Lycanis-Anubis

Deep in ancient tombs their lay cults of Abnubite priests being lead by Lycanis-Anubis, forever keeping guard over forgotten hallowed ground. Resembling a pitch black Egyptian wolf these Lycans stand taller and more proud than their kin. Being viewed by many Lycans to be Anubis in mortal form these Lycans often hold positions at the head of priesthood’s and packs.

### Lycanis-Anubis Appearance and Attributes

A sight to behold these Lycans are tall, dark, and gilded with fine regalia fit for a Pharo. Though by no means a common form of Lycanthrope the instances of Lycanis-Anubis are regularly seen. GIven their status in Lycan society as the finest mortal priests of their religions leads to Lycanis-Anubis instances to travel the world offering their ear to packs. Given their inherent role any and all Lycanis-Anubis are forcefully offered a position within the Anubinism faith, where they are trained into the finest Abnubite priests available to the Lycan world. Although this may seen unfair to force a certain career path on young Lycans this is a more often than not a highly acceptable agreement.

Abnubites are some of the finest priests that Lycanthropy has to offer with individuals taking their roles to an almost zealous level. These Abnubites view themselves to have one soul goal whilst on our mortal plain, a view held by their lesser cousins Lycanis-Lupaster. They should strive to guard the burial grounds, tombs, a grave yards of the dead, as well as assist in the passing of fallen souls to the after life. Lycans-Anubis are considered to the finest priests to contact with any query in relation to funerals, death, or the afterlife. Surprisingly this is not just limited to Lycanthropes with Abnubite priests offering their services to any and all who seek their aid. These views are also held by their cousins Lycanis-Lupaster, though this can be said about most attributes held by Lycanis-Anubis.

Being taller than their cousins leads Lycanis-Anubis being able to move at far faster speeds, and perform feats of incredible agility. It should be noted that Lycanis-Anubis are more likely to move around biped-ally whilst in their canine form. It’s believed this is an adaptation due to their sub species being responsible for funeral care and mummifications since ancient times. Lycanis-Anubis are also far more likely to make use of weapons whilst in their canine form with many Abnubites being armed with a ceremonial Kopesh or Sickle. In antiquity it was not uncommon for a violent king in possession of stolen treasure to come under assault by a band of Lycan assassins being lead by a Lycanis-Anubis.

As previously stated Lycanthropes normally have no access to the Arcane leading to them being incapable of performing acts of Magic. Lycanis-Anubis however are the exception to this rule as all of their ranks seemingly have access to a form of Necromancy or abyssal magic. It is not known exactly how or why Lycanis-Anubis is able to return a deceased Lycan into their canine form for mummification. This should not be possible as once a Lycan is deceased their canine form quickly decays living a mortal man in its place. Furthermore Lycanis-Anubis are able to create instances of Lycanis-Mortis, being the only individuals known to be able to produce such a necromantic beast. These Lycanis-Mortis are often clad in ritual armour and left within the bowls of ancient tombs as a horrifying trap for unfortunate Grave Robbers.

### Lycanis-Anubis Origins

Unlike other sub species of Lycanthrope we actually do know where Lycanis-Anubis was first encountered and appeared. This was during the gift of Anubis in which the jackal headed god gave humanity the secrets of mummification and the afterlife. With him he brought his Abnubites, the first instances of Lycanis-Anubis. It seems now that new instances of Lycanis-Anubis that appear are descendants of this original cadre of Abnubite priests. Confusingly though new Lycanis-Anubis instances only appear in Egypt as if being personally blessed by Anubis himself.

### Lycanis-Anubis Cultural and Religious Demigraphics

Unsurprisingly Lycanis-Anubis almost exclusively holy roles as priests or funeral practitioners. With these roles comes power with the majority of Lycanis-Anubis sitting comfortably at the head of Cults, Funeral Directors, and Priest Hoods. Lycanis-Anubis vow to only worship one religions - Anubinism though this is mostly a result of their upbringing. This being said although they pledge themselves to Anubis they are regularly seen in Arcadian, Benandanti, and Sheeite priesthood’s as specialist members. This universal acceptance of the position of an Abnubite is truly honourable and allows Lycanis-Anubis to be swiftly respected where ever they walk.

Though the vast majority of their kind act as priests of the afterlife there are some amongst their ranks who wish to fight for Anubis. These Abnubite Warriors often become the soul protectors of extremely important tombs and burial grounds that have been battered by centuries of desert sand. These Abnubite Warriors will stand guard over their ground until they die and in some instances even long after as many of these Abnubites are turned into instances of Lycanis-Mortis.

Unfortunately Lycanis-Anubis are known to be likely to sometimes go rogue and assist troublesome organisations. It has been known in the past that some savvy Abnubite priests sell their necromantic services to the likes of vampires and cults. Fortunately rogue Abnubites are almost immediately hunted down and destroyed though during the Lycan Unrest many Abnubites priests sided with the Free Lycan Army.

### Lycanis-Anubis Common Form

Lycanis-Anubis can only appear in the form of Cynocephaly with no way to craft a serk or become this sub species other than being born or blessed. This has reduced the population of Lycanis-Anubis to only a few thousand known instances though this is in no way a downside. With their numbers being limited it causes their sub species to be revered among many Lycan religions and cultures.