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LYCANTHROPES

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Lycanthropes, or more commonly known as Weres, are humans who have contracted the ‘virus’ one way or another. There are two ways a human might become infected, the first being bitten or scratched by a lycanthrope. Different strains of lycanthrope have different rates of manifesting, and some occurrences are more rare than others. A werewolf strain is the easiest to catch, while a viper-man strain is one of the hardest, so if you don't want to be changing forms the next full moon, be careful that you don’t get to close to those teeth and claws. The Were-Leopard strain has a tendency to take up to three months to manifest itself, so that the contractee doesn't know they have it at first. The Werewolf strain can take as little as three weeks to show. The other way to contract the 'virus' is to get a shot, intending to prevent you from contracting any lycan strains. Sometimes there is a bad batch of the strain and the person who recieves an injection of the bad batch. The birth of a lycanthrope is extremely rare, but it has been done before. The result is that the offspring is much more powerful than a lycan that contracts the strain of 'virus'. The offspring tends to retain its animal form until two years of age, which is when it learns to shift. It's shifts are uncontrollable and unpredictable and fueled by emotions. The first years of being a lycan are a testing time. As the transformation from seemingly normal human into a beast that looks somewhat like an animal and human, is mostly based around the cycle of the moon and the person’s emotions. As time goes by though, the Shifter normally learns to control the change, and is able to change at anytime in the month, with the exception of the full moon, or whatever triggers the change. Also, once the being learns this control they will also learn to master the form of the wolf. Partial shifts are a very rare talent. A partial shift is when the lycanthrope, in human form, shifts only part of their body, say their arm and hand, to match that of their other form. Typically, only powerful shifters retain this ability. If the lycanthrope is weak, they will not have the ability to shift into the 'were' state, also known as the half and half(half animal, half human). If this is so, the shifter can only shift to the full animal, i.e. from human to full wolf. However, being a were, their animal forms are normally bigger than the actual animal(a normal, non shifting wolf is about a third of the size a shifting werewolf is in their wolf form). The ways of killing a Lycan are as follows: decapitation and destroying the heart. Silver has a severe effect on a lycan too. If it is in the form of a liquid and can get into the blood stream, it will kill no matter what. If it is in the shape of a bullet or similar then it will cause great pain, and if the wound isn’t treated quickly enough then it can leave permanent damage and may lead to death.

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WERELEOPARDS

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Wereleopard Terminology Pard - The term wereleopards use to refer to themselves. This is also what they call their clan. Nimir-Ra and Nimir-Raj - A given pard's queen is its Nimir-Ra, and its king is its Nimir-Raj. Léoparde Lionné - Refers to a rampant leopard; usually an alpha who is a brave protector or avenger for the Pard. Lion Passant - Refers to a sleeping Leopard; usually an alpha that leads but does not protect the Pard. Wereleopard Attributes Shape Change Lycanthropes can assume at least three forms - human, animal, and a "hybrid" form that is bipedal with animal characteristics. Most lycanthropes must feed immediately after changing to an animal state, and are forced into a comatose state for several hours after returning to a human form. Lycanthropes who spend too much time in animal form may not be able to shift back completely. As a result, some of the lycanthropes have fangs or voices or eyes resembling their animal form, even when in human shape. Contagion Lycanthropes' bodily fluids are contagious, but only when the lycanthrope is in an animal or hybrid state. For wereleopards, as a feline lycanthropy, the human will only catch the disease if they are over exposed for excessive amounts of time or were bitten in multiple areas such as surviving a vicious attack. Unlike werewolves, wereleopard lycanthropy is significantly harder to catch. Physical abilities All lycanthropes are extremely fast, strong, and resistant to damage. Lycanthropes' strength appears to depend somewhat on their actual size and somewhat on their level of supernatural power. Passive wereleopards will not be as strong as a more dominate leopard. Lycanthropes can recover from almost any wound other than that caused by silver weapons in which the wound becomes fatal and heals human slow. Lycanthropes have extremely acute senses, even in human form. For example, wereleopards are be able to "smell" emotions or lies as well as sensing other emotions like anxiety causes a change in the smell of a person. Some wereleopards' hearing is so acute they can hear a person's heart beat or the blood moving in the body, even in human form. Lycanthropes are effectively allergic to silver and feel physical pain from even skin contact, although some seem to enjoy silver jewelry. Command of Animals Wereleopards are able to command regular leopards to a certain extent. This usually includes taming their species to behave as over-sized house cats. Reaction to Vampire's Call Wereleopards can be "called" and commanded by a vampire with the ability to call the leopard. Sufficiently powerful lycanthropes (alphas) can resist a vampire's call, or even interfere with the call, preventing the vampire from calling other lycanthropes or animals. Similarly, sufficiently powerful shape shifters are able to look vampires in the eyes without being affected by their mental powers. Alpha Wereleopards Some shape shifters reach "alpha" or "master" status, a power level similar to that of a master vampire. Alpha shape shifters may display some of the following traits: - An ability to resist transforming. - The ability to partially shape shift, for example shifting hands into claws, or even "cosmetic" shape shifting - shifting bones or flesh simply to alter appearance. - The ability to force other shape shifters to change form, or to prevent them from doing so. - Some shape shifters can share their power with others by allowing them to feed on the shape shifter's blood. - The ability to heal others, by a variety of means.

