Fheldín
Common Name: Lychans
Other Names: Ulfheldín, Berserkers, were-wolves
Guardian Domain: The NeRath (Abyss),
Sacred Metal: Silver
Realm of Origin: Lindisfarne
Overview
The Fheldín are guardians of the sentient Abyss, Named the NeRath, a holding place for condemned souls and creatures. The NeRath is a sacred charge to them. Fheldín are not beasts cursed with animal form, but sentinels shaped by proximity to the NeRath itself. Their Beast form is a spiritual body primed to battle NeRath entities.
They stand where others cannot.
Physical Appearance
Fheldín are unmistakably powerful, built for endurance, violence, and survival in hostile metaphysical terrain.
Skin: Medium to dark tones, Pacific Islander–inspired
Eyes: Mono-lidded; dark or vividly colored to match tribal markings
Teeth: Wolf-like fangs even in humanoid form
Hair: Black to dark brown, occasionally matching a single marking color
Ears: Human-sized with a subtle point
Build: Extremely tall and muscular
The shortest Fheldín stands taller than most humans
Average weight exceeds 300 lbs
Tribal Markings
All Fheldín are born with tribal-like markings, biological traits. Markings range from subtle to striking. Tattoos are also common and deeply spiritual. Clan crests are commonly tattooed.
If a Fheldín has a “fun” color (blue, red, gold, etc.), they have only one
Eye color matches marking color
In beast form, the same colors and shapes appear in their fur
These markings function as heritage, identity, and sometimes rank.
Beast Form & Shifting
Every Fheldín possesses a true beast form.
Shifting is instinctive, triggered by fight-or-flight
Controlled shifting requires intense, military-level training
Untrained shifts are dangerous and physically taxing
Their beast forms are not symbolic—they are weapons.
Scent & Instinct
Fheldín perceive one another through scent.
Men: Earthy scents
Women: Fruity or floral scents
All: A faint metallic undertone detectable only by Fheldín
A Fheldín always knows when another is near.
Physiology & Resilience
Their bodies are dense, durable, and abyss-adapted.
Enhanced strength and endurance
High pain tolerance
They are among the few beings capable of prolonged exposure to NeRath instability.
Culture
Fheldín society is clan-based, disciplined, and duty-oriented.
Loyalty to clan and post outweighs personal desire
Emotional restraint is prized
Protection is given quietly, without expectation of gratitude
Temperament
Outwardly severe, inwardly principled.
Fheldín tend to be:
Reserved
Watchful
Deeply instinctual
Slow to trust, impossible to sway once committed
They are not warm—but they are steadfast.
Role in the Serpent Calling
As guardians of the NeRath, the Fheldín are the first line of defense against Schaccath and his cult.