Therianthrope

## Overview

Therianthrope is a Species that can be that Humans can be adopted into, should they be bitten by another Therianthrope.

## History

### Therianthropes

In ancient times, when Humanity was still young, the species began to diverge along two significant lines. While some embraced their humanity, others surrendered themselves to their natural instincts. They worshiped the moon and the night, and reveled in the savagery of beasts. Soon, they found that they themselves could transform into bestial creatures, while retaining their human minds.

While they mostly left mankind alone, the few who did choose to attack Human villages delivered fear and contempt for Therianthropes. The hunt of beast-men became a ritual, a right of passage for Human men. They were treated like wild animals, rather than sentient beings. To defend themselves, the Therianthropes began to live among the Humans, transforming in secret to avoid the wrath of the village.

As time went on, the hunting of Therianthropes became a sport, rather than a method of self-preservation. And while many forgot about the Therianthropes, one group in particular clung to their hatred above all else. The Gentlemen of the Hunt continue to pursue those Therianthropes who live in secret, wishing to simply live their lives peacefully.

### Gilded Lineage

While many Therianthropes are descended of the Moon-Worshiping Beast-Men, there are a select few who can trace their lineage back to the Mystical Dragons of Old. These few individuals do not become humanoid hybrids like their cousins. Instead, they transform into true Dragons, more powerful and animalistic than other Therianthropes.

In order to continue their noble bloodlines, members of these lines sought each other out, choosing only to breed amongst themselves. This coveting of their blood in part led to their decline, as fewer and fewer of the old blood are left after each generation.

## Features

Therianthropes have the ability to transform from a Human into a humanoid hybrid of a bestial variety. These can be mammalian, reptilian, amphibian, avian, aquatic, or insectoid in nature. This transformation provides heightened senses, physical capabilities, and metabolisms.

Therianthropes develop the ability to transform in childhood, with their parents guiding them on how to transform safely. Once they are of age, Therianthropes can transform at will into their hybrid forms. However, they must transform under the full moon, and this is the only time they are forced to use their ability. Members of the Gilded Lineage do not share this trait with their cousins.

The type of Therianthrope that one will transform into is only partially influenced by their parents. The presence of any types of Therianthropes in either family line has a chance to re-emerge in the descendant. For example, two mammalian Therianthropes may have a child who develops a reptilian transformation, while their other children take after their mammalian parents.

## List of Characters

### Descended Lineage

Aldric Bonnet

Oceane Bonnet

Kelsey Green

### Gilded Lineage

Nolan Hudson

Damien Hudson

Lu Han

Hisakawa Rin

Samnang Soun

Iina Lahti

Jeni Baines

Ikeda Ryota

Björn Skarsgård

Sultana Baqri

Jasna Cernik

Nicholas Sanna

Varda Baumann

Mariana Spiros