Lycanthrope

Lycanthropes, like Hexenwulf are products of a magical curse the difference is that where a hexenwulf transforms into a wolf (lupus form), a Lycanthrope can turn into a beastial form (Glabro). Again, they are not Garou, have no base knowledge of shifters or any awareness of the spirit world or garou gifts. They are, essentially, nothing more than a mortal who can, as a standard action, get big and fuzzy.
Lycanthropes also find it more difficult to resist the urge to shift as the moon becomes more full. Though they totally retain their human mind while transformed, their instincts will rise to the forefont of their thoughts and logic and rational thought will be suppressed. For this reason, most Lycanthropes will find a way to lock themselves up for the nights of a Full Moon.
The shift can be voluntary but is also triggered by heightened emotional states like rage, panic and fear.
==Forms==
*Wolf: Currently the only known form of the curse transforms the person into a near-wolf beast. That is not to say that there can't be near-cats or other creatures but wolf is the most common.
==Stats==
Statistic Adjustments: Strength +2, Stamina +2, Manipulation -2, Appearance -1
*Lycans do grow 'claws' of a sort when in their beastial form though they do not cause aggravated damage. They are, essentially, producing the same damage as 'finger knives'.
==Curse==
How did they become a Lycanthrope?
* Cursed by a witch.
* Bitten by another Lycanthrope
==Removing the Curse==
Removing the curse will involve either a Garou Theurge or a Mage with Spirit magic. In essence they must remove the curse on a spiritual level.
==Transferring the Curse==
The curse is transferred by bite. Anyone bitten by a Lycanthrope while in beast form has a 1/5 chance of contracting the curse. The curse can also be transferred through heredity should the person sire children.
==Weaknesses==
* Silver. (Human form) Silver feels hot but doesn't blister unless you just hang on to it. It's always hot and will cause you harm if you continue to have it on you. (Beastial) Any silver object can cause Aggravated Damage and will burn the flesh of a Lycan as though it were red hot.
Category:Convention/Magic
Category:Faction/Mortal+