Rule Book - Fables of Fenorra

Legends used to tell of werewolves. Fearsome
creatures that were twisted by the light of the moon
to become fearsome hybrids of human and beast.
Their ferocity was legendary and stirred many a babe
to clutch for their mother’s skirts. Lately, these
legends have lost most of their bite, for the
appearance of the lycanthropes has turned myth to
fact. But like all legends, some things are wrong, and
the truth is lost in history.
During the dark times, humans split into two distinct
groups. The humans of today, which became artisans
and serfs to the various vampyres. And the group
that would eventually become lycanthropes. Legends
say this split happened when groups of humans split
off from the cities and towns and formed small tribes
out in the wilderness. Shamans led the clans,
teaching them in the seclusion of the wilds. Through
emulation of the local wildlife, they would instruct on
better ways to live, away from the ever present eyes
of the vampyre lords. Spreading across Fenorra each
clan held its own animal as sacred. Taking the
aspects of the strongest animals, they would follow
the great cats, the wolves or the birds of prey. They
would revere this animal above all others, seeking to
become one with their new totem animal. By the
blaze of the fires, shamans would teach, and during
the fervor of their speeches, their forms would twist
and wrack itself until it resembled a facsimile of the
beasts they worshipped. Superstition and nonsense, it
was thought, until the other tribe members began to
shift when the sun set.
Currently, the lycanthropes have spread across all of
Fenorra, making niches for their individual clans.
Drawing strength from their totem animals has
changed them. Being of a tribal nature, all members
of the race wear tribal paint that represents past
accomplishments. During the day small aspects of
their second nature show through the otherwise
human form. Feathers, fur, fangs, all are common
among the different clans. During the night, they
give themselves over fully to their animal halves,
gaining wicked claws or talons, perfect for the hunt.
Living in this tribal way has given the lycanthropes
tougher skin, strong enough to protect them in dire
need. Their strength is also greater than their human
cousins, a product of their harsh upbringing in the
wilds. All these benefits come with a cost however.
In giving themselves over to their animal aspects,
they lose the ability to use magics while
transformed. Their claws are non-retractable, leaving
them unable to use items or tools once the sun sets.
Unlike their human cousins, they do not live as long,
the oldest living lycanthropes living around one
Lycanthrope
hundred years. Their tribal nature makes them rely on
their own strength and bodies, having a taboo against
wearing armor, their thick skin providing enough
protection.
Appearance:
Avian Day:
-Feathers in hair and
eyebrows
-Tribal markings
Avian Night:
-Bird of prey appearance
with wings
Bear Day:
-Fur colored ears and
sides of face
-Long red or black finger
nails
Bear Night:
-Bear appearance
Feline Day:
-Elongated upper fangs
-Fur colored ears and sides of
face
-Tribal markings
Feline Night:
-Great cat appearance with tail
Wolf Day:
-Fur colored ears and sides of
face
-Tail
-Tribal markings
Wolf Night:
-Wolf appearance with tail
-Optional fangs
Racial Abilities
Tier 1 Resist Poison
Tier 2 Hunters Reach
Tier 3 Unnatural Strength
Tier 4 Strike of the Moon
Tier 5 Inner Control
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