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# 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.