Suggestion: Allow dragon bones to be used to tame wolves.

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[Deigh15]

Wolves that are tamed with dragon bones should grow and become Direwolves.

1. Growth Stages

• Cub: Wolves initially tamed with dragon bones start small but grow larger over time as they bond with the player.
• Adolescent: Over time (or with additional feeding of dragon bones or rare items), they grow to twice the size of a normal wolf, gaining increased health and strength.
• Direwolf: Fully grown direwolves are massive, almost horse-sized creatures, capable of being ridden into battle.

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2. Special Abilities

Each direwolf could gain unique abilities depending on the type of dragon bone used to tame them:

• Fire Dragon Bones: Grants a flame aura that damages nearby enemies and immunity to fire. Their growl might even ignite targets in a small radius.
• Ice Dragon Bones: Allows the direwolf to freeze water as it walks over it and slow enemies with a chilling bite.
• Lightning Dragon Bones: Makes the direwolf faster and grants a shocking attack that has a chance to paralyze enemies.

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3. Temperament and Bonding

• Loyalty Mechanic: Direwolves are fiercely loyal but require care. Neglecting them (e.g., not feeding them or taking them into battle) could cause them to become wild again.
• Aggressive Protection: Direwolves defend their owner with relentless ferocity. If the player is attacked, the direwolf prioritizes the attacker and gains a temporary strength boost.

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4. Direwolf Equipment

Introduce special armor and gear for direwolves:

• Saddles: Allows players to ride their direwolves.
• Armor: Craftable from dragon scales, making the direwolf tankier and reflecting its draconic origin.
• War Harness: Equip direwolves with packs to carry items or banners for a warlike appearance.

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5. Pack Dynamics

Direwolves could introduce an interesting pack mechanic:

• A direwolf could serve as an "alpha," boosting the stats and aggressiveness of normal wolves nearby.
• Normal wolves in the pack could mimic the direwolf's elemental traits based on its type.

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6. Direwolf Quests

• The player could be sent on quests by dragon cultists or hunters to prove their worth in raising a direwolf.
• These quests could involve:
  • Retrieving a legendary dragon bone that grants special powers to the direwolf.
  • Battling a rogue direwolf in the wild to establish dominance before your own wolf grows fully.

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7. Breeding Mechanics

• Two direwolves could produce offspring with random elemental traits, creating rare hybrids with dual abilities.
• Breeding might require rare resources (e.g., dragon blood, special plants, or enchanted items).

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8. Unique Behaviors

• Territory Marking: Direwolves could "claim" areas, scaring off hostile mobs like zombies and skeletons.
• Howling Command: A direwolf's howl could summon a pack of regular wolves to aid the player.
• Resting Animation: Direwolves could be seen lounging or patrolling when idle, making them feel more alive.

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9. Direwolf Names and Bonding

• Allow players to name their direwolves for added personalization.
• A bonding system could allow direwolves to gain small passive perks (e.g., faster regeneration or better damage resistance) as they spend more time with the player.

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10. Wild Direwolves

• Introduce untamed direwolves as rare, feral creatures that roam dangerous biomes (e.g., snowy tundras or enchanted forests).
• These wild direwolves could pose a serious challenge to the player, requiring either combat or a show of dominance to tame.

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By incorporating these features, your direwolf idea becomes not just a functional addition but a truly immersive and dynamic aspect of the mod. It blends beautifully with the mythical themes and gives players more goals and rewards for exploring and interacting with the world.

[border999]

Ya, I can see this. A wolf that grows up chewing on the bones of dragons should definitely be stronger than a standard wolf.