The Truth About Werewolves.....observations by Ben Holister

[Holister]

Greetin's from Maine

Ok, I do believe that the title above says it all. Ever the days of my introduction into The Society all them years ago (aw the good ol' days) werewolves have been my one tru area of expertise. Over the past few months, I have become the best expert on these matters of all things lupine. Those who have been round the site as long as I have know why.

Anyhows, I have decided that one the functions of this site is to help other investigators and what not with valuable and useful information in regards to things of Sup'Nat origin. An werewolves are a staple in that there forum.

So I have dedicated this thread to the better understanding and awareness of werewolves and their kin; and to dismiss the fact from the fiction.

I had Kelly's um, help with this thread.

Well my first postin' will be a bit later on, so I hope you fella's decide to come on back for a look. I will open your mind if not alter it distinctly.

But before I go;

Lesson 1: Werewolf - deffinition: Were means man and wolf means wolf. Givings us Man Wolf; or thanks to Hollywood Wolfman.

Tune in later for lesson 2.

[Holister]

Ok, now here comes lesson 2:

There are actually THREE types (or species) of werewolves in the world (not included other shapeshifters of notoriety; I just do werewolves here folks).

Yep; to my suprise the fact is there are three types. Aside from those folks who suffer from the mental malady as lycanthropy (you basically think you are a wild animal at times and behave as such) or the physical malady also know as lycanthropy (the one with all the hair all over your body).

But I digress:

The first species is your classic werewolf; a man or woman who can at will transform into wolf like creature. These werewolves are the most common, so when ya'll think of werewolves, these are the ones you are most likely thinking of.

The bite of a true werewolf is infectous and will turn anyone who has been bitten (or any exchange of bodily fluids often does the trick) into a werewolf themselves (see lesson 3).

The second species is known as a Loup Garou or Gevaudan; this werewolf is rare but also the most savage for once a person has been infected; they are no longer human as they slowly become a mindless beast unable to ever regain human form.

Consider the second speciesa genetic throwback like a Neandrathal compared to modern man, however like a classic werewolf, the bite (or any exchange of bodily fluids) will infect the person turning them into one this species.

The third species is know as the Wolfen. This species can transform from man to wolf at will, but remain in their wolfen form more so than there human form. Wolfen do not have an hybrid appearance as true werewolves do, but rather in fact appear as large normal looking wolves.

Some believe that Wolfen are the spirits of noble wolves that inhabit human bodies allowing that person to change back and forth at will. Unlike the first two, the bite of the wolfen in not infectous.

Well, that's it for lesson 2. Next up - lesson 3.

See ya'll tomorrow.

[Ron Caliburn]

So an exchange of bodily fluids can create a werewolf . . . Ben, something you're planning on admitting here?

[Holister]

Just let me share my wisdom with the rest of the Society ok there Ron.

We'll...umm...talk later.

[Holister]

Ok there folks. Back with lesson 3.

I have revealed onto you that there are three species/varities of werewolves. Here in lesson three I go over the types or "sub species" of lupines.

Ok, first we have what we know as The Inflicted. These are the victims of a werewolf attack and survive to become werewolves themselves. Depending on which species bit this poor bastard, he may be really in a bad place.

If he was bitten by a traditional werewolf he will have his (or her) transformation upon the night of his first full moon. He will not be able to contol this transformation and may hurt others.

Is this person savable....a big fat YES. The inflicted have the benefit of being human and in control most of the month. They are strongly governed by the lunar cycle with every three day full moon period transforming uncontrolably into the lupine form and hunting for fresh kills.

This person if of good conscious can lock themselves up during this time period to prevent themselves from hurting innocent people. If they are dark or twisted socipaths at heart, I would like to suggest a pure silver .45 frontal labotomy.

Can the inflicted ever control their condition?

The answer again is YES. It takes time and a strong will, but over the next few months the inflicted werewolf can learn to transform whenever and wherever the choose; day or night. They are still strongly governed by the full moon, but at least they will have more "human" control.

If said victim was attacked and survived by the second species of werewolf also known as the Loup Garou or Gevaudan; they are pretty much SOL (this the scientific and proper term for Shit Out of Luck ). You see if you become one of these monsters, you will never be able to become human again. As you slowly transform into one of these beasts, you also slowly loose your humanity as the beast takes over.

Those of this type will inevitably go mad as their life fades away as they become an animal. They will increasingly become violent, and yes, they will inevitably kill those around them. This transformation process takes about 21 to 30 days depending on the will of the person. However, once this person is infected, the most humane thing to do is to kill them quickly.

