Lore thread for the Moonbeast Subspecies
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Lore
Origin
[Coming Soon]
Main Ideas
• This version of "lycanthropy" originated by curse and is spread by Moonbeast bite on a Full Moon or hereditarily through birth.
• Tundra/Imperial only [could have been any breed before the curse].
• Like traditional werewolves, Moonbeasts are influenced by the moon. However, there are key differences.
• All have a permanent werebeast-like appearance 24/7.
• By night they lose control, becoming primal, bloodthirsty, and destructive. This is more of a “psychological transformation” than a physical one. It happens every night.
• The degree to which they lose control depends on the phase of the moon.
• Certain physical features [claws, fangs, muscular structure, etc] might become more exaggerated and pronounced throughout the month as the moon phase progresses towards Full.
• Some Moonbeasts have worked so hard to discipline themselves that they only lose complete control on nights of the Full Moon.
• Moonbeasts have the most control on nights of a New Moon. It is said these are the only nights they can be fatally injured.
Common Traits and Characteristics
[Being Revamped]
Eye Color / Flight
Lore
Origin
[Coming Soon]
Main Ideas
• This version of "lycanthropy" originated by curse and is spread by Moonbeast bite on a Full Moon or hereditarily through birth.
• Tundra/Imperial only [could have been any breed before the curse].
• Like traditional werewolves, Moonbeasts are influenced by the moon. However, there are key differences.
• All have a permanent werebeast-like appearance 24/7.
• By night they lose control, becoming primal, bloodthirsty, and destructive. This is more of a “psychological transformation” than a physical one. It happens every night.
• The degree to which they lose control depends on the phase of the moon.
• Certain physical features [claws, fangs, muscular structure, etc] might become more exaggerated and pronounced throughout the month as the moon phase progresses towards Full.
• Some Moonbeasts have worked so hard to discipline themselves that they only lose complete control on nights of the Full Moon.
• Moonbeasts have the most control on nights of a New Moon. It is said these are the only nights they can be fatally injured.
Common Traits and Characteristics
[Being Revamped]
Eye Color / Flight
• Not required, these are just general characteristics:
Light: Something about Light is protective, and Light Moonbeasts have the strongest natural ability in gaining and keeping control. This can make them prideful. However, Light is also revealing and brings unresolved issues to the surface. If Light Moonbeasts don’t deal with their personal issues, their Uncontrolled self might for them. Sadly many have, at some point, woken up to dead family, ex-lovers, old enemies, etc etc.
Shadow: The only type to exhibit calculated ‘hunting’ behavior when Uncontrolled. Most Moonbeasts go on a ‘blind rampage’ when fully Uncontrolled, but Shadow Moonbeasts tend to pick one or a few victims at a time and tantalize them. Before the kill, they’ll drag the chase on- playing mind games and feeding off of fear. Luckily, Shadow Moonbeasts get a boost of control during the waning moon phases.
Arcane: A celestial connection with the moon keeps Arcane Moonbeasts energized and quick to recover. They rarely need sleep and are not exhausted by Transformation. Astrology and Moon phase at birth play a significant role in how strong the effect of the curse will be. Those born on a full moon might lose complete control every night. Those born during a celestial event might have special abilities.
Lightening: The only type that finds some protection and relief from cloud cover. Since the Transformation is caused by moon phase instead of moonlight, keeping from the moonlight typically offers no protection. Yet, for some reason, Lightening Moonbeasts are able to control themselves more easily in cloud coverage. Many reside in cloudy regions as a result.
Water: Water Moonbeasts are very in-tune with the moon’s effect on the tides. As the moon phase progresses towards full, they can influence tides and even control small bodies of water. Some isolate on islands and use the tides to keep others away. Some, in their Uncontrolled fury, cause shipwrecks and other nautical disasters.
Fire: Transformation is influenced more by emotion than moon phase for Fire Moonbeasts. The most self-controlled as well as destructive Moonbeasts in history come from Fire. Those passionate and determined enough have been able to manage lives close to ‘normal’ as well as mentor others. Those living in anger and fear have caused mass destruction and tragedy. Emotion is strongly linked to control.
Ice: Could indicate Ice flight or in rare cases, blindness. Ice Moonbeasts tend to gain control through emotional distancing. Many lose touch with themselves and their desires, but as a result, their Uncontrolled selves don't 'act out' as harshly as other types. Ice Moonbeasts might appear thoughtless, cold, and uncaring, but many sacrifice their dreams and desires to keep others safe.
Aside from vision, Blind Moonbeasts often have senses that are extraordinarily developed in addition to being supernaturally heightened. They have been known to develop psychic abilities and intuition as a result.
Plague: The type that is most likely to struggle with keeping control, and most likely to be excessively malicious when Uncontrolled. Uncontrolled, they’ll instinctually seek out populated areas and cause an extraordinary amount of senseless violence and damage. They’ll leave many of their victims horribly maimed but alive so the curse spreads.
