Wolfblood
Basic Information
Anatomy
Regular Form
A Wolfblood's body type closely resembles that of a Werewolf, being more muscular than that of an average Elf. However, they tend to have lower body fat than Werewolves. They are nearly as tall as Elves. Their skin is mostly hairless, except for the scalp and the groin. They have narrow, pointed ears that are located on the sides of the head. Wolfblood eyes tend to have black sclerae, but they can also inherit the white scleare of the Elven parent. Their pupils are nearly always in the form of upright slits. They have omnivorous teeth similar to those of Elves. Certain Werewolf traits can surface through intentional transformation attempts or through loss of emotional control. The most frequent traits are longer canines, sharp claws, or notable body hair.Bestial Form
When transformed, their pupils are typically round. Their entire body is covered in a dense coat of fur, and their skeletal structure changes into that of a bipedal wolf. Notable features include an elongated skull, digitigrade legs, and a long tail. Their height depends on the individual's attunement to the Element of Body. Those highly skilled in Body Hastening can become nearly twice as tall. Typically, they are even more muscular in this form, especially if these muscles need to support a tall skeleton.Magic
They inherit both the transformation abilities of their Werewolf ancestry and the Elven access to the eight material elements. However, access to these powers strongly depends on the elemental currents to which the individual was exposed during pregnancy and childhood. Their abilities are also likely to change when they travel to a different place. Wolfbloods born on Vinalur are usually limited to their regular appearance or need considerably more effort to transform. However, they tend to have similar magical abilities to Elves, being attuned to one specific element and possibly adjacent ones. Conversely, Wolfbloods born on Norithana are able to shift easily between forms, but their access to the material elements is often limited to sensing one of them.Genetics and Reproduction
They are compatible with all people-type mammals, but only while in their regular form. Pregnancy lasts approximately 17 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
They enter puberty around the age of 16 and are physically mature at about 30 years. Old age begins around 180 years.
Civilization and Culture
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The Elves on Vinalur tend to be disgusted by them. Most Elves already see the Werewolf immigrants as animals and therefore beneath themselves. Consequently, an Elf having a child with a Werewolf is considered a crime against nature.
Werewolves tend to be more accepting on average, but often look down upon the hybrids' lower physical strength. Some communities, however, are openly hostile towards members that "side with the oppressor" and, consequently, towards any children born from such a union.
Another factor that plays into this discrimination is fear. Those hybrids have the potential to wield the abilities of both parent species, or might even develop completely new abilities that are found in neither. Many Elves are simply scared of meeting a wolf twice their size with the added ability to throw fire or shake the ground beneath their feet. Likewise, Werewolves are sceptical of the material elements that are inaccessible to themselves.
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