Post by Rook on Jul 12, 2017 5:02:54 GMT
Werebeasts
From the beginning....
The werebeasts were a misunderstood race from the beginning. Some say they came from humans that were more beast than man. Criminals that did horrid things. But these are just rumors and many of the Werebeasts around today are kind and peaceful beings. Werebeasts aren't just held to one species and they are undoubtedly the most varied of the races. These beasts retain some of their animal nature which can be seen in the way werewolves generally prefer to stick with alphas within clans. Felines are often more solitary and grow annoyed easily with constant companionship. And the prey species are known to be timid. However not everyone fits within the norm.
Werebeasts are spread far and wide across the lands or Oedir. These people often face prejudice from others that see them as more animal that people. And at times in well warranted anger they push the idea home. They are not a closely knit people. There are clans among them such as wolves that tend to stick together but the vast majority find themselves mingling with the other races more often than not.
Werebeasts are an odd race, an equal mix of human and animal. They can partially or fully shift into their animal form at will. In either form they are stronger and faster than many races (unless they shift into a turtle...). Werebeasts can live around 400 years but many die before their time. Some werebeasts will experience a bond called a Mate Bond, it can be seen more often in wolves and swans but on occasion will crop up in other lines as well. It means that they can find someone and feel an immediate bond with them, a trust, their very being saying that this was the person they were meant to be with. They can deny it and many do or they can be denied by their mate. Obviously if one were to fall for an immortal or human they would not reciprocate this bond (this doesn't mean they cant fall in love. But they wouldn't feel the affect of the mate bond). Two werebeasts would have to share this bond (so if you wish to have this bond with another werebeast you must ask their character first). But a werebeast that is bonded to another race could easily end in heartache. It is not something they have control over or necessarily will even want, but it can happen.
Appearance
Werebeasts have two forms, their human form and their animal one. They can keep some animal characteristics while in human form if they wish but all werebeasts can shift completely into human form. Werebeasts appear human and their looks can vary just as such. In human form they will look like their animal form, for example we won't have any blue flamingos running (flying) around. However small things can be added, like abnormal eye color or jewelry.
Magic
The mate bond is a type of magic but it cannot be controlled and not all have it. As well as a partial or complete shift. Werebeasts can also telepathically communicate when in beast form with those around them, it could only travel as far as an actual voice however. This isn't something that could stretch between the lands or something of that nature. So if someone is too far away to hear a yell they couldn't hear a werebeasts telepathic message.
Werebeast Ranks
(Werebeasts are spread far and wide but most (not all) can find their place in one of the three clans. These clans can be from any type of werebeast and we will add more details once a clan is claimed according to what ranks that Leader prefers. Your character doesn't have to be a predator type to lead a clan, it could easily be a herbivore that cares for their people and has the personality to lead.)
Clan Alpha/Leader (3): Alvina-Blood Rose Pack (mostly predators but will accept others), OPEN, OPEN
A few FAQs about Werebeasts...
-Werebeasts can be mated to non were beasts but that person wouldn't feel the instant bond as the werebeast does.
-A mate bond between werebeasts is always felt by both (So if you have a werebeast that you want to mate to another players werebeast please get their ok first.)
-Werebeasts that do feel the mate bond can only have 1 mate in their lifetime. If their mate passes they will never feel the bond again.
-They do not have to be the same species werebeast.
-This bond wouldn't be felt until a werebeast reaches adulthood.
-Werebeasts reach adulthood at 18 and age as humans up until this point. It is only after they reach adulthood that their aging drastically slows.
-A werebeasts superior strength and speed would of course depend on their animal form. (Again something like a turtle wouldn't be a speed demon.)
-Your werebeast does not have to have a mate bond, or ever find their mate. Not all do.
-Werebeasts can be part of clans or packs but it is not required by any means.
(If you have any questions PM an admin or post in Chat. We are more than happy to answer questions for anyone.)