Lycanthropes

Location
Lycanthropes are thought to originate in the Witherlands, close to their vampire counterparts, although there is little proof where the curse of the Lycan started. Now, they are very spread out, although the numbers are higher in the Witherlands.

Appearances
Lycans appear to be normal humans when in their human forms.

In their animalistic forms, however, many differences can occur. The form that their wolf side takes can be nearly humanoid, or entirely wolf-like. Some may be larger and some may be smaller. There are many different routes the curse can take as well as different colors.

General Religion
Lycanthropes may have a religion similar to the humans they live around, but many may be somewhat dejected due to their curse and may believe that no godly being would create such a curse. Viewpoints differ from person to person.

Society
Lycanthropes sometimes band together in groups of two or three to deal with the burden of the curse together. However, most Lycans live alone and generally away from civilization to keep their damage to a minimum upon changing. Should their secret get out, they know they will be hunted.

Combat
Lycanthropes will shift into their wolf forms under the light of a full moon or if their body is under strenuous conditions, such as a sword to the chest, where their body shifts to survive. The transformation, either way, is usually against their wishes.

These transformations may be stopped under two conditions - one, by spell that suppresses the transformation, likely from an experienced mage. The second way is by an injection of silver into the blood stream, either by dagger or by sword or syringe or arrow.

Due to the similar weakness to silver, Lycanthropes are thought to be shifters cursed to a single form, and due to the connection to the moon, are forced to endure a wolf form.

In addition, it is important to note that the first few transformations take time and pain, but older Lycanthropes do not notice the pain and are faster at shifting with smooth transitions.

While in their wolf form, there is little to no thought behind actions and the body makes instinctual decisions (lunging at threats or fleeing: fight or flight). Actions are typically violent and chaotic. There is no control from the lycan, unless magic is used.

For scenarios involving full moons, an admin or moderator will post it in the event board at the top of the chat room.

General Attitudes
Self-Seen:

Werewolves see themselves as cursed beings forced to endure a life against their decisions, in general. There are some Lycans who do not see this as a burden and live regular lives, however.

How They Are Perceived:

Werewolves are seen as abominations and threats to society with their unpredictable transformations. They are an enemy of the Arbiters, a monster-hunting group, and are hunted regularly.