Draugluin

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Draugluin
Werewolf
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Biographical Information
TitlesFather of the Werewolves
LocationTol-in-Gaurhoth
AffiliationWerewolf
DeathF.A. 465
Tol-in-Gaurhoth
Family
Childrencountless offspring, including Carcharoth
Physical Description
RaceWerewolf
GenderMale
Hair colorBlue
WeaponryFangs, claws
GalleryImages of Draugluin

Draugluin (died F.A. 465[1]) was the first Werewolf.

Bred from wolves and inhabited with an evil spirit sent by Morgoth himself, Draugluin was the sire of all Werewolves of Beleriand, and dwelled with his master Sauron in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, the former watchtower of Finrod Felagund.

He was slain by Huan during the Quest for the Silmaril, though he informed Sauron that Huan was present. Beren and Lúthien used his pelt to sneak into Angband.[2]

Draugluin was the sire of Carcharoth and many other Werewolves. It is probable the Wargs of the Third Age were descended from him, as these wolves could speak, suggesting they had fëar. He may have been a fallen Maia.

Etymology

Draugluin means "Blue Wolf" in Sindarin (from draug = "wolf" and luin = "blue"),[3] in reference to the color of his pelt.

Genealogy

DRAUGLUIN
d. F.A. 465
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carcharoth
d. F.A. 466
 


References


Wolves
Individuals: Carcharoth · Draugluin · Hound of Sauron · (Wolf-Sauron)
Races: Wargs · Werewolves · White Wolves