Nocturne focuses on canine roleplay, specifically gray wolves or coyotes. There are a variety of sub-species of gray wolf and you are welcome to use any that are included in our guide. We accept one variant of coyote, and details of each species we accept are listed below. Make sure to check out our Creation Guide and Marking Guide for guidance on character design.

Species	Weight	Height
Arctic Wolf Canis lupus arctos	90-125 lbs	25-31 inches tall
British Columbian Wolf Canis lupus columbianus	100-125 lbs	30-36 inches tall
Cascade Mountains Wolf Canis lupus fuscus	80-90 lbs	~36 inches tall
Eastern Timber Wolf Canis lupus lycaon	65-85 lbs	26-32 inches tall
Great Plains Wolf Canis lupus nubilus	80-110 lbs	26-32 inches tall
Mexican Wolf Canis lupus baileyi	50-80 lbs	26-32 inches tall
Northern Rocky Mt. Wolf Canis lupus irremotus	85-115 lbs	32-40 inches tall
Rocky Mt. Wolf Canis lupus occidentalis	100-132 lbs	32-40 inches tall
Southern Rocky Mt. Wolf Canis lupus youngi	100-132 lbs	26-30 inches tall
Red Wolf Canis rufus	50-80 lbs	24-26 inches tall
Coyote Canis latrans	15-46 lbs	21-25 inches tall

Sub-species not listed here may still be permitted, but we do not allow extinct species. It must be a living sub-species of gray wolf.

Wolf Sizes

As seen in the chart below, wolves come in a variety of sizes on Nocturne. This expansive range allows for variance in characters and a bit of a stronger dynamic between interactions. For example: a massive wolf fighting a coyote puts the wolf at an undeniable advantage. In addition, a dam who breeds with a sire who is too much larger than herself may face complications during copulation and birthing. The species you choose doesn't have to fit the size of your character, but it is recommended.
One exception: coyotes cannot be larger than average.


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Lifespan

Wolves on Nocturne can live a long time, with the maximum age capping at 14 years. Keep in mind, however, that 14 is incredibly old for any canine and most wolves will pass of natural causes by around 9 years old. In order for a wolf to thrive past that age, they must have great health and be supported by a family unit.

We recommend that you check out our article on Growth and Development for more information about the different lifestages.

Wolf Age	Human Age	Wolf Age	Human Age
0–1 month	0–2 years	4 years	34 years
2 months	2–4 years	5 years	38 years
3 months	4–6 years	6 years	42 years
4 months	6–9 years	7 years	46 years
5 months	10–12 years	8 years	50 years
6 months	13–15 years	9 years	54 years
7 months	15–16 years	10 years	60 years
8 months–1 year	16–17 years	11 years	64 years
1.5 years	18 years	12 years	70 years
2 years	24 years	13 years	74 years
3 years	30 years	14 years	76 years