Category:Werewolves

Throughout history and lore, werewolves are probably the most misunderstood and bastardized creatures of the supernatural world. The truth is that werewolves, or loups-garoux, are actually the most graceful and intelligent creatures within the supernatural realm. A complex system of social position and bureaucracy exists within the ranks of a pack. Each pack is led by one alpha male and female. While being an alpha is determined by birthright, any member of the pack can challenge the alpha for their position in an all out combat to that individual’s death or surrender. Unlike popular belief, werewolves do not turn into beasts and instead will turn into wolves at will (not just on the nights of the full moon). Younger wolves will not be able to control their changes right away and will succumb to the full moon, unlike their elders. Physical characteristics can include unique eye and hair colors, graceful postures, and unnatural agility and speed. As werewolves they have heightened hearing, sight and smell. They can communicate with other wolves and they can jump from tall heights. Strength within a pack is not only measured by physical prowess but also by their mental cunning. Werewolf packs strictly adhere to their code of honor and do not lust for human blood. A werewolf is born from parents who are wolves. Like half-witches, there is only a fifty-fifty percent chance that a half-wolf will turn. Rogue wolves do exist within Crescent Cove and this is why werewolves have a bad reputation. Werewolf packs are antecedal, in that seniority is usually established by age, power and birthright, as previously mentioned, but the complex mix of political and instinctive rank can be confusing to outsiders. They are fiercely loyal on a reflex level to their pack, but will fight between each other and are capable of betrayal and conflict. Full werewolves, in their human state, will be relatively identical to mundane people, and determining who is a wolf outside of the Change is impossible without magical assistance. Wolves and vampires, unlike popular media depictions, do not have a millennia-old war raging between them, but as both are territorial creatures they will come into conflict occasionally.