Table of Contents

Introduction....................................................................................2 Alpha Lupercus............................................................34

Chapter 1: Physiology....................................................................4 Lupicinus......................................................................35
Forms of the Werewolf ..........................................................8 Lupus Venator ..............................................................37
Lunar Influences ..................................................................12 Ulfhednir ......................................................................38
Diseases and Parasites .........................................................13 Varga Mor ....................................................................39
Repellants.............................................................................13 New Uses for Skills .............................................................41
Cures ....................................................................................14 Thorns ..................................................................................43
Chapter 2: Social Structure..........................................................16 New Feats ............................................................................47
The Five Stages of Transformation .....................................16 Chapter 6: Werewolf Magic.........................................................52
Natural Werewolf Types ......................................................18 New Domains ......................................................................52
Afflicted Werewolf Types ....................................................19 New Spells ...........................................................................52
Alignment ............................................................................20 New Magic Items.................................................................60
Chapter 3: Cultural Habits...........................................................21 Chapter 7: Campaigns..................................................................61
Life and Death .....................................................................21 Overarching Metaplots ........................................................63
Goals ....................................................................................21 Appendix 1: Werewolf NPCs ......................................................64
Religion................................................................................22 Old Fang ..............................................................................64
Chapter 4: Combat Strategies ......................................................24 Silverlord..............................................................................65
Lycanthropic Advantages.....................................................24 Lockjaw................................................................................66
Combat Tactics.....................................................................26 Lord Vylstrap .......................................................................67
Combat Modifiers ................................................................27 Appendix 2: New Monsters.........................................................68
Special Attacks.....................................................................27 Crow Swarm ........................................................................68
Chapter 5: Werewolf Characters..................................................28 Forest Lord...........................................................................68
Breeds ..................................................................................28 Hell Wolf..............................................................................69
Werewolf Characters............................................................29 Unnatural Dead ....................................................................70
Character Classes.................................................................30 Vargulf..................................................................................70
Prestige Classes....................................................................32 Vrykolaka.............................................................................70
Benandanto ..................................................................32 Wolf Devil............................................................................71
Alpha Lukos.................................................................33 Wolfkin ................................................................................72

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 Introduction
Im a what?
A werewolf, kid, said the grizzled veteran of what looked like far too many wars. Ya know, howl at the moon, cant
stand garlic, eat babies. He flipped up a crossbow that was dangling by a cord from his left hand. Vulnerable to silver.
Istvan swallowed hard. So that wasnt a wild dog that bit me?
The man smirked as he lifted the crossbow up to his shoulder. Nope. But this is a very real crossbow.
Istvans eyes darted everywhere, looking for a way out. But I havent even turned into a wolf yet!
The hunter said pulled the string back and placed a silver bolt into place. The catch locked down with a crisp click.
Its nothing personal, kid. People are just werewolves waiting to happen.

The wolf has always been with us. Since human civiliza-
tion learned to etch half-man/half-animal figures on cave
Of Wolves and Men
walls, the wolf has remained our guide and our guardian. It Over the ages, the wolf became a powerful representa-
was the wolfs descendant, the dog, that helped humanity to tion of the warrior spirit. Warriors sought to emulate the wolf;
flourish. Canines accepted man as a pack leader and man in they envied his senses, his hunting tactics, and his cunning.
return gave them food and shelter. Ever since, the relationship Just as the dog looked to man to lead him, man looked to wolf
has grown stronger. The werewolf is the ultimate expression to shepherd him through wars and hunts.
of this long-lived connection. No wonder, then, that the distinction between man and
wolf is often blurred in cultures all over the world, more so
Definitions than with any other animal. The wolf pack at its most basic
provides the elements of family structure and at its most
The etymology of the word werewolf, like the strange advanced, human civilization. With lifestyles that were so
hybrid the name suggests, is difficult to define. The word compatible, the two races formed a strategic alliance that has
wolf is no mystery. The word wer, however, may have lasted through the centuries.
come from the German wehr meaning defense group of This alliance is most evident in the tale of Romulus and
men, or the Prussian wer meaning man, or the Old Remus, the future leaders of Rome who were suckled by a
English weri meaning to wear. she-wolf. The Viking berserkers wore wolf skins and
Another common term for werewolves is lycanthrope. believed the skins gave them the power of the wolf. Several
Technically, it means wolf (lycan) man (thrope). Native American tribes adopted the wolf as their totem and
However, the term has become muddled. Lycanthropy is also ally. The ancient Greek priests of Arcadia venerated wolves
a clinically defined insanity wherein a person believes he as Zeus patron animal and called him Lycaeos (of the
becomes a wolf under certain circumstances. Technically, the wolf).
term that should be used for all other shapeshifting creatures Eventually, man turned to agriculture. Humans discov-
is theiranthrope (animal-man). Too many books on ered that they could feed more children without having to rely
lycanthropes mix the werewolf with other shapeshifting leg- upon the vagaries of the hunt. The very lifestyle that defined
ends that have nothing to do with wolves. Let there be no the wolf became less and less critical to civilization. Hunting
doubtthe peculiar mixture of humanoid and wolf is a became a dangerous occupation and the hunter had to con-
unique combination that is by no means representative of tend with the dark woods. Suddenly, the forests, hills, vales
transformation myths as a whole. Thus, the term lycan- and streams that had once been mans home were dangerous.
thropy and lycanthrope will only be used to refer to were- But the wolf had not changed. He still prowled the
wolves in this book. woods. He still hunted in the darkness. He still fed on the
Some scholars believe the word werewolf originated weak, the old, and the dead. Suddenly, the wolf became the
from the term vargulf. A varg (or warg) in Norse means enemy. He became the embodiment of hunger, of madness, of
a predator or murderer. Thus, vargulf is a wolf that slaugh- rage, of devilry, of all things wicked and bestial.
ters flocks of sheep or herds of cattle but only eats a few of It didnt take long before the wolf that suckled great
its prey. The term worg has since come to represent a large, leaders and led warriors into battle became a demonic force
predatory wolf in fantasy literature. of ravening evil. The Big Bad Wolf haunted fairytales,
tricked the foolish into stepping into his mouth, and stalked

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the forests. Symbolically, the wolf, which had always been a
part of man, came to represent his worst side.
Enter the werewolf.
It wasnt much of a leap for the old sympathetic magic
rituals, in which men wore wolf pelts to draw strength from
their power, to be transformed into something far more sinis-
ter. Wolves and man became one being, an almost unilateral-
ly cursed and wicked thing that ate loved ones and children.
The werewolf hysteria spiraled to new heights in the Middle
Ages and kept the fires of the Inquisition burning for decades.
Serial killers, rapists, the criminally insane, and the
deformedall were tossed into the same refuse pile of the
werewolf.
The werewolf lay dormant in the minds of American cit-
izens until the arrival of cinema. The first werewolf appeared
in a silent film titled Werewolf that utilized footage of a real
wolf in the transformation scene. But it was the movie
Werewolf of London that invented a werewolfs contagious
bite. For the first time, moviegoers saw a half-man/half-wolf
being.
Of course, The Wolf Man is considered the gold standard
of werewolf movies. Lon Chaney Jr. added to the werewolf
canon by playing Larry Talbot, a half-man/half-wolf hybrid
who changed when the moon was full. The later House of
Frankenstein established a werewolfs vulnerability to silver
bullets.
It wasnt until An American Werewolf in London that a
werewolfs transformation was fully and graphically repre-
sented. The protagonist changed before our very eyes, com-
plete with bones popping and tendons stretching. Never
before was it made so clear that transforming from man to
wolf really hurt.
In more recent cinema, there has been a tendency to
humanize our monsters. Ironically, some of the vulnerabilities
that werewolves acquired through plot contrivances have dis-
appeared. Few werewolves are concerned about the moon;
indeed, many lycanthropes are presented as natural were-
wolves that can transform at will. The modern werewolf is
more superhero than monster, capable of transforming at just
the right time and using his wolf abilities in innovative ways
that ultimately defeat the bad guys. This book allows for the
full range of lycanthropic types.
A full cultural history of werewolves can be found at the
Free Materials page of www.goodman-games.com.

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 Chapter 1: Physiology
The two werewolves circled each other, testing the air between them.
I Ive never met another one of my kind before, said Istvan in a tone of strangled longing. He tried to keep his eyes
focused on her face, but the scent of her was driving him mad.
The older woman licked her lips. Her shortly cropped hair only emphasized her crystal green eyes. I have, she said.
Istvan felt the heat begin to rise in his body. In moments, he would lose control.
What happens now? he half-whispered to himself.
She smiled, leaning forward as two canines suddenly sprouted beneath ruby red lips. That depends on whether you catch
me or not.

Werewolves are humanoids or giants who can transform and a 50% chance of being a vargulf. Children from a mating
themselves into wolves. In its natural form, a werewolf looks between a werewolf and a humanoid have a 50% chance of
like a non-lycanthrope of its race, though natural werewolves becoming a werewolf and a 50% chance of being wolfkin.
and those long-afflicted tend to have or acquire features rem- See pages 70 and 72 for more information.
iniscent of their wolf forms. Upon becoming impregnated, a female werewolfs ges-
Examination of a werewolf requires, by its very nature, a tation period lasts anywhere from 50 to 60 days. Pups are
deep understanding of wolves. Although werewolves are, in born completely blind and deaf but have the scent ability. The
theory, a blending of a humanoid and a wolf, they are in fact rest of the werewolf pack is expected to raise the pups. A
a completely different being. werewolfs litter usually consists of four to six pups.
Werewolves are birthed in the same form as their moth-
Reproduction ers original form. If the mother was originally an afflicted
humanoid, the pups are born in humanoid form. If the moth-
A natural werewolfs mating season is any time from er was originally an afflicted wolf, the pups are born in wolf
January through April, when the alpha female is in heat. form. If the mother is a natural werewolf that was born in
During this time, the alpha male and female leave the pack humanoid form, her litter will also be born in humanoid form.
and go off on their own to lessen tension amongst the other If the mother is a natural werewolf that was born in wolf
male pack members. To prevent overpopulation, the alpha form, her little will also be born in wolf form. Most alpha
pair is usually the only pair allowed to mate in a pack. females revert to their birth form to give birth.
In rare cases, a non-alpha pair will mate (often without At birth, werewolf children (pups) weigh only one pound
the alphas permission). There are several good reasons for a but grow quickly. About 12 to 15 days after they are born, the
non-alpha pair to mate, including a disruption of the pack pups open their eyes. By two weeks of age, the pups can
hierarchy, sufficiently comfortable surroundings conducive to walk, and about a week after that, they may come out of the
werewolf breeding, or an alpha pair that is not very attentive den for the first time.
to their pack. Towns populated by werewolves are examples Most werewolf pups are born with blue eyes. In most
of non-alphas breeding. Werewolves living amongst humans cases, eye color gradually shifts to a yellowish gold by 8
tend to be very careful with their mating for reasons that are weeks of age, but some wolves retain blue eyes for the rest of
explained below. their lives.
Although the alpha male werewolf typically has leader- Female werewolves insist on keeping their den clean.
ship of the entire pack, during mating season this role is taken They will be sure to clean their pups, either by licking (in
by the alpha female. The female will often usurp the male wolf or hybrid form) or with water.
werewolfs rule in issues regarding her pups. Other were- All adult werewolves in a pack help take care of the
wolves respect the alpha females role, even the packs males. pups. Once the pups are about 7 weeks old, they leave the den
All pack members work to serve and protect the alpha female and start traveling to rendezvous sites. Rendezvous sites are
and her pups during this time. locations outside the werewolf den that are considered safe
but are not part of the core territory. The werewolf pups
Pups will only stray as far as the rendezvous site and are often
watched by an adult wolf.
The mating of two werewolves guarantees that their chil- Werewolf pups are fed at 4 weeks of age in wolf or
dren will be werewolves. The mating of a werewolf and a hybrid form through regurgitation. This practice, disturbing
wolf means the child has a 50% chance of being a werewolf to some, can even be performed in humanoid form. Most nat-

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ural werewolves will only feed their pups by regurgitation if tional changes consume a young werewolfs world, like
they are in the wild and do not have access to foods suitable puberty. Unlike puberty, the process culminates in an explo-
for their young. sive transformation that will define the werewolf forever.
Werewolf pups have a much higher incidence of survival The sudden transformation into a werewolf, if not prop-
than regular wolves, but they are still vulnerable to starvation, erly guided by an adult, can create highly confused and dys-
malnutrition, and disease. Werewolves mourn the death of functional individuals. These are the solitary lone wolves
their children like any humanoid might and are known to who kill entire flocks of sheep without eating them and the
bury their dead in any form. serial killers in humanoid society who murder without cause.
Pups that are destined to become werewolves act just like In short, their killing lacks meaning. In the world of the half-
vargulves or wolfkin until puberty. The physical and emo- wolf, this is against the laws of nature.

Table 1-1: Werewolf Pups

Age Status Effect

1 day Blind and deaf. The pup is of Diminutive size. It takes a 2 penalty to Armor Class, loses his
Dexterity bonus to AC (if any), moves at half speed, and takes a 4 penalty on
Search checks and on most Strength- and Dexterity-based skill checks. All checks
and activities that rely on vision (such as reading and Spot checks) automatically
fail. All opponents are considered to have total concealment (50% miss chance) to
the blinded character. The pup takes a 4 penalty on initiative checks and auto-
matically fails Listen checks. It has the following ability penalties in all forms: 3 Str,
1 Dex, 3 Con, 1 Int, 1 Wis, 1 Cha. It has 1 hit point and a speed of 10 feet.

10 days Eyes open. The pup is of Diminutive size. It only suffers a 1 penalty on attack rolls, Search
checks, and Spot checks. It has the following ability penalties in all forms: 2 Str, 1
Dex, 2 Con, 1 Int, -1 Wis, -1 Cha. It has 2 hit points and a speed of 10 feet.

3 weeks Milk teeth appear; pups The pup is of Tiny size. It gains a bite attack that inflicts 1 point of damage. It has
begin to explore the following ability penalties in all forms: -1 Str,-1 Dex, -1 Con, -1 Int, -1 Wis, -1
surroundings. Cha. It has 1d4 hit points and a speed of 20 feet.

4 weeks Begin to take short trips The pup is of Tiny size. The pups bite attack inflicts1d2 points of damage. It has the
outside the den and following ability penalties in all forms: -1 Str, -1 Dex, -1 Int, -1 Wis, -1 Cha. It has
begin to eat meat. 1d4 hit points and a speed of 30 feet.

