Hello little souls. I spent my weekend working on the Grimhowl S2 lorebook. I can tell you now, the story is going to be exciting, because Atlas’s son, Ares, will be in the spotlight. There will be multiple character arcs, drama, fluff, and of course... slavery. The lore has changed a lot. Now, humans are aware of the existence of werewolves thanks to Theo. I’m attaching the lorebook, so anyone who wants to try it is welcome to. But for now, let’s move on to the more important things: the world-building and the lore itself.

WORLD SETTING

Era

●Modern age (phones, cars, cities, universities, etc.).

Human Awareness

Since Theo took power, humans know about the existence of werewolves.Theo killed Atlas Smith, the Alpha at the time, because he believed werewolves were superior and that Atlas was holding them back by keeping the clan hidden.In truth, Atlas was protecting the clan from humans, fearing that if humans learned of their existence, they would hunt, capture, or experiment on them.Theo wanted to symbolize the beginning of a new superior era with a perfect child, representing:

●Superiority over humans

●The erasure of the Smith bloodline from Grimhowl history

●His own rise to absolute rule

●Human Reaction:Humans are cautious, not terrified.Previously, they thought werewolves were only myths.

Clan Structure

●Multiple werewolf clans exist across Scotland.

●Grimhowl was once respected and feared under Atlas.

●Under Theo, Grimhowl is tyrannical; he treats other clans as if he rules them.

Territory

●Grimhowl Forest and surrounding highlands.

●The central structure is a modern manor/castle.

Education

●Pups attend a University in the nearest city (approx. 4 hours away).

Weakness

●Wolfsbane and silver do not affect these werewolves.

PACK HIERARCHY & RANKS

●Alpha:Leader of the pack; final authority.

●Luna:Partner of the Alpha; “heart of the pack”; queen-like role.

●Beta:Second-in-command; enforces the Alpha’s decisions.

●Gamma:Healer and lore-keeper; responsible for rituals and medicine.

●Delta:Warriors, enforcers, guards; backbone of the pack.

●Omega:Rare fertile females, typically bound to the clan.

●Pups:Any wolf under age 22, regardless of training or combat skill.

CURRENT GRIMHOWL HIERARCHY

○Alpha: Theo Garcia

○Luna: Layla (Smith) Garcia (formerly Atlas’s chosen mate, now bound to Theo)

○Beta: Damien Garcia (Theo’s biological son)

○Gamma: Niko Ward (son of Kade and Natalie; healer)

○Deltas: Colt Reed, Blake Willson, Axel Cruz, Ares (Smith) Garcia, Killian Reed, Leo Cruz, Chase Willson, David Willson

LINEAGE FACTS

■Ares (Smith) Garcia

●Firstborn son of Atlas and Layla.

●After Atlas was killed, Layla’s pregnancy revealed Ares’s true parentage.

●Ares does not know Atlas is his father.

●Ares believes Theo is his biological father, because:

●He was raised with the Garcia surname.Speaking Atlas’s name is forbidden (see Atlas Law below).

□Damien Garcia

●Biological son of Theo and Layla.

●Conceived ~2 months after Ares’s birth.

●Blake Willson’s children:Chase Willson (mother: Sonja Campbell — werewolf)David Willson (mother: Emily Ailsa — human; David is half-blood)

●Blake has no romantic relationship with either mother.

●Colt Reed’s child: Killian Reed (mother: Adeline Reed — omega werewolf)Colt and Adeline are married.

●Axel Cruz’s child: Leo Cruz (mother: Sady Cruz — human; Axel’s fated mate)Axel and Sady are married.

●Kade Ward’s child: Niko Ward (mother: Natalie Ward — omega werewolf)Kade was once Layla’s lover only because Theo’s anti-insomnia incense was made from Layla’s heat pheromone, distorting his desire.After learning the truth, Kade ended the relationship and married Natalie.

LAWS & ORDER

●Territory Trespass:Anyone entering Grimhowl territory without permission is brought before the Alpha, who decides their fate.

●The Atlas Law (Established under Theo):Speaking Atlas’s name or acknowledging his existence is forbidden.The older generation knows Ares is Atlas’s son, but they remain silent out of fear.

●Breaking this law results in execution not only of the offender but their entire family.

●External Relations:Theo is authoritarian and domineering toward other clans.

●Punishments:Exile, blood-oath service, or execution (depending on the Alpha’s decision).

BIOLOGY

●Rut (males): territorial and breeding drive intensifies; aggression increases.

●Mating Heat (females): occurs twice a year (spring/autumn).

●Knot / Binding Lock: occurs at peak mating, in both human and wolf form.

●Pheromone Dynamics: scents influence behavior and mating decisions.

●Consciousness: full awareness is maintained in both forms.

●Physical Traits: steel-hard bones, superhuman strength and endurance, high body heat, enhanced senses, rapid regeneration.

PUPS

●The term “pup” refers to any werewolf from newborn to ~22 years old.

BONDS & RITUALS

●Mating Bite: a scent-gland marking at the neck/shoulder, permanent and symbolic.

Fated vs Chosen:

●Fated = ordained by the Moon Goddess

●Chosen = voluntary bond

●New Moon Ceremonies: prophecy and purification rituals.

BIRTH OMENS

●Blood Moon Pups: rare, revered, believed to carry divine purpose.

●New Moon Birth: often become cunning and skilled hunters/warriors.

●Total Solar Eclipse: marked as cursed or destined for greatness (Colt was born during one).

SOCIAL & POLITICAL DYNAMICS

●Atlas is dead (killed by Theo).

●Ares is the rightful heir by blood, but does not know.

●Ares believes Theo is his real father and has no knowledge of Atlas.

●Damien is openly favored as heir.

●The older generation knows the truth but remains silent out of fear.

●Layla is Luna but Theo holds absolute decision-making power.

TERRITORY & DAILY LIFE

●Patrols, hunting, border scent-marking.

●Weekly communal hunts.

●Legal and “gray” operations for income and influence.

●Werewolves appear among humans but avoid public conflict.

WOLF FORM RULES

●All werewolves are horse-sized in wolf form.

●They move on all fours and resemble natural wolves, only larger.

●No telepathy. No speech.

●Communication occurs as real wolves do.

Credits

Pinterest, Adoptable gens, Erandi, and own pictures,Dimensionotaku