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Lycans are humans that can change freely into four legged wolves. This form is generally larger in size than a typical wolf of their species, some being the size of a full grown stag. It goes without saying that lycans are stronger and faster in their wolf forms. Their senses become heightened and they're able to navigate the wilderness with more agility and stamina than their human forms would allot.

Lycans are unable to outright use language when in wolf form, though they are able to communicate with each other as wolves do, with yips, growls, wags, and bites. Despite this nonverbal way of communicating, wolves find it easy to understand one another and can even carry on a basic conversation.

Another benefit to taking wolf shape is the rapid healing the form grants. From slices to bullet wounds, their wolf form heals their injuries in a matter of minutes. The only exception to this is if they are hurt by silver. Silver doesn't heal on a lycan like it would any other being. The substance repels them, goes against their wolven interweaving, and so it cannot be healed by them.

Though stronger, a lycan is more prone to silver damage in wolf shape than in human shape. The wolf inside is able to sense silver if it comes too near, causing a wave of dread to come over them.

Even in human form, lycans are quicker and stronger than the average human, while being adept at human weaponry. They have an advantage over humans in a direct confrontation, however, their reliance on the forest means they are vulnerable to being preyed upon by high rank demons if they stray too far from their pack.

Lycans can create other lycans with a bite, though most humans don't live through their first change into wolf. Lycans don't normally turn humans, as they can procreate, but it's not unheard of. Neither do lycans normally procreate with humans, but it happens. Humans are fearful of lycans and therefore don't accept them into their valley. Just as well, the lycans of Numeriune see any human mates in their town as weak pests that are unable to contribute to the pack.

The chances of a lycan being born from mixed race parents is 50%