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Werewolf

Werewolf

Werewolves, more commonly known as Weres, are a species of supernaturals that transform from human to wolf on the night of a full moon. Their abilities strengthen and weaken corresponding to the phases of the moon—the closer it is to full moon, the stronger they become. Their body builds also vary by the phases of the moon.

They are some of the most dominant of supernatural species, and tend to rival vampires.

Overview

History

Vampires and werewolves started the American Civil War in the late 1880s in an attempt to destroy one another.

There is an old legend about real wolves being drawn to werewolves who are supposed to be in the pack hierarchy. It is later proven to be true when Lucas is saved by a pack of coyotes.

Physiology

A werewolf's physiology is associated with the phases of the moon. The closer they are to the full moon, the more built their bodies become; subsequently, their logic weakens while their animalistic instincts become stronger. A werewolf's mentality is completely devoted to its pack, as are most werewolves devoted to their kind. They also have an attraction to the moon. Werewolves are born to be possessive, territorial, extremely protective, stubborn, and hot-tempered (males especially). The way their limbs move are described as less human but more animalistic, perhaps similar to how they move in stealth unconsciously.

Werewolves' body temperatures run higher than humans, as opposed to the cold body temperatures of vampires.

When a werewolf gets upset, their eyes glow orange. The angrier they are, the deeper the color.

Mating Process

When a male werewolf finds a potential mate, his body releases a purring mechanism from his voice that has the power to encourage, or seduce, the mate in question to want to be closer to the male. The mate in question has to be close to the male, emotionally and physically for it to work.

A female werewolf's body goes through an overnight growth spurt when she reaches mating age. The body prepares itself to attract a mate—such as her hair growing longer, her height growing taller, and her breasts bigger.

Psychology

Packs

Werewolves hunt in packs. Each pack has a leader (also known as Alpha), along with a varied group of members. The other members of the pack may have certain ranks, such as pack matrons. The pack leader takes care of all their members, For example, if one member has a problem it is usually reported to the pack leader for them to intervene. Since pack members are like a close-knit family, every full moon they shift and run together as a pack.

Marriage

Werewolves are most often put in arranged marriages by their parents to ensure control and purity of their race. The Father of the Female Werewolf has total control over who is to be arranged to marry her, and if both fathers agree, an Engagement Ceremony will take place. At the ceremony, they exchange vows and seal it with a kiss. After the Ceremony, both newly engaged weres must sign the engagement contract which sets the marriage in stone with no possible way out. If they for whatever reason refuse to sign the papers, they will be looked down upon by other werewolves and the elders.

Belief System

Werewolves have the belief of a soul mate, a perfect other half or counterpart to their soul. They take this very seriously, as it is hard to find your soul mate, and is considered very lucky if you do. The were council and adults expect their younger wolves to obey and follow every rule - to control the younger generation - as well as to ensure the purity of their bloodlines. This is expressed through arranged marriages. If they don't follow through with the commitments their parents have set up, they are looked down upon for a werewolf must never put loyalty to someone else before their own kind.

Transformation

Most werewolves are born and therefore possess the power to transform into werewolves at an early age, 4-5 respectively.

However, there have been cases where a human can be transformed into a werewolf through a bite from a werewolf, similar to how some can be made into vampires. However, this is a rare occurrence.

Powers and abilities

Werewolves' abilities vary following the phases of the moon. They become more human after the full moon, with their abilities weakened. Two weeks before the full moon, their powers will begin to strengthen, as do their instincts until the night before the transformation, when they will be at full power to outmatch a vampire in single combat. On the night of the full moon, they shed their human form to become wolves until the sun rises the next morning.

Weaknesses

A werewolf's abilities are generally weaker than those of vampires from the day after the full moon to the next three weeks before their bodies begin to strengthen in response to the upcoming full moon.

Personality Traits Index

A werewolf's circle of friends are small; they are not easy to get to know and are often viewed as very private individuals. If given the choice to stay at home with a few select people or going out with a crowd, they'd stay home with the ones whom their consider to be their pack.

They are not easily intimidated and seldom care what others think of them. Because of their "keep to myself" tendencies and their stoic attitude, they are often viewed as unfriendly and cold. In reality, werewolves are very loyal to the select few they accept into their circle. They don't talk a lot, but when they do, you'd better listen. They have good instincts and are known to be people watchers. They are often considered moody and dark, and don't care to explain themselves, but beneath that outer shell is someone who will never turn their back on you.

Notable Werewolves

Hybrids

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