The power to transform others into werewolves through infection. Sub-power of Werewolf Physiology. Variation of Therianthropic Infection.
Also Called[]
- Infectious Bite/Scratch
- Lycanization
- Lycanthropic/Lycanthrope Bite/Curse/Scratch
- Lycanthropy Inducement
- Lycan Bite/Scratch
- Werewolf Infection/Inducement
- Werewolf Bite/Curse/Scratch
- Werewolf Venom
- Werewolf Blood
Capabilities[]
The user can turn others into werewolves. This can be done by several methods, via a curse, claw but traditionally through a bite.
Applications[]
Associations[]
- Conversion
- Curse Inducement
- Disease Manipulation
- Infection Empowerment
- Superior Human Physiology
- Werewolf Physiology
Limitations[]
- Turning others does not mean one can control them.
- May be involuntary and constantly active.
- If the target is alive the power will work but it will take time.
- If the user lacks self-control, they can likely bite their target to death.
- May not work with users of Conversion Immunity.
- May only fully infect the target if the power is used during a full moon.
Known Users[]
- Werewolves (Folklore/Fiction)
Literature
- Children of the Moon (Twilight Saga)
- Werewolf (Harry Potter)
- Werewolves (Shadowhunter Chronicles)
Film/Television
- Werewolves (An American Werewolf in Paris)
- Alpha Werewolf (Supernatural)
- Werewolves (Supernatural)
- Pure-blood Werewolves (Supernatural)
- Alpha (Teen Wolf)
- Lucian (Underworld)
- William Corvinus (Underworld)
- Purebred-werewolves (Wizards of Waverly Place)
- Mutt-werewolves (Wizards of Waverly Place); via a kiss
- Vavá (The Mutants)
Tabletop Games
- Lythari (Dungeons & Dragons: The Forgotten Realms)
- Werewolves (Dungeons & Dragons)
- Werewolves (Pathfinder)
Video Game
- Lycans (Resident Evil)
- Yonaga (Luger 1951)
- Glenmoril Witches (Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
- Wanderers (Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon)
- The Beast Strain (Bloodborne)
Comics
- Bigby Wolf (Fables)
- Werewolves (DC Comics)
- Werewolves (Marvel Comics)
Gallery[]
Lycans (Resident Evil) humans infected mutated by the Mold and Cadou parasite into canine-like monsters.
William Corvinus (Underworld), as the original werewolf, created the first werewolf clan with his infectious bites.
Lucian (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), as the first Lycan, created the lycan clan with his infectious bites.
Werewolves (Harry Potter)
Videos[]
Werewolf Biology Explained - The Science of Lycanthropy-2
The Wolfman Transformations (1941-2010) - Side By Side - Fear
Iconic Wolfman Transformation Scene An American Werewolf In London
Werewolf transformation - The Howling (1981)
Eddie Quist's werewolf transformation from "The Howling"(1981).
The Wolfman - Transforming Into a Werewolf and Rampaging Through London-2
Underworld- Rise of the Lycans (1-10) Movie CLIP - A Lycan Unbounded (2009) HD-2
Jack Russell Werewolf By Night Powers and Fighting Skills Compilation-2
Dog Soldiers (3-3) Terrifying Transformation (2002) HD-2
Spoon VS Werewolf - Dog Soldiers (Fist Fight)-2