Shapeshifter Datafile
Overall
Recognization
Shapeshifters, as the name suggest, can change their form. One of them
is a human form. In this form, there is no secure way to distinguish
them from normal people short of blood and DNA-tests. They may
have body or facial features resembling their animal origin, but this
information is not very reliable.
Other forms vary from shapeshifter to another, but the most common
shapeshifter is a so-called werewolf, an insane and sick
crossbreed of a man and a wolf or a mutt. A werewolf can change, as
the name suggests, into a wolf or a large wolfhound. In this form, it
can also be quite hard to distinguish it from normal animal withou
more extensive research, but its behaviour can be a good indicator.
Some information
sources also mention giant monsterdogs, bipedial over 2 meter insane
crossbreeds of a man and a wolf, with furry body, wolf's head and
front paws as hands. This form is reported to have unhuman strength,
speed and endurance, and is often referred as battleform.
The advatnage in this form is that it is quite hard not to recognize a
shapeshifter in it. Unwary people may think it as a bear or other
similar large furry creature, but do not fall to this.
"A werewolf in human form may resemble your friend, your relative. Do
not let this confuse you, they are not humans anymore, and must
be treated as monsters they are. Do not let your guard drop, a
werewolf is a fast and murderous beast, instantly ripping you to
halves."
Organization
Some shapeshifters are loners, preferring solitude and hiding in the
shadows, but the most common (and dangerous) shapeshifter, werewolf,
is a pack animal, as wolves are. This must be considered when one is
sighted or even assaulted, but this can also be used as advantage.
Known Powers
Known Vulnerabilities
As noted before, shapeshifters usually have unnatural power of
regeneration, being able to close horrible wounds within seconds or at
least in minutes. Althought this regeneration is reported not to work
while in human form, the fast regeneration is a major threat,
requiring powerful, continuous or accurate attacks.
"Shapeshifters, they regenerate. Never stop firing, never stop
slicing, never stop burning, until their body is unrecognizable heap
and head only a memory."
However, field reports indicate that at least werewolves are
susceptible to fire, thanks to their heavy fur. In addition, some
reports give hints that werewolves are, as legends and other nonsense
claims, somehow susceptible to silver, even some major reactions are
reported. However, some reports claim that known werewolves in human
form have handled silver without any reaction, and some werewolves in
beastform have been seen with large silver sword in one hand.
Conclusion