The second sub-species of werewolf are the Naturals. These are werewolves who were acually born werewolves. These are the guys that go off and start bloodlines by infecting normal people, whom they turn go and infect, and so, and so on.

Natural born traditional werewolves are the alphas; both male and female. If were to be a lupine, this is the one you want to be. The natural born werewolf can transform at will whenever and wherever they want, night or day. Plus they have the strength of will to resist the full moon if they desire, maintaining their human form if they so choose (but why would they?) The natural born werewolf also remains most of its human intelligence when in its lupine form making these lupine the most dangerous.

Natural born Loup Garou or Gevaudan werewolves are born human but transform within 2 - 3 days into their animal form in which they remain form the rest of their lives. They are slightly more intelligent than inflicted Loup Garou but not by much. They, like natural born traditional werewlves, are considered the alphas also. They lead the packs they create without question and the toughest lupine you as a hunter may ever face.

I suggest full auto with these guys.

Finally we come to our third sub-species of werewolf. The Transcendant or Carrier Lupine.

What the Hell is a Carrier Lupine Ben?

I'll tell you.

A carrier lupine is a person who is born possessine the "true" lycanthropic gene from somewhere down the their ancestry but never became a full werewolf. They possess certain similarities and physical characteristics, but...

1) These type are not infectous to others.
2) Can not transform into lupine form.
3) The lunar cycle controls the overall moods.

Carriers may never become a full lupine unless bitten by another full werewolf. This of course unlock the dormant genes and creates one powerful lupine.

Carriers tend to subconsciously lust for the same things full werewolves do; they crave meat, the need run wild, the compulsion to hunt, to desire mate, and the need to be with their own kind as part of a pack. So carriers tend to be antisocial and withdrawn around other normal people.

Carriers also have one small drawback...they have unusually short lifespans. The lycanthropic genes often play havok with the poor bastard's metabolism, leading to all sorts of physical and mental problems, including and early death; often in their twenties or thirties. The only way to avoid this fate is tofind another full werewolf and get bit by it (or share other bodily fluids with it).

A note to all you hunters; killing a Carrier, is technically considered MURDER in most of the country.

Ok...that covers lesson 3. Tomorrow will be Lesson 4.

See ya'll then.

[GhostSpider]

So an exchange of bodily fluids can create a werewolf . . . Ben, something you're planning on admitting here?

:Sigh: That's what you get for shagging a werewolf Ben.

I just do werewolves here folks

I could make so many jokes here, but i'll bow out gracefully.

[Holister]

Try to help to spread the wisdom and I get jokes.

[GhostSpider]

Did you expect more from me?

[Holister]

Quess not.

[Holister]

Ok boys & girls....here goes lesson four.

You probably notice that the Wolfen species were not covered in the previous lesson. Well there is a reason for this. You are either born a wolfen, or you are not.

Now I had a long sit down with John Greywolf (a local tribal elder & shaman up here) and he filled me in on the stories.

The wolfen are people born possessed by the spirit of a noble wolf. This allows the person to shape shift between human and wolf form at will when ever they want. The moon has nothing to do with wolfen other than their mating habits (that will be covered in another lesson).

The wolfen are not infectious, so if you are bitten by one you DO NOT become one. An excange of fluids means nothing either; remember it is the wolf spirit that allows the wolfen to change shape.

Wolfen discover their ability to shape shift when they reach puberty, to most this may be an awkward time as it is, now imagine getti' angry and turnin' into a wolf in a high school locker room. Yeah...you see my point.

However, the wolf spirit is never evil and malicious, instead it often reflects nature and never means to harm anyone. The human it inhabits is a different story. A wolfen can good or evil like any HUMAN can be; absolute power and what not. So just as a note it is not the wolf that compells the human, it is the other way around.

Also accordin' to legends, the wolfen are the natural enemies of the Loup Garou/Gevaudan; good vs evil, light vs dark type deal.
The one will hunt down and viciously attack the other if within one mile of each other. Freaky stuff huh?

Same goes for Vampires too.

Here is another tidbit; silver may hurt, but then again so will any bullet or arrow. So no special ammo is need to kill one, but after hearin' this legend, that may be construde as murder since these critters don't seem evil.

One last bit of info; an exoricism will force the wolf spirit out of the human body, but it effectively destroys the wolf spirit in the process. The downside is if the human that shared its body with the wolf was particularly attached to it, they then tend to slip into
a depressed state, followed by loosing the will to live, and eventually die themselves.

So guys....be careful when you start buckin' shots and bustin' caps.....the werewolf you are shootin' at may be one of the good guys.

Next lesson - werewolf facts & fiction.

