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Your wolf does have a name and they can tell you, or you have to figure it out on your own. But I believe it is okay for someone to choose a name for their wolf, but they'd have to agree on it. Other than that, the name can be anything you and your wolf see fit.

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- Things that can hurt/kill Lycans and Weres -

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- Things that can hurt/kill Lycans and Weres -

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- Wolfsbane
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- Sterling Silver
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- Vampires
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- Other Supernaturals
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Wolfsbane can kill anyone really, Sterling silver is said to be a myth but it could affect some, vampires from what I've experienced, and anything or any other supernatural being.

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I am using the term werewolf collectively, meaning this is about both werewolves and lycans.
In times past, it was especially difficult for a werewolf to manage to maintain a normal life, and this problem continues onto today, meaning that many lycanthropes end up homeless.
As a result, they mix and mingle with hobos, bums, and tramps, borrowing hobosigns and adding their own symbols to create a means of communication that could be understood on two legs and on all four, by all those who would need to know. As a result, some werewolf signs are direct cognates with hobosign, while others are completely unique, and others are modifications of previously existing signs. Some are derived from the appearance of preexisting objects, and some even may have roots in occult symbols. For instance, the symbol for unattended livestock is a roughly scratched shepherd’s crook laying down, while the symbol for silver, a crescent moon, seems alchemical in nature, and still the most common symbol for other large predators seems to be derived from the constellation ursa major. The meaning of a symbol can be altered by flipping or rotating it. For instance, the symbol for night, a full moon casting light downwards, can be inversed to indicate daytime, the rising sun.
Complex ideas are conveyed through the interaction of multiple symbols, sometimes arraigned in a line like a sentence, other times by mixing and overlapping one another, similar to bindrunes, and in yet other instances, by placing symbols within one another. How such signs are written and read vary from region to region, but are usually relatively easy to decipher based upon context and the appearance.
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Credit:@fairly.local.lycanthrope

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Werewolves and Lycans have hollow serrated fangs, which often are visible, like shorter version's of a Saber tooth tiger. There are channels in the sides of the teeth, allowing blood to seep out of its prey, killing it faster.
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Credit:@fairly.local.lycanthrope

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The Irish werewolf, known in their native land as Faoladh or Conroicht, is different from the Teutonic or European werewolf, as it is not really a "monster" at all. Unlike it's continental cousins, this shapeshifter is the guardian and protector of children, wounded men, and lost persons. According to some ancient sources, the Irish werewolves were recruited by kings in time of war. While they're no longer there, Ireland was once the strong hold of wolves. In fact, it was sometimes referred to as "Wolfland". However, though they were wiped out in 1786, not all tales involving Irish wolves were terrifying. In fact, Saint Albeus was, according to legend, suckled by a She-Wolf after being abandoned. (Speaking of saints, one of the places where the cynopheliac St. Christopher was best known of was in, Ireland.) Though, as is to be expected with any country with an abundant predator, stories were told of them. In this case, werewolf stories. Saint Patrick, according to some sources, had the ability to turn people into wolves. The most told story about this is how he turned king Vereticus into a wolf. However, in some accounts he is also credited for cursing the people of Ossory with a form of lycanthropy that lasted many years. From what I can tell, the earliest account which does this is the Kongs Skuggio. However, more commonly this transformative curse is attributed to Saint Natalis. Regardless of Saint, the story goes that one of these holy men approached a group of people as they were holding an assembly and began to preach. Now, to be honest it seems a tad rude to barge in on other people's business, however they took his counsel anyway, but responded to him by howling like wolves. In his anger, he asked God to punish them, and they became werewolves.
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Part 1
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Credit:@fairly.local.lycanthrope

