Lore for Lycans for incase you want them.

**-The types of Lycans--**
As we all know, there must be types of Lycans no? all of these types also are for both Lycanthropes, and Werebeings. I also insist upon you, to look up the animal you choose, just so you know more about the animal, and play as it correctly, as the animal does play a very large part in the character, and quite often.

Reminder though, all lycans do not maintain any parts of their animal in human form.

Also a reminder, Lycanthropes are not anthro's, they still maintain a large ounce of humanistic features, just more furry, and bulked up. They typically maintain a human ish structure, except for the legs. their hands become sharper, fang, eyes and ears change, fur perhaps. but they are 110% not a anthro/furry.

**WereFeline-** also known as a Gata
These are the Feline race of Lycans. they come in all kinds of forms. Lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, even bobcats and servals. Though domestic like feline's do not count, as they aren't natural to the world when Lycans became. bigger cat types will be much larger, sometimes even rideable. They can also see in the dark, and very well.
WereFelines will maintain the form perhaps of the animal to a T, just a bit larger then normal.
While Lycanthopes tend to have more exaggerated features, though maintain a resemblance heavily to the animal.

**WereFox-** also known as a Alepou
These are the Fox race of Lycans. They come in the varieties normal foxes come in naturally, artic, sand, fennic, red, and so on.
WereFoxes will maintain the full animal form, just a bit large then average, but not much larger, as their strength is their agility.
The Lycanthrope form will maintain the colors, and very large ears, and the swift stature.

**WereHyena-** also known as a Yaina
these are the Hyena race of Lycans. They come in the only five types of Hyena's there are, stiped, spotted, brown, and Aardwolf, and Hyaeinae. Typically, women lead the strength in these types, as they even have a pseudo penis, to show they are one with the men in the animal world, and this follows over. They are fast, and vicious.
The WereHyena keeps the form just like the animal, a bit larger but nothing to large then normal.
The Lycanthrope for maintains the look, and gives them a jaw that is very strong.

**WereBear-** also known as a Arkouda
These are the bear race of lycans. They come in two, occasionally three types, these are Polar, and Grizzly, and occasionally Black. as polar and grizzly are fully carnivores, but black are a omnivore, its not as common. They are brute strength, and have a great intelligence.
The WereBear form maintains the normal for, but are very large, and rideable even. by two people.
The Lycanthope form is very largely built, with large hands and feet, with great claws to wound its enemies.

**WereAvian-** also known as a Gripi
These are the Avian race of Lycans. They come in many types. Anything that is a bird of prey is a WereAvian, this means hawks, falcons, eagles, osprey, vultures, and even owls.
The Wereavian form maintains the full nature of the bird, a bit large then normal though, with a greater wingspan.
As the Lycanthrope form gains clawed feel, and large wings upon their back, and sharp eyes that can see from a great distance, but they do not have any beaks unlike the normal avians

**Werewolf-** also known as a Lupen
This is the Wolf race of lycans. The most common of them all, These can be from as common as the artic, grey, and tundra wolves, to more rare types such as Dingo's, Japanese wolfs, or even Greenland wolves. They are swift, strong, and versatile beings.
The Werewolf form is that of a very large wolf, rideable by by two people, much like the bears.
The Lycanthrope form is quite common, thin, tall, sharp claws and fangs, see's in the dark. you know the jist.

**WereThylacine-** Also known as simply a Thylacine
These are the Thylacine race of lycans. The animal, while extinct, still has roots in the lycans, albeit rare though. These animals are quite something. They are much of a night animal and have good night sight, for sure. a shy being as well, not happy in large crowds. Though their tail serves little purpose.
Their Were form is the same, just a tiny bit larger. they are great night hunters, and swift as well, with a strong jaw.
Their Lycantheope form is a bit, peculiar. as they maintain their oddly long jaw and snout. they keep a thin frame, and a fairly stiff tail, the mainly serves no purpose. but it does hurt to be beaned upside the head with it.

**--The difference between a Werebeing, and a Lycanthrope--**
The differences between the two are simple. WereBeings are larger versions of their animals on all fours(except for birds, duh) Dire forms sometimes these are called.
As for lycanthropes they are the typical on two legs style ones. The Bipedal ones basically.

The reason for the two types is due to, once Lycans were seen, in the form of werewolves, the natural ones. Mages proceeded to experiment on this 'disease' and ended up making the more mutated version we now call lycanthropes.

**--Ways to become a Lycanthrope--**
To become one, there are two ways. To either be born by one to hopefully gain it's genetics. Or two, be mutated into one by magic or potions. And Unlike werewolves someone cannot be scratched or bitten to become one.

**--Ways to become a Werebeing--**
Either be born into it with genetics, or be bitten or scratched by another WereBeing. Mind you this would only work if the WereBeing wants you to become one

**--Being a WereBeing or a Lycanthrope--**
*everything in this section is valid for both Lycanthropes and Werebeings, unless specified it isnt*
Once you become a Lycan, if you are born as one. once you hit puberty, you'll begin to gain full effects of lycanism. If you are bit or turned into one, same applies for this being. Both young and old go threw the same phases of becoming a Lycan.
First you'll transform on the first full moon, you'll need to be somewhere safe because the animal side of it will take over and hunt. Any time after this, you'll turn without your choice under any phase of the moon. This means unless you can control the animal side, you won't be in much control if you step into the moonlight. Controlling the wolf is different for each person as well. It takes time and determination though.
Once a week you will need to hunt. Typically animals. Unless you aren't making sure it's a safe place, because you will hunt people if there are no animals. If you wait to long you'll lose control of the animal as well. Also raw meat will become much more of a diet. And chocolate will hurt you, much like any allergy would, for all types of Lycans. Same with some plants as well.
And each full moon once you gain somewhat of a control, for that day and a few days after, you'll be in heat. Male and female. It can be ignored but is very hard, especially for ones not in control of their animal, tey may perhaps hunt for a mate in, or out of their animal form. typically, Lycans would lock themselves up during their heat, mainly due ot how dangerosu it can be for outsiders. The more in control of the animal the Lycan is though, the more it becomes easier to ignore.

