So I've been looking at werewolves and I realized that there are no non-human werewolves. So ive been wondering: is it possible for a non human to become a lycanthrope? Elves seem pretty viable, but could, let's say, a Viashno or a merfolk become a werewolf?
So I've been looking at werewolves and I realized that there are no non-human werewolves. So ive been wondering: is it possible for a non human to become a lycanthrope? Elves seem pretty viable, but could, let's say, a Viashno or a merfolk become a werewolf?
I don't see why not, although by their natures Elves tend to be in harmony with nature so it'd be harder for the Innistrad-style lycanthropy to affect them.
I thought the only race exist in Innistrad were humans.Also what happens when a werewolf gets vampirized?
I thought this happened in an episode of the old Ghostbusters cartoon ("No one comes to Lupusville"). And also, isn't that the theme of the movie Underworld?
Humans are the only race (well, non-undead/demon/devil race), but I imagine that wasn't the point of the question.
It's relevant because as far as we know, Innistrad is the only plane that has werewolves. Since humans are the only sapient race on Innistrad (not counting mana beings like angels, devils, and demons, who logically couldn't become werewolves anyway), they're the only possible race that could be afflicted with lycanthropy. (Well, unless Arlinn Kord decides to wander around the multiverse infecting people...)
Humans are the only race (well, non-undead/demon/devil race), but I imagine that wasn't the point of the question.
It's relevant because as far as we know, Innistrad is the only plane that has werewolves. Since humans are the only sapient race on Innistrad (not counting mana beings like angels, devils, and demons, who logically couldn't become werewolves anyway), they're the only possible race that could be afflicted with lycanthropy. (Well, unless Arlinn Kord decides to wander around the multiverse infecting people...)
Innistradi lycanthropy, anyway. As Uii points out, there were werewolves on Dominaria.
It depends on the nature of Vampyrism. is Vampyrism a curse, an infection or straight up undeath?
If its a curse, then yes the two curses counter each other out and whichever is stronger survives.
If it's an infection (Like some stupid virus) then I'd imagine a Werewolf's heightened animal immune system would overpower it.
If it's undeath, then I imagine Werewolves could become Vampires, since Werewolves are still alive, though I imagine the end result would be neither a werewolf nor a vampire
Someone at Wizards (can't remember who) confirmed that Elves once existed on Innistrad, but they're now extinct (no reason given for this extinction). There was no mention of whether elven werewolves could've existed, as far as I remember.
Innistradi Lycanthropy is directly referred to as a curse. Innistradi Vampirism is a "condition of the blood," powered by magic, but not curse-like in nature.
Lycanthropy is a supernatural curse that causes the victim's spiritual essence to become mingled with the wild essence of nature, symbolized by the wolf. The lycanthrope in effect has two souls, or one split soul. These two essences constantly battle for control within the victim. When the wild wolf-essence triumphs, the werewolf change occurs. This may explain why werewolves hunt humans so often; the wolf-essence desires to destroy the human side and triumph over humanity, and does so symbolically by brutally slaying humans."
"The Nature of Vampirism
Vampirism on Innistrad is neither a virus nor a curse, but what the vampires themselves somewhat euphemistically call a "condition of the blood." It is an anointing that persists and is perpetuated by magic alone, and few if any of its bearers consider it a curse. When reflecting on the nature of "the condition," vampires sometimes poetically call it an ablution, a washing of the self in blood that results in a new state of being. Innistrad vampires are not truly undead, although they have some undead traits (such as agelessness and skin that's cold to the touch)."
I believe you are simply one or the other. Which is why Avacyn was so important. You've got Zombies, Vampires, Werewolves, and Spirits all competing for the same source of food/propagation.
Someone at Wizards (can't remember who) confirmed that Elves once existed on Innistrad, but they're now extinct (no reason given for this extinction). There was no mention of whether elven werewolves could've existed, as far as I remember.
Irc it was on the Brady on the old wizard forms and it wasn't totally canon or how canon it was is up for debate, even more now that Brady is no long the head of creative. Fun fact it also said werewolves where created from a curse from when the elves went extinct.
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I think you could get a Zombie werewolf. like, say you killed a werewolf in their beast-form. Or, more likely if the being changed back, take a live Werewolf and slice off limbs and sew them back together since Blue Zombies were supposed to be Frankenstein's monsters. So I think if it's possible to make Zombie Werewolves, you could make a Vampire Werewolf. I don't think a Werewolf could become a Vampire, I think their curse is too powerful, but I think a Vampire could be cursed to become a Werewolf
While you could perhaps have a non-human lycanthrope, you could not have a non-human werewolf. The 'were-' part means man, so and Elvish lycanthrope would be called an alfwolf or something.
Now it also depends on the actual cause of Lycanthropy. On Innistrad it likely is related to a demon curse or ritual.
Not possible. Upon death werewolves undergo "Death Reversion" and return to a human shape. Presumably, dead flesh of any kind (such as limbs being chopped off) does the same.
Not possible. Upon death werewolves undergo "Death Reversion" and return to a human shape. Presumably, dead flesh of any kind (such as limbs being chopped off) does the same.
Not possible. Upon death werewolves undergo "Death Reversion" and return to a human shape. Presumably, dead flesh of any kind (such as limbs being chopped off) does the same.