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People who were afflicted with this curse were similar to Greek and Polish werewolves in that they stayed wolves for great lengths of time. In this case, seven years. However, that is only unless they refrained themselves from eating human flesh. If they dined on people, they were doomed to be wolves forever. One interesting Ossorian tale is related to us by Giraldus Cambrensis' Topigraphica Hibernica. In this tale a traveling priest is confronted by a wolf, who reveals himself to be a werewolf. He asks the priest to preform the last sacrament on his wife, who is dying. The problem is that his wife is also a werewolf, and the priest is concerned about performing the final rights for an animal. The husband wolf peels away his wife's wolf-pelt revealing a women underneath. This convinces the priest, and after receiving the final sacrament, the She-Wolf expires peacefully, as the husband went on to finish his years in wolf form. This of course, caused a certain amount of debate and conflict amongst those who heard it. Contradictorily, a few hundred years ago, Fynes Moryson reported that the Irish into wolves yearly, and according to Mr. Ashleys book on the subject, those in Ossory considered themselves to be descended from wolves. Now you might be thinking that sounds like their might have been practice of lycanthropy before the Christians arrived, and the folklore of the area was appropriated and modified in order to suit the new establishment. This is possible especially since according to the Leabhar Na H-Uidhi the druids that lived there practiced shapeshifting traditions. This supported by another tale: It is said that in Ireland, Lycanthropy was hereditary, and that those of certain lineages could shift into Faelad, that is wolf-shapes. The most famous of these lycanthropes were of the Laignech Faelad, otherwise known as "The Wolf Men of Tipperary". These were fearsome warriors who, like howling wolves, fought for the Ancient Kings of Ireland, and were every bit as fierce and ferocious as the beasts they assumed the shape of.
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Part 2
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Credit:@fairly.local.lycanthrope

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The lycan species is ancient. Older than the bible, older than religion itself. Now how far back it goes is not exactly known but it's said that when the first humans settled in Europe Lycans were already there. And this was around 40,000 years ago. Moving on, "Lycan" is a name given to us by humans. It's Greek for "Man-Wolf". Much like "Werewolf" is old English for Wolf-Man. We got the name because we look similar to wolves in our beast forms. Though, we aren't related to them. Lycans are their own creatures. Not human, and not wolf. I'm human as in lycan legends. There are many theories as to how Lycans evolved, where they came from, and what exactly they are. Ancient lycan language (which is almost extinct) is a mix of Greek, Russian, and old English, which really doesn't look English or sound English at all. We are lycan in this language, but we have another name. We call our species Thirío Arashim which roughly translates to beast shifter. In medieval times, when legends of wolfmen started to make their rounds, we were still in huge numbers around the world. From Europe to North Asia, to the Arctic, and to the USA. Around 1200 humans were getting more and more. In some countries they were aware of us and hunted us down. We were winning at first. But due to a few incidents, the tables have turned dramatically around 1500. Many don't even know what they are. Others stay human the majority of their lives, trying to fit in, living amongst them, even in big cities. There are stories of a chemical that the government put into the water, or the air, with the help of chemtrails nowadays, that suppresses our transformation process. So there are even Lycans that never shifted and probably never will. They might feel weird, feel a longing, out of place, or feel a tingling in their hands or teeth. But they will believe it is only their imagination. Traditionally, Lycans lived in clans or packs, if you want to call it that. And other Lycans such as myself call the weres Fengári. Which means Moon Shifter.

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But even though they are named that, the moon is not the cause of their transformation. Fengári originated from Lycans. But their genes are altered. Through selective breeding, experiments, or natural mutation. But instead of an altered lycan race, they got Fengári. Story says that ancient lycans wanted to create a warrior race. They wanted stronger offspring. Stronger, faster, and with better healing abilities. Anyways, us achieving our beast form isn't "just magic". Shortly before we transform, our body sets free a unique hormone, which only we have. That hormone triggers a row of reactions in our bodies. Immense growth of bones, muscle, etc. Which normally takes awhile. That hormone allows it all to happen in mere minutes. It also dulls the pain which is still extreme, but could be worse. It changes our cell formations so that the skin is able to grow fur and multiply the cells we use for sight and smell. It's a fascinating but also complicated process. Our inner ear changes, the eardrum gets altered so that we precieve sound sounds faster, our lenses in our eyes change form and size in order for us to see farther and better at night. And other science stuff. Due to genetic mutation, the hormone that triggers the transformation is a defect in the Fengári. There's a little error in their genes. Instead of getting released at will, the hormone level is unstable. Their bodies instead store the hormone and release it in huge amounts. And that happens once a month. Because the hormone gets released at such high levels, it totally numbs their minds and they usually have no control when in their beast form. Our nails grow inside of our bones, painful when you think about it. Bones and skin aren't "new", they just grow and change, and bend and twist. Other than humans, lycans have a mating season. Humans can birth all year round, but pureblood lycans are only fertile once a year, during the winter in European times.

