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Any thoughts love?
Aside form making laws for the wolves of the pack I will share basic details of the werewolves.
Acting as a recessive gene in Men only werewolves are more likely born than created.
Once a werewolf is born an Alpha must mark them with the Pack mark...each pack having it's own mark.
The only way for a female to become a werewolf is by being bitten, it is long speculated that a woman cannot survive the process due to not being sufficiently strong enough to take on the beast from within.
Werewolves no matter what have startling blue eyes, but once every century it has been known for a female to be made and survive the change...none never to be born of course, but when a female is made her eyes become a misty silver-grey almost liek a grey swirling hazel.
Noted for their inhuman strength even in wolf form they are noted to be much stronger than actual wolves being only moderately larger than wild wolves.
With Prolonged Youth after a Werewolf is born only those who are purebreds have the power to choose when they age after the age of 15. Those bitten have no choice but to remain the age they were bitten and changed nor do those born to humans have a choice as when they reach the age of 18 they stop aging.
Being Virtually Immortal is one thing, but having the ability to heal faster from any wound taken on than any creature knwon to man is something totally different. Werewolves can choose when to heal and how quickly.
Werewolves hwoever are unable to do drugs, having no swying with the lunar beings werewolves have the power to choose when they turn. For a young wolf it can be painful but for an experienced wolf it becomes a bit overly pleasurable.
Werewolves are influenced according to the moon. Each moon phse holding significance over the wolfs persona all to gether. This effects them not only in a way zodiacs do but physically as well. They are at their peak during the moon phase of birth, but to be have the pwoer of the exact mon they were born under is something even greater on the exact night they will exhibit something called the "Embrace" When a werewolf experiences the embrace they will exhibit not only great pwoer ahving been given the gift to experience the exact same moon pahse on their day of birth theyw ill exhibit that moons elememnt not jsut in their persona, but also their true pwoer. Havign near manipulative abilities over such an element.
Hmm well what do the rogues have as abilities exactly? If they have a rebellion they should have a reason to
Like a new ability or weapon on their side. It couldn't be just cause of ignorance
Like a new ability or weapon on their side. It couldn't be just cause of ignorance
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Okay how bout the way that the way the rogues can truly get full power is by mating with the female werewolf. Like it gives them more power to subdue the packs. The thin is though it has to come with the female's consent and she would have to be in love with the said wolf.
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But I think not entirely her consent, but jsut love. They ahvce to wnat one another in order for it to be possible so they continue to make more nad more Mutts so that there are more and mroe likelyhoods of her mating with a mutt amking the mutt powerful enough to command all the mutts into a single Alpha pack.
Okay and if she decides to mate with the Noble pack alpha' s son they will be powerful.
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Kitsune (狐?, IPA: [kitsɯne] ( listen)) is the Japanese word for fox. Foxes are a common subject of Japanese folklore; in English, kitsune refers to them in this context. Stories depict them as intelligent beings and as possessing magical abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. Foremost among these is the ability to assume human form. While some folktales speak of kitsune employing this ability to trick others—as foxes in folklore often do—other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, lovers, and wives.
Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit, and serve as its messengers. This role has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance. The more tails a kitsune has—they may have as many as nine—the older, wiser, and more powerful it is. Because of their potential power and influence, some people make offerings to them as to a deity.
Foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit, and serve as its messengers. This role has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance. The more tails a kitsune has—they may have as many as nine—the older, wiser, and more powerful it is. Because of their potential power and influence, some people make offerings to them as to a deity.