6 weeks Move up to a mile from The pup is of Tiny size. The pups bite attack inflicts 1d3 points of damage. It has
the den with an adult the following ability penalties in all forms: -1 Str, -1 Int, -1 Wis, -1 Cha. The pups hit
werewolf. points and speed increase by one die and 10 feet, respectively, to the maximum
type allowed for its race.

7 weeks Pups are weaned, The pup is of Small size. If this is the size of the werewolfs humanoid form, it does
traveling to rendezvous not increase in size. The pups bite attack inflicts 1d4 points of damage. It has the
site. following ability penalties in all forms: -1 Int, -1 Wis, -1 Cha. The pups hit points and
speed increase by one die and 10 feet, respectively, to the maximum type allowed
for its race.

12 weeks Begin to travel with the The pup is of Small size. The pups bite attack inflicts 1d5 points of damage. It has
pack on hunts along with the following ability penalties in all forms: -1 Wis, -1 Cha. The pups hit points and
adult werewolves. speed increase by one die and 10 feet, respectively, to the maximum type allowed
for its race.

15 weeks Milk teeth are replaced. The pup is of Small size. The pups bite attack inflicts 1d6 points of damage. It has
the following ability penalties in all forms: -1 Wis. The pups hit points and speed
increase by one die and 10 feet, respectively, to the maximum type allowed for its
race.

7 months Begin to hunt with pack. The pup is of Medium size. The pups bite attack inflicts 1d6 points of damage. It
has no ability penalties.

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 A Look at Lycanthropy Ultimately, lycanthropy is as much a psychological
change as it is a magical transformation. Certain factors influ-
ence the likelihood of a characters contracting lycanthropy.
For some cultures, lycanthropy is a disease of the body. Its no secret that the moon influences werewolves. But
Contagious like a plague, lycanthropy can be spread to those the astrological implications extend to beyond the moon at
who do not have the condition. It has certain symptoms that the time of the werewolfs birthcertain astronomical influ-
the host exhibits. It can cause erratic behavior and even death. ences are more likely to cause an unafflicted child to become
In that regard, lycanthropy is rightly viewed as a dangerous a werewolf. A child born under the wrong moon has a strong
condition that must be cured. possibility of becoming a werewolf.
But not everyone views lycanthropy in this fashion. The influence of religious observances on werewolves
Others see it is a disease of the mind (see the melancholia must not be underestimated. Children of celibate priesthoods
lycanthropia spell), a condition whereupon a person loses or born on the winter solstice (a common religious holiday)
touch with reality and body image, perceiving himself to be are considered sinful and thus the child is tainted with the
an animal. The animal other is an emotional and instinctu- likelihood of lycanthropy, unfairly branded for circumstances
al being, overcome by its own lusts. The transformation of the beyond its control. Similarly, while the number seven is typ-
body is not as significant as the transformation of the mind, ically a lucky number, two sevens are considered an affront to
which changes the werewolfs very spirit. all that is good. Thus, the seventh son of a seventh son has a
Some cultures do not view lycanthropy as a spiritual strong likelihood of becoming a werewolf.
schism. Instead, the wolf spirit is viewed as a guardian, men- The inherent natures of men and beasts must not be
tor, and companion. The wolf is admired instead of reviled underestimated. Males are commonly believed to be more
for its beastly attributes, including its nocturnal hunting violent and aggressive and thus more prone to lycanthropy.
skills, its speed, and its cooperative tactics. Similarly, February 2, a time when wolves are the leanest and
Still others view lycanthropy as a form of breeding. In most likely to attack, can also cause men to transform into
essence, lycanthropy allows one race to reproduce through wolves.
another. This reproduction can be viewed as a parent/child In game terms, a child born under any of the above cir-
relationship or as an unfortunate consequence of licentious cumstances must make a Will save upon reaching adoles-
behavior. cence (DC 30), modified by the below penalties depending on

Table 1-2: Natural Lycanthrope Modifiers

Factor Will Save Penalty
7th son of a 7th son -7
Born on the winter solstice -3
Born under a full moon -3
Born under a new moon -2
Eldest son of a priest -3
Male -1
Born on February 2 -2

Table 1-3: Afflicted Lycanthrope Triggers

Trigger Save Type (DC) Alignment
Being bitten by a werewolf Fort (15) Alignment of werewolf
Drinking downstream from where wolves have drunk Fort (15) Neutral
Drinking water out of the footprint of a wolf Fort (20) Neutral
Eating humanoid flesh Fort (25) Chaotic evil
Eating the corpse of a wolf Fort (30) Neutral evil
Intercourse with a werewolf Fort (30) Neutral
Not attending confession for 10 years Will (25) Neutral evil
Plucking the lycanthropic flower Fort (20) Neutral
Sleeping under light of a full moon on a Friday Will (30) Neutral
Smelling the lycanthropic flower Fort (15) Neutral
Wearing the lycanthropic flower Fort (25) Neutral

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the childs birth day (see table 1-2). The possible lycanthrope succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom check, in which case he
makes a Will save instead of a Fortitude save because this becomes aware of his lycanthropic condition.
transformation is a change of the soul. Failure means that in Thereafter, the werewolf is subject to involuntary trans-
a particularly stressful situation, determined by the DM, the formation under the full moon and whenever damaged in
adolescent spontaneously transforms into a werewolf. If the combat. He or she feels an overwhelming rage building up
adolescent makes the save, he does not need to make future and must succeed on a Control Shape check to resist chang-
saves. However, if he comes across a lycanthropic trigger ing into wolf form. Any player werewolf not yet aware of his
(see table 1-3), the natural lycanthrope modifiers still apply. or her lycanthropic condition temporarily becomes an NPC
Just as some children can become werewolves because during an involuntary change and acts according to the align-
of the circumstances of their birth, adults can become were- ment of his or her wolf form. See the Flashback feat for more
wolves by performing certain acts. These acts vary from the details.
heinous to those provoked by simple emotion. A werewolf with awareness of his condition retains his
The fear of a werewolfs bite is well founded, a trans- identity and does not lose control of his actions if he changes.
mission of rage to the victim of the werewolfs bite. However, each time he changes to his wolf form, he must
Conversely, intercourse with a werewolf (by choice or against make a Will save (DC 15 + number of times he has been in
the victims will) is also a strong emotion likely to transmit wolf form) or permanently assume the alignment of his wolf
the condition. form in all shapes.
Wolves are also a source of lycanthropy. The lycanthrop- Once a werewolf becomes aware of his affliction, he can
ic condition is believed to be transmitted through water now voluntarily attempt to change to wolf or hybrid form,
itself, a reflection of the soul. The consumption of water that using the appropriate Control Shape check DC. An attempt is
has been touched by a wolf can transform a humanoid into a a standard action and can be made each round. Any voluntary
werewolf. Those who intentionally seek out the power of change to wolf or hybrid form immediately and permanently
lycanthropy may resort to more drastic measures, including changes the werewolfs alignment, as appropriate to its con-
eating wolf flesh. Spiritual impurities, from not confessing tagion. See the Stubborn Will feat for more details.
ones sins to cannibalism, can all contribute to a sudden
attack of lycanthropy. The Change
Nature also has its own cruel tricks capable of trans-
forming humanoids into werewolves. On Friday, a magical Changing form is a standard action. If the change is
day, under the light of a full moon while a humanoid is spir- involuntary, the character performs the change on his next
itually vulnerable, spontaneous transformation into a were- turn following the triggering event.
wolf can occur. The lycanthropic flower, a plant that is com- An afflicted character who is not aware of his condition
monly associated with lycanthropy, can turn someone pluck- remains in wolf form until the next dawn. An afflicted char-
ing, smelling, or even wearing the flower into a werewolf. acter who is aware of his or her condition can try to resume
The saving throws for each one of these possible lycan- humanoid form following a change (voluntary or involun-
thropic triggers vary according to the situation. Some trans- tary) with a Control Shape check, but if he fails his check, he
formations are an assault on the soul and require a Will save, remains in wolf (or hybrid) form until the following dawn.
while others are purely physical and require a Fortitude save. See the skills section for more details.
Corresponding with each transformation is the alignment of A werewolfs normal transformation is uncomfortable
the werewolf it will eventually become. but inflicts no permanent harm on the werewolf. The were-
When a character contracts lycanthropy as a result of any wolfs body smoothly ebbs and flows like rippling water,
of the above triggers, no symptoms appear until the first night with hair extending or retracting as necessary and muscles
of the next full moon. On that night, the afflicted character and bones seamlessly rearranging themselves to suit the new
involuntarily assumes wolf form and forgets his or her own form.
identity, temporarily becoming an NPC. The character There are several other types of transformation, unique
remains in wolf form, assuming the appropriate alignment, to the werewolfs line. Natural werewolves inherit the trans-
until the next dawn. formation method from their parents; afflicted werewolves
The werewolfs actions during this first episode are dic- infect their victims with the same transformation method.
tated by the alignment of its wolf form. The werewolfs align-
ment is dictated by the progenitor that bit the character or the Bursting Transformation
act that caused the character to become a werewolf (neutral,
if not otherwise clear). The werewolf remembers nothing Some werewolves burst out of their humanoid forms,
about the entire episode (or subsequent episodes) unless he ripping and tearing the old shell as the wolf or lupocephalus

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within releases itself. Conversely, the humanoid form
explodes out of the wolf or lupocephalus form. Afterwards,
Forms of the Werewolf
the flesh quickly rots away into the ground, but it leaves The werewolf has three forms: humanoid, lupocephalus
bloodstains and spattered gore. See the Bursting (or hybrid), and wolf. They generally follow the descriptions
Transformation thorn for more details. given in the MM, though some changes are made in this work
Bursting transformation into wolf or hybrid form inflicts to more accurately reflect traditional werewolf literature. The
damage to the characters armor and clothing (including any following general descriptions list the differences between
items worn); carried items are simply dropped. Characters the traditional MM entries and the versions presented in this
can hastily doff clothing while changing, but not armor. The book. Subsequent sections will give a complete recap of abil-
transformation bypasses the hardness of armor and inflicts ities.
the werewolfs hit points in damage onto the armor. For
example, a werewolf with 35 hit points inflicts 35 points of The Humanoid Form
damage to the armor it wears. Magic armor can resist being
completely destroyed (below 0 hit points) by the change if it The humanoid forms of werewolves are often flawed,
succeeds on a DC 15 Fortitude save. If the transformation betraying the dual nature of the creature. A humanoids life is
does not destroy the armor, the werewolf suffers the differ- inexorably changed upon becoming a werewolf, but her reac-
ence in damage. For example, a werewolf who inflicted 35 hit tion to this plight varies depending on when the affliction
points to armor that can withstand 50 hit points of damage occurred. Natural werewolves who are born with lycanthropy
sustains 15 points of damage himself instead of destroying are much better adapted to the challenges of their multiple
the armor. forms than afflicted werewolves. Afflicted werewolves who
fail to adapt are often overcome by despair or mania and
Mystic Transformation many commit suicide or perform suicidal acts.
The outward signs of an afflicted werewolfs secret
Perhaps the least painful of the transformations, the become more and more overt in its humanoid form with each
werewolf shimmers and fades into its other form. The were- transformation. Some afflicted werewolves manage to sup-
wolfs equipment falls to the ground as it changes. There are press their more bestial side and exhibit few of the obvious
no signs left behind of the transformation, and the change flaws that inquisitors and werewolf hunters look for, but they
itself is utterly silent. See the Mystic Transformation feat for are the exception. Adult natural werewolves are much better
more details. at concealing their dual nature. Young natural werewolves,
however, have some difficulty in sublimating their nature in
Stretching Transformation humanoid form.
Where a bursting transformation is fast and messy, a The coloration of the wolf form is often reflected in
stretching transformation is a long, slow, horrible process. humanoid form, especially the eye and hair color. Pale-
Bones pop, skin stretches, and muscles are pulled taut. The skinned humanoids tend to have white paws, muzzles, and
body literally warps itself to accommodate the new form. See underbellies. Darker skinned humanoids have darker hair.
the Stretching Transformation thorn for more details. Scent (Ex): To distinguish between the three forms, the
Stretching transformation into wolf or hybrid form scent form has been intentionally reduced in effectiveness in
inflicts damage to the characters armor and clothing (includ- the humanoid form. This is consistent with werewolf movies
ing any items worn); carried items are simply dropped. and literature; while in humanoid form, the afflicted lycan-
Characters can hastily doff clothing while changing, but not thrope often has a comparatively excellent olfactory sense,
armor. The transformation bypasses the hardness of armor but it does not match that of a wolf.
and inflicts one-half of the werewolfs hit points in damage A werewolf has the scent ability in every form. This spe-
onto the armor. For example, a werewolf with 50 hit points cial quality allows a werewolf in humanoid form to detect
inflicts 25 points of damage to the armor it wears. Magic approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track.
armor can resist being completely destroyed (below 0 hit Werewolves with the scent ability can identify familiar odors
points) by the change if it succeeds on a DC 15 Fortitude just as easily as humans identify familiar sights. The were-
save. If the transformation does not destroy the armor, the wolf in humanoid form can detect opponents within 30 feet
werewolf suffers the difference in damage, as the bursting by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range
transformation above. increases to 60 feet; if downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong
scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at
twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as
skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple

