Werewolf

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***Lycanthropes*** (Hebrew: ***Likhentrops*** - ***לִיקַנְטְרוֹפִים‎***) simply known as ***Werewolves*** (Hebrew: ***Anshei Zehev*** - ***אַנְשֵׁי זְאֵב‎***) are the predominant *supernatural* species in the ***Sonic the Hedgehog: Fangs and Speed*** universe. They are shapeshifters who have the ability to transform from an ordinary human appearance to a wolf-like form that includes glowing eyes (Either Gold, Blue, or Red) pointed ears, mutton chops, claws, fangs, and ridged brows.

In rare cases, Werewolves can also have such advanced shapeshifting abilities that they can actually turn into a real wolf. For example; Talia Hale and Derek Hale.

Along with shapeshifting, all Werewolves possess superior strength, speed, agility, healing, and senses, among other powers. In the supernatural community, being a Werewolf is considered a gift, but it is a gift that has a cost—because a Werewolf's powers are derived from the moon, the full moon will cause their abilities and emotions to be so heightened that many lose control of themselves. For this reason, all newly turned or born Werewolves need to be trained in order to resist the urges that the moon forces upon them, which will allow them to remain in their human form unless it's absolutely necessary to change.

There are several known ways to become a Werewolf. The two most common ones are; Being a born a Werewolf or to be bitten by an Alpha Werewolf. A Werewolf is stronger when in a pack with one Alpha (who is the leader of the pack) and at least three Beta Werewolves total, which constitutes a basic pack; in most cases, there is usually a defined hierarchy within the pack. The Alpha gets power from their Betas, and vice-versa, which makes them stronger, more mature and more effective in battle. Werewolves without a pack are known as Omegas, who are generally regarded as weaker and easier to defeat and/or kill than Betas and Alphas, who have packs to back them up, though this is not always the case; an Omega could be the sole surviving member of a pack that was decimated, a former Alpha who has been abandoned by his Betas or a Beta abandoned or kicked out of their former pack, or, in the rarest of cases, are lone wolves purely by choice.

## Werewolf packs and Hierarchy

The majority of Werewolves belong to a pack, due to being social creatures who also benefit from the additional power they gain from the support of their packmates. However, even those Werewolves who chose to remain alone still respect the Werewolf hierarchy, which breaks all Werewolves down into three different groups, as listed below.

* Alpha
* Beta
* Omega

Alphas are physically the strongest of the Werewolf species and are typically the leaders of their respective packs. Alphas are distinguishable by their glowing red eyes, and their abilities are exponentially greater than those of most Betas and Omegas; not only do they possess immense individual power, but they also draw on the shapeshifters in their packs as well, giving them additional strength with every Beta they turn or have joined their pack. Werewolves can gain the rank of Alpha in several different ways, including by inheritance (For Example; Derek Hale), by killing another Alpha.

Alphas are the only Werewolves who can turn a someone into a Werewolf via a bite, and they also have the ability to use their Alpha Roar to force Betas and Omegas into submission or motivate them. The injuries that Alphas inflict on lower-ranking Werewolves take much longer to heal than a normal wound would because of the additional power they possess.

Shapeshifting-wise, an Alpha can either assume the form of what is a typical description of a lycanthrope—a large bipedal wolf with human-like qualities—or, in rare cases, the actual form of a wolf. However, the latter is not always limited to Alphas or even real Werewolves; for example, Derek Hale evolved to full-shift into a wolf despite being a Beta.

Beta Werewolves are Werewolves who belong to a pack and who are one rank below an Alpha Werewolf. Betas are usually loyal to their Alphas and to each other, and will defer to their Alpha's judgment in most cases.

Beta Werewolves possess the same supernatural abilities and physical characteristics of the average Werewolf, including a glowing eyes, pointed ears, mutton chops, claws, fangs, and ridged brows.

However, Beta Werewolves' eyes can be either one of two colors: gold, or blue. Betas with blue eyes are believed to be Werewolves who have taken an innocent human life, whereas Betas with gold eyes have not. The strength level of Betas' powers can vary as well.

Omega Werewolves, also known as "lone wolves," are Werewolves who do not belong to a pack. There are many reasons why a Werewolf may not have a pack, such as being kicked out or abandoned by their former Alpha and pack, being the sole survivor of a pack who had been killed, or, in rare cases, having chosen solitude over the security of a pack. Because Werewolves are naturally drawn to be in packs due to the additional power they gain from it, Omega werewolves are known to be the weakest and are extremely vulnerable then Beta or Alpha werewolves.