Origins
It is widely agreed that many fox myths in Japan can be traced to China, Korea, or India. Chinese folk tales tell of fox spirits called huli jing that may have up to nine tails, or Kyūbi no Kitsune in Japanese. Many of the earliest surviving stories are recorded in the Konjaku Monogatari, an 11th-century collection of Chinese, Indian, and Japanese narratives.[1]
There is debate whether the kitsune myths originated entirely from foreign sources or are in part an indigenous Japanese concept dating as far back as the fifth century BC. Japanese folklorist Kiyoshi Nozaki argues that the Japanese regarded kitsune positively as early as the 4th century A.D.; the only things imported from China or Korea were the kitsune's negative attributes.[2] He states that, according to a 16th-century book of records called the Nihon Ryakki, foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan, and he contends that indigenous legends about the creatures arose as a result.[3] Inari scholar Karen Smyers notes that the idea of the fox as seductress and the connection of the fox myths to Buddhism were introduced into Japanese folklore through similar Chinese stories, but she maintains that some fox stories contain elements unique to Japan.[4]
It is widely agreed that many fox myths in Japan can be traced to China, Korea, or India. Chinese folk tales tell of fox spirits called huli jing that may have up to nine tails, or Kyūbi no Kitsune in Japanese. Many of the earliest surviving stories are recorded in the Konjaku Monogatari, an 11th-century collection of Chinese, Indian, and Japanese narratives.[1]
There is debate whether the kitsune myths originated entirely from foreign sources or are in part an indigenous Japanese concept dating as far back as the fifth century BC. Japanese folklorist Kiyoshi Nozaki argues that the Japanese regarded kitsune positively as early as the 4th century A.D.; the only things imported from China or Korea were the kitsune's negative attributes.[2] He states that, according to a 16th-century book of records called the Nihon Ryakki, foxes and human beings lived close together in ancient Japan, and he contends that indigenous legends about the creatures arose as a result.[3] Inari scholar Karen Smyers notes that the idea of the fox as seductress and the connection of the fox myths to Buddhism were introduced into Japanese folklore through similar Chinese stories, but she maintains that some fox stories contain elements unique to Japan.[4]
Characteristics
Kitsune are believed to possess superior intelligence, long life, and magical powers. They are a type of yōkai, or spiritual entity, and the word kitsune is often translated as fox spirit. However, this does not mean that kitsune are ghosts, nor that they are fundamentally different from regular foxes. Because the word spirit is used to reflect a state of knowledge or enlightenment, all long-lived foxes gain supernatural abilities.[4]
There are two common classifications of kitsune. The zenko (善狐?, literally good foxes) are benevolent, celestial foxes associated with the god Inari; they are sometimes simply called Inari foxes. On the other hand, the yako (野狐?, literally field foxes, also called nogitsune) tend to be mischievous or even malicious.[8] Local traditions add further types.[9] For example, a ninko is an invisible fox spirit that human beings can only perceive when it possesses them. Another tradition classifies kitsune into one of thirteen types defined by which supernatural abilities the kitsune possesses.
Physically, kitsune are noted for having as many as nine tails.[10] Generally, a greater number of tails indicates an older and more powerful fox; in fact, some folktales say that a fox will only grow additional tails after it has lived 100 years.[11] One, five, seven, and nine tails are the most common numbers in folk stories.[12] When a kitsune gains its ninth tail, its fur becomes white or gold.[10] These kyūbi no kitsune (九尾の狐?, nine-tailed foxes) gain the abilities to see and hear anything happening anywhere in the world. Other tales attribute them infinite wisdom (omniscience).[13]
Kitsune are believed to possess superior intelligence, long life, and magical powers. They are a type of yōkai, or spiritual entity, and the word kitsune is often translated as fox spirit. However, this does not mean that kitsune are ghosts, nor that they are fundamentally different from regular foxes. Because the word spirit is used to reflect a state of knowledge or enlightenment, all long-lived foxes gain supernatural abilities.[4]
There are two common classifications of kitsune. The zenko (善狐?, literally good foxes) are benevolent, celestial foxes associated with the god Inari; they are sometimes simply called Inari foxes. On the other hand, the yako (野狐?, literally field foxes, also called nogitsune) tend to be mischievous or even malicious.[8] Local traditions add further types.[9] For example, a ninko is an invisible fox spirit that human beings can only perceive when it possesses them. Another tradition classifies kitsune into one of thirteen types defined by which supernatural abilities the kitsune possesses.
Physically, kitsune are noted for having as many as nine tails.[10] Generally, a greater number of tails indicates an older and more powerful fox; in fact, some folktales say that a fox will only grow additional tails after it has lived 100 years.[11] One, five, seven, and nine tails are the most common numbers in folk stories.[12] When a kitsune gains its ninth tail, its fur becomes white or gold.[10] These kyūbi no kitsune (九尾の狐?, nine-tailed foxes) gain the abilities to see and hear anything happening anywhere in the world. Other tales attribute them infinite wisdom (omniscience).[13]
Shapeshifting
Shapeshifting[edit]
"Fox women" by Bertha Lum: kitsune as women
A kitsune may take on human form, an ability learned when it reaches a certain age—usually 100 years, although some tales say 50.[11] As a common prerequisite for the transformation, the fox must place reeds, a broad leaf, or a skull over its head.[14] Common forms assumed by kitsune include beautiful women, young girls, or elderly men. These shapes are not limited by the fox's age or gender,[4] and a kitsune can duplicate the appearance of a specific person.[15] Foxes are particularly renowned for impersonating beautiful women. Common belief in medieval Japan was that any woman encountered alone, especially at dusk or night, could be a fox.[16] Kitsune-gao or fox-faced refers to human females who have a narrow face with close-set eyes, thin eyebrows, and high cheekbones. Traditionally, this facial structure is considered attractive, and some tales ascribe it to foxes in human form.[17] Variants on the theme have the kitsune retain other foxlike traits, such as a coating of fine hair, a fox-shaped shadow, or a reflection that shows its true form.[18]
In some stories, kitsune have difficulty hiding their tails when they take human form; looking for the tail, perhaps when the fox gets drunk or careless, is a common method of discerning the creature's true nature.[19] A particularly devout individual may in some cases even be able to see through a fox's disguise merely by perceiving them.[20] Kitsune may also be exposed while in human form by their fear and hatred of dogs, and some become so rattled by their presence that they revert to the form of a fox and flee.