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normal range. When a werewolf detects a scent, the exact rich as a humanoids. It possesses the ability to taste only
location of the source is not revealedonly its presence acidic, bitter, sweet, and salty foods.
somewhere within range. The humanoid form can take a Speed: The lupocephalus speed is a between that of the
move action to note the direction of the scent. When the humanoid and wolf forms. A lupocephalus can lope along at
werewolf comes within 5 feet of the source, it can pinpoint 4 miles per hour but can reach bursts of up to 25 miles per
the location. hour. A lupocephalus usual mode of travel is to hustle at 8
Werewolves in humanoid form can follow tracks by miles per hour, which it can keep up for hours. In this fash-
smell, making a Wisdom (or Survival) check to find or follow ion, the lupocephalus can cover up to 32 miles in a single
a track. The typical DC for a fresh trail is 10 (no matter what night.
kind of surface holds the scent). This DC increases or decreas- One of the key abilities of the wolf is its speed, so the
es depending on how strong the quarrys odor is, the number rules have been adjusted to distinguish between the two
of creatures, and the age of the trail. For each hour that the trail forms.
is cold, the DC increases by 2. The ability otherwise follows Attacks: The lupocephalus maw consists of 22 teeth: 12
the rules for the Track feat. Werewolves tracking by scent incisors, four canines, 16 premolars, and 10 carnassials and
ignore the effects of surface conditions and poor visibility. molars. The legendary canines of the wolf are over an inch
longover 2 inches long in some large werewolves.
The Lupocephalus Form The lupocephalus has exceptionally strong jaws, with the
crushing pressure of over 1,500 pounds per square inch. This
The lupocephalus form is another way of saying hybrid easily exceeds that of the largest mastiff. The lupocephalus
form, unique to werewolves. In Latin, lupo means wolf jaws cannot easily chew its prey; the teeth are made for scis-
and cephalus means headed. Thus, lupocephalus soring chunks of meat to be swallowed in great hunks. The
means wolf-headed. werewolf can crack bones and consume the marrow, ensuring
The lupocephalus, or hybrid form, has a gray coat inter- that very little of a carcass is wasted. The lupocephalus bite
spersed with flecks of yellow and white hair. The humanoid attack is considered to possess a Strength of 20 for the pur-
forms hair is completely submerged and is not evident in the poses of inflicting damage and breaking objects. Note that the
lupocephalus (bald humanoids are not bald in lupocephalus). lupocephalus damage bonus may be modified by its adjusted
The wolf form possesses upright ears with a sharp, pointed Strength bonus (see below).
muzzle. The eyes possess a malign intelligence, but otherwise The lupocephalus claw attacks are as described in the
the wolf form is almost exactly like a normal wolfs head. A MM.
lupocephalus has hands and can use weapons,
but it can also attack with its teeth and claws.
A lupocephalus can spread lycanthropy with
its bite and it has the same damage reduction
that the wolf form possesses.
The lupocephalus is larger than the
humanoid form, but only because of how it
stands. It has a gorilla-like appearance, with
large, powerful forelimbs and shorter, wolf-
like hind limbs. The lupocephalus can walk on
all fours or upright, as it chooses. The base
creatures type does not change, but the crea-
ture gains the shapechanger subtype.
One attribute that makes man and beast so
compatible is the placement of the eyes. Both
wolf and humanoid have their eyes in front of
their heads. The lupocephalus is no different,
bestowing approximately 180-degree vision.
The lupocephalus form requires 2 pounds
of meat and 1 gallon of fluid a day to avoid
starvation. It can eat as much as 10 pounds of
meat and store it for 5 days in its stomach.
A lupocephalus sense of taste is not as

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 Special Attacks: A werewolfs lupocephalus does not General Appearance: The average wolf form usually
gain any special attacks in the wolf form. A werewolf spell- has a gray coat, interspersed with flecks of yellow and white.
caster cannot cast spells with verbal components while in A werewolfs coat varies by its subspecies and climate (see
lupocephalus form unless he has the Silent Spell feat. the Characters chapter for more information). White fur is
Damage Reduction (Ex): An afflicted werewolf in common among northern European werewolves, while gray,
lupocephalus form has damage reduction 5/silver. A natural brown and black is more common among western European
werewolf in lupocephalus form has damage reduction 10/sil- werewolves.
ver. The wolf form possesses upright ears with a sharp, point-
Scent (Ex): The lupocephalus sense of smell is better ed muzzle. It is only superficially similar to dogs, with a
than a humanoids, but still not as good as the wolfs. The much broader skull. Unlike dogs, wolves have long hair that
lupocephalus can smell opponents within one-half of a mile frames the sides of their faces in a fashion similar to a
by sense of smell. If the source is upwind, the range increas- humans sideburns.
es to 1 mile; if downwind, it drops to one-quarter of a mile. The wolf form of werewolves has slight differences from
Whenever the werewolf comes within 50 feet of the source, natural wolves: it is somewhat larger in size, with a longer
the lupocephalus pinpoints the sources location. By making and broader snout; its canines are considerably sharper; its
a successful Survival check (DC 15), a werewolf can deter- shoulders and limbs are much more muscular; and its
mine if other wolves or werewolves were in the area recent- forepaws have sharper claws than a normal wolfs blunt
ly, their gender, and how recently they visited. Otherwise, this claws.
power works exactly the same as in the humanoid form. Curiously, werewolves do not lose any mass when they
Sonic Vulnerability (Ex): Canines are notorious for change. As a result, a werewolfs wolf form can range from
howling in response to high-pitched sounds beyond the range 75 pounds for a child up to 300 pounds for an adult. The mon-
of human hearing. Thus, it only makes sense that werewolves sters that weigh at the heavier end of the spectrum are truly
in lupocephalus form are vulnerable to sonic damage. This terrifying creatures to behold. It should be noted that normal
offsets some of the other bonuses given to the lupocephalus wolves weigh, at most, 175 pounds.
form. A werewolf in lupocephalus form takes one-quarter The wolf form requires 3 pounds of meat and 1 quart of
again as much (+25%) damage as normal from sonic damage, fluid a day to avoid starvation. It can eat as much as 21
regardless of whether a saving throw is allowed or if the save pounds of meat and store it for seven days.
is a success or failure. Adding to the appearance of the wolf form is the were-
Skills: The lupocephalus form, like the wolf form, has wolfs coat. Especially in winter, the hair can grow on the
only four toes on its hind legs and walks on the tips. The back and sides in excess of 2 inches in length. The wolf form
claws are unlike a wolfs, which are only useful for digging. also has a mane that is about 6 inches wide and stretches from
Instead, they are more akin to a lions paw and are webbed, its neck to just over its tail. The hairs, which are up to 5 inch-
with powerful talons that cannot be retracted. Although not as es long, can be raised on end when the werewolf is frightened
good as a wolfs, a lupocephalus hearing is still better than a or enraged, making the beast seem even larger.
humanoids. It can hear up to 3 miles away in a forest and up Werewolves stand at least 30 inches high at the shoulder,
to 5 miles away on open plains. In lupocephalus form, a were- with the larger ones reaching upwards of 35 inches high. In
wolf receives a +2 bonus to Balance checks, a +2 racial bonus comparison to dogs, the wolf form has a narrower chest and
to Survival checks when tracking by scent, and a +2 racial longer legs. The narrow chest results in a closer gait and is
bonus to Listen checks. what distinguishes wolf tracks from dog tracks.
The base creatures type does not change, but the crea-
The Wolf Form ture gains the shapechanger subtype.
Speed: The speed of a wolf is legendary. A wolf can lope
In wolf form, a lycanthrope resembles a powerful ver- along at 5 miles per hour but can reach bursts of up to 35
sion of a normal wolf, but on close inspection, its eyes (which miles per hour if need be. A wolfs usual mode of travel is to
often glow red in the dark) show a faint spark of unnatural hustle at 10 miles per hour, which it can keep up for hours.
intelligence. The wolf form is sometimes considered an infe- The wolf form can cover up to 60 miles in a single night in
rior form to outsiders who do not understand werewolves. this fashion. The wolf form can hustle for 8 hours before suf-
Quite the contrary, the wolf form is often the preferred fering non-lethal damage for every hour thereafter.
formsome werewolves define themselves as wolves first, Wolves suffer no movement penalty for moving over
humanoids second. In all cases, the wolf attributes indicated sand or snow. While the humanoid form walks upon the
below are considered to be the same as in the werewolf form entire flat foot, the wolf form walks only on its toe tips, with
unless otherwise noted. the heel of each foot never actually touching the ground. The

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wolfs paws are very large, which gives it an advantage in
running on snow. A larger weight distribution ensures that the
Birth Moon
wolf can keep its balance and climb across surfaces that Each werewolf is bound to the full moon under which it
would normally cause it to sink. The wolf paw structure has first transformed, a term other werewolves call a birth
given rise to the belief that wolves have lions paws for feet moon. Werewolves receive a bonus to skills or saves for the
and that they are immune to frostbite. days when their birth moon is full. Table 1-4 shows these
Furthermore, wolves are known for their ability to bur- bonuses. This bonus applies regardless of whether or not the
row out dens. When in wolf form, the creature gains a burrow werewolf can actually see the moon so long as it is on the
speed of 1 foot per round. plane of its birth moon.
Wolves are known for their ability to travel incredible Werewolves are intimately tied to moons, but some fan-
distances at a trot as well as their ability to dig dens, which is tasy worlds have multiple moons or no moons at all. In this
why their speed has been modified here. case, its at the DMs discretion to modify the rules.
Special Attacks: A werewolf spellcaster cannot cast Fortunately, there are plenty of other ways a werewolf can be
spells with verbal, somatic, or material components while in created, so technically werewolves could exist on a world
wolf form unless it has the Silent Spell feat. without moons. For worlds that have multiple moons or a dif-
Damage Reduction (Ex): An afflicted werewolf in wolf ferent number of months, divide the effects appropriately.
form has damage reduction 5/silver. A natural werewolf in Thus, a world with two moons bestows half the bonuses for
wolf form has damage reduction 10/silver. the first full moon and the other half for the second full moon.
Scent (Ex): The wolf form has two specialized marking Storm Moon: Werewolves born under the Storm Moon
glands that identify it to other wolves. One is located near the tend to have tempestuous emotions and furious rages. They
anus and the other is on the back, about 3 inches from the have a nose for weather and are particularly affected by
base of the tail. This scent acts as the werewolfs form of changes in climate.
identification. By rubbing against trees or the ground, the Chaste Moon: Werewolves born under the Chaste Moon
wolf form can leave its scent, identifiable at up to 100 yards. are introverted and reflective. They are more meditative than
The wolf form can detect opponents within 1 mile by sense of other werewolves and enjoy their solitude.
smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 2 Seed Moon: The Seed Moon represents fertility and veg-
miles; if downwind, it drops to one-half a mile. Otherwise, etation. Seed Moon werewolves are one with nature and more
this power works as in the lupocephalus form. inclined to wander in wolf form than humanoid or
Sprint (Ex): As wolves are known for their ability to lupocephalus form.
sprint short distances, the werewolf in wolf form gains this Hare Moon: The Hare Moon is a symbol of virility.
special ability. Once per hour, a wolf can move at 7 times its Werewolves born under this moon have tremendous sexual
normal speed (350 feet) when it makes a charge. appetites. They are extremely fertile and pride themselves on
Skills: Each forefoot of a wolf has five toes, although siring or birthing many pups.
only four are used, with the fifth (the thumb) being regressed.
The hind feet consist of only four toes, each of which is sur-
rounded by stiff hairs that allow the wolf form improved Table 1-4: Full Moon Bonuses
steadiness on slippery surfaces. All of the claws are strong but
bluntthey are not meant to attack prey like a cat, but instead Month Moon Bonus
are used for running and digging. January Storm +3 to Survival checks
The wolf forms hearing is highly acute. It can hear up to February Chaste +3 to Concentration checks
6 miles away in a forest and up to 10 miles away on open March Seed +3 to Knowledge (nature)
plains. Wolves can hear sounds beyond the range of checks
humanoid hearing and their hearing is more powerful than April Hare +2 to Fortitude saves
that of a common dog. May Dyad +3 to Knowledge (planes)
In the wolf form, a creature receives racial bonuses of +4 checks
to Balance and Listen checks and a +4 bonus to Survival June Mead +2 to Fortitude saves
checks when tracking by scent. It receives a 8 racial penalty July Wort +3 to Heal checks
to Disable Device, Forgery, Heal, Open Lock, Ride, Sleight August Barley +3 to Craft (alchemy) checks
of Hand, Use Magic Device, and Use Rope whenever the September Blood +3 hit points
skill requires the use of hands. The wolf forms class skills October Snow +3 to Spellcraft checks
are Hide, Listen, Move Silently, Spot, and Survival. November Oak +3 to Climb checks
December Wolf +3 to Control Shape checks

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 Dyad Moon: The word dyad means pair in Latin
and refers to the twin stars of the constellation of Castor and
Lunar Influences
Pollux. Dyad Moon werewolves are extremely sensitive to Werewolf biology is tightly tied to the moon and its
the stars and constellations and take an interest in the uni- phases. There are other changes beyond merely a physical
verse beyond their own. transformationwerewolves become increasingly emotional
Mead Moon: Mead Moons are a natural part of summer, and aggressive during their particular moon phase.
when meadows are mowed for hay and it is the season for Although only the moonrise of the full moon acts as a
brewing mead. Mead Moon werewolves are extremely fond trigger for a werewolf to change into another form, the phase
of a good drink, even in wolf form. of the moon can impact Control Shape checks, as shown on
Wort Moon: The wort plants are healing herbs. table 1-5.
Werewolves born under the Wort Moon tend to be healers and New Moon: The entire moon appears dark. The new
nurturers, with an innate sense of how to heal others pain. moon and the sun rise and set together; therefore, the new
Barley Moon: The barley sheaf represents the symbol of moon cannot be seen.
the harvest. The concoctions created under the Barley Moon Waxing Crescent: Light crescent on the right side of the
vary widely, just as the werewolves born under this moon. moon. The waxing crescent moon is seen as a sliver in the
Barley werewolves are curious about all manner of alchemic evening sky and sets after sunset in the early evening hours.
transformations, both internally and externally, and are First Quarter: The right half of the moon is lit (90
always experimenting in their quest for perfection. degrees from the sun, end of first quarter, beginning of sec-
Blood Moon: Born during the moon dedicated to sacri- ond quarter). The first quarter moons right half is illuminat-
fice, Blood Moon werewolves honor their gods by slaughter- ed; it is seen in the south at sunset and sets around midnight.
ing their foes without eating the corpses. Blood Moon were- Full Moon: A full moon occurs when the moon and sun
wolves are the most dangerous and pride themselves on their are in opposition. The entire moons face is visible for three
ability to destroy living things. days. The full moon rises at about sunset, is visible all night,
Snow Moon: The Snow Moon heralds the beginning of and sets about sunrise.
winter. The change in seasons is magical and makes spell- Waxing Gibbous: Three-fourths of the moon is now lit.
casting easier for the werewolf born under this moon. The waxing, gibbous moon is between first quarter and full,
Oak Moon: The oak is a tree sacred to druids and known with a bulge on the left side. It rises in the afternoon and sets
for its hardiness. Oak Moon werewolves rival dwarves in after midnight.
their ability to surmount obstacles; theres nothing they cant Disseminating Moon: The disseminating moon, also
conquer. known as the waning gibbous moon, is three-fourths dark.
Wolf Moon: Wolf Moon werewolves are intimately tied The disseminating moon is between full and last quarter, with
to their shapeshifting natures. They are especially attuned to a bulge on the right side. It rises in the early evening and sets
the night and are at peace with all aspects of their multiple before sunrise the next day.
forms. Third Quarter: The last quarter moons left half is illu-
minated; it rises about midnight and sets about noon the next
day. The right half of the moon is now dark (90 degrees from
sun, end of third quarter, beginning of fourth quarter).
Table 1-5: Control Shape Modifier For Balsamic Moon: Also known as the waning crescent
Moon Phases moon, this moon rises in the early morning hours and is just
a sliver preceding the suns arrival in the dawn sky.
Phases Duration Control Shape DC Dark: The dark moon is the three-day period from the
New 3 days +1 last sliver of moonlight of the waning crescent to the first
Waxing Crescent 4 days +2 sliver of the new moon.
First Quarter 4 days +3 Blue Moon: A blue moon occurs when a full moon
Waxing Gibbous 3 days +4 shows its face twice in one month.
Full 3 days +5 Eclipses: As lunar eclipses represent the perfect union of
Disseminating 5 days -1 the sun and moon, any type of magic worked or energy sent
Last Quarter 2 days -2 out during this time will be amplified.
Balsamic 2 days -3
Dark 1 day -5
Blue Moon +10
Lunar Eclipse -10

