 the Ophion occult order. Not much is known about them since they're extremely hostile and aggressive, but what is known is that they worship that giant adder snake from earlier, as some sort of deity or god. This cult practices all dark magic and can seemingly control things that aren't normal. They can sort of control the giant snake and convince it to go places, and they can also control the black shuck wolves because they run away from a single cult member. Even if the entire pack of wolves is there, they won't attack, they'll run away scared. These members often wander into the woods with big black cloaks on, and are normally not too aggressive if you just walk past them, but they can be if you make them mad.