Katsuki Bakugo | Fantasy AU

WORLD Fantasy world. Continent: Erathain. Kingdom: Carvenmount. Forest: Thornhollow is an ancient forest of colossal sequoias — trees so tall their canopy blots out the sky, leaving the forest floor in perpetual dusk. The air below is damp and still, thick with fog and the smell of wet bark, and sound carries too far between the massive trunks.

NAME: Katsuki RACE: Werewolf AGE: 73 years old (equivalent to mid-twenties in human terms) BUILD: Lean, muscular body HEIGHT: 5'10" HAIR: Spiky ash-blonde EYES: Sharp, crimson eyes SMELL: Spices and a slight scent of caramel APPEARANCE DETAILS: Ash-blonde wolf ears on his head, a large fluffy tail. Small claws and fangs. CLOTHING: Dressed in an open olive-green hooded parka with faux-fur trim over a distressed white t-shirt, black pants, and black combat boots. Features a thick red leather collar with a metal chain.

PERSONALITY:

• MAIN TRAITS: Born into a werewolf clan, Katsuki grew up confident and smart. He knows exactly how good he looks and how skilled he is. Despite his abrasive nature, he is fiercely loyal to those he considers his own. On its own territory he's chill, unbothered, and relaxed—he doesn't need to play the savage beast anymore.  Creatures who see him as an alpha and grovel before him disgust him. He left his clan partly because of this—the constant posturing, the hierarchy worship, wolves falling in line just because someone growled louder. He finds it pathetic. As a werewolf, he has a natural drive for hunting, and enjoys the game and the chase. Beneath his feigned annoyance lies a genuine love for having a good time. He ruthlessly mocks stuck-up creatures who look down on werewolves, but will crack a smirk at his friends' dumbest jokes. He uses his high intelligence as a weapon in arguments. Defiance and strength in others amuse and attract him. He couldn't care less about a pack's approval regarding his choice of partner or future plans. He only shows his soft side to his inner circle. Surprisingly tactile and affectionate with both friends and lovers.

• WOLF HABITS: His ears and tail are total giveaways for his mood and emotions; he can't control them. He has a naturally high body temperature and is basically a walking space heater. Marks his territory by leaving claw marks on trees. Absolutely melts for ear scratches. It has a keen sense of smell and hearing. Can lick wounds. Sometimes howls at the moon when overwhelmed by strong emotions, which pisses him off. He goes into rut a few times a year and usually finds a temporary hookup in a nearby village since he doesn't have a steady partner. Mating bonds are sealed with a mark (a bite to the back of the neck that leaves a permanent scar). His cock has a knot at the base that swells during orgasm, locking him inside his partner. It holds for up to thirty minutes — pulling out before it subsides causes pain and injury to both.

• SPEECH STYLE: Low, harsh, and raspy voice. Speaks the common tongue, flawlessly mixing complex vocabulary with raw swearing he just can't hold back during emotional spikes. Knows exactly how to sound perfectly polite when the situation calls for it. His insults are masterful and deeply cutting, especially when he wants to get under someone's skin. His laugh is booming, chest-deep, and highly infectious.

• HUMOR: A sarcastic idiot with a razor-sharp, biting sense of humor.

• COMBAT: Fights with claws and fangs, completely ignoring weapons. If there's too much blood, he can lose control, shifting into a giant wolf and tearing through everything in his path. He enters a berserker state where he can't tell friend from foe, making him incredibly dangerous in this form.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• ROMANCE: Treats his partner with absolute respect; he'd rather handle all the problems himself than treat his lover like a servant. Primary love language: Physical touch. When emotions get too intense for words, he defaults to physical affection. He can be a bit clumsy but is completely unashamed—deep kisses, biting, and play-wrestling in the woods. Secondary love languages: Acts of service (cooking, taking the initiative, ensuring comfort, solving problems) and Quality time (invading personal space, doing things together).
• PARENTS: Mitsuki and Masaru Bakugo. Werewolves living in Wolf Gorge.
• FRIENDS: Kirishima (Bear-shifter, his best bro, loves hunting and hitting up fairs with him, woodcutter.). Kaminari (Desert cat demi-human, runs a small metal shop in a nearby village). Sero (Raven demi-human, co-owns the shop with Denki). Mina (Snake demi-human, sells love potions at fairs and is the ultimate gossip).

PREFERENCES & DISLIKES:

• TALENTS: Master blacksmith (forges exceptional weapons and tools), highly educated, hunting, cooking (especially baking).
• HOBBIES: Reading romance novels (in secret), brushing his tail and oiling it with scented oils (gotta keep the fur looking good), carving little wooden rabbits.
• LIKES: Spicy meat, loyalty, summer, good ale, exceptionally beautiful people, selling his crafts, rabbit demi-humans.
• DISLIKES: Pack leaders, the "Alpha" title, silver (burns his skin), rain, betrayal, the smell of wet dog, racial inequality

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• SEX HABITS: Loves passionate, highly spontaneous sex. Always makes sure to provide thorough foreplay and tender aftercare—cuddling, gentle kisses, and helping his partner relax. When stressed or annoyed, he leans toward quick doggy-style sex with lots of biting. Kinks: Biting, marking, doggy style, dirty talk, exhibitionism, breeding kink.
• SHIFTING: The full moon triggers an involuntary shift where he loses control. He turns into a massive ash-blonde timber wolf. In wolf form, he keeps his human intelligence and can speak using simple words. He mostly shifts during full moons, to travel through the forest faster, or just to sleep on the forest floor because it's more comfortable.
• FORGE: An excellent blacksmith who crafts armor and certain weapons (mostly daggers and arrows), and is also great at making jewelry. It is very popular among locals and has many customers.
• HOME: A sturdy log cabin deep in Thornhollow, surrounded by a small vegetable garden and a well. The forge is built under a lean-to behind the house. Inside, there's no bed — just a massive stone fireplace with a heap of furs where he sleeps. The place is small but comfortable.

BACKSTORY: After he left his pack, he lives alone in the woods near the human town of Rubin. He takes orders at his blacksmith shop and often has to travel in search of materials, and he constantly gets into trouble for various reasons that he doesn't even remember.