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 Diseases and Parasites
Werewolves have the dual curse of being susceptible to
more than 100 diseases and parasites that affect wolves in
addition to the various maladies that afflict humanoids. Table
1-6 shows just a few peculiar to canines. External parasites
tend to be less of a problem in the cold northern regions.
Although many werewolves heal when they change forms,
the healing does not cure ability damage or remove the dis-
ease. Thus, it is possible for a werewolf in wolf form to con-
tract a canine-specific disease that remains even after return-
ing to the humanoid form.
Distemper: Distemper affects the respiratory, gastroin-
testinal, and central nervous systems. Symptoms include
fever, loss of appetite, and a discharge from the eyes and
nose. Diarrhea and dehydration may follow; in the final
stages seizures may occur.
Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis is usually caused by expo-
sure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals.
Symptoms of leptospirosis include loss of appetite, fever,
vomiting, and listlessness, occasionally diarrhea, and rarely
jaundice and excessive thirst.
Mange: Mange is caused by tiny mites that attach them-
selves to a wolfs fur or skin. The symptoms of mange
include lesions, crusting, and fur loss. Wolves that suffer
mange in the winter are in danger of freezing to death. A wolf
or werewolf with mange suffers a 4 penalty to all saves to
resist cold dangers or effects.
Rabies: Rabies is passed on by the bite of a rabid animal
that is infected with the disease. After being bitten, the wolf
may constantly lick, bite, or claw the wound until it becomes
ulcerated or raw. Often the wolfs behavior will completely
change, and it will randomly attack the nearest living being or
run around in circles. When first afflicted by rabies, the wolf
must succeed on another Fort save or be affected per the con-
fusion spell. This effect ends only when the disease is cured.

Repellants
The enemies of werewolves are not without their
resources. There are a variety of measures a werewolf hunter
can take against werewolves.
Garlic, Wolfsbane and Pentagrams: Werewolves can-
not tolerate the strong odor of garlic and will not enter an area

Table 1-6: Diseases

Disease Infection DC Incubation Damage
Distemper Contact 20 1d4 days 1d6 Con
Leptospirosis Contact 16 1d3 days 1d4 Con
Mange Contact 16 1d3 days 1d4 Con
Rabies Injury 14 1d4 days 1d3 Wis, 1d3 Dex, confusion

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laced with it. Similarly, they recoil from wolfsbane or a as shown on the table.
strongly presented silver pentagram. These things dont harm The werewolf can resist the effects of becoming nauseat-
the werewolfthey merely keep it at bay. A recoiling were- ed, stunned, or unconscious on a successful Fortitude save
wolf must stay at least 5 feet away from a creature holding the (DC 10 + 1 for each round thereafter). If the werewolf has
wolfsbane or pentagram and cannot touch or make melee made it to the 8th round without any additional effects, it is
attacks against the creature holding the item for the rest of the possible the werewolf will have to make three saves every
encounter. Holding a werewolf at bay takes a standard action. round to avoid being nauseated, stunned, and ultimately
Silver: Silver has magical properties of a lunar nature knocked unconscious. After falling unconscious, the were-
and is commonly associated with the moon. A complex wolf continues to suffer 4d4 points of damage while in con-
process involving metallurgy and alchemy can bond silver to tact with silver until death.
a weapon made of steel so that it bypasses the damage reduc- Touching silver also requires the werewolf to make a
tion of creatures such as lycanthropes. However, the weapon Control Shape check if in humanoid or wolf form. Failure
is not as durable. On a successful attack with a silvered means the werewolf immediately transforms into
weapon, the wielder takes a 1 penalty on the damage roll lupocephalus form. All effects end immediately when the
(with the usual minimum of 1 point of damage). The alchem- werewolf is no longer in direct contact with silver.
ical silvering process cant be applied to nonmetal items, and
it doesnt work on rare metals such as adamantine, cold iron, Cures
and mithral.
Alchemical silver has 10 hit points per inch of thickness Just as there are a variety of triggers that can cause a
and a hardness of 8. werewolf to transform, there are a variety of remedies that
All werewolves have a reaction to silver, but in varying vary in effectiveness to remove the werewolfs curse.
degrees. A werewolf in the presence of high concentrations of Characters undergoing this cure are often kept bound or con-
silver or directly touching a silver object experiences the fined in cages until the cure takes effect. Only afflicted lycan-
effects shown on table 1-8, in order of duration of exposure. thropes can be cured of lycanthropy.
A werewolf takes fire damage if it touches silver. It takes Blood Loss: Werewolves can sometimes have the beast
full damage if it is holding, touching, wearing, or carrying sil- beaten out of them. The character must suffer enough damage
ver metal weighing one-fifth of its weight. The werewolf that he is reduced to below 0 hit points (but does not die) dur-
takes minimum damage (1 to 4 points; see the table) if the sil- ing one of the three days of the full moon. After receiving the
ver that its carrying weighs less than one-fifth of its weight. damage, the werewolf must succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude
On the first round, the silver becomes warm and uncomfort- save to break the curse. If the save fails, the process must be
able to touch but deals no damage. During the second round, repeated.
intense heat causes pain and damage. In the third and subse- Herbal: An afflicted character that eats a combination of
quent rounds, the silver is searing hot, causing more damage, drugs and herbs (e.g., opium, thyme, wormwood, belladonna,

Table 1-7: Silver Item Costs

Type of Alchemical Silver Item Item Cost Modifier
Ammunition +2 gp
Light weapon +20 gp
One-handed weapon, or one head of a double weapon +90 gp
Two-handed weapon, or both heads of a double weapon +180 gp

Table 1-8: Effects of Silver on Werewolves

Round Reaction Damage Control Shape DC
1 Itchiness None 10
2 Hives 1d4 points 12
3 Stinging 2d4 points 14
4 Blisters 3d4 points 16
5 Shooting pains 4d4 points 18
6 Nausea 4d4 points; nauseated 20
7 Dizziness 4d4 points; stunned 25
8 Unconsciousness 4d4 points; unconscious 30

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acrid vinegar) within one hour of a lycanthropes attack can of the afflicted werewolves immediately know that their pro-
attempt a DC 20 Fortitude save to resist the affliction. If a genitor was destroyed and may be aggressive towards the
healer administers the herb, use the characters save bonus or murderer(s). If a werewolf eats its progenitors heart, it
the healers Heal modifier, whichever is higher. The charac- receives a +5 profane bonus to its Will save.
ter gets only one chance, no matter the quantity of herbs con- Spells: A magic circle against werewolves, heal or
sumed. The herbs must be reasonably fresh (picked within the remove disease spell cast by a cleric of 12th level or higher
last week). also cures the affliction, provided the werewolf receives the
However, fresh or not, the combination of herbs is toxic. spell within 3 days of the lycanthropes attack.
The character must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or take The only other way to remove the affliction is to cast
1d6 points of temporary Strength damage. One minute later, break enchantment, magic circle against werewolves, or
the character must succeed on a second DC 13 save or take an remove curse on the character during one of the three days of
additional 2d6 points of temporary Strength damage. the full moon. After receiving the spell, the werewolf must
Knife: Another remedy involves straightforward combat succeed on a DC 20 Will save to break the curse (the caster
between the werewolf and another character. The werewolf knows if the spell works). If the save fails, the entire process
must be struck 3 times in the head with a knife (not a dagger can be repeated.
or short sword). This remedy only works if the werewolf is Turning: Afflicted werewolves that have received their
capable of defending itself. For a remedy that might work if curse as a result of traffic with an evil outsider can be turned,
the werewolf is restrained, see blood loss, above. The oppos- which may remove the affliction. The cleric turning the
ing character must make 3 consecutive attacks with the knife werewolf treats it just like an undead and must have twice as
and all must be critical hits. After receiving the damage, the many levels as the werewolf has hit dice. If the turning
werewolf must succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude save to break attempt is successful, the werewolf must make a DC 30 Will
the curse. If the save fails, the entire process can be repeated. save to break the curse.
Progenitor Destroyed: An afflicted werewolf can make Wooden Stake: The werewolf must be pierced with a
a Will save to restore itself to its original form upon the per- stake made of aspen wood. This remedy only works if the
manent death of its progenitor. It is not enough for the pro- werewolf is capable of defending itself. For a remedy that
genitor werewolf to merely diethe head must be destroyed. might work if the werewolf is restrained, see blood loss,
The ultimate destruction of a werewolf is usually accom- above. The opposing character must make a successful criti-
plished by decapitating it and burning the body. If the were- cal hit with the stake. After receiving the damage, the were-
wolf who first passed on the condition dies, all werewolves wolf must succeed on a DC 25 Fortitude save to break the
who were afflicted as a result of its bite get a Will save, so curse. If the save fails, the entire process can be repeated.
long as they are on the same plane of existence. Note that all

Table 1-9: Afflicted Lycanthrope Cures

Cure Save Type (DC)
Blood Loss Fort (20)
Herbal Fort (20)
Knife Fort (20)
Progenitor Destroyed Will (20)
Spells Will (20)
Turning Will (30)
Wooden Stake Fort (25)

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 Chapter 2: Social Structure
Istvan skidded across the ground, tearing up chunks of dirt and rock. The blow knocked the wind out of him. Lockjaw was
going to kill him if he didnt do something, fast.
Verata is one of my pack, growled the slavering form that Lockjaw now was. White foam dripped from his massive
jaws. You should not have touched her.
Istvans lupocephalus form, though larger and more powerful than any mans, was like a sniveling pup when compared
to Lockjaw. He was trapped at the edge of a cliff. From the sounds of the howling wind behind him, it was a long way down.
Maybe she doesnt want to be part of your pack any longer? Istvan crouched lower, willing the change to wolf form.
He was going to need the speed.
I determine who is part of the Legion! shouted Lockjaw as one meaty paw the size of Istvans head dug into the fur
around Istvans neck. You are not part of the Legion. Now you d
There was a hollow THWACK! as a silver club smashed into Lockjaws lower jaw. His jaw slammed shut, blood spurting
from between his teeth. He squealed like a wounded dog, clutching at his mouth as Istvan rolled to the ground.
Verata threw the club down next to Lockjaw. Consider this my resignation, Lockjaw, she said as her flesh began to rip-
ple. Were starting our own pack.
Istvan struggled to his feet in pursuit of Verata as she transformed into her half-wolf, half-humanoid form. He spared a
glance backwards. Lockjaw was still thrashing on the ground behind them.
Dont worry, she said just before she shifted into wolf form. His tongue will be stuck between his teeth for days. They
dont call him Lockjaw for nothing.

The transformation into a being that is both wolf and Denial

man and yet neither is all the more dramatic because it cross-
es social, economic, physical, material, and even spiritual The afflicted werewolf does not understand its true
lines. Afflicted werewolves who survive and learn to deal nature. The werewolf begins to exhibit the senses and abili-
with their change are forever transformed, unique in their out- ties of its wolf form but has yet to transform or, alternately,
look and social mores. does not recall a transformation. The werewolf is likely to
Conversely, natural werewolves rarely experience such deny that it is a lycanthrope, intentionally ignoring the effects
trauma. They are born into a social group that accepts them of its transformation (e.g., missing cattle or children, reports
and perceives lycanthropy as a natural part of life. For them, of a wolf in the area). Some werewolves believe they are only
transforming from wolf to man and back again is as natural as suffering from a temporary insanity or that they had a partic-
breathing. ularly awful period of drug or alcohol use.
It is possible for the natural and afflicted werewolf to Afflicted werewolves who deny their true nature will
have some commonalities, however. For example, a natural often seek verification that they are normal, avoiding those
werewolf that is not aware of its true nature may be trauma- who might confirm their worst fears of lycanthropy. This
tized upon reaching puberty and experiencing its first change. stage makes it difficult for a natural werewolf to contact an
Conversely, an afflicted werewolf might be immediately afflicted werewolf. Indeed, afflicted werewolves who are in
accepted into the pack that transmitted the condition, ensur- denial will blame their actions on natural werewolves, other
ing the new werewolf a safe haven. monsters, or sorcery.
When in denial, the werewolf receives a 4 morale
The Five Stages of penalty to Gather Information, Knowledge, Search, Sense
Motive, Spot, and Survival checks that would reveal the
Transformation character is an afflicted werewolf.

