Werewolves

Werewolves are a species born from the application of old magic. This species has the ability to change forms at will. They have two forms, Human form, and Wolf form. In human form, they appear as normal humans, but are always of Native American descent. As time has gone on, however, the bloodline has become a bit diluted. While an individual may be of Native American descent, it could simply be a single Native American ancestor, among ancestors of any nation.

Werewolves first came to be long ago. It is unknown which tribe created the first Werewolves. What is know, is that Werewolves were created by a ritual of sorts, which has been lost to time. The warriors chosen were given the power of the Wolf, an animal revered by Native American tribes. They were to become stronger and faster, allowing them to fight off hostile tribes, and predatory species. As time went on, more and more tribes discovered the ritual. Entire tribes turned themselves into Werewolves.

In Wolf form, Werewolves appear as very large wolves, being as tall as 4 feet at the shoulder. Despite what some propaganda says, Werewolves are as in control in Wolf form as they are in Human form. Their mental abilities are not hindered in any way. As a wolf, they are fast, strong, and have excellent senses all around. Like many other non-human creatures, they rely on their natural prowess as their primary weapon. They are strong enough in this form to tear off limbs with relative ease. They are a more traditional species, tending to not really trust technology as much as other species.

In Human form, Werewolves have heightened senses. They are also almost always in peak physical fitness. They are also tough, and resistant to the cold.

Werewolves generally live in packs, but solitary individuals do exist. The hierarchy in the tribes or packs, closely resembles that of wolf packs, with an Alpha male and an Alpha female leading the pack.

Lifespan - 90 to 120 years

Werewolves live for a decent number of years, longer than most Humans by quite a bit. They fully mature in about their mid 20s.

Size - 5 to 6.5 feet / 4 feet

Werewolves in Human form tend to be at least 5 feet tall, with the tallest being over 6 feet. In Wolf form, they are usually about 5 feet tall at the shoulder give or take a few inches, making them quite imposing beasts.

Diet - Carnivorous

Werewolves are a predatory species. Unlike many others non-human species, however, they never preyed on Humans (besides certain cannibalistic tribes, see Wendigos). They are great hunters, and usually prey on deer and elk.

Strengths

Heightened senses in Human form. In Wolf form, they are fast, strong, and have excellent senses.

Weaknesses

They rather dislike technology, meaning that they are not well equipped to deal with it. Due to heightened senses, it is possible to overwhelm them with too much sound or smell. Lack ranged abilities completely.

Reproduction - 30%

Reproduction happens between a male and a female. Werewolves can successfully mate with their own kind, Humans, Demons, Mutts, and Wendigos. Mating with their own kind and Humans will result in Werewolf offspring. Mating with Demons, Mutts, or Wendigos will result in Mutt offspring. Will always result in only a single offspring.

Death

When a Werewolf dies, it is said that the soul of the individual goes to an afterlife called the Great Hunt. Besides this, it is known that the soul disappears from the body soon after death.

Ranks

Rank E - Pup - Very young wolves, they are not yet strong enough for real combat or hunting.

Rank C - Youngling - Younger wolves who have yet to learn the ways of the hunt. They are inexperienced, but can be dangerous nonetheless.

Rank B - Warrior - Strong individuals, they are the primary hunters and fighters within the tribe/pack. They are proven fighters.

Rank A - Alpha - Powerful individuals who have proven themselves to be the strongest in the pack. They are highly respected individuals.

Rank S - Beast Lord - Extremely powerful and rare individuals. Individuals of this rank have exceptionally large and powerful Wolf forms, being around 5 feet at the shoulder.