Lycanthropes

In this realm there are various incarnations of Lycanthropes.  Lycans have been branded as the damned of the preternatural world.  Though if asked I'm sure they would not see it as such.

History
As old as the time of the world Lycans have been around.  At one point before the big war Lycans held a large territory of what is now considered Russia.  Called the Ancient Lands by their kind, and a few others who know about them the Elders have often scattered to the four winds of the world.  A good portion stay in the Ancient Lands keeping the old ways going.

Forms of a Lycan

Human Wolf
Full Bloods
Born into the bloodline. The human form of a lycan is just like that of a mortals body.  They look just like a mortal.  Able to pass about in society as one of them they often do so.  Normally the younger offspring are kept at home or close to it until they are of age to explain the ways of the world. Depending on the shape they mate in, they can either have Mortal children or Lycan children. Their strength is greater than a normal mortals and the older they get the harder it is to kill them.  Most Elders look to be in their late 30's as their aging process slows down after they turn.  For full bloods they turn Lycan in their 25th year of life.
In this form they function just like a wolf.  They can shift into this form from human or Lycan.

While most Lycans prefer to be in human form there are some that prefer this form. They are susceptible to being injured in this form and any wounds they receive while in a wolf form will transfer over to their Human form.

Normally they turn into their wolf form for a quick escape from something, or to blend in with the wilds.  Though some have been known to turn into wolf form in the cities, normally they do not and prefer the open area's.

Half-Breeds
Half breeds are mortals who were bitten or changed into a Lycan.  Most full bloods do not hold half breeds in high esteem.  Half breeds have caused more pain and trouble for Lycans than most full bloods.  Though half breeds cannot have full blood lycan children, they can have half breed children or mortal.
Half breeds can turn into wolves or Lycans.   It is unknown if there are any diminished capacities from being a half breed in these forms so far none has been found.
Lycan
Lycan form for most is a mixture of a wolf and a human.  Some range from 7 feet tall up to 18 feet tall.  Their hands look more like razor sharp claws.  Their teeth can bite through a human in just one bite.  Lycan form is usually the way a Half breed is created.  Some even take their mates in this form in hopes of creating a Lycan child.
In this form they have the ability to run quickly over great distances often traversing 2000 miles in less than an hour.  Their strength is uncalculated.

Immortal?
The life span of a Lycan seems to range from 200 years to over several thousand.  Lycans can die but normally it takes a lot.  They have quick regenerative powers which help them heal.  Magic effects them greatly.  There was a time when witches and lycans lived side by side though there are now some lycans who do not wish witches around.
Damage to their head or heart will effect them.  Though it will take a lot for them to actually die.

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