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-Luna Oculos (Mooneyes):Shifts only on Crescent moons, can't control shifts.
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-Dorn Durmeintis (Sunsleepers):Hardly any pain while shifting since it's so quick, have control over shifts but anger makes them lose their self minds, have marking/symbols, shifts on full moons only.
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-Sanguinem Lupus (Skinwolf):Skin walker, wear their worshipped animal to shift, shifts on full moons only.
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-Coureurs Forestiers (Forestrunners):Can control shifts but can be difficult, can only shift on crescent moons and full moons.
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-Ddannedd Qwyn (Whitefangs):Skinwalker from another area, shifts on full moons.
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-Jãger (Earthwalker):Huge wolf that runs on all fours, shifts freely, can control shifts with practice.
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-Tuman Dykhatel Nykh (Fogbreather):Unknown at the moment.
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-Siúlóirí Scáth (Shadowwalkers):Unknown at the moment.
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-Ammo Ourlázon (Sandhowlers):Unknown at the moment.
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-Cer Deţinătorii (Skykeepers):In variety just as wolf species they appear as different species, except their fur is the colour that it is according to the colour of the metal they are allergic to. They each walk on two legs and have a pair of wings. Royals and elders have more than one pair of wings.
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-Kynigoús Aímatos (Bloodchasers):A ravinous species genetically created by hunters for hunting purposes. They are bonded with vampire DNA and descent of Whitefangs and Sunsleepers.
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(Don't know if some of this information or some of the breeds themselves are real/true but I don't see why they wouldn't be. Also if you have information on the 'Unknown' ones please tell me and I'll add that. Thank you.)

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-Every boyfriend/girlfriend you've had is not your mate.
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-You have to feel it spiritually
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-Love at first sight (in a way)
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-Really possessive over their mate
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-Will go rouge, crazy, or worse if mate dies
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-You only get one real mate.
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-Could be forced to marry another to make allies with other packs
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(There is more but I think you get it)

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-Incorrect terms-
-Wolf blood
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-Correct terms-
-Thirío Arashim (Lycan)
-Fengári (Werewolf)

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-Alpha:Usually there are two within the pack/clan. Sometimes there is only one. They're normally the active mating pair. They are the leaders meaning they create the law, take interest in what goes on, and so on.
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-Luna:Alpha males mate.
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-Beta:There could be one or two within the pack/clan (if they have a mate). They're second in command and may challenge the alpha for their position.
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-Gamma:Third in command.
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-Delta:Messengers of the pack/clan. They go in between allies and territories to deliver.
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-Epsilom:Rest of the pack. (no job really)
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-Zeta:Leads the army of warriors.
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-Eta:Warriors of the pack/clan.
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-Theta:Elders of the pack/clan.
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-Lota:Hunters of the pack/clan.
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-Kappa:Higher rank then regular members.
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-Mu:Peacekeepers of the pack/clan. Helps make allies with other packs/clans.
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-Nu:The resources keepers. Making sure the pack/clan doesn't run out if water, food, or other supplies.
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-Xi:Help the hunters if needed.
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-Omicorn:The lead Pi.
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-Pi:Therapists of the pack/clan.
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-Rho:Secretaries of the pack/clan.
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-Tau:Troublesome pups that reach their first birthday.
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-Omega:Weakest member/lowest rank.

