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A wolfwere is the reverse of a werewolf, in that it transforms from a feral or anthropomorphic wolf to a humanoid being, typically on a new moon, and for just one day.
Overview[edit]
In fantasy contexts, wolfweres may be referred to by one of the many names given to phantom hounds, in particular, the Barghest whose description sometimes includes the ability to shift between wolf and goblin form.[citation needed]
In the Dungeons & Dragons universe, a "wolfwere" is completely different compared to the normal lycanthropic werewolf. It is a wolf that polymorphs into a quadrupedal human shape and a humanoid-wolf hybrid, often retaining the bipedal stance.[1][2] It was also featured in the video game Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast and the Ravenloft setting.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse features the lupus breed of Garou that are born from the union of a werewolf and a wolf. While not called a wolfwere, they share many of the same characteristics. They are born as ordinary wolves and eventually undergo a metamorphosis in which they gain human intelligence and the ability to shapeshift from wolf to human[3] and various states in between. This concept was scrapped when Werewolf: The Apocalypse was ended and replaced with Werewolf: The Forsaken, a similar game with a new setting and new rules.
The character of Brother Lupin in the Discworld novel Reaper Man is a wolf who transforms into a human, although the book refers to him as a "wereman".
In the Peter David novella "Howling Mad", the main character is a wolf, who after being bitten by a werewolf, is able to transform into a human.
In the book River, the main character is a wolf, who after being bitten by a human, becomes human herself.
Wolfwere and furry[edit]
Although the wolfwere does appear in furry lore, this fantasy hybrid species is really uncommon.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Wolfwere (Monstrous Manual). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ↑ Wolfwere at The Forgotten Realms Wiki. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ↑ Lupus at World of Darkness Wiki. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
External links[edit]
- Wolfwere search results in DeviantArt
- Wolfwere search results in Fur Affinity
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