Vukodlak

== Description ==
Also known as a Vaewolf, this species of Vampire is exceedingly rare and can only come about when a Wraith manages to successfully drain the life energy of a werewolf before the following Full Moon. It then behaves very similarly to a regular Vampire and suffers from the same apotropaics (religious artifacts, sunlight, etc.) but with the additional weakness to silver.
In human form, the Vukodlak looks very similar to its human counterpart - malnourished appearance, long talons and fangs, black, sunken eyes, etc. But is capable of taking on an even more monstrous guise; the Vukodlak in its wereform, when compared to that of a normal werewolf almost always bears enlarged pupils, making their eyes seem almost completely black and a somewhat skeletal appearance. The fur is more coarse, paler, the talons longer and prone to breaking against the ground when running on all fours. This makes it no less deadly, however, as the Vukodlak fights like a rabid demon and when well-fed, can regenerate faster than most werewolves. It fosters a particular fondness for werewolf blood and will go out of its way to hunt down other shapeshifters. It also seems to wield a deadened sense of pain and caution and may not even immediately display any discomfort after being severely wounded. Like most living things, even Vampires, the Vukodlak can be killed by a bullet to the head, silver or otherwise.
Unlike the typical Vampire, however, Vukodlak’s are less meticulous about keeping their victims alive or in one piece in order to drain them. Though they may drag them off to some quiet, dark corner to finish their meal, they are less prone to seek out a specific den or territory. Thus, Vaewolves are often short-lived, seemingly under the total and complete control of their bloodlust.Category:Cryptid
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