One folk story illustrating these imperfections in the kitsune's human shape concerns Koan, a historical person credited with wisdom and magical powers of divination. According to the story, he was staying at the home of one of his devotees when he scalded his foot entering a bath because the water had been drawn too hot. Then, "in his pain, he ran out of the bathroom naked. When the people of the household saw him, they were astonished to see that Koan had fur covering much of his body, along with a fox's tail. Then Koan transformed in front of them, becoming an elderly fox and running away."[21]
Other supernatural abilities commonly attributed to the kitsune include possession, mouths or tails that generate fire or lightning (known as kitsunebi), willful manifestation in the dreams of others, flight, invisibility, and the creation of illusions so elaborate as to be almost indistinguishable from reality.[14][18] Some tales speak of kitsune with even greater powers, able to bend time and space, drive people mad, or take fantastic shapes such as a tree of incredible height or a second moon in the sky.[22][23] Other kitsune have characteristics reminiscent of vampires or succubi and feed on the life or spirit of human beings, generally through sexual contact.[24]
Shapeshifting[edit]
"Fox women" by Bertha Lum: kitsune as women
A kitsune may take on human form, an ability learned when it reaches a certain age—usually 100 years, although some tales say 50.[11] As a common prerequisite for the transformation, the fox must place reeds, a broad leaf, or a skull over its head.[14] Common forms assumed by kitsune include beautiful women, young girls, or elderly men. These shapes are not limited by the fox's age or gender,[4] and a kitsune can duplicate the appearance of a specific person.[15] Foxes are particularly renowned for impersonating beautiful women. Common belief in medieval Japan was that any woman encountered alone, especially at dusk or night, could be a fox.[16] Kitsune-gao or fox-faced refers to human females who have a narrow face with close-set eyes, thin eyebrows, and high cheekbones. Traditionally, this facial structure is considered attractive, and some tales ascribe it to foxes in human form.[17] Variants on the theme have the kitsune retain other foxlike traits, such as a coating of fine hair, a fox-shaped shadow, or a reflection that shows its true form.[18]
In some stories, kitsune have difficulty hiding their tails when they take human form; looking for the tail, perhaps when the fox gets drunk or careless, is a common method of discerning the creature's true nature.[19] A particularly devout individual may in some cases even be able to see through a fox's disguise merely by perceiving them.[20] Kitsune may also be exposed while in human form by their fear and hatred of dogs, and some become so rattled by their presence that they revert to the form of a fox and flee.
One folk story illustrating these imperfections in the kitsune's human shape concerns Koan, a historical person credited with wisdom and magical powers of divination. According to the story, he was staying at the home of one of his devotees when he scalded his foot entering a bath because the water had been drawn too hot. Then, "in his pain, he ran out of the bathroom naked. When the people of the household saw him, they were astonished to see that Koan had fur covering much of his body, along with a fox's tail. Then Koan transformed in front of them, becoming an elderly fox and running away."[21]
Other supernatural abilities commonly attributed to the kitsune include possession, mouths or tails that generate fire or lightning (known as kitsunebi), willful manifestation in the dreams of others, flight, invisibility, and the creation of illusions so elaborate as to be almost indistinguishable from reality.[14][18] Some tales speak of kitsune with even greater powers, able to bend time and space, drive people mad, or take fantastic shapes such as a tree of incredible height or a second moon in the sky.[22][23] Other kitsune have characteristics reminiscent of vampires or succubi and feed on the life or spirit of human beings, generally through sexual contact.[24]
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As for Religion I already have it based out and as for Zodiac I am taking a number of angles and need your guidance.
