# Lycanthropes Lycanthropy is a condition that causes a transformation between humanoid and animal, typically triggered by lunar cycles, intense emotion, or a conscious will. It is often acquired through a curse, an infectious bite, a spell, or divine ritual, although a few are born with it. While some struggle between their dual natures, others embrace the instincts and power that it grants. The known types of lycanthropy are: * [Werebears](#werebears) * [Werebulls](#werebulls) * [Werecats](#werecats) * [Werewolves](#werewolves) * [Werefoxes](#werefoxes) * [Werereptiles](#werereptiles) ### Werebears Werebears, can shapeshift into bears and large bear-like creatures. ### Werebulls Werebulls can shapeshift into bulls or oxen. ### Werecats Werecats into panthers, tigers, and other feline-based creatures. ### Werefoxes Werefoxes, also known as kitsunes, can shapeshift into foxes and are often associated with trickery. ### Werereptiles Werereptiles can shapeshift into various reptilian creatures and may be referred to as weresnakes or werelizards, depending on their form. ### Werewolves Werewolves, can shapeshift into wolves or wolf-like creatures. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://lore.splinterlands.com/the-people/kinds-and-bloodlines/transformed/lycanthropes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.