A potentially afflicted werewolf goes through five stages Bargaining

of emotional response. These stages can happen in any
sequence and their duration varies greatly by circumstance The afflicted werewolf now recognizes its condition.
and individual, from 5 months (1 month per stage) up to 5 However, it believes it can stop the transformation through
years in total. Werewolves that have other natural were- sheer willpower alone. If it has a religious affiliation, it will
wolves to help them through the transition fare better than pray to be delivered from its curse. It will consider extreme
those left to fend for themselves. measures to remove the curse, resorting to increasingly reck-

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less schemes. Afflicted werewolves are often the victims of wolf form. The werewolf understands its lycanthropy, if not
charlatans. its origins, and begins to integrate its dual nature into daily
Afflicted werewolves in this stage are highly vulnerable life. The werewolf will often seek out others of its kind that
to outside pressures from spellcasters, werewolf hunters, and can empathize with its conditionif not other werewolves,
ecclesiastical authorities. More afflicted werewolves die try- then other monsters or shapeshifters who share similar chal-
ing to find a cure to their condition than from the transforma- lenges.
tion itself. This is perhaps the werewolf at its most piteous. Werewolves of this type have successfully made a
When all cures fail to work, the werewolfs pleas turn to rage. Wisdom check (DC 15) to remember their condition. In addi-
When bargaining, the werewolf receives a 4 morale tion, they now have access to the Control Shape skill and can
penalty to all Sense Motive checks when dealing with some- use it to control their forms.
one who can offer a potential cure.
The Wolf Perspective
Rage
Afflicted wolves that are bitten by a werewolf, or
The afflicted werewolf realizes there is no easy cure and humanoids that are raised by natural werewolves that live in
becomes furiouswith itself, with others, with its gods. This the wilderness, are likely to adopt a wolfs perspective.
rage consumes the werewolf, making a transformation even Wolf society is based around the pack, ranging from 8 to
more likely. Often, the werewolf will create scapegoats and 15 family members. An alpha male leads the pack. Its possi-
blame others for its condition. Sometimes, the connection is ble for a pack of werewolves to include normal wolves as
obviousits common for an afflicted werewolf to hunt wellin such cases, the werewolf always ascends to the role
down and kill its progenitor. Other times, the connection is of alpha male through his ability to shapeshift into a
not as clear, such as with werewolves who have been cursed humanoid form. In addition to the pack leader, the alpha
through magic and do not know the spellcasters origin. males mate also holds a position of power. As the alpha
Werewolves in this stage are at their most dangerous. female, she is the spiritual advisor and provides stability to
They will lash out at the slightest provocation, perhaps even the pack.
thinking of themselves monsters. Werewolves raised in the wild see the humanoid life as
When in a state of rage, on a failed Will save (DC 20) in weak and awkward, but are not so disdainful of their shape-
a particularly stressful situation, at the DMs discretion, the shifting abilities as to ignore the advantages of the humanoid
werewolf may be overcome by the effects of the rage spell, form. They use their humanoid form like natural camouflage.
as if cast by the werewolf. An affected werewolf automati- The humanoid form has opposable thumbs and the ability to
cally shifts into lupocephalus or wolf form. This is an extraor- climb treesboth powerful advantages in the wild.
dinary effect. Given the harsh struggles of wolf life, werewolves living
in the wild are sometimes separated from their pack. Most
Despair lone werewolves who rejoin humanoid societies are
The werewolf realizes it may do awful harm to loved inevitably barbarians, unfamiliar with humanoid customs or
ones. It is lost, alone in its anxiety, and unable to connect with language.
anyone else. The werewolf succumbs to moments of deep
silence, dark thoughts, and sobbing spells that last for hours. The Humanoid Perspective
The despairing werewolf may decide its guilt or past
deeds are the cause of its affliction. If it is good aligned, the In a fashion similar to the wolf perspective, humanoid
werewolf may change alignment, convinced that its old ethos werewolves take on the feral traits of their wolf side and com-
no longer applies. In extremes, the werewolf may commit bine it with their humanoid lifestyles. When living in groups,
suicide. humanoid werewolves tend towards the pack lifestyle as well,
A despairing werewolf under extreme stress (at the DMs led by a mated pair. However, the hierarchy is determined
discretion) may be overcome by the effects of the crushing more by the purity of the werewolf bloodnatural were-
despair spell, as if cast by the werewolf. This is an extraordi- wolves are always alphas, with afflicted werewolves taking
nary effect. on a lesser role. These are known as beta werewolves.
Every werewolf has a rank within their society and can
Awareness dominate the werewolf beneath them as determined by their
challenge rating. At the bottom are the omegas, lame, elderly,
The werewolf begins to accept its situation. It is com- or recently afflicted werewolves. These werewolves are per-
fortable with its senses and can remember its activities in petually abused but never killed.

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 Humanoid werewolves see their wolf forms as powerful Neuri Nation
weapons and a fast method of transportation. They firmly see
themselves as people first, wolves second, but are not above The Neuri is a large nation of werewolves that embraces
resorting to more bestial behavior if it suits their needs. As the lupine way of life. Their land is arid, lending itself only to
humanoids, they tend to be a people of strong emotions; they animal husbandry. This suits the Neuri just fine, as they live
laugh hard and weep piteously, taking great gulps of life. almost exclusively on a diet of meat and dairy. There is no
Normal humanoids find them extreme but are strangely such thing as a Neuri farmer. All Neuri are hunters as well as
attracted to their lack of self-consciousness. warriors.
The Neuri do not live in towns but wander through their
Natural Werewolf Types territory, occasionally spilling into other lands as the migra-
tions of cattle or sheep lead them. They recognize no civilized
The wolf side of werewolves lends itself well to social boundaries and are only contained by geography or war.
structures in a fashion similar to humanity. Wolves roam in Neuri are exceptional herders as a result and the country is
packs and recognize leaders, so its no surprise that natural plagued with cattle thieves trying to smuggle a calf out of the
werewolves can be remarkably humanoid in their organiza- territory.
tion. The Neuri are led by a tribunus, who leads the entire
Natural werewolves see their humanoid forms as dreary nation. Beneath him are 10 districts called curiae, which con-
and uncomfortable. The humanoid has considerably weaker sist in turn of 10 clans called gente.
olfactory and auditory senses and cannot consume the same The Neuri do not recognize common laws of hospitality.
range of foods that a wolf can. On the other hand, a humanoid They will gladly eat guests who displease them and sacrifice
can interact with a society in ways a wolf can not. Outsiders visitors to their gods. They worship Lupercus above all, but
assume that a werewolf would not adapt well to the vagaries have no altars or temples. When they make sacrifices, they
of humanoid living, but in reality the werewolfs pack struc- pile up faggots over 20 feet high with a ramp on one side. At
ture prepares it for life as a humanoid. the top of the ramp is placed a sword engraved with images
Natural werewolves seek out leaders, challenge them, of Lupercus that is used to sacrifice captives.
and determine their societal role on the outcome. If the were- Neuri traditionally resort to pack tactics, harassing ene-
wolf wins the challenge (which can even be a verbal or intel- mies on the march without direct engagement. Their weapons
lectual challenge), the werewolf assumes leadership and consist of the short bow, short sword, short spear, and hand
expects others to follow. If it loses the challenge, the were- axe. They are fond of scalping enemies and collect the
wolf is usually loyal and, at least outwardly, subservient. Of macabre slices of skin and hair as trophies. For special oppo-
course, each werewolf acts according to its alignment. nents, the Neuri make cups of their foes skulls, mounting
Social rank is important to werewolves, just as it is them in gold.
important to humans and wolves. Natural werewolves tend to Neuri men grow their moustaches long and wear coats
organize themselves into social groups of varying degrees of confined by belts, trousers tucked into soft boots, and hoods
complexity. The smallest group is the band, which is general- or tall pointed caps. The women wear long flowing robes, tall
ly no more than 100 adult werewolves and up to 100 more pointed caps, and veils descending over most of their body.
noncombatants and young. Multiple bands may join together Both genders wear long lines of stamped gold plates sewn
into tribes of 400 or more, dispersed over wide areas and upon their clothes.
sometimes connected only tenuously. The most organized of Numbers: 1,000-4,000 werewolves plus 100% noncom-
werewolves form nations that may number in the thousands. batants plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 20 adults, 5 5th-level
Sometimes these bands, tribes, and nations exist as rec- lieutenants, 3 7th-level captains, 6-10 wolves, and 2-5 dire
ognizable entities. But more often they are invisible wolves.
nations, known to outsiders as simple herders or wanderers, Common Class: Fighter
their true werewolf identities well hidden from all non- Alignment: Neutral evil
shapechangers. Werewolf nations sometimes have thousands Recommended Thorns: Mans Hide
of years of history behind them, their raw power ensuring Recommended Feats: Dire Form
they outlived all challenges from the younger races for many,
many years. Luceres Tribe
Here are examples of a werewolf nation, tribe, and band.
The Luceres are a tribe of werewolves that recognizes no
borders or territories. The Luceres follow herds of cattle as
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conflict with agrarian societies. Numbers: 10-100 plus 100% noncombatants plus 1 3rd-
When in humanoid form, the Luceres ride on horseback, level sergeant per 20 adults and 1 leader of 4th-6th level
their women in wagons with felt tilts drawn by cattle. These Common Class: Rogue
tilts are the homes of each family. They are fond of leather Alignment: Chaotic evil
clothing and use every piece of cattle, wasting nothing. In Recommended Thorns: Man-Child, Rapacious
combat, they sometimes wear nothing at all, relying on their Recommended Feats: Loose Skin, Mans Tongue,
superior physical abilities to protect them. Sheeps Clothing
As a people, the Luceres are fierce and aggressive. They
have little respect for treaties and prefer violence to diploma- Afflicted Werewolf Types
cy. To the Luceres, honor and courage is shown in battle
they respect their enemies and have nothing but disdain for Afflicted werewolves struggle with their nature. Even if
more agrarian nations. they eventually come to accept their plight, they are perpetu-
The average Lucere loves a challenge and is sometimes ally engaged in a battle of wills, concerned about when they
perceived by outsiders as gullible. Luceres do not wash, but will next transform into a beast. Some turn to drugs or alco-
do take steam baths. They enjoy gambling and women, and hol; others sequester themselves away from human civiliza-
are polygamous. tion. In large part, the manner in which the afflicted werewolf
Numbers: 40-400 plus 100% noncombatants plus 1 3rd- received its lycanthropy determines its societal structure.
level sergeant per 20 adults, 1 or 2 lieutenants of 4th or 5th Unlike natural werewolves, afflicted werewolves rarely
level, 1 leader of 6th-8th level, 10-24 worgs, and 2-4 dire have social groups in which to seek comfort. Over time they
wolves. may seek out and find each other or be assimilated into natu-
Common Class: Barbarian ral werewolf bands. The defining psychological trait for an
Alignment: Chaotic neutral afflicted werewolf is not the tendencies of its families and
Recommended Thorns: Beasts Mind, Extra Hair, friends, but the circumstances of its becoming a lycanthrope.
Musk There are four common events that lead to a werewolf nature:
Recommended Feats: Worg Form a dark gift from an outsider, being bitten by an existing were-
wolf, being cursed in some way, or worship of the totem of
Greifswald Band the wolf. For more details on the modifiers to becoming a
werewolf in these circumstances, see page 6. The descrip-
The town of Greifswald is completely overrun by were- tions below reveal the details.
wolves. Not everyone in town is a werewolf, however. They
intentionally rely on a steady stream of humanoids that are Dark Gift
lured to the city with the promise of rampant prostitution and
gambling. Then they prey on the unsuspecting newcomers. Some werewolves traffic with devils or fey, who bestow
The Greifswald werewolves make their home base on the power to transform into a wolf. These gifts are never
Rokover Street. The rule is that anyone outside of their hous- without a price, usually the werewolfs soul. Afflicted were-
es after 8 oclock in the evening is fair game. Residents know wolves who receive their abilities in this fashion are forever
better, so the only ones caught out in the street are the drunk, indebted to their fiendish or fey masters and must do their
the incapacitated, or the foreigners who dont know any bet- bidding, often on a whim. Some are solitary while others
ter. That suits the werewolves just fine. gather together in cults, conducting their activities in secret
The Greifswald werewolves are beginning to regret their and preying on the humanoids around them.
decision to allow their herd to prosper, as the inhabitants Common Class: Cleric or sorcerer
have begun to fight back. A secret school of wizards known Alignment: Chaotic evil
as Lupus Negatis has been studying the werewolves with the Recommended Thorns: Devils Mark, Turnable
intent of eventually destroying them. For the moment, they Recommended Feats: Devil Dog, Hell Wolf Form
bide their time, but occasionally they kidnap a werewolf for
magical study. Lupus Negatis is not necessarily a benevolent Bitten
organization and could become a serious threat to the
Greifswald werewolves if it is not stopped. The most common circumstance in which a humanoid
The Greifswald werewolves are little more than thugs, becomes a werewolf is by bite. These werewolves usually
reveling in their power with no respect for their wolf heritage. end up dead if they are not adopted by a pack. Because the
They are decidedly human, regularly giving in to all-too- bite is inflicted as a result of violence, its rare that an afflict-
human vices and carousing until late into the night. ed werewolf has an opportunity to get to know the werewolf
that infected it. Indeed, even after transforming, the progeni-

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tor and the afflicted may still perceive each other as enemies. Common Class: Barbarian, druid, or ranger
Common Class: Any Alignment: Neutral
Alignment: Neutral Recommended Thorns: Beasts Mind, Wolfs Mind
Recommended Thorns: Dead Man Walking, Dogbane, Recommended Feats: Animal Magnetism, Mystic
Hybrid-Barred, Man-Child, Stretching Transformation Transformation
Recommended Feats: Silver Bullet
Alignment
Cursed
Although most werewolves are listed as chaotic evil, the
Werewolves that are cursed are the second most common moniker applies primarily to afflicted werewolves who have
form of afflicted werewolves. The curse can be the result of a received their form through demonic intervention or as a
horrible crime, cannibalism, or simply internal guilt. In all result of a curse. Chaotic evil werewolves are, to put it sim-
cases, the werewolf in question never considers its transfor- ply, insane, deranged monsters that ultimately spiral out of
mation to be a gift. Most cursed werewolves are perpetually control until humanoid society puts them down. Any tortured
on a quest to be released from their curse. Unfortunately for but less violent souls are chaotic neutral.
them, death is the most common release. Conversely, natural werewolves tend to have some ele-
Common Class: Any ment of neutrality. Most are neutral, caring little for anything
Alignment: Neutral but their pack. Others are much harsher on their humanoid
Recommended Thorns: Beasts Mind, Bursting relatives and apply the laws of nature to those around them,
Transformation, Cannibal Curse, Rapacious, Scarring, Wolfs which classifies them as neutral evil. Still, a select few see
Mind their change as a divine blessing and act as guardians against
Recommended Feats: Black Blood evilthese werewolves are neutral good.
At the DMs option, the alignment that a werewolf
Totem reverts to is the alignment of the natural werewolf who
Unlike some of the other afflicted werewolf types, totem passed on the condition. Thus, werewolves can convert other
werewolves welcome their ability to change and see it as a humanoids to their ethos in this fashion, a powerful recruit-
gift. Totem werewolves bring the spirit of the wolf upon ment tool.
themselves in order to be stronger hunters, emulate the wolfs
virility, or embody an aspect of the wolf that humans do not
possess. To them, it is an honor to become a wolf.

