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First off, if you couldn't tell already, Shifted Spirits is a story about werewolves. You'll be able to learn everything important about them by reading the story itself, but just for fun, I wrote this walkthrough that goes into a lot more detail about their existence in my story's world.
It was mostly done for myself but decided to post it for those interested. Here it is:
A werewolf is a werewolf from birth. If you were born a werewolf, you will always be one, and you cannot ever become a werewolf if you weren’t born one.
The first werewolves came about when wolf spirits were attached to human bodies, and the children of those humans were born with the spirits of wolves, and the ability to shift into their wolf forms. The next generations of werewolves would be born simply by having a werewolf as a parent.
Every werewolf is born with strange, mysterious markings on their hair or skin. (fur in wolf forms) They appear to illuminate slightly in the moonlight, making the werewolf appear a bit eerie. Usually, humans find these markings unusual, but aren’t aware that they are the markings of werewolves. However, some humans are aware of this, and so werewolves need to be careful with who sees their markings out in the open.
Early in a werewolf’s life, they will usually act oddly compared to human children and will exhibit wolf-like instincts, and then they make their first transformation. Werewolves, on average, make their first transformation at the age of eight, but it can vary. Usually the first transformation is triggered by a strong wolf instinct that overcomes the werewolf, allowing them to discover their ability to transform.
From then on, werewolves will have the ability to shift forms at will, and it’s usually not painful, though it feels very strange for their first few transformations until they get used to it. However, trying to rush the transformation and shifting too quickly can cause it to be very painful. Shifting too many times in a row without giving themselves a chance to rest can cause a massive loss of energy and some undesirable side effects as well, like dizziness, weakness, and loss of coordination. Individual werewolves will eventually discover how often and how quickly they can transform according to what is right for their own bodies.
While they can’t transform too many times in a row or too quickly, they also can’t go forever without shifting into a wolf form. If he or she goes a long period of only staying in human form, their wolf spirits will be aching to get free. Eventually, the time depending on the individual werewolf, a transformation would be forced, as they wouldn’t be able to resist the urge any longer.
Werewolves can transform anywhere between human and wolf, but generally have four main forms that they rely on. Their human form is the least combat-capable, but used for concealment among humans. Their two mid-forms are the best for combat. Their first mid-form, appearing mostly human with some wolf traits, is most useful for agile and fast werewolves. The second mid-form, appearing mostly wolf but with some human traits, is most useful for powerful and strong werewolves. The completely-wolf form is best for getting needed adrenaline rushes, as they obtain it quicker as pure wolves. They can also stay in their completely-wolf form if they wish to live among wolves instead of humans.
Injuries carry over from form to form, since their bodies are only changing structure, they do not gain entirely new bodies. Although, werewolves tend to heal a bit faster than humans do, and building their strength can help them heal better as long as they don’t overdo it.
Due to their pack mentalities, usually when others in a werewolf’s pack transform, the werewolf will have the instinct to follow them and shift into the same form.
Along with the ability to shape shift, each werewolf also has a special ability to connect with a certain element of nature and manipulate it. A werewolf can usually only be connected to a single element. It’s not known what exactly determines a werewolf’s element, but it’s generally accepted that it is not something that can be changed. A werewolf requires a great deal of energy and concentration to manipulate their element, and usually can only do it if they are able to free themselves from distractions long enough to pull it off, making it difficult to accomplish in the heat of battle.
When a werewolf discovers their element and manipulates it for the first time depends on the individual. Usually a werewolf who intentionally tries to discover their element will do so earlier in life, while those who do not will discover it later in life.
The high demands on a werewolf’s body to transform and manipulate elements cause them to require more energy than other life forms. They get this extra energy through adrenaline rushes and thrills. It acts as extra fuel in addition to basic needs. Without it, they will suffer a significant loss of energy. A werewolf that is unable to get any adrenaline rushes will start to feel more and more restless, yet also weaker and weaker, until they can obtain a rush somehow. If a werewolf is trapped for too long, giving them food and water will only delay their death. They must be free in order to survive.
The moonlight triggers an instinct that gives them an adrenaline rush and makes them feel capable of doing anything. Because of the effect the moonlight has on a werewolf, werewolves are more likely to be wandering around at night when the moon is out, which may be the reason why many people have believed werewolves to only transform during nights of the full moon. They can transform any time, but are most likely to be wandering outside in their wolf forms under the moonlight.
