Lycanthrope

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Lycanthropes are a fallen race of Mystical Creatures, resembling large predators but forever trapped in human-form. They can assume their natural forms under certain conditions, usually when large amounts of refined magical energy is available: see Werewolf.

They are mostly vicious, hateful creatures and considered truly evil. The Lycanthrope belongs to the group of lesser-path mystical creatures: centaurs, unicorns, nymphs, and the like. Most mystical creatures are morally neutral; while others, such as dragons, have to choose between good and evil. Lycanthropes, unusually, are evil from birth. When the right amount of magic is present, it is sometimes enough to allow the lycanthropes to overcome their curse, and they take out their anger on anything alive.

Lycanthropes are extremely rare, with only a handful in existence. You would be lucky to see one in a single human lifetime.