Nature: By already having a disposition that is inherently in-touch with the natural world, Nature Moonbeasts are naturally in-touch with their ‘inner beast’. This doesn’t mean greater ability to control it, it means greater acceptance of self and their condition. They are not as internally conflicted by their duality as other types, and are not as reactionary or destructive. Uncontrolled, they tend to kill and eat wild game and livestock, as well as destroy dragon-made structures and buildings.
Earth: Earth Moonbeasts say the natural way of the moon is to revolve around the earth, so they refuse to revolve their lives around the Moonbeast inside. Many focus their energy on staying grounded and refuse to see their Moonbeast self as part of who they are. They are the most prone to struggle with their duality and turn against their own kind. They tend to be reliable, strong-willed, and excellent mentors, but extremely unpredictable when Uncontrolled.
Wind: Uncontrolled, Wind Moonbeasts are more likely to run than fight. They have been known to wake up hundreds of miles from their last location, using the supernatural speed and stamina of their Uncontrolled state to unconsciously travel long distances at random. They are the least violent and destructive of all Moonbeasts, but live lives that are just as unpredictable and frustrating.
Light: Something about Light is protective, and Light Moonbeasts have the strongest natural ability in gaining and keeping control. This can make them prideful. However, Light is also revealing and brings unresolved issues to the surface. If Light Moonbeasts don’t deal with their personal issues, their Uncontrolled self might for them. Sadly many have, at some point, woken up to dead family, ex-lovers, old enemies, etc etc.
Shadow: The only type to exhibit calculated ‘hunting’ behavior when Uncontrolled. Most Moonbeasts go on a ‘blind rampage’ when fully Uncontrolled, but Shadow Moonbeasts tend to pick one or a few victims at a time and tantalize them. Before the kill, they’ll drag the chase on- playing mind games and feeding off of fear. Luckily, Shadow Moonbeasts get a boost of control during the waning moon phases.
Arcane: A celestial connection with the moon keeps Arcane Moonbeasts energized and quick to recover. They rarely need sleep and are not exhausted by Transformation. Astrology and Moon phase at birth play a significant role in how strong the effect of the curse will be. Those born on a full moon might lose complete control every night. Those born during a celestial event might have special abilities.
Lightening: The only type that finds some protection and relief from cloud cover. Since the Transformation is caused by moon phase instead of moonlight, keeping from the moonlight typically offers no protection. Yet, for some reason, Lightening Moonbeasts are able to control themselves more easily in cloud coverage. Many reside in cloudy regions as a result.
Water: Water Moonbeasts are very in-tune with the moon’s effect on the tides. As the moon phase progresses towards full, they can influence tides and even control small bodies of water. Some isolate on islands and use the tides to keep others away. Some, in their Uncontrolled fury, cause shipwrecks and other nautical disasters.
Fire: Transformation is influenced more by emotion than moon phase for Fire Moonbeasts. The most self-controlled as well as destructive Moonbeasts in history come from Fire. Those passionate and determined enough have been able to manage lives close to ‘normal’ as well as mentor others. Those living in anger and fear have caused mass destruction and tragedy. Emotion is strongly linked to control.
Ice: Could indicate Ice flight or in rare cases, blindness. Ice Moonbeasts tend to gain control through emotional distancing. Many lose touch with themselves and their desires, but as a result, their Uncontrolled selves don't 'act out' as harshly as other types. Ice Moonbeasts might appear thoughtless, cold, and uncaring, but many sacrifice their dreams and desires to keep others safe.
Aside from vision, Blind Moonbeasts often have senses that are extraordinarily developed in addition to being supernaturally heightened. They have been known to develop psychic abilities and intuition as a result.
Plague: The type that is most likely to struggle with keeping control, and most likely to be excessively malicious when Uncontrolled. Uncontrolled, they’ll instinctually seek out populated areas and cause an extraordinary amount of senseless violence and damage. They’ll leave many of their victims horribly maimed but alive so the curse spreads.
Nature: By already having a disposition that is inherently in-touch with the natural world, Nature Moonbeasts are naturally in-touch with their ‘inner beast’. This doesn’t mean greater ability to control it, it means greater acceptance of self and their condition. They are not as internally conflicted by their duality as other types, and are not as reactionary or destructive. Uncontrolled, they tend to kill and eat wild game and livestock, as well as destroy dragon-made structures and buildings.
Earth: Earth Moonbeasts say the natural way of the moon is to revolve around the earth, so they refuse to revolve their lives around the Moonbeast inside. Many focus their energy on staying grounded and refuse to see their Moonbeast self as part of who they are. They are the most prone to struggle with their duality and turn against their own kind. They tend to be reliable, strong-willed, and excellent mentors, but extremely unpredictable when Uncontrolled.
Wind: Uncontrolled, Wind Moonbeasts are more likely to run than fight. They have been known to wake up hundreds of miles from their last location, using the supernatural speed and stamina of their Uncontrolled state to unconsciously travel long distances at random. They are the least violent and destructive of all Moonbeasts, but live lives that are just as unpredictable and frustrating.
Mortality & Weakness
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[Coming Soon]
Lifting the Curse
[Being Revamped]
[Being Revamped]