Post by HikaruxKaoru on Apr 11, 2016 0:08:25 GMT
The Lykoi Anthropos - The Dire Wolves
History/About:
The words 'Lykoi' and 'Anthropos' are both descended from ancient Greek language and literally translate into 'Wolf Man'. For many centuries the 'Werewolf' has been a terror among men, although not so much as of late for many clans have either gone into hiding or have been gunned down to extinction. Although there are still many Lykoi still left in the world, their presence is no longer acknowledged as anything more than a fairy tale, or a fun bedtime story... like many fairytales in the world. The Lykoi Anthropos is part human, part wolf; although they may seem completely normal at first glance, they have the ability to shift into a very large and powerful animal: a wolf. Legend tells that once, centuries before Christ even walked this world, a medieval king sought help in a powerful sorceress. His kingdom was war-torn and in shambles, soon to be overrun by a powerful army of another. He was gravely wounded at the time, though even as his blood pooled around his feet he remained standing and kept a humble bow in the presence of the prestigious lady.
It is said that this loyal, determined behavior greatly reminded the sorceress of a noble dire wolf. She was very fond of the creatures, so powerful yet so proud and disciplined among themselves. The king begged for a powerful army, like nothing the world had ever seen before in that time and in exchange for his crown, the sorceress promised that she would give him something the world had never before seen. And so she did; calling one of her faithful dire wolves to her side, it is said that she merged their spirits into one. The act healed the king and thus began the new species to come, something the world truly had never seen before in its young age: a man with the power to change his form into a wolf. He brought the remaining few of his army to the sorceress and she did the same to them, sacrificing her own Dire Wolves for the sake of granting the king his wish. With this new, unforeseen power the tides of the war greatly changed. Half of the opposing army fled from sheer fright at the sight of the wolves, while many of the rest were destroyed by the devils. After this, the Dire Wolf became a sacred animal for many years.
Birth and Childhood
The average Werewolf female can carry one to three children at a time; just enough for the human body to handle, while also unfortunately keeping the wolf characteristics of having more than one more times than not. It can get dangerous, however, if the mother is ill or weak for sometimes her body cannot handle that much stress, just like a regular human's. Even though they have a long lifespan, they age fairly normally for the first eighteen years of their life before it begins to gradually slow down. Werewolf children also need to be under close surveillance, as their 'wolf genes make them quite unpredictable and it's not as if they know any better. It's essential that the parents keep the kids somewhere safe and hidden until they are capable of controlling themselves, and so that they don't hurt themselves or anyone else. During this time, they're often taught how to act as a traditional normal person and also basic Werewolf skills, like how to fight, hunt, and use the rest of their senses.
Packs:
Much like wolves in the wild, the Lykoi Anthropos adopts the same hierarchy, more or less. These 'packs' are often led by one dominant male and one dominate female (often his mate) and either their children or other Werewolves. The Alpha's are often bigger, stronger, and faster than the others and unless very sick or injured, it is no easy task to overpower them. Even in their human forms, it's surprising how much they function as a pack; respecting the leader, taking care of the kids, and looking out for each other. The bond that comes with being in a pack is a very, very strong one. Very little can break it unless one chooses to purposely leave, or if a severe crime is committed (such as murder, or a betrayal). No matter what form, each member usually knows where the others are (especially the leader) and have the ability to communicate telepathically (often the greater the bond between two souls, the easier it is to communicate.) Not every 'Wolf chooses to be in a pack, however, and nowadays many are split up into loners simply due to the fact that there is no space for a large group of Werewolves any longer in the modern world.
Mates:
The bond between a Werewolf and his mate is one of the strongest out there. It runs deeper than the pack bond, or blood, or friendships. It is very difficult to find a mate, for once the bond is made it cannot be broken unless one of them die, and even then the pain will resonate for many years to come. Unlike humans, who can just divorce and find a new spouse if they please, Werewolves usual only fall in love once and stay that way for the rest of their lives. Once they are sure that they are the ones for each other (and usually they'll know; it will just be obvious) then they give one another a mark that will never heal for the rest of their lives. It cannot concealed or masked with make up for the other will always know that it is there and it doesn't matter where the mark is made. It's usual placed somewhere out in the open as a 'back the hell off' gesture towards others. The mark also serves as a bit of an erogenous zone for many Werewolves.
Mating outside of the species is uncommon and rather frowned upon, but it is not unheard of. Most pair with humans if anything, and a very rare few are in love enough to select a vampire as their mate, but it isn't impossible. Just very odd and risky.
Enemies:
-Genekaie Nekota (Vampires)
- Humans/Werewolf Hunters
Werewolves have a long history with Vampires. They are two predators at the top of the food chain, and each are constantly trying to hunt the other down. But usually Werewolves are on the offensive; for Vampires are greatly attracted by Lykoi blood, and because of this Werewolves try to kill Vampires before they kill them. It's often clan vs. pack, and very rarely do both sides come out standing. The Werewolf is a very proud and relentless creature, so even if all odds are against them they will still be fighting to the death against their foes, whether it be humans or the Nekota. It's only natural that they would hate each other; one is living and one is dead.
