Werecat

They are were-animals and as such have a natural ability to shift shape between a humanoid form with some animal features, and a fully animal form.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Werecats have cat like tails while in humanoid form.

Biological Traits

Hair

Colours are white, blond, red, brown and black. Different colours are more common in different regions. The hair is generally very soft and shiny.

Eyes

Yellow is the most common colour, followed by brown and green, and lastly blue. They have slitted pupils and normal sized iris.

Ears

Triangular cat ears, placed high up on the sides of the head. The ears usually match the hair colour, but may differ a shade or two.

Other physical attributes

Sharp teeth and claws. They have tails. They are highly flexible and dexterous. Many are often stronger than they look.

Most common magical abilities

• Mental: telepathy

• Molecular: duplication

• Physical: heightened senses, speed

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Origins: tenth planet, Helmi.
Commonly found on: Noverem, Emser, Kober and Helmi.
Uncommonly found on: Palir, Arpa, Emandur, Cembre and Morsuu.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Werecats have a higher than average sense of smell and hearing, and possess exceptional darkvision.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

Thick, sleek fur in animal form is seen as attractive, but the preference for length and colouration of the fur differs from region to region.
An athletic, but lean build is the ideal for humanoid forms.

Common Etiquette Rules

They don't touch another unless they know them, or unless it's necessary. Handshakes are the limit of how much touching is done between strangers. However, if they do know a person, a certain amount of touching is expected.

Common Dress Code

A traditional werecat folk dress consists of flexible and well fitting clothes that allow a lot of mobility. Both males and females wear pants, although skirts are added for females for some celebrations and holidays.
All clothes have accommodations for their tails.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Touching

Cuddling is seen as a form of social bonding, and not exclusive to only partners. A common greeting between friends or family is to rub cheeks together. This is done in both humanoid and animal forms.

Animal form

Playing and exercising in animal form is highly encouraged and seen as completely normal.

Family

Werecats often live in a large family group (pride) together. They might not share houses, but a lot of their every day activities are done together, although independence as an individual is still important. A pride doesn't necessarily have to be only family, and can consist of a group of friends, too.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Werecats have a long history of grudges with Werewolf, as they have had to compete over lands. The animosity is stronger in some regions than others, but is mostly a thing of the past.

Average Height

Women: 160-180cm in humanoid form, 40-60cm at the shoulder in animal form.
Men: 165-185cm in humanoid form, 45-65cm at the shoulder in animal form.

Average Physique

Generally rather slim and graceful, yet still powerful. But otherwise very diverse.
The animal form resembles the lynx in proportion, with long legs and large paws.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

From white to light brown in humanoid form.
The animal form most commonly resembles a tabby, but other types of markings exists, more so in some regions than others.