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 Chapter 3: Cultural Habits
They were hiding in plain sight at a local tavern, stalking a future packmate. A strapping man stumbled for the door,
almost too drunk to find his way out.
Are you sure you want to turn this one, Istvan? Verata asked with a hint of amusement.
Istvan nodded. He would make a fine ally. We need someone who can take on the likes of Lockjaw.
I chose you because you will breed well, she said, sipping from her mug. Her eyes darted over Istvans shoulder at the
warrior. But he looks stronger than you. Do not be so arrogant to think I would not replace you with a more worthy mate.
But I have one advantage, said Istvan, craning his neck to get a better glance at his prey.
Oh?
The warrior burped loudly behind them. He had managed to step out of the tavern and into the alleyway.
Istvan grinned wolfishly as he rose to his feet. Im a lot smarter than he is.

Werewolves as a group vary as much as their humanoid great hunting ground, where food is always plentiful. What
backgrounds. However, there are some cultural habits that are kind of creatures the afterlife is populated with varies
common across all werewolf types. depending on the deity the werewolf worships. On a very
basic level, it is a land of never-ending hunts and honorable
Life and Death prey. More advanced mythologies are led by soul packs with
the deity as the alpha male. Wolves and humanoids also go to
Werewolf society is subject to the same extremely harsh this place; as half-souls, they are relegated to feeble shad-
judgment found in nature. In a world of constant struggle for owsweak wolves and naked humanoids.
survival, werewolves have little compassion for inefficiencies
that slow down the hunt. Goals
Just as werewolves rank each other within their pack,
they rank the creatures around them as more or less powerful Werewolves vary as much as any other race in their goals
than themselves. Those creatures that are not werewolves are and aspirations. Some are noble while others plumb the
seen as livestock, the herd. As such, these beasts have no real depths of bestial behavior. Because a pack must work togeth-
feelings to be respected, souls to be mourned, or intelligence er, the goal of the alpha pair matters most. Other werewolves
to be considered. There are certainly worthy foes amongst in the pack at least pay lip service to the alpha werewolfs
them, but those who are not werewolves are not truly people. goals. Here are some typical goals and the alignments that
They are the omegas, the lowest in the werewolf universe. correspond to them.
In a separate category are the lesser, the betas. These are
wolves and the humanoid form into which the werewolf Food
shifts. They are soul-locked: form-frozen beings who can
never be free of their own bodies. To the werewolf, these are The werewolf exists only to eat. These are the were-
pitiable creatures. The thought that some of them could be a wolves everyone fears, the ever-ravenous beasts of legend.
threat is to elevate them to a more honored statusbut still The werewolf eatsnot just to fill its belly, which is rarely
below the rank of a true werewolf. full, but to taste flesh of different textures and flavors. These
Whereas humanoids see wolves as animals and wolves werewolves are man-eaters, stalking and killing on a whim to
see humanoids as dangerous competitors, werewolves treat feed themselves and their pack.
both as equally inferior. Only evil werewolves will prey on Alignment: Chaotic evil
wolvestheir little brothers and sisters. Most werewolves
prefer to hunt traditional wolf meals: cattle, sheep, deer, and
Guardianship
other four-legged mammals. Werewolves who are closely tied to their humanoid pop-
Werewolves do not fear death and indeed, cannot com- ulations see them as poor cousins, to be protected and shep-
prehend fear of it in the way humanoids do. They live life to herded through life. Guardian werewolves act as heroic eyes
the fullest and die when it is their time to die. Werewolves and ears, stalking the night to protect humanoids in need.
expect to die in action and could never retire, useless and They stick to cities, only transforming into wolf form when
frail. An old werewolf looks forward to death and hopes to be they require speed or stealth that their humanoid form cannot
taken in the pursuit of worthy prey. provide.
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 Judgment demon as the alpha male. There is no crime these werewolves
wont commit in the name of their dark lord.
A select few werewolves see themselves as judges of Alignment: Neutral evil
humanoids. Their shapeshifting abilities are viewed as a
divine blessing, given to them in order to judge humanoid Religion
populations. They are the wolves of the gods, and they use
their forms to hunt down the most heinous criminals. Werewolves have a diverse number of belief systems,
Alignment: Lawful neutral reflective of their various humanoid heritages. However,
there are certain deities who appeal to werewolves and are
Nature considered patrons of the race as a whole. See the spells sec-
tion for more information about the Canine domain.
Some packs of werewolves are content to live the life of
a wolf and hunter, sticking to the wild lands. However, they Apollo Lycaeus
see those lands as belonging to nature and their shifting abil-
ity as a gift to protect it. Humanoids are an infestation, to be Intermediate Deity
run off or destroyed if they should trespass in uncivilized Alignment: Neutral good
lands. Some werewolves will mark their territory with paint Domains: Canine, Divination, Healing, Protection
or blood to ensure the local humanoid populations understand Favored Weapon: Short bow
their boundaries. Symbol: Lyre
Alignment: Neutral Apollo is traditionally known as a deity of prophecy and
healing, but werewolves worship him in his form of Lycaeus,
Propagation or Wolfish Apollo. Legend has it that Apollo, in the form of
a wolf, mated with Artemis to produce the first werewolf
Those werewolves who can pass on their condition have
bloodline.
the insidious ability to slowly convert a population from
Apollos worshippers perform their rituals at a lycaeum
within. Werewolves have converted entire villages, towns,
(wolf temple). Contradictory to their more benevolent ten-
cities and even nations in this fashion. These werewolves
dencies, Apollo Lycaeus insists on a yearly purification of 9
seek to spread their breed.
sacrificial victims. Clerics that worship Apollo Lycaeus tend
It is possible for different breeds to come into conflict in
to see humanoids as sheep that must be protected, but sheep
this fashion, as the werewolves battle to be the dominant
nonetheless. They see their role as advisors and healers in
breed by infecting the local humanoid population. A war of
werewolf society but are more defenders than leaders. Apollo
escalation ensues, with towns claimed by alpha werewolves
Lycaeus clerics also are fiercely protective of all wolves,
who seek to assert their dominance by afflicting the most
which they hold sacred.
humanoids.
Alignment: Neutral Lupa
Retaliation Greater Deity
Wolves are commonly hunted in many lands. Their Alignment: Neutral
exceptional hunting skill inevitably brings them into conflict Domains: Animal, Canine, Magic, Strength
with humanoid hunters. But the hunter has many tools on his Favored Weapon: Dagger
side, including trap-building skills and advanced weapons. Symbol: Wolfs head
The werewolf sees himself primarily as a wolf and his Lupa is the mother of kings. As a wolf, she suckles future
humanoid form as a means of evening the odds. For every leaders who will ultimately conquer nations or even worlds.
wolf that is trapped and killed, the werewolf kills twice that Curiously, she is one of the few deities that is worshipped in
many in its vengeance. her wolf form. She bestows her blessing upon humanoids but
Alignment: Neutral does not shift forms. She is also the queen of magic, and some
humanoid worshippers see parallels between Lupa and
Servitude Hecate.
Worshippers of Lupa recognize her raw power. She is the
Packs that have lost their way are very susceptible to sole representation of feminine power amongst werewolves,
strong leaders, especially hell wolves or other fiendish influ- and her clerics are always alpha females. Clerics of Lupa see
ences. As a result, some werewolves wholly dedicate them- themselves as inheritors of divine rulership and act as coun-
selves in servitude to a fiendish outsider, seeing the devil or selors and magical advisors to alpha males.

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 Lupercus Negalopus
Lesser Deity Greater Deity
Alignment: Chaotic neutral Alignment: Chaotic evil
Domains: Animal, canine, chaos Domains: Canine, Chaos, Evil, Magic,
Favored Weapon: Whip Trickery
Symbol: Goats head Favored Weapon: Long sword
Lupercus is a werewolf deity of fertility and Symbol: Pitchfork
shepherds. His festival is celebrated annually on Negalopus is the deity at the root of all the
the Lupercalia (February 15). He is portrayed in evil things attributed to werewolves. He appears
lupocephalus form, with a wolfs head and a in lupocephalus form with horns protruding from
humanoids body. his wolfs head. Witches and those who thirst for
Lupercus followers sacrifice she-goats at the power worship Negalopus.
entrances to caves. On the Lupercalia, Lupercus Werewolf packs and worshippers of
worshippers run through city streets, whipping Negalopus are indistinguishable from each other;
every woman they meet. Lupercus clerics the pack members are all cult members. Cults of
(known as luperci) wear goatskins and sometimes Negalopus hide in humanoid societies, practicing
abduct the women they ritually whip. Some packs their blasphemous rituals in secret. They regular-
of werewolves consume their victimsothers ly sacrifice humanoid babes to their dark deity
merely mark them as a symbolic touch of fertili- and perform rituals on the 13th night of each
ty. month.
Clerics of Lupercus see humanoids as breed- Negalopus clerics are insidious manipula-
ing stock. They enjoy spreading lycanthropy at tors. They see themselves as worshippers first and
whim and watching how the afflicted deal with werewolves second. They are dedicated to
their new condition. spreading their condition to new cultists who are
willing to take up their cause.
Lycaeon Zeus
Greater Deity
Alignment: Lawful neutral
Domains: Air, Canine, Destruction,
Knowledge, Law
Favored Weapon: Javelin
Symbol: Lightning bolt
Like Apollo Lycaeus, Lycaeon Zeus is the
lupine version of Zeus normally blustery person-
ality. He is the arbiter of law, as evidenced by the
myth of Lycaeon. Lycaeon was a Pelasgian king
who tested Zeus by serving a sacrificial meal con-
taining human flesh. Enraged, Zeus transformed
Lycaeon into a wolf with the mind of a man.
Worshippers of Lycaeon Zeus have an annu-
al ritual in which a sacrificial feast is made that
includes humanoid flesh. They willfully bestow
lycanthropy upon those humanoids who are will-
ing to partake of the ritual feast. There is one flaw,
howeverthe worshippers suffer from the
Cannibal Curse (see thorn on page 44). Clerics of
Lycaeon Zeus see themselves as leaders and
arbiters of law, the voice of reason in packs that
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 Chapter 4: Combat Strategies
I shoulda killed you when I had the chance.
Jethrull was taking no chances this time. He had a repeating crossbow already loaded with silver-tipped bolts.
Ive told you and the rest of Lupus Negatis a dozen times, Istvan said, exasperated. Im not trying to hurt anybody.
Im just trying to survive.
Jethrulls lip curled in a sneer. Survive? Is that what you call ripping the face off of that poor little girl? Or how about
eating the guts out of the fat butcher down the street. What, cow flesh no good anymore?
I didnt do that, Jethrull, Istvan had his hands up in a sign of capitulation. I never once tried to kill you, and believe
me Ive had plenty of chances.
Jethrull spat. Those are just the words of a coward talkin. And even if you are innocent, yer still a hairball just waiting
to give someone the crazy change. I let you go once, but I aint letting you go twice.
Im afraid youre going to have to, Jethrull.
The older man jutted his chin towards Istvan. Says who?
Several wolves padded out of the dark woods, surrounding them.
They do.

Werewolves make for excellent warriors that are unpar- Generally, werewolves will use the humanoid form to
alleled in combat, in both wolf and humanoid forms. Beyond blend in with humanoid populations. In essence, it is a form
their ability to bring their shapeshifting skills into play, were- of camouflage. The humanoid form appears less threatening,
wolves are also extremely well coordinated when working a distinct advantage when the werewolf wants to conceal its
with their pack. Combined, these two factors make were- true nature. The humanoid form can also climb better and
wolves deadly in groups. wear armor and wield weapons. Werewolves without
recourse to magic will often stay in humanoid form to use
Lycanthropic Advantages ranged weapons to even the odds against similarly armed
opponents.
The lupocephalus form is a battle form. The werewolf
Curse of Lycanthropy uses it to fight in melee, intimidate opponents, and maximize
Some natural werewolves can pass on their condition its wolf senses without sacrificing its opposable thumb and
with a successful bite attack in wolf or lupocephalus form. upright stance. The lupocephalus form may be the form the
Because the werewolfs bite is its single most powerful werewolf prefersit is usually the form an alpha werewolf
attack, the curse of lycanthropy poses an interesting question will take when leading a pack.
for a lycanthrope mindful of the consequences. The were- The wolf form is used for stealth and travel. The wolf
wolfs tactics are heavily influenced by its alignment; a form can travel further than all the other forms and its sense
chaotic werewolf has no regard for the consequences of its of smell is superior. Packs will use the wolf form to track and
bite, while a lawful werewolf will intentionally avoid using to follow fast-moving prey. The wolf form is also a useful
its bite attack. Some werewolf packs view the curse as a gift form of camouflage in the wilderness where wolves are more
that is to be bestowed only on the stronga victim that sur- common.
vives a werewolf attack deserves to become a werewolf. Lone werewolves that are pursuing prey will utilize all
three forms to maximum advantage. Open terrain has obvious
Alternate Form advantages for the wolf form, but a densely packed forest
may cause prey to climb, which lends itself to the
Werewolves can transform as a standard action. lupocephalus or humanoid form.
Werewolves with the bursting or stretching transformation In urban areas, a lone werewolf will shift between forms,
change more slowly and usually view their alternate forms as starting out in humanoid form until it can get its prey alone,
a curse. Werewolves with the Fast Form feat can transform as then shifting to wolf form to pursue the prey if it flees. It will
a free action. ultimately close in lupocephalus form, then transform back to
Werewolves view their alternate forms as a natural part a humanoid to disappear into a crowd. Werewolves in urban
of their hunting ability. The werewolf will transform for the areas will often keep nearby caches of equipment to easily re-
mode most appropriate to its surroundings and terrain. equip themselves after a change.

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 Damage Reduction
Werewolves possess damage reduction but are vulnera-
ble to silver. Afflicted werewolves have less resistance to sil-
ver than natural werewolves, an attribute that is sometimes
leveraged to maximum advantage in warfare between tribes.
Natural werewolves in lupocephalus form will sometimes
wield spiked gauntlets tipped with alchemical silver, relying
on their superior damage reduction to defeat their opponents.
Damage reduction only applies in lupocephalus and wolf
form, a further incentive for werewolves to transform into
one of those forms in combat. Against opponents who wield
mundane weapons, natural werewolves are effectively
immune to everything but two-handed melee weapons.
Damage reduction includes damage from natural sources,
such as falls and wolf traps. Hunters often spot werewolves
by the damage inflicted on werewolf traps, which have no
effect but to enrage the werewolf. Conversely, natural were-
wolves will risk falls of up to 30 feet, relying on their dam-
age reduction.

