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| − | A weredragon is a pendragon who is afflicted with lycanthropy. This disease, when inactive, has no physical or mental manifestations. During periods of inactivity, carriers can function normally as they would prior to infection. Often times, carriers aren't even aware of their affliction until it manifests itself under the spell of a full moon or sometimes in times of great emotional excitement. When this happens, the pendragon will seem to revert to basic instincts, and will usually communicate in a series of growls and grunts. Physical metamorphosis within the common pendragon usually ranges from minor to mediocre, suggesting pendragons have developed a historical resistance; however, some subspecies, notably the Anubi and Takula, are particularly susceptible to extreme transformation. Warning signs of this can be detected in the eyes, which usually change colour when the | + | A weredragon is a pendragon who is afflicted with lycanthropy. This disease, when inactive, has no physical or mental manifestations. During periods of inactivity, carriers can function normally as they would prior to infection. Often times, carriers aren't even aware of their affliction until it manifests itself under the spell of a full moon or sometimes in times of great emotional excitement. When this happens, the pendragon will seem to revert to basic instincts, and will usually communicate in a series of growls and grunts. Physical metamorphosis within the common pendragon usually ranges from minor to mediocre, suggesting pendragons have developed a historical resistance; however, some subspecies, notably the Anubi and Takula, are particularly susceptible to extreme transformation. Warning signs of this can be detected in the eyes, which usually change colour when the pendragon in question is transformed or on the brink of. |
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Revision as of 13:00, 5 February 2010
Symptoms
A weredragon is a pendragon who is afflicted with lycanthropy. This disease, when inactive, has no physical or mental manifestations. During periods of inactivity, carriers can function normally as they would prior to infection. Often times, carriers aren't even aware of their affliction until it manifests itself under the spell of a full moon or sometimes in times of great emotional excitement. When this happens, the pendragon will seem to revert to basic instincts, and will usually communicate in a series of growls and grunts. Physical metamorphosis within the common pendragon usually ranges from minor to mediocre, suggesting pendragons have developed a historical resistance; however, some subspecies, notably the Anubi and Takula, are particularly susceptible to extreme transformation. Warning signs of this can be detected in the eyes, which usually change colour when the pendragon in question is transformed or on the brink of.
Transformation
When a weredragon transforms into the feral state, they lose abilities such as logic, communication, and just plain thinking about their actions. However, this is compensated for by an increase in stamina, strength, and often times, more powerful spells in the state. A weredragon is extremely dangerous when transformed, do not attempt to subdue the said dragon. Doing so will only cause it to struggle harder, reverting into the feral state even deeper.
Transformations can happen for a number of reasons. Most 'dragons only transform at certain times, such as when the moon is full.
However, a few will only be triggered by severe emotional distress, such as watching ones love die. These are the worst type to encounter. Often times, these are the ones who have their alter-egos created by a traumatizing event, releasing hate, rage, and sorrow in a massive burst.
Causes
Sometimes, a normal pendragon is born with the alter-ego, sometimes getting it through a curse, and sometimes developing it after a very traumatic event.
