Beowulf

Beowulf's (Canis Lupus Rex) are members of the Canis Lupus family. They are native to the dense snowy forests of Veretrox. They are roughly the size of an Earth Horse and are often regarded as the most dangerous natural predators in the Milky Way Galaxy due to their incredible intelligence, size and coat, which famously had retro-reflective properties.

Biology
Beowulfs are one of the largest predators on Veretrox, averaging 190cm (6 foot 2 inches) to the shoulder. They are hyper-lethal and can easily take down humans and Farrow Deer with a swift bite of their large and powerful jaws that are lined with self-sharpening knife-long teeth.

Beowulfs are characterized by their immense size and power, as well as a number of unique traits. Their huge teeth are in a constant state of self-sharpening, with various teeth lined with a serrated edge. Their fur coats posses a retro-reflective property that allows them to blend into their environment with ease. Along their bodies are a number of highly potent scent glads, which are used to mask their normal scent to their prey, however this unique scent appears to act as an aphrodisiac to humans. Several un-trained hunters have been lulled into a false sense of security by this scent when face to face with a Beowulf. Which has led to multiple deaths. Although this scent is regarded as a pleasant and even addictive, it has come to be known as Deaths Perfume.

Beowulf males, are solitary creatures, often spending much of their lives wondering the lands and hunting by themselves. Whereas the females spend their entire lives in large packs. Male fight for dominance and mating rights when a female enters her once-decade heat.

Females share the duty of raising the pups between the entire pack, with the pups having no particular dedication to their birth mother. Potential fathering males do not pose a threat to the pups and often ignore them. This is in part due to their heightened intelligence which seemingly allows them to understand that each of their kind is vital to the survival of their kind.

Males are in fact divided into two sub-sets. The standard Beowulf male and an Alpha variant. Alphas are said to be incredibly rare, with only a dozen confirmed sightings. They are characterized by their size and unique, almost mythical glow that covers their coat.

Legend
Beowulf's have gained legendary status within the Milky Way, as their home world is strictly off limits to all but House Russel personnel. They are widely viewed as a myth, however that is due to their rarity outside of their home world.

House Russel has made the Beowulf its Royal Seal.