However, aside from being nomadic and solitary creatures, Omegas are physically indistinguishable from Beta Werewolves—they will still have either gold or blue eyes and will have the same general Werewolf form. Since an Omega is a lone wolf, any Alpha without a pack could technically be considered an "Omega" but would certainly be more powerful due to their additional Alpha werewolf spark.
## Powers and Abilites

A Werewolf possesses a number of physical and passive powers, and the strength of their individual powers are generally based on their rank, though it can also be influenced by other factors. In terms of the Werewolf hierarchy, Alphas are the strongest, followed by Betas, and then Omegas at the weakest end of the spectrum. An Alpha Werewolf also typically possesses additional powers not seen in the lower ranks.

### ***Powers***

* **Transformation:** Werewolves have the ability to shape their features into that of a partially wolf form, which involves glowing eyes, fangs, claws, a ridged brow, pointed ears and large sideburns. With practice, Werewolves can learn how to only transform a few selective features as needed, such as only extending their claws to cut something, their fangs to bite something, or simply making their eyes glow to enhance their eyesight or display their supernatural nature.

* **Advanced Transformation *(Limited)*:** Some Werewolves, typically Alphas (though occasionally Betas and Omegas as well), can shapeshift into a full wolf form. This trasformation can be achived when a werewolf finds an physical and emotional balance between his normal side and monsterus side. Once a werewolf reaches this level, it can use all of his enhanced powers and abilities without transforming much at all.

* **Super Strength:** Werewolves gain incredible physical strength beyond that of an ordinary creature. They can overpower opponents, break through solid objects, and perform feats of strength that would be impossible for a regular creature.

* **Super Speed:** Werewolves possess enhanced speed, allowing them to move swiftly and cover large distances in a short amount of time. This power enables them to outrun and outmaneuver most creatures or supernatural adversaries. Some werewolves have the ability to run even faster, and reach the speed of sound.

* **Super Agility/Reflexes:** Werewolves have heightened agility and reflexes, making them exceptionally agile and able to perform acrobatic maneuvers with ease. They possess remarkable balance, coordination, and quick reaction times.

* **Super Durability:** Werewolves have enhanced physical durability and resilience. Their bodies are capable of withstanding significant amounts of damage, such as falls from great heights or powerful physical blows, without sustaining severe injuries.

* **Super Senses:** Werewolves possess heightened senses, surpassing those of other creatures. They have acute hearing, allowing them to detect sounds from great distances. Their sense of smell is highly developed, enabling them to track scents and identify individuals by their unique scent. Additionally, their vision in low-light conditions is superior to that of normal creatures.

1. **Sight:** A Werewolf can use his glowing eyes to see in complete darkness, over long distances, and perceive things that cannot be seen with human eyes.
2. **Smell:** A Werewolf has an extremely strong sense of smell that allows him to track animals, and supernatural beings over long distances solely by smell.
3. **Hearing:** A Werewolf has a greatly enhanced sense of hearing, giving him the ability to hear whispers from hundreds of meters away, and sense approaching enemies. Plus, an experienced Werewolf can tell if someone is lying or not by hearing their heartbeat.

* **Accelerated Healing:** Werewolves possess regenerative abilities that allow them to heal from injuries at an accelerated rate. Wounds, whether inflicted in their normal or transformed state, tend to heal quickly, with minor injuries often closing up almost instantly.

* **Pain Absorption:** Werewolves have the ability to absorb pain from animals, and other creatures through tactile contact. This is usually done by touching the person who is in pain, or the injured body part and drawing the pain into themselves, which manifests as the Werewolf's veins darkening as their body processes it. Initially, a Werewolf can only essentially "take the edge off" of a person's pain level, but with practice, they can eventually learn to take it completely.

* **Memory Manipulation:** Some werewolves have the ability to manipulate memories. They can alter or erase memories in others, making them forget specific events or experiences.

### ***Alpha Powers***

* **Healing:** Alphas have an enhanced version of the werewolf healing ability. They can heal from injuries more rapidly and efficiently than regular werewolves.

* **Power Granting:** Alphas have the ability to grant or bestow their werewolf powers to other individuals, turning them into werewolves.

* **Alpha Roar:** Alphas have the ability to roar so powerfully that they can scare away weaker creatures and force Betas and Omegas to submit, to transform into their Werewolf forms, or to return to their normal forms.

* **Healing Disruption:** Alphas can disrupt the healing abilities of other supernatural creatures, making it harder for them to heal injuries or recover from wounds.

## Weaknesses

* **Wolfsbane:** Wolfsbane, also known as aconite, is an extremely toxic herb for Werewolves, though different strains have different effects. Most forms of wolfsbane will kill a Werewolf if the infection it causes reaches their heart, though there are ways of expelling the herb from their bodies, such as ingesting ashes of the strain in question, literally burning the wolfsbane-infected wound, or surgically excising.