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There are a few things that you need to know about the Shapeshifter as it will be defined in this universe.

In this game, Shapeshifters refer to individuals displaying therianthropy, the ability to transform from a human into an animal form.

This is an ability that one can either been born with therianthropy. Such individuals are considered Purebloods.

In a way quite similiar to vampires, an individual can undergo the conversion process later on, after having been born a mortal. Such individuals are referred to as Converts, the same term as within Vampire society, although the distinction between the two classes of Shapeshifters is not so dramatic as it is within the society of vampires.  

The transformation is believed to be a spiritual and a physical one, and therianthropes are a proud groupd of individuals with cultures as rich and defined as those of the vampires.

Werewolves are the most well known type of shape-shifter, but they are not the only ones known to exist in this universe.

For those looking to play something a bit more exotic then the werewolf, there is the opprotunity to play a wendigo, a kitsune, and a leopardman.

The shapeshifters have their own sets of beliefs and supernatural powers which they wield with deadly grace and precision in the war over the fate of mankind.

Having a very close bond with the shamans of various tribes, most local shamans will not reveal the presense of a therianthrope to the local populace. Trusting them to age old customs of honor and traditions which exist outside of mortal law.

Each type of Shapeshifter boasts of a rich heritage with laws and traditions that have existed for centuries. Although each tribe is slightly different, a few commonalities exist.

Secrecy is observed in all things, and for the sake of the tribe, the secret identities of the Shapeshifters are protected by any means necessary. It is not at all unusual for a Shapeshifter who has revealed Shapeshifter secrets to a mortal without bringing said mortal through the rite of conversion to be ritually executed and the mortal to be killed if found unworthy of membership in the community.

Shamans are honorbound to keep the tribes secrets. It does not happen often but in cases where the word of honor has been broken the wrath of the entire community has come down very harshly open the offender and entire tribe has been punished by the community.

Shapeshifters are expected to keep their word of honor once it is given, and they expect the same thing out of others whether or not they are a part of the community.

Promises are not to be made lightly by a Shapeshifter and lies are severely punished.

Animals are always treated with care and respect, and are only to be killed for protection and for your food. Humans as they are technically animals do fall under this rule. Yes it is acceptable to hunt and kill mortals according to Shapeshifter Society in this game.

 

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