The first werewolves came about when wolf spirits were attached to human bodies, and the children of those humans were born with the spirits of wolves, and the ability to shift into their wolf forms. The next generations of werewolves would be born simply by having a werewolf as a parent.
Every werewolf is born with strange, mysterious markings on their hair or skin. (fur in wolf forms) They appear to illuminate slightly in the moonlight, making the werewolf appear a bit eerie. Usually, humans find these markings unusual, but aren’t aware that they are the markings of werewolves. However, some humans are aware of this, and so werewolves need to be careful with who sees their markings out in the open.
Early in a werewolf’s life, they will usually act oddly compared to human children and will exhibit wolf-like instincts, and then they make their first transformation. Werewolves, on average, make their first transformation at the age of eight, but it can vary. Usually the first transformation is triggered by a strong wolf instinct that overcomes the werewolf, allowing them to discover their ability to transform.
From then on, werewolves will have the ability to shift forms at will, and it’s usually not painful, though it feels very strange for their first few transformations until they get used to it. However, trying to rush the transformation and shifting too quickly can cause it to be very painful. Shifting too many times in a row without giving themselves a chance to rest can cause a massive loss of energy and some undesirable side effects as well, like dizziness, weakness, and loss of coordination. Individual werewolves will eventually discover how often and how quickly they can transform according to what is right for their own bodies.
While they can’t transform too many times in a row or too quickly, they also can’t go forever without shifting into a wolf form. If he or she goes a long period of only staying in human form, their wolf spirits will be aching to get free. Eventually, the time depending on the individual werewolf, a transformation would be forced, as they wouldn’t be able to resist the urge any longer.
Werewolves can transform anywhere between human and wolf, but generally have four main forms that they rely on. Their human form is the least combat-capable, but used for concealment among humans. Their two mid-forms are the best for combat. Their first mid-form, appearing mostly human with some wolf traits, is most useful for agile and fast werewolves. The second mid-form, appearing mostly wolf but with some human traits, is most useful for powerful and strong werewolves. The completely-wolf form is best for getting needed adrenaline rushes, as they obtain it quicker as pure wolves. They can also stay in their completely-wolf form if they wish to live among wolves instead of humans.
Injuries carry over from form to form, since their bodies are only changing structure, they do not gain entirely new bodies. Although, werewolves tend to heal a bit faster than humans do, and building their strength can help them heal better as long as they don’t overdo it.
Due to their pack mentalities, usually when others in a werewolf’s pack transform, the werewolf will have the instinct to follow them and shift into the same form.
Along with the ability to shape shift, each werewolf also has a special ability to connect with a certain element of nature and manipulate it. A werewolf can usually only be connected to a single element. It’s not known what exactly determines a werewolf’s element, but it’s generally accepted that it is not something that can be changed. A werewolf requires a great deal of energy and concentration to manipulate their element, and usually can only do it if they are able to free themselves from distractions long enough to pull it off, making it difficult to accomplish in the heat of battle.
When a werewolf discovers their element and manipulates it for the first time depends on the individual. Usually a werewolf who intentionally tries to discover their element will do so earlier in life, while those who do not will discover it later in life.
The high demands on a werewolf’s body to transform and manipulate elements cause them to require more energy than other life forms. They get this extra energy through adrenaline rushes and thrills. It acts as extra fuel in addition to basic needs. Without it, they will suffer a significant loss of energy. A werewolf that is unable to get any adrenaline rushes will start to feel more and more restless, yet also weaker and weaker, until they can obtain a rush somehow. If a werewolf is trapped for too long, giving them food and water will only delay their death. They must be free in order to survive.
The moonlight triggers an instinct that gives them an adrenaline rush and makes them feel capable of doing anything. Because of the effect the moonlight has on a werewolf, werewolves are more likely to be wandering around at night when the moon is out, which may be the reason why many people have believed werewolves to only transform during nights of the full moon. They can transform any time, but are most likely to be wandering outside in their wolf forms under the moonlight.