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- Difference between Lycans and Werewolves -

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- Difference between Lycans and Werewolves -

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- Lycans -
-Can shift freely
-Can control their shifts with practice
-One breed can run, stand, and walk on its hind legs
-Others on all fours
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-Can't shift freely
-Shift once a month
-Shift on certain moons
-Can't control shifts very well
-Most breeds stand, walk, and run on hind legs

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-Moirazog tur aima - We share blood
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-Echrot tar dýnami mor - My strength is with you
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-Fengári - Werewolf
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-Thirío Arashim - Lycan

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-Super strength
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-Super speed
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-Heightened senses:Sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch
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-Spiritual healing

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-Charms are usually a talisman, but some you can feel drawn too.
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-They help control your wolf.
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-Can turn all wolf like feels off for some.
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-Can sometimes make you feel more human.
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-If you are practicing or need help controlling your wolf you need to wear it.
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I'll wear mine out, around the house sometimes, or to school only because it helps keep it under control and I don't do anything I might regret later. So if you're a newly I guess awakened Lycan or Were I suggest you find something to keep that side of you under control.

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-Mental shift: When you mentally think like your wolf or take on your wolf's mind set.
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-Physical shift: When you physically shift into your wolf. Physical shifting takes years of practice to really master it. Physical shifting is also part science and part magick. Bones break and reform and skin stretches over. The moon will guide your shift.
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-Phantom shift: When you feel your tail/ears when they aren't actually there or when you can faintly see them. They are transparent.
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-Dream shift: When you shift into your wolf in a dream.
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(🚫Side note for Pshifting: New bones or skin can't be grown🚫)

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-Really possessive of our mates (don't mess with them)
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-Very irritable and pissed off easily
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-Very territorial
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-Can be very aggressive (some not all)
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That's all really. Yes some Lycans and Weres not all mind you can be very aggressive or just aggressive in general. Anyways if there's anything I missed tell me and I'll add it.

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Lycan and werewolf packs have links where they can hear each others thoughts, Like a mate connection. You do this by blood bonding.

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Us achieving our beast forms isn't "just magic". Shortly before we transform our body sets off a unique hormone that only we have. That hormone triggers a row of reactions in our bodies. Immense growth of bones, muscle, etc. Which normally would take long but that hormone allows it all to happen in mere minutes. It also dulls the pain which is still extreme but could be worse. It changes our cell formation so that the skin is able to grow fur and multiply the cells we use for sight and smell. It's a complicated yet fascinating process. Our inner ear changes, the ear drum altered so that we perceive sounds faster, the lenses in our eyes change form and size in order for us to see at night and more science stuff. Due to a genetic mutation, the hormones that trigger the transformation are a defect in the Fengári. There's a little error in their genes. Instead of getting released at will, the hormone level is unstable. Their bodies instead store the hormone and release it in huge amounts. And that happens once a month. And because the hormone gets released at such high levels it numbs their minds and they usually have no control in their beast form.
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{Bones and skin aren't "new" they just grow and change}

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Blood bonding is what packs do form pack links. Its used to form bonds and used in witchcraft.
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- Tips and things to avoid -
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-Use clean tools
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-Avoid using dirty tools
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-Avoid std's

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If you have problems with anger, get easily pissed off, etc here's ways to control yourself and calm down.
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-Rolling up a towel and biting into it
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-Chewing on ice
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-meditation
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-Charm
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Those are some ways that could help you calm down and not have any unwanted accidents.

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You can't go up in ranks unless you physically fight for said rank. And if a ranking member died you will fight any and everyone who wants the position until you win. If you are a pup you will still be a pup due to training purposes. You stop being a pup physically when you're 15+ but will be called pup until the pack decides you've earned respect.

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Being bitten doesn't work. You either need to be born or use magick to become a werewolf or lycan. You can't be human and survive being bitten. Our saliva would kill you because it is toxic. If you were bitten and survived you're most likely not human and are already otherkin.

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You may challenge a wolf for their rank if you think you're strong enough. For example, a Beta might challenge the Alpha for their position. If they succeed then they become alpha and then have the right to banish the old alpha.

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Your wolf needs lots of space to roam or to let off steam. They have lots of energy and hate being cooped up. Run up your driveway, run a mile on track, or shift and run through the woods. Just let them out.

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-Find each other
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-Mark them
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-Make love