed and the forests have shrunk, the werewolves still roam the earth, honoring their creator and the laws of the hunt. And whenever the moon is full, the howls of the werewolves can still be heard, a reminder of the power and magic of Hircine, the Huntsman.