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Corresponding with a variety of myths and legends and the zodiac systems of both Eastern and Western Hemispheres Werewolves of all sorts hold strongly to the changing phases of the moon for each month.
Personifications of the Moons:
The list of moon phases below are the basic experiences believed to take place during each moon phase in a different form for each werewolf. A werewolf born under a specific moon is more influenced by it's creature.
*New Moon: Fox: Element of Fire - Those born under the sign of the Fox are elegant, charming, and impossible to ignore. Whether you love them or hate them, Foxes have a natural ability to influence others without trying. Members of this sign are born leaders but are also extremely independent. They are wise and cunning, and don’t take risks until they have thoroughly evaluated the situation. Others know to follow a Fox’s lead even though Foxes rarely try to recruit followers.
*Waxing Crescent: Dingo: Element of Earth - People born under the sign of Dingo are strong, determined, aggressive, and never back down from a challenge. Though this impetuousness occasionally gets them into trouble, members of this sign usually come out of a battle victorious. They are both brave and lucky, as if blessed somehow by fate to constantly fight and constantly win.
*First Half/Quarter: Coyote: Element of Light - Those born under the sign of the Coyote are innovative thinkers, brilliant strategists, and are stubbornly dogmatic in their beliefs. Members of this sign like to quietly observe new people and surroundings but are surprisingly opinionated and outspoken once they are comfortable. This is a highly capable sign that has the ability to accomplish just about anything. Their only real obstacle in life is themselves.
*Waxing Gibbous: Hyena: Element of Metal - This is a very strong-willed sign with the ability to follow through on their promises and take what is theirs when necessary. Those born under this sign are highly energetic and outgoing. They have an easy charm about them that draws other people in. Hyenas are great at taking charge of situations, and are by far most comfortable when they are in charge.
*Full Moon: Wolf: Element of Lightning - Like their animal namesake, those born under the sign of the Wolf are passionate, determined, and never back down from a fight. Though generally mild mannered and even easy-going (when things are going their way), members of this sign are very protective of themselves and the ones they love, and will not let anyone intimidate or coerce them. They are generous, warm-hearted, and perhaps a bit stubborn.
*Waning Gibbous: Culpeo: Element of Water - Much like their animal namesake, members of the Culpeo sign are something of a contradiction. They can be dominant and aggressive one minute, then insecure and anxious the next. Culpeos are very focused individuals. Once they decide what they want, there is no stopping them. The only downside is that they don’t plan very well, and their impulsive actions can get them in trouble.
*Last Half/Quarter: Jackal: Element of Darkness - Jackals are often mistakenly thought of as lazy scavengers who don’t like to take risks or venture outside of their own territory. In the Werewolf Zodiac, those born under the sign of the Jackal are often misrepresented in the same way. To be fair, members of this sign don’t like to take risks, feel most comfortable on their own turf, and favor long-term survival over momentary satisfaction. But to consider these traits as negative is to misunderstand the Jackal completely.
*Waning Crescent: Dhole: Element of Air - Those born under the Werewolf Zodiac sign of the Dhole are playful, fun-loving, and rambunctious. Members of this sign wear their hearts on their sleeves. You will always know what a Dhole is thinking or feeling. Thankfully they are usually in a good mood and tend to perceive life as a challenging game that they are eager to win.
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List of Wolf God's and Goddesses
Elder Wolves
○RAEdwulf/Conri- Wolf King, Wolf of Knowledge, Thought, Wisdom, Speech, & Divination. (Spirit of Magic) Wise Wolf of the North
○Lupa- Wolf Queen, Wolf of Motherhood, Children, Astrology, Stars, Peace, Balance, & Dreams. (Spirit of Visions) Gentle Wolf of the South.