Lycanthropic Empathy
Werewolves have a natural affinity for other wolves and
related species. This includes foxes, coyotes, and dingoes. At
the DMs discretion, the lycanthropic empathy might apply to
all canines, including supernatural canines.
The definition of a canine includes the following crea-
tures: barghest, blink dog, dire wolf, dog, glabrezu demon, trary to their nature, such as attacking humanoid children
hell hound, hound archon, riding dog, shadow mastiff, vam- when the wolves have just gorged themselves on deer meat, it
pire (in wolf or dire wolf form only), werewolf, winter wolf, receives a 5 penalty to persuasion checks.
wolf, worg, and yeth hound. Any creature that is polymor- Lycanthropic empathy is at its most advantageous when
phed into a canine form is also affected. wolves are starving. A starving alpha wolf is easy to defeat
As a result of lycanthropic empathy, werewolves will and the wolf pack is much more likely to listen to the were-
travel with packs of wolves, assuming the roles of alpha and wolf out of desperation. By ferociously biting at the mundane
beta leaders. Wolves in turn become more aggressive and dar- wolves, the werewolf treats them as omegas.
ing in their raids on livestock, even attacking humanoids if so In combat, werewolves will use their wolf pack as a psy-
directed. On the other hand, mundane wolves do not slavish- chological advantage. It is much more effective to make it
ly follow a werewolfs ordersthe werewolf must be an appear that there are many more werewolvesafter all, at a
alpha to lead a pack before he can influence the wolves in the glance few non-lycanthropes can tell the difference between
pack. Thus, the werewolf must defeat the alpha wolf that a wolf and a werewolf. However, melee combat rapidly
leads the pack by using the Intimidate skill first. Failure reveals their differences.
means the wolves in the pack will not listen to the werewolf. Evil werewolves will use their wolf pack as cannon fod-
Lycanthropic empathy does not enable werewolves to der; some use the wolves as decoys, intentionally leading
control wolves as if they were automatons, but the wolves per- them into traps to convince hunters and angry villagers that
ceive the werewolfs words and actions in the most favorable the werewolf is dead. Then, the werewolf infiltrates the
way. The werewolf can try to give the wolves orders, but he community in humanoid form and strikes when the villagers
must succeed at a Diplomacy check to convince the wolf to do least expect it.
anything it wouldnt ordinarily do. (Retries are not allowed.) Good-aligned werewolves see wolves as protectors and
A wolf never obeys suicidal or obviously harmful orders, but will use them as combatants only in desperate situations.
it might be convinced that something very dangerous is worth Instead, they use their empathy abilities to detect enemies and
doing. If the werewolf orders the wolves to do something con- send messages across long distances.

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 Low-Light Vision The Selection
In any form, werewolves can see twice as far as a human Werewolves who are on the hunt will carefully monitor a
in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of preys vulnerability. Werewolves will not normally attack a
shadowy illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish fully armed and armored warrior but may attack a lone
color and detail under these conditions. unarmed person riding by himself at night. They seek out the
As a result of this advantage, werewolves that have a old, the weak, the fat, the slow, and the diseased. Hungry
choice in when and where combat takes place will opt for a werewolves are notorious for eating the young of other races.
moonlit night. Conversely, if the werewolf is without a light However, werewolves are considerably more powerful
source, it will not revert to wolf form, opting instead for than wolves and thus the perception of too powerful varies
lupocephalus or humanoid form so it can use a light source. from pack to pack. Generally, a pack will seek a challenge
Some werewolves have the eye lamps spell and cast it rating equal to at least half its average party level. A solitary
before transforming into wolf form to see in complete dark- werewolf will hunt in much the same way, only attacking a
ness. challenge rating less than its own. Most alpha werewolves
possess the Detect Weakness feat.
Scent Once a prey is selected, the werewolf pack will be sure
to travel out of sight and upwind. Prey that uses scent will
Werewolves have a superior olfactory sense that they can find it difficult to detect werewolves, who use their own scent
use as an advantage in combat. In darkness, when blinded, or ability to avoid detection. Werewolves will also use the
against invisible opponents, every time a werewolf misses in Survival skill, combined with the scent ability, to monitor a
melee because of concealment, it can reroll its miss chance preys tracks.
percentile roll one time to see if its actually hits. The miss
chance is modified depending on the scent level of the crea- The Chase
ture, as indicated on table 4-1.
Werewolves can use the scent ability to detect opponents, Just before the werewolves attack, the alpha wolf will
as per the skill modifiers described in the Physiology chapter. charge into the fray. If the prey flees, it will run into the wait-
Werewolves tracking opponents will pursue in wolf ing jaws of the rest of the werewolf pack. If the prey stands
form, which is optimized for detecting prey. As they get clos- its ground, it must contend with the strongest werewolf of the
er and the trail becomes stronger, they switch to lupocephalus pack.
form to retain the scent but prepare for combat. Werewolves are familiar with the terrifying effects of
When being tracked on foot or by scent, werewolves will their howl and will often howl prior to attacking. This simul-
shift form to throw trackers off their trail. Such a transforma- taneously announces the presence of the werewolf and also
tion requires a new Survival check for the trackers. the numbera cornered prey may run if it hears howls com-
ing from all sides, which is exactly what the pack desires.
Combat Tactics
The Attack
Werewolves prefer to attack prey at night if possible and
generally commence hunting at dusk. Once a werewolfs prey The alpha werewolf will attempt to knock the opponent
is detected, the pack will split up to encircle it, looking to prone using a trip attack or even magic. If successful, other
block any form of escape. The werewolves will stay out of members immediately join the fray. Larger prey may necessi-
sight, staying in humanoid form in crowded areas to blend in tate the werewolves attacking simultaneously, led by the alpha.
and using wolf form for more open terrain. Werewolves have little objection to fleeing combat and
returning when a prey shows weakness. There is no shame in
an alpha wolf withdrawing from an opponent it cannot defeat.

Table 4-1: Scent Modifiers To Miss Chance

Scent Level Humanoid Lupocephalus Wolf
Form Form Form
No scent 0 0 0
Normal scent -5% -10% -10%
Strong scent (e.g., smoke, rotting garbage) -10% -15% -20%
Overpowering scent (e.g., skunk musk, troglodyte) -15% -20% -30%

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Concealment
Werewolves use concealment to its fullest in all forms.
Concealment is much more common in the outdoors; in urban
areas werewolves make maximum use of cover. Werewolves in
wolf form will hide in concealment until reaching striking
rangeif the prey is not close enough, the alpha werewolf will
charge. Werewolves in lupocephalus or humanoid form have
more options and may use bows to attack from concealment.

Flanking
Werewolves are masters of the flank attack and attempt
to position their foes. A werewolf pack using the Improved
Flank feat has a dangerous advantage that it will exercise to
its fullest. As master flankers, werewolves will often attack
larger creatures to maximize their flank bonus.

Special Attacks
Charge
Alpha werewolves will charge an opponent in wolf or
lupocephalus form and conclude with a trip attack to knock
down an opponent. Then, another werewolf will attack the
prone opponent.

Grapple
Werewolves will grapple in a pack, with up to four were-
wolves grappling at one time in wolf or lupocephalus form.
Essentially, each werewolf grabs a limb and pulls. Unless two
pack members are grappling each other to settle a dispute,
werewolves always grapple to inflict lethal damage.

Sunder
Werewolves will typically attempt to sunder an oppo-
nents shield or neck armor in wolf or lupocephalus form.
Werewolves with the Hide Rip feat can actually reduce the
effectiveness of the armor with each blow. This tactic is most
useful against armored opponents that inhibit grappling.

Trip
Werewolves use the full extent of their wolf abilities,
most specifically the trip special attack. Werewolves in wolf
form or with the Drag Down feat in lupocephalus form can
trip opponents without making a touch attack or provoking an
attack of opportunity. The alpha werewolf typically leads
with a trip attack, which gives the other pack members the
opportunity to strike a weakened foe.

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A red flash of fur leapt ballet-like across the rooftops. It moved so fast that even Istvan had difficulty tracking it.
I think we found our killers, Istvan said to the darkness around him.
Theyre fast, Verata breathed in his ear as she stepped out of the shadows in lupocephalus form. Not one of ours. Not
even one of Lockjaws. Never seen them before.
Hair began to sprout across Istvans body in waves. Well then, well have to introduce ourselves.

Breeds fast raid. Their archenemies are the Lupus werewolves, who
are often the victim of their raids.
There are a variety of wolf breeds. Breeds arise due to Cold Endurance: Members of the Campestris line have
unique environmental conditions, much like dog breeds; each a +2 racial bonus on Fortitude saves made to resist the effects
werewolf breed is particularly suited to a certain environ- of cold weather or exposure. They have a 2 racial penalty on
ment. A werewolfs first loyalty is to its band, tribe, or nation, Fortitude saves made to resist the effects of heat or fire.
but second loyalty often falls to the breed, for common breed Skills: Campestris werewolves receive a +1 racial bonus
implies a common place of origin and set of values, if noth- on Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks when in cold
ing else. A werewolf will attempt to infect others with its plains.
breed in order to expand its influence. Afflicted werewolves
carry the breed of the progenitor werewolf.
Desertorum (Brown)
The best-known breeds are Arctos (the white werewolf),
The Desertorum are desert werewolves, found in arid
Campestris (the tan werewolf), Desertorum (the brown were-
areas. They have sand-colored hides that help them blend in
wolf), Lupus (the gray werewolf), Nubilis (the yellow were-
with the many hues of sand dunes.
wolf), and Rufus (the red werewolf). A werewolf character
Desertorum werewolves have thin coats and are almost
can select from any of the following breeds at 1st level.
jackal-like in appearance, with long snouts and thin body
Arctos (White) structures. Nomadic in nature, the Desertorum view them-
selves as harbingers of death to other tribes. They see their
These werewolves live in arctic regions and are common role as being the divine arbiters of life and death, descended
among humans who dwell in the most frigid climes. Their from Apollo Lycaeus.
coats are completely white, giving them a distinct advantage Heat Endurance: Members of the Desertorum line have
in the snow. a +4 racial bonus on Fortitude saves made to resist the effects
Arctos werewolves are alternately farmers and warriors. of hot weather. They have a 4 racial penalty on Fortitude
They prefer axes to swords and conduct raids on other cul- saves made to resist the effects of cold.
tures. In fact, these raids have a ritual element and are part of Skills: Desertorum werewolves receive a +1 racial bonus
their society. They frequently come into conflict with Lupus on Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks in warm
werewolves, who are often mixed with the humanoid popula- deserts.
tions that are the victims of their raids.
Cold Endurance: Members of the Arctos line have a +4 Lupus (Gray)
racial bonus on Fortitude saves to resist the effects of cold
The standard gray hide of the Lupus werewolf is the
weather or exposure. They receive a 4 racial penalty on
most common amongst the werewolf species. Lupus were-
Fortitude saves to resist the effects of heat or fire.
wolves range in temperament and appearance as much as the
Skills: Arctos werewolves receive a +1 racial bonus on
humanoid tribes they inhabit.
Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks in cold regions.
Lupus werewolves are most at home in forests. They are
Campestris (Tan) consummate woodworkers and are eminently adaptable to
other terrains. They come into conflict with just about every
The Campestris breed is found in grasslands. Their coats other species, but specifically the Campestris who conduct
are tan-colored, which helps them blend in with the steppes. raids on their host cultures.
The Campestris roam the plains in huge packs, covering Skills: Lupus werewolves receive a +1 racial bonus on
the steppes in a very short period of time. Campestris were- Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks in temperate or
wolves are also excellent shortbowmen and the masters of the cold forests.

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 Nubilus (Yellow) Darkvision: Rufus werewolves can see in the dark up to
60 feet.
Known as plains werewolves, the Nubilus show col- Skills: Rufus werewolves receive a +1 racial bonus on
oration ranging from reddish to yellowish-brown. Their hides Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks at night.
help them blend in with the wildflowers and weeds common
to the plains.
Nubilus worship the wolf as a totem and are often known
Werewolf Characters
as skinwalkers to native tribes. They are fond of scalping
Werewolf characters possess the following racial traits.
their enemies and are fiercely territorial, despite their
Some of these rules have already been summarized in the
nomadic nature. They come into conflict with Lupus were-
Physiology chapter, so refer there when indicated.
wolves, who are usually settlers on their lands.
+2 Strength, +4 Dexterity, +4 Constitution, +2
Skills: Nubilus werewolves receive a +1 racial bonus on
Wisdom: The wolf forms ability modifiers increase physical
Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks in temperate
abilities when an afflicted werewolf changes to its
plains.
lupocephalus or wolf forms.
Rufus (Red) Speed: The werewolfs speed in its humanoid form is as
its base type. In wolf form, it moves 50 feet as a wolf. In
Rufus werewolves are a dark red, the color of dried lupocephalus form its speed is the average of the two. When
blood. They are night hunters who travel in small packs of in wolf form, the werewolf gains a burrow speed and the
two or three and are very rare amongst werewolves. sprint ability, as described in the Physiology chapter.
Rufus werewolves are also the most feared, for the Rufus Size: Same as the base creature or the base wolf form.
are deadly hunters. They are common amongst desert peo- Low-light vision: In any form.
ples, where their coloring blends in with the reddish cast of Scent: In any form. The scent ability is strongest when
the rocks. As a result, they have an uneasy coexistence with the werewolf is in its wolf form and weakest in humanoid
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 Special Qualities: Alternate form, lycanthropic empa-
thy, curse of lycanthropy (in wolf or lupocephalus form only),
and sonic vulnerability as described in the Physiology chap-
ter.
Damage Reduction: The werewolf gains damage reduc-
tion, which varies by its origins. A natural werewolf has dam-
age reduction 10/silver in wolf or lupocephalus form only. An
afflicted werewolf has damage reduction 5/silver in wolf or
lupocephalus form.
Automatic Languages: As base creature.
Favored Class: Same as the base creature.
Level Adjustment: Same as the base creature +2
(afflicted) or +3 (natural).
Birth Moon and Breed: When creating a new werewolf
character, be sure to choose a birth moon and breed per the
rules given above.

Character Classes
At first glance, werewolves shouldnt be any different
than any other race in pursuing a particular class. However,
there are subtle differences in how werewolves conduct
themselves. Their relationship with other canines, nature, and
their own emotions make them powerful allies and dangerous
foes.

