Lycan
Lycans thought to be one of the most savage beasts to roam the lands of Gaia. This is a half-truth. Pure Lycans are born. Impure Lycans are those bitten by Pure Lycans. A common term given to Impure Lycans is werewolves. The main difference between the two is that Pure Lycans have an easier time controlling themselves than Impure Lycans. They also both have distinct scents. Impure Lycans is what people mainly think about whenever they hear Lycans. While yes, the species can be savage at times. They aren't mindless animals either.
They tend to be high contractions of Lycans in Kuōden, the archipelago kingdom. After centuries of living in Kuōden, Lycans have learned how to control their savage side. They also learned about the importance of life. As in, they don't hunt down everything on the islands. They've adapted, eating different things, and learning how to build.
Lycans have the ability to change form. They can turn into a wolf, a human, and a hybrid form. Lycans are born in this hybrid form. It takes a lot of training to be able to switch between forms. It's harder for an Impure Lycan because their body isn't used to the pain of switching. After a few years, it becomes second nature.
Their only weakness is silver. When a Lycan is touched by silver, they're forced back to their human form. After a minute, they're able to transform back. Long exposure causes a burning like sensation.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Tend to either be big and bulky or tall and skinny. They're born hunters. They can either be plantigrade or digitigrade. Really depends on if the lycan needs to be more wolf like, or human like.
Genetics and Reproduction
Children usually have their father's fur color. A little uncommon for a lycan to have two colors in their fur.
Having one or no children at all is extremely rare.
Ecology and Habitats
They live in areas with lots of forest and jungles. Though some live on mountain ranges and caves.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Lycans require more energy than the average being. Tend to hunt in packs.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Covered in fur and has one tail. Fur usually black, brown, tan or gray. All lycans have sharp teeth and claws.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Mostly in Kuōden
Average Intelligence
They have average intelligence.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
A full-grown Lycan can hear and smell from a mile away. But this varies from Lycan to Lycan. Even in their human forms, their senses are enhanced.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Only species that lives near Kuōden are Merfolk. They more or less hate the Lycans because they eat their main food sources. This some of them to starve to death or go to the mainland to look for food.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
First names relates to what was happening around the newborn or what happen during pregnancy. Last names usually are wolf or moon related. Although not everyone follows this trend.
Major Organizations
Kuōden, the Archipelago Kingdom.
Beauty Ideals
Lycans usually idolized those with fur that are deep shades. Most favored is black and gray coats.
Courtship Ideals
It's to be expected to have children when married. The male typically go on hunts and defends the honor of his family. While the female looks after the pups. Though, it's never a good idea to make a female Lycan mad.
Average Technological Level
They've become amazing shipwrights. Capable of making weapons out of steel. Learned how to make durable fishing poles.
Common Etiquette Rules
Lycans are allowed to live in any form they chose. But depending on the situation, a lycan would be asked to transform.
Common Dress Code
Lycans are allowed to wear anything they want as long as they're not naked. This does not apply if they're in their wolf form.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
All lycans spawn from the city of Nite. After years of unfair treatment, most of the population relocated somewhere else.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Every full moon, a celebration is held to honor Lycaon. He is thought to be the first lycan.
Common Taboos
Turning someone into an Impure Lycan is forbidden. If you do turn someone, they become part of your family and your responsibility.
Historical Figures
Lycaon, considered to be the first lycan.
Common Myths and Legends
They believe in an unnamed moon god.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
They live in isolation from other species, so marrying non-lycans isn't even considered. But there are no rules against it.
Scientific Name
Ferox lupus
Average Physique
Most tend to be big and bulky. But slender lycans are common too.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Swirls could be seen on a Lycans body if they've been trained in the art of Aura and Vise. But it might appear on their human form or hybrid form.
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