Werewolf

> This is the power of my family. I am the legend. I am The Alpha. I Am The Strongest Supernatural Creature. I AM A WEREWOLF!
>
> Derek Hale to Doctor Robotnik On Their First Meeting

## Werewolf

* Full-Shift
* Super-Shift

### Related Species

* WereJaguar

**Werewolves** *(人狼 Jinrō)* are the predominant *supernatural* species in the ***"Fangs And Speed: A New Adventure"*** 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.

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, which can cause death and destruction if not handled properly. 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 and Laura Hale), by killing another Alpha and, or, in extremely rare cases, by ascending due to the sheer force of will (For Example; Derek Hale).

Alphas are the only Werewolves who can turn a someone into a Werewolf via a bite or a deep scratch, 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 & Abilities

* **Transformation**
* **Advanced Transformation** (Limited)
* **Super Strength**
* **Super Speed**
* **Super Agility/Reflexes**
* **Super Durability**
* **Super Senses**
* **Accelerated Healing**
* **Pain Absorption**
* **Memory Manipulation**

### *Alpha Powers*

* **Healing**
* **Power Granting**
* **Alpha Roar**
* **Healing Disruption**
* **Super Transformation** (Limited; Chaos Emeralds Required)

## Weaknesses

* **Wolfsbane**
* **Electricity**
* **Intense Emotions**
* **Lunar Eclipse**
* **Mountain Ash**