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Lycanthrope

Basic Information

Anatomy

They have a natural human look until they transform into either their Hybrid Form or their Animal Shape.

Genetics and Reproduction

Lycanthropes have two ways of breathing either through human ways or through their animalistic side. Gestation period through human breeding is 9 months. Breeding through their animal ways has a gestation of the animals, each breed of Lycanthrope differs from this.

Growth Rate & Stages

Lycanthropes grow at the same rate as humans do reaching adulthood around 21 years.

Ecology and Habitats

Lycanthropes are unique in the way of whatever the environment, they adapt to it. They have been in forests and in cityscapes.

Dietary Needs and Habits

All lycanthropes need to eat as much as a regular human does which is three or four pounds each day. Most like to go to stores for food, while others go hunt in their animal forms.

Biological Cycle

Lycanthrope live longer than than regular humans do and only one breed of lycanthrope needs to hibernate for winter, the Ursine breed.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Most Lycanthropes like to live in tribes with other Lycanthropes. They obey an "Alpha" of the group. While some Lycanthropes prefer the city life.

Facial characteristics

Lycanthropes show minor features of their breed in Human form. These features may include animalistic eyes and overgrowth of body hair and head hair. Even sharper teeth are included on this list.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Lycanthrope have been around the world from the Japanese Desmo, to the Alaskan Ursine. Lycanthropes are all around, your best friend might even be a Lycanthrope.

After The Broken Branch Event

Lycanthropes now after The Broken Branch have been seen in the other Realms such as Niflheim, Helheim and Limbo. Due to their adapting nature they have the other realms have shaped and changed them, Ursine breeds from Niflheim might have a mist that coats them during Shape Change. While Desmos from Limbo might have demonic features and charred rock around them during Shape Change.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Lycanthropes are the most intune with nature and its inhabitants, Beast Speech allows the Lycanthrope to speak with them. Shape Change is what gives the Lycanthrope the ability to change, at first it is uncontrollable until the Lycanthrope gets used to the new forms, then they can change at will.

Civilization and Culture

Common Dress Code

While most Lycanthropes who spend their time in a tribe don't wear clothing, makes them feel more connected to nature, the city Lycanthropes wear Humanity's clothing choices.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Humanity is a interessting breed. They sit and eat nothing but junk food and even poisoned our forests. They are a threat not only to themselves but to all of us.
— Alpha Yanvin of the Ursine Breed
The Demons are ruthless, bloodthirsty, vile creatures. No wonder the Aves like them.
— Alpha Corin of the Desmo Breed
You want to talk about the vile acts, take a look at the other creatures of the world. Bloody Sirens are breakin' hearts and the Changlings are nothing but trouble. I say kill 'em all.
— Alpha Jen'rae of the Canis Breed.
You're teling me that there are Angels that exist in this world and we've never saw them. Well that's just as selfish as the Demons
— Alpha Cree of the Feline Breed
Origin/Ancestry
Desmo, Ursine, Canis, Feline, Aves
Lifespan
80 years
Average Height
5'11''
Average Weight
150-190 lbs
Average Physique
Most if not all Lycanthropes are considered healthy only suffering from deadlier diseases.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Mainly their hair color displays the fur color.
Geographic Distribution