Werewolf Physiology

Power to use the abilities of werewolf. Variation of Mythic Physiology and Canine Physiology.

Also Called

Lycan
Lycanthropy
Lycanthropy Mimicry
Lycanthropy Transformation
Werewolf Mimicry
Werewolf Transformation
Wolfman Mimicry
Wolfman Physiology

Capabilities

User with this ability is a werewolf with the ability to transform into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse and/or lycanthropic affliction via a bite or scratch from a werewolf, or some other means. This transformation is often associated with the appearance of the full moon.

The user gains the traits of werewolves, most obvious being ability to change into a wolf with the natural characteristics inherent to both wolves and humans, including senses, stamina , etc. In addition werewolves are often attributed strength and speed far beyond those of wolves or men and may have them in lesser amount even untransformed form.

Other than this, details vary considerably: some are limited to single form which ranges from completely animal to man-wolf (humanoid with fur, claws and fangs); some can shift between human, wolf-man (humanoid wolf) and pure wolf; while others are able to choose to what extend they want to change and what parts. Their wolf-form may be completely natural wolf in form, something resembling Dire Wolf or even something directly from the darkest dredges of human fear for wolves. Although some wolfen instinct is likely influence werewolf in transformed state, this varies from completely animal mind to perfectly aware human, even to the stereotypical monster lusting for blood.

Although it is very commonly linked to werewolves, they aren't all vulnerable to silver or other traditional weaknesses. For some these are no more or less harmful than any other metal or substance, some are essentially un-killable for anything else.

Applications

Variations

Lunar Mind

Depending of what is the cause of the condition:

Curse Transformation: via magical influence, usually a curse.
Genetic Condition: inherited condition.
Spiritual Possession: possession by wolf spirit, becoming one being.

Associations

Some may have Semi-Immortality

Limitations

Applied electricity can prevent the transformation.
May be connected to the phases of the Moon (Full Moon in particular) and either only be able to transform or be involuntarily forced to change during one.
May be vulnerable to silver, wolfs-bane and/or other traditional werewolf weaknesses, or be harmed only by them.
May include loss of memory of human emotion and life.
May include loss of self-control.

Known Users

Werewolves (Mythology/Folklore); near global
Wolfman/Lawrence Talbot (The Wolfman)
Sir John Talbot (The Wolfman)
Lou Hackett (Marvel)
Free/The Man with the Demon Eye (Soul Eater)
Tom Burke (Marvel)
Peter Snubb (Marvel)
Gabriel Van Helsing (Van Helsing)
The Captain (Hellsing)
Benwolf (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien)
Yugo the Wolf (Bloody Roar)
Ursula Beers (Marvel)
Cheryl Lansing (Marvel)
Kenneth Long (Marvel)
Werewolf (Van Helsing)
Ginei Morioka (Rosario + Vampire)
Scott McCall (Teen Wolf the TV)
Lydia Varadi (Marvel)
Layla Linski (Marvel)
Derek Hale (Teen Wolf the TV series)
Peter Hale (Teen Wolf the TV series)
Wolfsbane (Marvel)
Mason Greyback (Wizards of Waverly Place)
Warwick (League of Legends)
Raymond Coker (Marvel)
Jacob Black (Twilight)
Lucian (Underworld)
All Lycans (Underworld)
Michael Corvin (Underworld); vampire-werewolf hybrid
Valkenhayn R. Hellsing (BlazBlue)
Jeffrey Winters (Marvel)
Little Red Riding Hood (Once Upon a Time)
Aela The Huntress (Skyrim)
Jhon Talbain/Gallon (Darkstalkers)
All wolves (Wolf's Rain)
Hugo von Stahl (Marvel)
Darcia (Wolf's Rain)
Wolfman (Cirque du Freak:The Vampire's Assistance)
Remus Lupin & Fenir Greyback (Harry Potter)
Akira Inugmai (Wolf Guy)
Lucas Parker (Shadow Falls)
Clara Parker (Shadow Falls)
Fredericka (Shadow Falls)
Kylie Galen (Shadow Falls)
Roberto Esparza (Shadow Falls)