Not anymore, with the weird stuff happening on Innistrad. Have you read the story about Tamiyo dissecting a werewolf who somehow didn't change back? It seems that a werewolf zombie is entirely possible now.
Not possible. Upon death werewolves undergo "Death Reversion" and return to a human shape. Presumably, dead flesh of any kind (such as limbs being chopped off) does the same.
Not anymore, with the weird stuff happening on Innistrad. Have you read the story about Tamiyo dissecting a werewolf who somehow didn't change back? It seems that a werewolf zombie is entirely possible now.
There's not enough evidence to claim that it's happening to all werewolves just yet. So far, we've only had that sole exception.
There's not enough evidence to claim that it's happening to all werewolves just yet. So far, we've only had that sole exception.
I am not saying that it happens to all, just that it's possible. And if it is possible (assuming more than one single case), it is just a matter of time when a ghoulcaller or a stitcher hears about it...
Another question is how does the current weirdness interact with zombification. It might very well make it impossible.
one has to wonder about a Zombie Vampire. if the "curse" of vampyrism is caused by some kind of magic in their blood, then what would happen if you put a Vampire's heart into a zombie's body?
Perhaps some kind of uber product by creating some kind of Cyborg Werewolf with the heart of a vampire and a Spirit sealed within, driving the body like an exo-suit
EDIT: The picture is a homebrew card I made up for what this idea of a card might be
There's not enough evidence to claim that it's happening to all werewolves just yet. So far, we've only had that sole exception.
I am not saying that it happens to all, just that it's possible. And if it is possible (assuming more than one single case), it is just a matter of time when a ghoulcaller or a stitcher hears about it...
Another question is how does the current weirdness interact with zombification. It might very well make it impossible.
One of the new flavors is that Zombies are the one tribe not affected by the madness that has fallen on the world.
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I don't see why not, although by their natures Elves tend to be in harmony with nature so it'd be harder for the Innistrad-style lycanthropy to affect them.
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I thought this happened in an episode of the old Ghostbusters cartoon ("No one comes to Lupusville"). And also, isn't that the theme of the movie Underworld?
It's relevant because as far as we know, Innistrad is the only plane that has werewolves. Since humans are the only sapient race on Innistrad (not counting mana beings like angels, devils, and demons, who logically couldn't become werewolves anyway), they're the only possible race that could be afflicted with lycanthropy. (Well, unless Arlinn Kord decides to wander around the multiverse infecting people...)
Lycanthropy cancels it out.
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If its a curse, then yes the two curses counter each other out and whichever is stronger survives.
If it's an infection (Like some stupid virus) then I'd imagine a Werewolf's heightened animal immune system would overpower it.
If it's undeath, then I imagine Werewolves could become Vampires, since Werewolves are still alive, though I imagine the end result would be neither a werewolf nor a vampire
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Lycanthropy is a supernatural curse that causes the victim's spiritual essence to become mingled with the wild essence of nature, symbolized by the wolf. The lycanthrope in effect has two souls, or one split soul. These two essences constantly battle for control within the victim. When the wild wolf-essence triumphs, the werewolf change occurs. This may explain why werewolves hunt humans so often; the wolf-essence desires to destroy the human side and triumph over humanity, and does so symbolically by brutally slaying humans."
"The Nature of Vampirism
Vampirism on Innistrad is neither a virus nor a curse, but what the vampires themselves somewhat euphemistically call a "condition of the blood." It is an anointing that persists and is perpetuated by magic alone, and few if any of its bearers consider it a curse. When reflecting on the nature of "the condition," vampires sometimes poetically call it an ablution, a washing of the self in blood that results in a new state of being. Innistrad vampires are not truly undead, although they have some undead traits (such as agelessness and skin that's cold to the touch)."
I believe you are simply one or the other. Which is why Avacyn was so important. You've got Zombies, Vampires, Werewolves, and Spirits all competing for the same source of food/propagation.
Irc it was on the Brady on the old wizard forms and it wasn't totally canon or how canon it was is up for debate, even more now that Brady is no long the head of creative. Fun fact it also said werewolves where created from a curse from when the elves went extinct.
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Now it also depends on the actual cause of Lycanthropy. On Innistrad it likely is related to a demon curse or ritual.
yes, but say I cut off a live Werewolf's arm?
Regardless, the lycanthropy curse is linked to the soul. The arm would revert back, separated from the soul that made it transform in the first place.
Whatever makes for a good story.
Not anymore, with the weird stuff happening on Innistrad. Have you read the story about Tamiyo dissecting a werewolf who somehow didn't change back? It seems that a werewolf zombie is entirely possible now.
I am not saying that it happens to all, just that it's possible. And if it is possible (assuming more than one single case), it is just a matter of time when a ghoulcaller or a stitcher hears about it...
Another question is how does the current weirdness interact with zombification. It might very well make it impossible.
Perhaps some kind of uber product by creating some kind of Cyborg Werewolf with the heart of a vampire and a Spirit sealed within, driving the body like an exo-suit
EDIT: The picture is a homebrew card I made up for what this idea of a card might be
Only thing we know really is the madness is not effect the zombies;
http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/chasing-shadows-part-2-2016-03-21
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