[Ron Caliburn]

Interesting - except wolves are not noble creatures - they are predators. Yes they may work together as a team, but so do hyenas and jackals (and the latter are arguably better at it than wolves).

Wolves hunt as team because it allows them to kill more effectively. They look for the sick, the young and the weak, isolate them from help, run them down until they are too tired to defend themselves and finish them off.

When easy kills are not in abundance they subsist of scavenging or stealing the kills of other hunters.

Noble does not describe anything that survives by stealing food from others, eating someone else's garbage or killing the weak.

A wolf is a predator and so is a werewolf. The big difference is wolves stay clear of humankind while werewolves hunt among us.

Do you remember those folks from up in Canada who claimed they had a tamed werewolf who helped them hunt the supernatural? You might not - we haven't heard from them in a very, very long time.

A werewolf who seems nice and sweet is still a werewolf - a predator who may one day decide to put us on the menu.

Same is true of vampires. Anything that views humans, or their blood, as a primary food source is never going to stop sizing up everyone they meet as a potential meal. You may be able to work with them when your interests coincide, but a wise man wouldn't invite them home for dinner.

[Grace]

A note to all you hunters; killing a Carrier, is technically considered MURDER in most of the country.

Okay. So?

Here is another tidbit; silver may hurt, but then again so will any bullet or arrow. So no special ammo is need to kill one, but after hearin' this legend, that may be construde as murder since these critters don't seem evil.

That is reassuring. I think I'll keep stocked in silver ammo just in case.

So guys....be careful when you start buckin' shots and bustin' caps.....the werewolf you are shootin' at may be one of the good guys.

Sounds like a 33% chance of hitting a 'good' guy based on species alone. And when you consider that these 'Wolfen' have the same propensity for 'good' as humanity then I would say the chance of hitting a 'good' guy approachs 0.

You know, assuming if you even care about that to begin with.

[Grace]

Interesting - except wolves are not noble creatures - they are predators.

There's nothing noble about being prey, either.

[GhostSpider]

Ron Caliburn-Nature Enthusiast

[Holister]

Lets see? Humm....oh yes wolves were the first of nature's wonderful creatures that warmed up to man and allowed itself to become " MAN'S BEST FRIEND. " But I would not expect a cat lover to understand that Ron.

What was that you say Duke, you have somethin' to say to Ronny Boy....

:RUCK ROU RON:

Good boy Duke.

[Ethan Skinner]

A note to all you hunters; killing a Carrier, is technically considered MURDER in most of the country.

Okay. So?

I was thinking more along the lines of "why," myself.

As in, "Why are you relating all this, Holister?" And "Should we be worried that it looks like you're trying to convince us that you're okay, shacked up with a werewolf?" And, for now, last questions "Where did you get this information, Holister? Is it reliable?"

I hope I don't sound too rude. But I'm drunk with fatigue, frustrated, and this topic is hitting close to a few "freinds" that aren't now. When I see something big and furry with claws and teeth running in the night, I don't generally wait to see what it does. I attack. Call me rascist, call me bigoted, call me whatever you want. But personally, I don't think Victor Lazlo was that wrong. His claim, if I remember aright, was that most to near all these creatures we hunt are "incomplete", if you will. Not a mix of good and bad, but rather a big pool of bad. They can't understand good, so they hate it.

And they attack what they hate.

I have a few freinds that hunt werewolves. Out of the dozens they've got, how many were decent and capable of minding their manners?

0.

[Holister]

I am not defending the actions of evil lupine. I am just pointing out there is good and evil in all races. Look at humanity.....nuff' said.

As for my information, its pretty reliable or I wouldn't be postin' it.

Now for my next lesson:

Lesson 5: Werewolf facts & fiction.

Trust me, this lesson can possibly save your life one day.

First of all - Werewolves only come out on the full moon.

WRONG - Werewolves can prove to be a menace night or day, full moon, half moon, or no moon. Most werewolves can change when ever they take a feel for it.

Second - You can easily identify a werewolf in human form.

WRONG - All those stories about hairy palms, eyebrows that meet in the middle, and pentagrams is Hollywood mumbo jumbo and old wives tales. Fact is the guy stading next to you on the bus could in fact be a werewolf. In their human form a werewolf is virtually undetectable, say for deep feral gleem in their eyes when they are angered.

The best way to identify a werewolf in human for is to observe their behavior and how animals react to their presence.

Third - Animals react violently around a werewolf.

This is true and false. Animals possess natural instincts that allow them to sense the presence of a predator in their midst. Most animals will attempt to flee. Other predators including other canines, large cats, bear, and such will attack a werewolf even in its lupine form, especially if they are protecting their young or territory from another predator.