Later on, I expanded on this a little more and added the following:
Type 1 Werewolf:
The original werewolves, who’s ancestors were wolf spirits born to humans. After being banished from the city they originated in, they stumbled upon another human civilization that didn’t know werewolves could exist. There, they could live alongside their human relatives without separation as long as they concealed themselves. They are born in human form, then make their first change later at a young age when their bodies can handle it. They’re designed for versatility and concealment. They can shift anywhere from fully human to fully wolf, but if they stay in their human form for too long, they will eventually feel an increasingly strong urge to transform to a wolf state. They have limited control over their respective elements, able to summon them to do their will briefly with a howl, but the extent of their control ends there. It also expends a lot of energy to do so.
Examples of Type 1 Werewolves: Valerie, Max, Vincent, Jason
Type 2 Werewolf:
This type of werewolf lacks a fully-human form. They can only go from a human-like “anthro” state to complete wolf. They are a line of werewolves that evolved branching separate from the Type 1 Werewolves. Their ancestors are said to have decided to try and completely separate themselves from humans, and instead of living in a human town, they went into the wilderness to form their own communities. There, they were able to live more like wolves and lose their use for the completely human form. Gradually, they started down the road of transitioning into regular wolves, although, they still for the time being retain their ability to transform from anthro to complete wolf. While they are unable to conceal themselves among humans, they were able to focus their talents on the natural elements around them. Type 2 Werewolves can control their respective elements more directly than Type 1 werewolves, not needing to howl in order to summon the elements, but instead have the ability to control them freely and for a longer period of time.
Example of a Type 2 Werewolf: W
Type 3 Werewolves:
Type 3 werewolves are not really a separate evolutionary branch of werewolves, but rather just werewolves that prefer to be human. They usually originate as Type 1 Werewolves, rarely Type 2 ones. They qualify as a third type merely because they become used to using human weapons, and they lose their appreciation for their respective element, and eventually lose the ability to manipulate it entirely. A problem they face, however, is no matter how much they ingrain themselves in human life, they never lose their urge to transform into a wolf state. They will always have wolf spirits, even if they don’t like it.
Example of a Type 3 Werewolf: Martin
The original werewolves, who’s ancestors were wolf spirits born to humans. After being banished from the city they originated in, they stumbled upon another human civilization that didn’t know werewolves could exist. There, they could live alongside their human relatives without separation as long as they concealed themselves. They are born in human form, then make their first change later at a young age when their bodies can handle it. They’re designed for versatility and concealment. They can shift anywhere from fully human to fully wolf, but if they stay in their human form for too long, they will eventually feel an increasingly strong urge to transform to a wolf state. They have limited control over their respective elements, able to summon them to do their will briefly with a howl, but the extent of their control ends there. It also expends a lot of energy to do so.
Examples of Type 1 Werewolves: Valerie, Max, Vincent, Jason
Type 2 Werewolf:
This type of werewolf lacks a fully-human form. They can only go from a human-like “anthro” state to complete wolf. They are a line of werewolves that evolved branching separate from the Type 1 Werewolves. Their ancestors are said to have decided to try and completely separate themselves from humans, and instead of living in a human town, they went into the wilderness to form their own communities. There, they were able to live more like wolves and lose their use for the completely human form. Gradually, they started down the road of transitioning into regular wolves, although, they still for the time being retain their ability to transform from anthro to complete wolf. While they are unable to conceal themselves among humans, they were able to focus their talents on the natural elements around them. Type 2 Werewolves can control their respective elements more directly than Type 1 werewolves, not needing to howl in order to summon the elements, but instead have the ability to control them freely and for a longer period of time.
Example of a Type 2 Werewolf: W
Type 3 Werewolves:
Type 3 werewolves are not really a separate evolutionary branch of werewolves, but rather just werewolves that prefer to be human. They usually originate as Type 1 Werewolves, rarely Type 2 ones. They qualify as a third type merely because they become used to using human weapons, and they lose their appreciation for their respective element, and eventually lose the ability to manipulate it entirely. A problem they face, however, is no matter how much they ingrain themselves in human life, they never lose their urge to transform into a wolf state. They will always have wolf spirits, even if they don’t like it.
Example of a Type 3 Werewolf: Martin
Feel free to give criticism or let me know if it seems too complex to understand. Not that you really need to, because like I said, the important parts will be touched on in the story itself and you really don't need to worry about it. This is just here in case you like to know every single little tiny detail about everything, or if you're just interested and wanted to read it for fun. :P
I never knew anything about them - now I do. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI a werewolf but im a nice one.
ReplyDeleteI am werewolf. I am trying to gather all the information about werewolves as i can. I like the story.
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