○Anubis- Wolf of the Underworld, Dead, Grief, Funerals, & Spirits. (Spirit of Death)Noble Wolf of the East. Once an Egyptian God
○Fenrir- Wolf of Fire, War, Bloodlust, Murder, Chains, Prison, & Evil (Spirit of Destruction) Fierce Wolf of the West. Once a Norse Monster
Alpha Wolves
○Marrok- Wolf of Seas, Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Hurricanes, Storms, & Sea Creatures. (Spirit of Memory) Son of Lupa & Conri
○Amoux- Wolf of Birds, Bats, Air, Sky, Wind, Weather, & Flight. (Spirit of Freedom) Son of Lupa & Conri
○Amarok- Wolf of the Night, Forest, & Stealth (Spirit of Lonesome Regret) Son of Lupa & Conri
○Zeff- Wolf of Strength, Power, Stability, Earthquakes, Mountains, Land formations, Rocks, Sand, Earth. (Spirit of Dominance) Son of Lupa & Conri
Beta Wolves
○Coyote/Eueucoyotl- Wolf of Trickery, Jokes, Laughter, Time, Cruelty, Cleverness, Age, Scavangers, & Theives. (Spirit of Ravenous Insanity) Son of Anubis & Daciana
○Paglykos/Glaceloup- Wolf of Ice, Snow, Cold, & Clouds. (Spirit of Depressing Sorrow) Son of Marrok & Accalia
○Accalia- Wolf of Love, Desire, Expression, Mist, & Lost Love. (Spirit of Desirable Passion)
○Daciana- Once a mortal maiden who attracted the attention of Anubis. Bared Coyote to Anubis after marriage and after Anubis revealed himself to her...she still loved him and became a beautiful she-wolf and stayed his mate.
○Freki & Geri- Freki: Wolf of Soldiers, Warfare tactics, Order, & Spring.
Geri:Wolf of Guards, Fortifying, Justice, War Knowledge, & Autumn. (Spirits of Protection) Son's of Accalia & Conner
○Hati & Skoll- Hati: Wolf of the Moon, Lunar Eclipses, & Winter.(Spirit of Hatred)
Skoll: Wolf of the Sun, Solar Eclipses, & Summer. (Spirit of Treachery) Son's of Fenrir & Ula
○Ula- Wolf of Violence, Horror, The Wolf River Guadalupe, Grievances, Consequences, Punishment. (Spirit of Fear) Daughter of Barghest
○Barghest- Wolf of Darkness, Misery, Pain, Suffering, Plagues, & Illness. (Spirit of Nightmares) Son of Amarok & Ayame
○Ayame- Wolf of Lies, Greed, Envy, Pride, Lust, Wrath, Gluttony, Sloth, & Rape. (Spirit of Unforgivable Sins) Daughter of Anubis
○Beast of Gevaudan/ Gerwulf- Wolf of Mankind, Cities, Rotting Flesh, Cultivation, & Hunting. (Spirit of Enraged Motivation) Son of Fenrir & Ula
○Bjomdlf- Wolf of Wild Animals & Unexplored Lands. (Spirit of Unexplained Phenomena) Son of Zeff
○Lupercus- Wolf of Flocks, Feilds, Shepherds, Harvest, Hard Labor, & Grazing Lands. (Spirit of Reward) Son of Bjomdlf
○Hyena- Wolf of Merriment, Enjoyment, & Hunger (Spirit of Starvation) Son of Coyote & Accalia
○Coinin- Wolf of Youth, Childhood, Teenhood, & Agelessness. (Spirit of Trust) Son of Conri
○Lykaon- A King amoung wolves. Wolf of Riches, Power, & Control. (Spirit of Royalty) Born Human turned by Zeus/Jupiter into a wolf...made immortal
○Hemming- An old shamman wolf of the Spirit & Soul. (Spirit of the Inner Wolf)Born a human, raised by Lupa
○Vivian- Once a young girl. Wolf of Hope, Faith, Worship, Grace, Storytelling, Poetry, Song, & Art. (Spirit of Chance) Daughter of Lupa
○Lyall- Once a young boy. Wolf of Metallurgy, Forges, Weapons, Curiosity, Antimosity, Imagination, Taming of Wild Beast, Sports, & Acting. (Spirit of Wonder) Son of two fathers, mothered by Vivian, but true mother was a simple mortal girl..Fathers are Freki & Geri
○Wepwawet- Wolf of Travel & Martial Arts. (Spirit of the Paths of Decision) Once an Egyptian God
○Audolf- Young Hunter that Hunted with a pack of wolves. He discovered one of the wolves to be Bjomdlf. For helping an ancient pack of wolves survive and being accepted into the pack he was given immortality.
○Convel- A man granted immortality for saving 100 wolf pups captured by poachers and died for them. The wolf Freki took pity upon him and made him a wolf general with an army of the 100 wolves he saved behind him.
○Conner- A young boy stolen from his family and made a slave. While working in the field a she-wolf met him and broke his chains. He fell in love with the wolf only to discover it to be Accalia. She turned him into a wolf and she gave birth to his son's Freki and Geri
○Caleb- A boy found by Coinin and raised as his son and later became Wolf of the Fountain of Youth, the Fountain of Wolves, & the Fountain of the Elements. (Spirit of Immortality)
○Eyolf- Wolf of Luck and Good Will. (Spirit of Fortune) Son of Caleb
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