Fourth - Only silver can kill a werewolf.

This is not nessecarily true. Sure silver is affective against most lupine, but not all. Yes, silver bullets may not kill every werewolf.
Though silver is the staple in your ammo belt for most werewolf hunts, it is also good to have iron bullets (such as a flintlock or musket), a dagger or blade made of wolf bone, and fire. Fire is also quite affective in the destruction of lupine and most of the time they will run from fire.

Fifth - Wolvesbane will ward off a werewolf.

True & False - Wolvesbane will cause an allergic reaction in werewolves and loup garou/gevaudan. In the case of traditional werewolves the pollen of this plant with induce convulsions and unctrollable transformations they can not control. In loup garou/gevaudan it will make the creature physically ill.

Sixth - You become a werewolf if one bites you.

This is true for the most part, as long as saliva enters into the wound. Another way for werewolf to infect someone is an exchange of other bodily fluids such as blood, or semen.

Seventh - Is there a cure for lycanthropy?

FALSE - Their is no cure for lycanthropy once you have been inflicted with it. The stories of killing the one that infected you is just an old wive's tale with basis in fact. Fact of the matter the only known cure is death.

Unless you have access to powerful magic you may have some chance of finding a cure, but the chances for this are slim to none.

Eight - Werewolves hunt alone right?

This is seldom true. Like real wolves, werewolves possess a pack mentality that compells them to create a pack and lead it. So often if there is one werewolf hunting in an area, it is almsot certain that there may be more; up to 6 to 8 more for a large pack. There are even credible stories of entire villages populated by werewolves. So pack plenty of ammo.

Nine - Werewolves are immortal.

FALSE - Werewolves age just like everyone else, they just age at half the usual rate and are naturally immune to most natural pathogens.

Ten - Werewolves give birth to litters.

FALSE - A werewolf is only able to give birth to one (or possible two) offspring at a time. When the child is born it will be born human. However, when givin' birth the werewolf will be in their lupine form at the time and be very ferocious.

Eleven - Werewolves are strictly carnivores.

This is true in the most part. Yes the werewolf prefers the taste of fresh meat, but they do eat regular food as well. Most werewolves will stick to natural foods as the taste of processed foods most lupine find distasteful, and even nausiating.

Twelve - Werewolves possess a heightened sexuality.

Believe it or not, this one may be true. A werewolf in their human form does emit a unique pheremone signature that does make them more alluring to members of the opposite sex. To counter this pheremone signature, keep a small bottle of ammonia on hand to sniff on occasion.

Ok..lesson over. Tune in tomorrow for our next lesson.

[Ron Caliburn]

That's the second time you've mentioned an exchange of bodily fluids passing along lycanthropy and now you are talking about heightened sexuality in werebeasts.

Ben . . .

[Holister]

Hey, I can't help that I have a natural animal magnetism of my own Ron.

[Kelly]

Hi everyone. Man I missed you guys. Sorry to hear that not all of the old gang is still around. Well I'm sure Ben has been going on with this thread of his and not once does he seem to mention me or Samantha at all.

Well you know me, Kelly; I used to own and tend bar at The Brick Tavern in Cypress Cove. Guess what, I'm doing that same thing yet again.

But now I am also a proud mother to our daughter Samantha. She is the cutest bundle of joy a mother could ask for, and she has Ben's eyes. I'm sure he forgot to mention her. Probably forgot to mention Molly too. That man somedays, I swear if his head wasn't attached.

Well I have been helping Ben out with this thread of his, so you know its good information. He has also been doing alot of research lately, which isn't like the Ben Holister I know, but he wants to contribute more to the society. He feels guilty about leaving all those months ago.

Anyway, to stay on topic I am a werewolf. I have been one since I was first bit when I was 17, and I'm 32 now. I have yet to claim a single human victim; except for Ben .

Samantha is one too in case you all are wondering. Its kind of funny to see our teething baby playing with Duke's chew ring.

I know that most of you, especially you Ronald Caliburn, have trust issues with, well, my kind, but I'm not some evil slobbering monster that runs arond killing people on a whim. Sure I'm the first to admit I may be an exception to the rule, but I'm not the only one. I would just like you all to take that into consideration.

I would also like to help out the society more and maybe go on a hunt or two. I could use a little excitement if you know what I mean . Maybe when Samantha is a little older though.

Well its been great catching up with you guys and I hope to see you all again real soon. I'll be reopening The Brick next week, so feel free to stop up when ever you have the urge for a thick juicy steak and a ice cold beer.