Strengths:
-Heightened Senses (Smell, Sight, Hearing)
-Increased Strength (the average Werewolf can lift far more than a regular human)
-Increased Endurance
-Fast Metabolism
-Night Vision
-Telepathy
Weaknesses:
-Pure Silver
-Wolfsbane
-Tendency to 'Snap'
-Sometimes a Little Too Stubborn
-Vampire Venom
History/About:
The words 'Lykoi' and 'Anthropos' are both descended from ancient Greek language and literally translate into 'Wolf Man'. For many centuries the 'Werewolf' has been a terror among men, although not so much as of late for many clans have either gone into hiding or have been gunned down to extinction. Although there are still many Lykoi still left in the world, their presence is no longer acknowledged as anything more than a fairy tale, or a fun bedtime story... like many fairytales in the world. The Lykoi Anthropos is part human, part wolf; although they may seem completely normal at first glance, they have the ability to shift into a very large and powerful animal: a wolf. Legend tells that once, centuries before Christ even walked this world, a medieval king sought help in a powerful sorceress. His kingdom was war-torn and in shambles, soon to be overrun by a powerful army of another. He was gravely wounded at the time, though even as his blood pooled around his feet he remained standing and kept a humble bow in the presence of the prestigious lady.
It is said that this loyal, determined behavior greatly reminded the sorceress of a noble dire wolf. She was very fond of the creatures, so powerful yet so proud and disciplined among themselves. The king begged for a powerful army, like nothing the world had ever seen before in that time and in exchange for his crown, the sorceress promised that she would give him something the world had never before seen. And so she did; calling one of her faithful dire wolves to her side, it is said that she merged their spirits into one. The act healed the king and thus began the new species to come, something the world truly had never seen before in its young age: a man with the power to change his form into a wolf. He brought the remaining few of his army to the sorceress and she did the same to them, sacrificing her own Dire Wolves for the sake of granting the king his wish. With this new, unforeseen power the tides of the war greatly changed. Half of the opposing army fled from sheer fright at the sight of the wolves, while many of the rest were destroyed by the devils. After this, the Dire Wolf became a sacred animal for many years.
Birth and Childhood
The average Werewolf female can carry one to three children at a time; just enough for the human body to handle, while also unfortunately keeping the wolf characteristics of having more than one more times than not. It can get dangerous, however, if the mother is ill or weak for sometimes her body cannot handle that much stress, just like a regular human's. Even though they have a long lifespan, they age fairly normally for the first eighteen years of their life before it begins to gradually slow down. Werewolf children also need to be under close surveillance, as their 'wolf genes make them quite unpredictable and it's not as if they know any better. It's essential that the parents keep the kids somewhere safe and hidden until they are capable of controlling themselves, and so that they don't hurt themselves or anyone else. During this time, they're often taught how to act as a traditional normal person and also basic Werewolf skills, like how to fight, hunt, and use the rest of their senses.
Packs:
Much like wolves in the wild, the Lykoi Anthropos adopts the same hierarchy, more or less. These 'packs' are often led by one dominant male and one dominate female (often his mate) and either their children or other Werewolves. The Alpha's are often bigger, stronger, and faster than the others and unless very sick or injured, it is no easy task to overpower them. Even in their human forms, it's surprising how much they function as a pack; respecting the leader, taking care of the kids, and looking out for each other. The bond that comes with being in a pack is a very, very strong one. Very little can break it unless one chooses to purposely leave, or if a severe crime is committed (such as murder, or a betrayal). No matter what form, each member usually knows where the others are (especially the leader) and have the ability to communicate telepathically (often the greater the bond between two souls, the easier it is to communicate.) Not every 'Wolf chooses to be in a pack, however, and nowadays many are split up into loners simply due to the fact that there is no space for a large group of Werewolves any longer in the modern world.
Mates:
The bond between a Werewolf and his mate is one of the strongest out there. It runs deeper than the pack bond, or blood, or friendships. It is very difficult to find a mate, for once the bond is made it cannot be broken unless one of them die, and even then the pain will resonate for many years to come. Unlike humans, who can just divorce and find a new spouse if they please, Werewolves usual only fall in love once and stay that way for the rest of their lives. Once they are sure that they are the ones for each other (and usually they'll know; it will just be obvious) then they give one another a mark that will never heal for the rest of their lives. It cannot concealed or masked with make up for the other will always know that it is there and it doesn't matter where the mark is made. It's usual placed somewhere out in the open as a 'back the hell off' gesture towards others. The mark also serves as a bit of an erogenous zone for many Werewolves.
Mating outside of the species is uncommon and rather frowned upon, but it is not unheard of. Most pair with humans if anything, and a very rare few are in love enough to select a vampire as their mate, but it isn't impossible. Just very odd and risky.
Enemies:
-Genekaie Nekota (Vampires)
- Humans/Werewolf Hunters
Werewolves have a long history with Vampires. They are two predators at the top of the food chain, and each are constantly trying to hunt the other down. But usually Werewolves are on the offensive; for Vampires are greatly attracted by Lykoi blood, and because of this Werewolves try to kill Vampires before they kill them. It's often clan vs. pack, and very rarely do both sides come out standing. The Werewolf is a very proud and relentless creature, so even if all odds are against them they will still be fighting to the death against their foes, whether it be humans or the Nekota. It's only natural that they would hate each other; one is living and one is dead.
Strengths:
-Heightened Senses (Smell, Sight, Hearing)
-Increased Strength (the average Werewolf can lift far more than a regular human)
-Increased Endurance
-Fast Metabolism
-Night Vision
-Telepathy
Weaknesses:
-Pure Silver
-Wolfsbane
-Tendency to 'Snap'
-Sometimes a Little Too Stubborn
-Vampire Venom