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A Field Guide to Werewolves

by Mourngrymn

Field Guide on Werewolves, and those who hunt them. by Dr. Johan Kosdin Lerkoviski Known Lycanthrope Hunter, Specializing in Werewolves

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I write this in the hopes that it will deflect others from my chosen path. To hunt the bizarre and terrible beasties is not for the feint of heart or weak of spirit. Indeed not. Had I known what my chosen path would lead me to I would have taken up caravan duty or become a mercenary, far easier tasks I feel. I have survived these years with scars both inward and outward. Lost an eye to a hexenwolf and am missing two fingers due to a very enraged lobisomem. Due to a misunderstanding of cultures. A perpetual limp and a permanent sneer all lead to why I pen these pages in the hopes the smarter ones stay home.
With this guide I hope to implore upon those who wish to travel down this dark, lonely, and deadly path. It is unforgiving and near completely deadly. In this journal I will detail all I know about lycanthropes, specifically those dealing with werewolves. I will distinguish between the ones who are deadly, and the ones who are deadlier. Sit back, grab a mead and a cozy fire and prepare for what I hope will dissuade you from ever wanting to hunt anything that will look to you as an entree.
Dr. Johan Kosdin Lerkoviski Were-Hunter

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  1. A Field Guide to Werewolves - Lycan

    Mourngrymn Lifeforms Intelligent Species Any

    Entry Heading Lycan - Beast, Were Creature, subclass Wolf The Lycan is a common werewolf. They are neither evil or saints but predisposed to the same range of emotional and morals as any other person. Some can be a bit ill tempered so be wary before approaching one until you know its heritage. Dr. Johan Kosdin Lerkoviski Were-Hunter

  2. A Field Guide to Werewolves - Hexenwolf

    Mourngrymn Lifeforms Intelligent Species Any

    Entry Heading Hexenwolf – Magic, Were Creature, subclass Wolf Hexenwolf are difficult to find and track. Those who are gifted with such ability usually keep it hidden and to themselves. All seem to be lost however to spiral down a long road of animalism if they are not careful. Dr. Johan Kosdin Lerkoviski Were-Hunter

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  1. Mourngrymn

    More to come, ran out of time. Thanks for Muro for putting me up to a challenge to get at least this done.

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  2. Chaosmark

    Frame story! I like it and the distinction between blood-born and bitten lycanthropes.

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  3. Murometz

    Dr. Lervolachi will now proceed to give us a few lessons in lycanthropy and on battling back its tide. Looking forward to the complete guide on were-wolves and were-wolf hunters

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  4. Cheka Man

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  5. Phaidros

    Ambitious, but a good idea! Will you also include weres other than wolves? I have had some very memorable experiences with wererats and werebears. I hope for more!

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    1. Mourngrymn reply

      Regrettably, probably not. This was a joke that turned into an idea that will have five or so more entries that I myself will do. However it is a codex and therefore open for others to input and add their own pages to the Field Guide.

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  6. Murometz

    (psst, he's lervolachi up top, lerkoviski at bottom Those sneaky European monster-hunters! :) )

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    1. Mourngrymn reply

      Fixed... this isnt the Jewish werehunter your looking for.

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  7. MysticMoon

    Good start. I look forward to seeing more.

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