This creature resembles a wolf that is the size of a bear. It's fur is all black and it has glowing blue eyes and blue flames that fume from its mouth. It cannot breath fire, however. The Munderknack is fast and cunning. It has the ability to camouflage with its surroundings, making it practically invisible to the naked eye.

The Munderknack hunts only at night as daylight affects it physically. It is carnivorous. At this point, I know I want it to be controlled/owned by someone, but I do not have the "who" or "how" yet.

Fairly intelligent. It isn't superior in its intelligence, but it has a certain amount of cunning and craftiness.

Those sound awesome. Do they hunt in packs, or alone?

For my story, there's only one. But, in the world they come from, there are more. They are rare creatures, so you often do not find more than two together.

They are animals. The Munderknack is pretty much a very large wolf.

Very cool! Are they totally wild, or can they be tamed somewhat?

I am unsure of that at this point. I am considering having my antagonist control it, but that brings about lots of other questions and possibilities.

You actually just gave me a great idea. Maybe I'll have the Munderknack tamed at some point in the story.

So, it is possible to tame them, I guess. I just don't know how.

Inesdar, I don't mean this to be rude, but:



Maybe you just didn't see it

Pretty cool! I always had a passion for terrifying canines (my dad wouldn't let me get a wolfdog, though :P). The Munderknack reminds me of the Hound of the Baskervilles, from a Sherlock Holmes mystery. Especially with the flames, the color, and the size.

So does this creature have a large part in your story? Or is it just a tool for the antagonist?

I didn't mean to make them similar. I always find that even though I try not to, I copy some elements of other stories I have read.

I have four different creatures in my story that each come at a different time. They are all controlled by the antagonist.

It would be awesome to have a wolf!

Yeah, I've done that...

Wow, Script Frenzy is over and I am now editing my script, changing plotlines, etc. So, I have some changes to my beloved Munderknack.

As it stands now, there is not only one Munderknack anymore, there are a bunch of them. They do hunt in packs of two or three.

For some new abilities, the Munderknack can turn people into stone. That person only remains so for the night however. In the morning, that person becomes "normal" (for lack of a better way to say it).

They also can shape themselves into a human form. However, this form is merely a shadow type figure in a dark cloak. They use this form to spy on others and gain information. However, they cannot talk, even in their human form.

So, any suggestions or comments? What's good, what's dumb, what needs to be changed. I'm open to anything!

First, I have to say I love the name Munderknack - it has a nice ring to it! Anyway, I have a few thoughts based on the way you described the Munderknack in your last post. If they have abilities that they consciously control (turning people into stone vs. just killing them) and use them as fitting to the situation, gather information in human form (which implies they are able to plot and plan to a degree greater than typical among animals), they sound much more humanoid than animal-like. In my opinion, this could be a good thing. It certainly would make them more formidable opponents.

How capable are they of interacting with humans? How does the turning people into stone ability fit in the context of your world? Do other creatures possess these sorts of abilities? Since they are also carnivorous predators, in what sorts of situations might they choose to turn someone to stone rather than eat them? And how exactly does daylight impact them physically? These are just a few questions that came to mind as I read your posts. But these are intriguing creatures and I think you are developing them well!

I find fantasy that much more interesting with mean wolf-like things.

Apparently, so did the top fantasy authors (Wargs or Maugrim, anyone?)
I think if you have ferocious canines, you're on the right track to a good story.

I have Vorks

Oh no! I must have wolves! JK

Hahaha

Yes, they are definitely more anthropomorphic than before.



Right now, they don't talk (but I might have the leader able to speak).

They are carnivorous, but when they need to make a quick getaway they turn their prey into to stone. There are other instances, but I haven't quite thought this all the way through yet

The munderknacks are nocturnal and they are a magical creature, so daylight "hurts" them in a way.

I still have a lot to think through, so sorry for the short response

Some nice added details! No problem about the short response - just have fun brainstorming your creatures.