Once a Lycan is also in full control as well, they will be able to transform at will, though always reforming bones is painful. Also it slowly drains energy from them. So they'll need to deform after a while and probably rest if they have transformed often. The typical norm is two transformations a day is just enough to manage. Anything after becomes very tiresome to the body. And they will need to hunt sooner. The length of the transformation typically only lasts a hour at longest as well.

Also yes, clothes will be ruined in the transformation. And they will be naked when they turn back. No getting around this.

**--Moon phases, and more info on heats--**
everything here applies to both Lycanthropes and Werebeings
The moon phases have great cause and effect on every and all types of Lycans.
and since this server is real time based, its common sense that the solar/lunar events and moon phases match to real time ones as well. This means you need to keep and eye out! though the community admin AlphaMoonian(or AlphaMoon) will help announce this so you have time ot know whats coming up and when. This side as well, is a goo place to find information out often www.moongiant.com/Full_Moon_New_Moon_Calendar.php
As for the strength, normal full moons aren't too strong, and Alpha's and light or dark Lycans, even ones in fair control of their animal can handle these. unless it had been quite a few full moons they had yet to mate with anyone.
The true events are bigger solar/lunar ones to worry about. Such as Super moons, Eclipses, and other fenominons with the moon. These are hard for even Alpha's, light or dark Lycans to ignore, and typically, its a large orgy on these days.
Females will seek out the males, in a huge hunt. it doesn't matter to the females if the male has already mated or not, they will not fight over the male, and will seek him out. Women need down time before they begin again, at least a hour of rest between each mate they are with.
As males will wait for women to find them, or seek them out, either or. and men are ready to go for the whole night of the moon shift, and lessens later on. He will typically mate with five to eight females that night alone, with great succession, and no warn down times.
Both female and male will typically lean towards mating with the same type of Lycan as their own, but in some occasions, the Lycan will not care, and go for the first one, no matter the type of animal, of the apposite sex, or even same sex.
Yes, Sexuality isn't frown upon for Lycans. women will try ot mate with other women, and men with other men. its natural to them, though most are heterosexual.

**--Light, and dark Werebeings--**
*this applies for only Werebeings*
These are types of non normal versions of WereBeings. these only apply to Werebeings, as they are the natural form of the race, not the genetically tweaked version, the Lycanthopes.

**Dark Werebeings-** These werebeings are the opposite of light ones. And typically become very corrupted mentally and physically. These are made by dark mages or necromancers typically and are used as slaves. While dark Werebeings gain extreme strength and power, they are easily hurt by light magic, and are slaves to the one who turned them. They have no control over actions if they are told to do something. They must do as they are told. no matter what it is. Most if not all Werebeings would never have this done to them. and aany good Dark mages and necromancers will turn this sort of action down, frowning upon it. They do not feel any pain what so ever unless inflicted to them by their 'master', this makes them never know how injured they truly are.

**Light Werebeings -** they are purified animals. They'll typically gain white marks on their fur. And they gain full control over their powers. But it's not easy as its excruciatingly painful to have this done, and takes long to heal after this. But these werebeings will not feel pain transforming anymore or grow energy-less over time being in said form. These can be made by priests and light magic mages. Though its not often done anymore, and only the brave either do it to a Werebeing, or the Werebeing chooses to have it done to themselves. They still feel pain like any other Werebeing does, but persevere threw it, with more of a numb feeling to pain, not as much as a Alpha though.

**--Alpha's--**
*this applies to both Werebeings and Lycanthropes*
Alpha's are the leader of a certain zone. Meaning, if there is a alpha, they sort of are looked up to by any other Lycans in the zone as a leader. A wise mind even. Not like a pack, but a good trusted Lycan, and the strongest of them all. Becoming a alpha and gaining the trust of others in the zone allows the Alpha to transform freely and be a bit stronger. They still take mortal damage as anyone would but, they can persevere through any trials a bit more then others, as they are more numb to pain then a normal Lycan.
Becoming one, is easy at first glance. but not so very easy at all. as you must gain the trust and partnership of all the Lycans in the area, and have them announce you the Alpha.

**--The Lycan Diet--**
*this applies to both Werebeings and Lycanthropes*
All forms of Lycans must eat cooked, or raw meat. they may eat other things as well, but at least once a day there must be some sort of meat ingested in their diet, as they are carnivores. Raw meat is also more favored to eat, as it tastes better to Lycans.
as said before, they are all allergic to foods like chocolate, or some plant types. they tend to avoid those or find substitutes or fake versions.
And if lycans do not eat raw meat or even cooked meat, they will begin to lose control, much like a vampire might for blood lust.

and once a week, all types, and variations of Lycans must hunt, at night. one kill is all they need at least to satiate the animal in them. if they don't they will grow weaker and weaker, and more prone to lose control of themselves completely.

**--Birthing a Lycan--**
*this applies to both Werebeings and Lycanthropes*
When a mother has a child, they can choose whether to birth in animal form, or Lycanthrope form, or in a human form. depending on how they birth it, depends o nthe form the child stays in, as they grow up, until they reach puberty.
So it is something to think about.

(Obviously things can be tweaked and changed. This lore was made for my own stories and Roleplay with friends so it's obviously made with that in mind solely. But I thought the lore fit just enough that it could easily be used in other situations.)