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WEREWOLVES

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Werewolf Terminology Pack - The term werewolves use to refer to themselves. This is also what they call their clan. Ulfric and Lupa - A given pack's queen is its Lupa, and its king is its Ulfric. Ulfrics are usually males, however it has been documented that a rare female with enough power to lead the pack will come along. In these instances, the female will be the Ulfric, and her mate, no matter what Gender, Lupa. Werewolf Attributes Shape Change Lycanthropes can assume at least three forms - human, animal, and a "hybrid" form that is bipedal with animal characteristics. Most lycanthropes must feed immediately after changing to an animal state, and are forced into a comatose state for several hours after returning to a human form. Lycanthropes who spend too much time in animal form may not be able to shift back completely. As a result, some of the lycanthropes have fangs or voices or eyes resembling their animal form, even when in human shape. Contagion Lycanthropes' bodily fluids are contagious, but only when the lycanthrope is in an animal or hybrid state. For werewolves, as a canine lycanthropy, the human can easily catch the wolf strain and within the month will be changed. Unlike wereleopards, werewolf lycanthropy is much easier to catch. Physical abilities All lycanthropes are extremely fast, strong, and resistant to damage. Lycanthropes' strength appears to depend somewhat on their actual size and somewhat on their level of supernatural power. Passive werewolves will not be as strong as a more dominate leopard. Lycanthropes can recover from almost any wound other than that caused by silver weapons in which the wound becomes fatal and heals human slow. Lycanthropes have extremely acute senses, even in human form. For example, werewolves are be able to "smell" emotions or lies as well as sensing other emotions like anxiety causes a change in the smell of a person. Some lycan's hearing is so acute they can hear a person's heart beat or the blood moving in the body, even in human form. Lycanthropes are effectively allergic to silver and feel physical pain from even skin contact, although some seem to enjoy silver jewelry. Command of Animals Werewolves are able to command regular canines to a certain extent. This usually includes taming their species to behave as over-sized pets. Reaction to Vampire's Call Werewolves can be "called" and commanded by a vampire with the ability to call the wolf. Sufficiently powerful lycanthropes (alphas) can resist a vampire's call, or even interfere with the call, preventing the vampire from calling other lycanthropes or animals. Similarly, sufficiently powerful shape shifters are able to look vampires in the eyes without being affected by their mental powers. Alpha Werewolves Some shape shifters reach "alpha" or "master" status, a power level similar to that of a master vampire. Alpha shape shifters may display some of the following traits: - An ability to resist transforming. - The ability to partially shape shift, for example shifting hands into claws, or even "cosmetic" shape shifting - shifting bones or flesh simply to alter appearance. - The ability to force other shape shifters to change form, or to prevent them from doing so. - Some shape shifters can share their power with others by allowing them to feed on the shape shifter's blood. - The ability to heal others, by a variety of means.

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SHIFTER FACTS

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Please take into account, the following items when roleplaying a shifter. · Through the change, shifters cannot shift clothes. Coming out of their animal forms, EVERY shifter, leader or not, is completely naked. · Some shifters have two forms, some have three. Some can only change to the half human, half animal form. Some can only change to the pure animal form. · It is very, very rare for a different species of shifter to be accepted into a clan. (EX: A cougar into a Pard.) Leaders that allow this are doing it out of the kindness of their hearts and need no reason to kick them out. · Any alliance form by a Shifter Clan is upheld with the utmost honor and honesty. If a member should step out of bounds, or betray the truce, their lives are at stake, from the higher ups. · All shifters are extremely fast, strong, and resistant to damage. Lycanthropes' strength appears to depend somewhat on their actual size and somewhat on their level of supernatural power. · Shifters are effectively allergic to silver and feel physical pain from even skin contact, although some seem to enjoy silver jewelry. · A dominant pack member may issue any order to submissive member, provided that the dominant does not order the submissive to do anything illegal. · A pack member may offer or receive "protection" to or from another member. A pack member must accept all challenges on behalf of any person to whom he or she has offered protection. · Lycanthropes appear able to command animals of their species. · Changing between forms takes a great deal of energy; most lycanthropes must feed immediately after changing to animal form and collapse into a comatose state for several hours after returning to human form. Stronger lycanthropes do not need to feed immediately or collapse, but are extremely tired. · Lycanthropes' bodily fluids are contagious, but only when the lycanthrope is in an animal or hybrid state. · Most, MOST(not all), Shifters are VERY comfortable with Nudity, as they tend to like their animal form better. · Physical contact(by no means sexual, either) makes practically any Lycan feel welcomed and more at ease. · Shifters often sleep in big, non sexual, "puppy piles", especially if there has been a recent upset or loss.

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