Suggestion: Allow dragon bones to be used to tame wolves.

Wolves that are tamed with dragon bones should grow and become Direwolves.

1. Growth Stages

Cub: Wolves initially tamed with dragon bones start small but grow larger over time as they bond with the player.
Adolescent: Over time (or with additional feeding of dragon bones or rare items), they grow to twice the size of a normal wolf, gaining increased health and strength.
Direwolf: Fully grown direwolves are massive, almost horse-sized creatures, capable of being ridden into battle.

2. Special Abilities

Each direwolf could gain unique abilities depending on the type of dragon bone used to tame them:

Fire Dragon Bones: Grants a flame aura that damages nearby enemies and immunity to fire. Their growl might even ignite targets in a small radius.
Ice Dragon Bones: Allows the direwolf to freeze water as it walks over it and slow enemies with a chilling bite.
Lightning Dragon Bones: Makes the direwolf faster and grants a shocking attack that has a chance to paralyze enemies.

3. Temperament and Bonding

Loyalty Mechanic: Direwolves are fiercely loyal but require care. Neglecting them (e.g., not feeding them or taking them into battle) could cause them to become wild again.
Aggressive Protection: Direwolves defend their owner with relentless ferocity. If the player is attacked, the direwolf prioritizes the attacker and gains a temporary strength boost.

4. Direwolf Equipment

Introduce special armor and gear for direwolves:

Saddles: Allows players to ride their direwolves.
Armor: Craftable from dragon scales, making the direwolf tankier and reflecting its draconic origin.
War Harness: Equip direwolves with packs to carry items or banners for a warlike appearance.

5. Pack Dynamics

Direwolves could introduce an interesting pack mechanic:

A direwolf could serve as an "alpha," boosting the stats and aggressiveness of normal wolves nearby.
Normal wolves in the pack could mimic the direwolf's elemental traits based on its type.

6. Direwolf Quests

The player could be sent on quests by dragon cultists or hunters to prove their worth in raising a direwolf.
These quests could involve:
- Retrieving a legendary dragon bone that grants special powers to the direwolf.
- Battling a rogue direwolf in the wild to establish dominance before your own wolf grows fully.

7. Breeding Mechanics

Two direwolves could produce offspring with random elemental traits, creating rare hybrids with dual abilities.
Breeding might require rare resources (e.g., dragon blood, special plants, or enchanted items).

8. Unique Behaviors

Territory Marking: Direwolves could "claim" areas, scaring off hostile mobs like zombies and skeletons.
Howling Command: A direwolf's howl could summon a pack of regular wolves to aid the player.
Resting Animation: Direwolves could be seen lounging or patrolling when idle, making them feel more alive.

9. Direwolf Names and Bonding

Allow players to name their direwolves for added personalization.
A bonding system could allow direwolves to gain small passive perks (e.g., faster regeneration or better damage resistance) as they spend more time with the player.

10. Wild Direwolves

Introduce untamed direwolves as rare, feral creatures that roam dangerous biomes (e.g., snowy tundras or enchanted forests).
These wild direwolves could pose a serious challenge to the player, requiring either combat or a show of dominance to tame.

By incorporating these features, your direwolf idea becomes not just a functional addition but a truly immersive and dynamic aspect of the mod. It blends beautifully with the mythical themes and gives players more goals and rewards for exploring and interacting with the world.

AlexModGuy / Ice-and-Fire-Suggestions