Shunka Warak'in

Hyena-Wolf

Shunka Warak'in

Country of Origin: USA Being Type: Hyena-Wolf
Shunka Warak'in hyena-wolf illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
8/10
Magic Abilities
6/10
Physical Power
8/10

Origin Backstory

Striped, hyena-like wolf beast; taxidermy specimen from Montana 19th century; Native American name meaning "carries off dogs"; cryptid predator.

Key Features

  • Hyena-like stripes
  • Wolf body
  • Dog stealer
  • Montana origin
  • Taxidermy evidence

Lore

Shunka Warak'in ("carries off dogs") is a mysterious hyena-wolf hybrid from Montana folklore and 19th-century reports. Dark with stripes, it preyed on livestock and dogs; a taxidermied specimen (now lost) fueled speculation of an unknown canid or cryptid survivor from prehistoric times in the American West.