Any hunter needs a faithful and reliable companion who will help in trouble, will not let him freeze on a cold night, and in case of trouble will be able to call for help. But hunters most often travel alone, because where two pairs of eyes are looking for prey, both will be left with nothing. At least there is such a sign. Fate cannot be tested to the limit - this is the law in the wastelands.

But a good hunter will always find a way out. And therefore, special companion animals, mastiffs, were bred in the wastelands. These distant relatives of snow wolves are not at all similar to their ancestors - their dark fur always makes them stand out against the snow, but makes them practically invisible on the rocky plains. Heavy muzzle, powerful paws, impressive build, shaggy coat and quarrelsome character. This is how a wanderer who saw him from the outside would describe the mastiff. This dog truly inspires respect, and sometimes fear, in those who encounter him for the first time. However, outsiders rarely see mastiffs.

Skirmishers who go hunting always take their faithful dog with them. Contrary to their appearance, mastiffs are quite harmless and extremely loyal to their owner and his family. They never stray far from their owner, guard his sleep at night, and willingly ride small children on their powerful backs. However, for strangers and for hunted prey, the mastiff has long fangs and jaws that can gnaw through the backbone of a mouflon.

In some settlements, mastiffs are bred, and their puppies can sometimes be found in bazaars and in the Valley of Cold, and even much further south - all the way to the mysterious Ketam Ai. If you happen to become the owner of a mastiff, know that this is not an ordinary dog, its respect must be earned. But if you manage to do this, then you will never find a truer companion. Wherever you go, no matter how difficult it is for you, he will always and everywhere follow you and protect you from any troubles.