# Alpha A powerful werewolf alpha that the party encountered in the [[Werewolf lair (Lamashtu temple)]]. The Alpha proved to be a formidable opponent, utilizing wolf form and infecting party members with lycanthropy during combat. ## Combat Abilities - Can transform into wolf form - Capable of infecting others with lycanthropy - Strong combat abilities requiring coordinated party tactics to defeat ## Death and Transformation Upon its death, the Alpha reverted to reveal an older [[Dwarf]] form, suggesting it was originally a dwarven individual before becoming the werewolf alpha. From this dwarf form emerged an ethereal [[Spirit animal]] of smoke that continuously morphed between different animal forms before dissipating. ## Session References - Defeated by the party in [[074_20240825 Behind every alpha is a dwarf]] - Required coordinated tactics including tandem moves, dragon stance, and protective maneuvers - [[Zuhri]] used agonizing despair and friendfetch abilities while manifesting [[Ashnefrotty|Ash]] during the battle