[Grace]

Hi everyone. Man I missed you guys. Sorry to hear that no all of the old gang is still around. Well I'm sure Ben has been going on with this thread of his and not once does he seem to mention me of Samantha at all.

Well you know me, Kelly; I used to own and tend bar at The Brick Tavern in Cypress Cove. Guess what, I am doing that same thing yet again.

But now I am also a proud mother to our daughter Samantha. SHe is the cutest bundle of joy a mother could ask for, and she has Ben's eyes. I am sure he forgot to mention her. Probably forgot to mention Molly too. That man somedays, I swear f his head wasn't attached.

Well I have been helping Ben out with this thread, so you know its good information. He has also been doing alot of research lately, which isn't like Ben Holister I know, but wants to contribute more to the society. He feels guilty about leaving all those months ago.

Anyway, to stay on topic I am a werewolf. I have been one since I was first bit when I was 17, and I am 32 now. I have yet to claim a single human victim; except for Ben .

Samantha is one too in case you all are wondering. Its kind of funny to see our teething baby playing with Duke's chew ring.

I know that most of you, especially you Ronald Caliburn, have trust issues with, well, my kind, but I am not some evil slobbering monster that runs arond killing people on a whim. Sure I am the first to admit I may be an exception to the rule, but I am not the only one. I would just like you all to take that into consideration.

I would also like to help out the society more and maybe go on a hunt or two. I could use a little excitement if you know what I mean . Maybe when Samantha is a little older though.

Well its been great catching up with you guys and I hope to see you all again real soon. I'll be reopening The Brick next week, so feel free to stop up whenever you have the urge for a juicy steak and a cold beer.

You're rather chatty for a probability approaching 0.

[Holister]

Ok, maybe you can put that last statement in plain English for the rest of us Nemmy?

[Grace]

Sounds like a 33% chance of hitting a 'good' guy based on species alone. And when you consider that these 'Wolfen' have the same propensity for 'good' as humanity then I would say the chance of hitting a 'good' guy approachs 0.

Plus

You're rather chatty for a probability approaching 0.

Equals

Math Joke

That is, the chances that this Kelly can exist approachs zero and yet here she is, apparently, speaking to us.

Get it?

[Holister]

Ok then, a math joke. Over the head doesn't begin to sum that up.

[GhostSpider]

Math jokes??!!

:sighs:

[Grace]

Somethings require you to read between the lines.

Or under them, as the case may be.

[Holister]

Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with the lesson in this thread, but I've been busy huntin' that dam beast down. So until I can get back to this thread myself, I reckon that Kelly will oblige herself and keep up with this thread me.

Why I didn't marry her right outta high school I don't know.

[Grace]

You know, I think there may be something wrong with the forum. I could have sworn I saw a response from Miss Solstice here a moment ago. But it's gone now.

And I had to repost something in Agency Voice at about the same time.

The Cyber Gods are restless.

[Kelly]

Hi there WeeCee. Long time no see. How are things with you and Ronny. Hope you two are doing well. I thought you may have dropped off the face of the world like the others from what Ben has told me.

And actually WeeCee, I would hate to bust your bubble, me may be rare, but not endanagered. From what I know there are packs, tribes, and clans of " my kind " all over the world. If you knew exactly how many, you may never want to take a moon lit stroll again.

As for Papa Werewolf his name was Eddie Brooks. The bastard turned me against my will the summer after I graduated high school; I was just 17. Fortunately he, and his whole dammed family, are dead thanks to Ben and The Society. I believe it was because of those bastards that got Ben involved with the Society in the first place.

It was hard, very hard and I thought that my life would never be the same again. I struggled, and resisted, and locked myself away every time the moon was full. It wasn't until I realized that I could control it, that my will was stronger than the beast inside of me that I began to reclaim some resemblance of the life I once had.

Instead of succumbing, I turned my curse into a gift and swore that what happened to me would not happen to anyone else. Each time the moon was full, I was out on the hunt. Each time one of those Brooks left The Brick with someone, I followed and made sure they never had the chance to feed that night.

Of course I could not stop them entirely. There were times I tangled with them, especially their sister Elisa, a true bitch in every sense of the word. She was the one that attacked Ben just before we moved to Wyoming. She is still on the loose as far as we know.

I wasn't until Ben put an end to that pack one by one, that I realized it was only a matter of time before he discovered my secret, so I told him. So here we are now; me, Ben and baby make three.

How Ben hasn't been infected yet I don't know. Especially since since we had a baby together and everything. You would think with all the unprotected ...... sorry, a lady does not kiss and tell.

Well I hope that helps fills you in a bit WeeCee.

[Kelly]

Um? Where did WeeCee's post go?