Post by ADMINISTRATION on Jul 25, 2010 22:21:49 GMT -5
GENERAL LYCANTHROPE INFORMATION[/b]
Lycanthropes can assume at least two forms - human and animal. Powerful shifters can also assume a "hybrid" form that is bipedal with animal characteristics or even transform a small part of their body at will (for example, "growing" fingers into claws).
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. The lycanthropes Anita encounters most frequently can change shape almost at will.
Lycanthropes who spend too much time in animal form may not be able to shift back completely. As a result, some of the lycanthropes Anita meets have fangs or voices or eyes resembling their animal form, even when in human shape.
METAPHYSICAL PLANE
Though a lycan's animal/beast may not always be physically present, there is a connection with them on a metaphysical plane. When the beast/animal feels something, oftentimes the human form does as well and vice versa.
For example, if a human becomes excited when they walk into a club or something of the sort, their beast on the metaphysical plane will often times experience the same thing. Sensuality, anger, sadness, loneliness, anxiety all apply. This also applies for any physical pain either of the two feel.
Lycans who are born into their animal do not possess a 'beast' because they are their own beast. On the metaphysical plane it is like a mimicking action. For example, if the animal licks it's paw, physically the human's hand moves up. Or at some point, the animal and the human could almost split up so the human and them aren't mirroring each other. Also, unlike infected lycanthropes, born lycans do not have inner turmoil with their animal.
CONTAGION
Lycanthropes' bodily fluids are contagious, but only when the lycanthrope is in an animal or hybrid state. Lycanthropy can be also be passed along by getting a bad batch of lycanthrope vaccine.
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.
Lycanthropes can recover from almost any wound other than that caused by silver weapons or fire.
Lycanthropes have extremely acute senses, even in human form.
Lycanthropes are effectively allergic to silver and feel physical pain from even skin contact, although some seem to enjoy the pain of silver jewelry.
COMMAND OF ANIMAL
Lycanthropes appear able to command animals of their species. (For example, werewolves can command wolves).
ALPHA WERES
Some shapeshifters reach "alpha" or "master" status. Alpha shapeshifters may display some of the following traits:
An ability to resist transforming.
The ability to partially shapeshift, for example shifting hands into claws, or even "cosmetic" shapeshifting - shifting bones or flesh simply to alter appearance.
The ability to force other shapeshifters to change form, or to prevent them from doing so.
Some shapeshifters, such as Richard can share their power with others by allowing them to feed on the shapeshifter's blood.
The ability to heal others, by a variety of means.
BETA, OMEGA, & PACK STATUS[/u]
The next strongest down from Alpha is known as Beta while the weakest (still fairly new to lycan abilities) is Omega.
If you desire your lycan to be a ranked within the 'pack,' see below to see what rankings are available. If you want them to be a member, just put 'member' in your application, and if you don't want them in the 'pack' then put 'rogue.'
TRANSFORMATION & BECOMING A WERE
Three things have become clear, first the body temperature spikes before the transformation occurs. The second is that process is not smooth and peaceful, quite the contrary, the transformational process is somewhat violent and graphic. The bones shift under the skin and after that step a clear and hot fluid comes out of the body and the person is transformed. The body of the transformed animal is always dry and clean afterwards, however objects and other people will not be if they are in close proximity. And if not a sufficiently strong alpha then s/he will be tired afterward and may even loose consciousness.
The steps of becoming a were-animal are not exact, but this is known at least. Senses increase beyond human as does speed, however this process is somewhat unconscious and can surprise the "victim" or " Beneficiary " depending on the person's willingness. Another side effect is memory impairment which results from the "beast" starting to take control. The first few nights the person will not remember, however after a while the person can and will remember. The trouble will come when the person tries to remember the nights they forgot.
Lycanthropes can assume at least two forms - human and animal. Powerful shifters can also assume a "hybrid" form that is bipedal with animal characteristics or even transform a small part of their body at will (for example, "growing" fingers into claws).
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. The lycanthropes Anita encounters most frequently can change shape almost at will.
Lycanthropes who spend too much time in animal form may not be able to shift back completely. As a result, some of the lycanthropes Anita meets have fangs or voices or eyes resembling their animal form, even when in human shape.
METAPHYSICAL PLANE
Though a lycan's animal/beast may not always be physically present, there is a connection with them on a metaphysical plane. When the beast/animal feels something, oftentimes the human form does as well and vice versa.
For example, if a human becomes excited when they walk into a club or something of the sort, their beast on the metaphysical plane will often times experience the same thing. Sensuality, anger, sadness, loneliness, anxiety all apply. This also applies for any physical pain either of the two feel.
Lycans who are born into their animal do not possess a 'beast' because they are their own beast. On the metaphysical plane it is like a mimicking action. For example, if the animal licks it's paw, physically the human's hand moves up. Or at some point, the animal and the human could almost split up so the human and them aren't mirroring each other. Also, unlike infected lycanthropes, born lycans do not have inner turmoil with their animal.
CONTAGION
Lycanthropes' bodily fluids are contagious, but only when the lycanthrope is in an animal or hybrid state. Lycanthropy can be also be passed along by getting a bad batch of lycanthrope vaccine.
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.
Lycanthropes can recover from almost any wound other than that caused by silver weapons or fire.
Lycanthropes have extremely acute senses, even in human form.
Lycanthropes are effectively allergic to silver and feel physical pain from even skin contact, although some seem to enjoy the pain of silver jewelry.
COMMAND OF ANIMAL
Lycanthropes appear able to command animals of their species. (For example, werewolves can command wolves).
ALPHA WERES
Some shapeshifters reach "alpha" or "master" status. Alpha shapeshifters may display some of the following traits:
An ability to resist transforming.
The ability to partially shapeshift, for example shifting hands into claws, or even "cosmetic" shapeshifting - shifting bones or flesh simply to alter appearance.
The ability to force other shapeshifters to change form, or to prevent them from doing so.
Some shapeshifters, such as Richard can share their power with others by allowing them to feed on the shapeshifter's blood.
The ability to heal others, by a variety of means.
BETA, OMEGA, & PACK STATUS[/u]
The next strongest down from Alpha is known as Beta while the weakest (still fairly new to lycan abilities) is Omega.
If you desire your lycan to be a ranked within the 'pack,' see below to see what rankings are available. If you want them to be a member, just put 'member' in your application, and if you don't want them in the 'pack' then put 'rogue.'
TRANSFORMATION & BECOMING A WERE
Three things have become clear, first the body temperature spikes before the transformation occurs. The second is that process is not smooth and peaceful, quite the contrary, the transformational process is somewhat violent and graphic. The bones shift under the skin and after that step a clear and hot fluid comes out of the body and the person is transformed. The body of the transformed animal is always dry and clean afterwards, however objects and other people will not be if they are in close proximity. And if not a sufficiently strong alpha then s/he will be tired afterward and may even loose consciousness.
The steps of becoming a were-animal are not exact, but this is known at least. Senses increase beyond human as does speed, however this process is somewhat unconscious and can surprise the "victim" or " Beneficiary " depending on the person's willingness. Another side effect is memory impairment which results from the "beast" starting to take control. The first few nights the person will not remember, however after a while the person can and will remember. The trouble will come when the person tries to remember the nights they forgot.