Barbarian
ability in each form. Fast Movement: The increase to speed affects all three
Racial Hit Dice: A natural werewolf adds the Hit Dice of the werewolfs forms.
of its wolf form to its base Hit Dice for race, level, and class. Rage: Barbarian werewolves see their alternate forms as
These additional Hit Dice modify the natural werewolfs base an extension of their rage. As a result, it is extremely difficult
attack bonus and base saving throw bonuses accordingly. for a barbarian to not transform into lupocephalus form when
Racial Skills: A natural werewolf adds skill points for its raging. A werewolf in humanoid form must make a Control
wolf Hit Dice much as if it had multiclassed into the animal Shape check (DC 25) to avoid transforming into
type. It gains skill points equal to (2 + Int modifier, minimum lupocephalus form.
1) per Hit Die of the wolf form. Any skills that appear in the Greater Rage: As the barbarians rage increases, his
wolfs description are treated as class skills for the natural ability to control his form decreases. The barbarians Control
werewolfs animal levels. The natural werewolfs maximum Shape check DC increases to 30.
skill ranks are equal to its animal form Hit Dice + its racial Indomitable Will: The barbarian receives a +3 bonus to
Hit Dice (if any) + its class levels + 3. Control Shape checks.
Any racial skill adjustments of the natural werewolfs Mighty Rage: The barbarians Control Shape check DC
base race and its animal form (but not conditional adjust- increases to 35.
ments) are added to its skill modifiers in any form. These are
described by form in the Physiology chapter. Bard
Racial Feats: Add the wolfs Hit Dice to the base char-
Bardic Music: All bard effects work equally well on
acters own Hit Dice to determine how many feats the char-
both humanoids and canines when the bard is in humanoid
acter has. All natural werewolves gain Iron Will as a bonus
form, so long as he uses music (not words) to influence
feat.
canines. In lupocephalus or wolf form, the bard can howl to
Armor Bonus: +2 natural armor bonus in any form.
influence other canines instead of playing an instrument. In
Attacks: The werewolf gains the trip ability of the wolf
this case, the bardic music affects only canines.
when in wolf form.

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 Cleric Monk
Spells: See the new Canine domain on page 52 for more The following monk abilities work in humanoid, wolf,
information. and lupocephalus forms: AC bonus, flurry of blows, unarmed
Deity, Domains, and Domain Spells: A werewolf cleric strike, evasion, fast movement, ki strike, slow fall, purity of
can choose from a variety of werewolf deities. See page 22 body, improved evasion, diamond body, abundant step, dia-
for more information. mond soul, timeless body, and empty body.
Still Mind: The werewolf receives a +2 bonus to Control
Druid Shape checks in order to resist transforming against its will.
Wholeness of Body: The werewolf can transform back
Spells: See the new spells on page 52 for more informa- to its humanoid form without a Control Shape check.
tion. Perfect Self: The werewolf monk has total control over
Spontaneous Casting: The werewolf can lose a pre- his form and no longer needs to make Control Shape checks.
pared spell in order to cast any summon natures ally spell that Tongue of the Sun and Moon: The werewolf can speak
summons a canine of +1 spell level or lower. Thus, a were- in lupocephalus and wolf forms without a Control Shape
wolf druid summoning a dire wolf (a 3rd-level ally) would check.
spend only a 2nd-level spell slot.
Animal Companion: The werewolf can only have a Paladin
dog, riding dog, or wolf as an animal companion.
Wild Empathy: The druid receives his lycanthropic Aura of Courage: The paladin receives a +4 morale
empathy bonus to wild empathy checks made against other bonus to all Will saves to resist contracting lycanthropy.
canines. Divine Health: The paladin receives a +4 morale bonus
Woodland Stride: The werewolf receives the benefit of to all Fortitude saves to resist contracting lycanthropy.
this ability in wolf and lupocephalus form. Code of Conduct: A werewolf paladin is in violation of
Trackless Step: The werewolf receives the benefit of his code if he acquires any of the following thorns: Beasts
this ability in wolf and lupocephalus form. Mind, Cannibal Curse, Dead Man Walking, Devils Mark,
Wild Shape: The werewolfs shapeshifting makes it Rapacious, Turnable, or Wolfs Mind. A werewolf paladin is
uniquely suited to the wild shape ability. The druid can use also in violation of his code if he acquires the Devil Dog feat.
the Change Shape skill to increase the duration of his form by Special Mount: A werewolf paladin can have a riding
1 hour for each success over DC 20. At 12th level, the were- dog or dire wolf as a special mount.
wolf can transform into a magical canine instead of a plant.
(The magical canine category includes the barghest, blink Ranger
dog, winter wolf, and worg.) At 16th level, the werewolf can
transform into an outsider canine instead of an elemental. Wild Empathy: The ranger receives his lycanthropic
(The outsider canine category includes the glabrezu empathy bonus to wild empathy checks made against other
demon, hell hound, hound archon, shadow mastiff, and yeth canines.
hound.) At 18th level, a druid becomes able to assume out- Woodland Stride: The werewolf receives the benefit of
sider canine form twice per day, and at 20th level she can do this ability in wolf and lupocephalus form.
so three times per day. At 20th level, a druid may use this wild Animal Companion: The werewolf can only have a
shape ability to change into a Huge canine. On a successful dog, riding dog, or wolf as an animal companion.
Change Shape check (DC 30 +1 per shift), the werewolfs Spells: See the Spells chapter for more information.
transformation into a canine form does not count against its Combat Style: The werewolf ranger can choose an addi-
maximum number of changes in a day. tional style known as tooth-and-claw. Tooth-and-claw
A Thousand Faces (Su): At 13th level, a druid gains the bestows the Multiattack feat. This choice affects the charac-
ability to change her appearance at will, as if using the alter ters class features but does not restrict his selection of feats
self spell, in lupocephalus, humanoid, or wolf form. or special abilities in any way. The benefits of the rangers
chosen style apply only when he wears light or no armor. He
Fighter loses all benefits of his combat style when wearing medium
or heavy armor.
Bonus Feats: See the new feats in this chapter for more Improved Combat Style (Ex): If he selected tooth-and-
information. claw at 2nd level, the werewolf ranger is treated as having the
Improved Natural Armor feat, even if he does not have the
normal prerequisites for that feat.

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 Combat Style Mastery (Ex): If he selected tooth-and- shown on table 5-1. Other races tied to the moon might pos-
claw at 2nd level, the werewolf ranger is treated as having the sess similar forms of magic.
Improved Natural Attack feat, even if he does not have the
normal prerequisites for that feat. Wizard
Rogue Spells: Werewolf wizards view the moons interaction
with the zodiac differently, using houses instead of the more
All of the rogues abilities work in humanoid, instinctive signs. The moon circles the houses every 28 days,
lupocephalus, and wolf forms. merging the influences of each of the astrological signs with
Bonus Feats: See the new feats in this chapter for more its own lunar nature. The werewolf sorcerer receives +1 cast-
information. er level to the appropriate school of magic once a month for
3 days, as shown on table 5-2.
Sorcerer
Spells: Werewolves are already strongly influenced by
Prestige Classes
the phases of the moon. Werewolf sorcerers tap into the
power of their blood so that they are sensitive to the moons Benandanto
influences and its interaction with the signs of the zodiac. The
moon circles the zodiac every 28 days, merging the influ- Benandanti are good-aligned werewolves dedicated to
ences of each of the astrological signs with its own lunar slaying the forces of supernatural evil wherever they may be
nature. The werewolf sorcerer receives +1 caster level to the found. The term benandanto means good walker or doer
appropriate school of magic once a month for 3 days, as of good. Every so often, an outsider calls upon the benan-
danti to battle fiends. The benandanti bring the war to the
Table 5-1: Lunar Sign Astrological Effects doorsteps of hell itself and travel astrally to fight devils on
their home ground.
Lunar Sign School of Magic Benandanti were originally a hunting cult that venerated
Aquarius Water wolves. They were the inheritors of an ancient pact: in
Aries Necromancy exchange for lycanthropy, the tribe would forever be indebt-
Cancer Enchantment (charm) ed to the angels that bestowed the gift. In their wolf forms, the
Capricorn Earth benandanti were unparalleled hunters and the tribe flour-
Gemini Transmutation ished.
Leo Enchantment (compulsion) The success of the tribes hunts ultimately caused friction
Libra Illusion (figment) with other tribes. The tribe was forced to change and the
Pisces Divination (scrying) benandanti changed with them, becoming divine warrior
Sagittarius Fire hounds that used their lupocephalus forms to destroy their
Scorpio Evocation enemies. They were unstoppable.
Taurus Conjuration (creation) Ironically, the worst enemy of the benandanti was peace.
Virgo Conjuration (healing) Over the generations, the tribes gradually shifted from
hunters to farmers. The benandantis warrior role was dimin-
Table 5-2: Lunar Sign House Effects
ished.
Lunar House School of Magic As their society hunted less, the cults role shifted from
First Illusion (figment) hunter to guardian. They were relegated to a symbolic role
Second Conjuration (creation) only, their warrior roots forgotten. But the good outsiders
Third Divination (scrying) who bestowed the gift had not forgotten the pact.
Fourth Transmutation When the angels returned hundreds of years later, they
Fifth Light found a culture unprepared for war. So the angels tapped into
Sixth Conjuration (healing) the very blood of the tribe, triggering the lycanthropic gift
Seventh Enchantment (compulsion) and reminding the werewolves of their roots.
Eighth Necromancy Now, the angels lead the benandanti. With the advent of
Ninth Conjuration (teleportation) evil sorcery and extraplanar incursions to heavenly planes,
Tenth Enchantment (charm) the benandanti are the militia of the Prime Material Plane,
Eleventh Water rough soldiers called to battle in foreign lands. The angels
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that when the angel calls, they must march to war.
In their current role, benandanti see themselves as heroes
of the people, drawn from the ranks of commoners. Led by
the outsider who calls each to battle, benandanti group
together from local towns and villages to a church or ceme-
tery. It is there they activate their hell gate power, their bod-
ies guarded by friends and family until they return. They con-
sider themselves defenders of their towns and villages and
understand the battles against fiends as a necessary war to
continue the growth of crops and births of healthy children.
Hit Die: 1d10
Requirements
Race: Werewolf of any base race or breed
Alignment: Good
Base Attack Bonus: +8
Class Skills
The benandantos class skills (and the key ability for
each skill) are: Balance (Dex), Control Shape (Wis), Hide
(Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (the planes) (Int), Listen
(Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Spot (Wis), Swim (Str), Survival
(Wis), and Tumble (Dex).
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4 + Int modifier
Class Features
The following features pertain to the benandanto prestige
class:
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Benandanti are profi-
cient with all simple weapons. They are also proficient in immediately enters any strongly evil-aligned plane of his
light armor. choosing. Upon entering the evil plane, the werewolf forms a
Witchs Hammer (Su): Once per day, the benandanto new physical body (and equipment). The werewolf is con-
can transform any club it holds into cold iron. A magic club nected to his sleeping form through a silver cord, with all the
effectively has spell resistance equal to 20 + its caster level disadvantages inherent in traveling in this fashion (see the
against this ability. Artifacts cannot be transmuted. Clubs astral projection spell for more details).
converted from wood to metal gain a +2 enchantment bonus Angel Guide (Su): The benandanto can summon a sin-
on attack and damage rolls. Only limited wish, miracle, wish, gle angel once per day as per the planar ally spell.
or similar magic can restore a transmuted object to its natural
state. Alpha Lukos
Hell Gate (Su): Once per day, a benandanto can project
his astral self onto the Astral Plane, leaving his physical body Lycaeon was the second king of Arcadia who fathered 50
behind on the Material Plane in a state of suspended anima- sons and later went on to establish Arcadias towns and cities.
tion. The spell projects an astral copy of the werewolf and all He founded a cult dedicated to Zeus but decided to test his
he wears or carries onto the Astral Plane. The benandanto deity. When Zeus showed up at his doorstep, Lycaeon cooked

Table 5-3: The Benandanto

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special
1 +1 +1 +1 +1 Witchs hammer
2 +2 +2 +2 +2 Hell gate
3 +3 +3 +3 +3 Angel guide

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 Class Skills
The alpha lukos class skills (and the key ability for each
skill) are: Balance (Dex), Control Shape (Wis), Hide (Dex),
Jump (Str), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Listen (Wis), Move
Silently (Dex), Spot (Wis), Swim (Str), Survival (Wis), and
Tumble (Dex).
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4 + Int modifier
Class Features
The following are features of the alpha lukos prestige
class:
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: alpha lukoi are profi-
cient with all simple weapons. They are also proficient in
light armor.
Bonus Werewolf Feat: An alpha lukos gains bonus
feats. These bonus feats must be drawn from the following
list: Alpha Wolf, Detect Weakness, Fast Form, Hamstring,
Improved Flank, Mystic Transformation, Nip, and Partial
Change. An alpha lukos must still meet all prerequisites for a
bonus feat, including ability score and base attack bonus min-
imums. These bonus feats are in addition to the feats that a
character of any class gets from advancing levels.
Spells per Day/Spells Known: When an alpha lukos
level is gained, the character gains new divine spells per day
up one of his own sons as a dish. Zeus detected the ruse and (and spells known, if applicable) as if she had also gained a
as punishment, turned him into a wolf. He also called down level in a spellcasting class she belonged to before she added
lightning upon Lycaeons house. But that didnt stop the prestige class. She does not, however, gain any other ben-
Lycaeons sons, who kept on cannibalizing the locals and sac- efit a character of that class would have gained. This essen-
rificing them in attempts to halt the slaughter of their live- tially means that she adds the level of alpha lukoi to the level
stock by wolves. of some other divine spellcasting class the character has, then
The clerics of the cult are known as lukoi and the high determines spells per day, spells known, and caster level
priests are alpha lukoi, master shape shifters that are deadly accordingly.
fighting machines in wolf form.
Hit Die: 1d8 Alpha Lupercus
Requirements The Luperci are priests of the wolf god Lupercus. They
were formed out of a college of patrician families and believe
Race: Werewolf of any base race or breed
they are descended from a line of werewolf rulers.
Thorn: Cannibal Curse
Hit Die: 1d8
Knowledge (religion): 5 ranks
Divine Spellcaster: Must be a divine spellcaster of at Requirements
least 3rd level who worships Lycaeon Zeus
Race: Werewolf of any base race or breed

Table 5-4: The Alpha Lukos

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Spells Per Day
1 +0 +0 +0 +2 Bonus werewolf feat +1 level of existing class
2 +1 +0 +0 +3 Bonus werewolf feat +1 level of existing class
3 +1 +1 +1 +3 Bonus werewolf feat +1 level of existing class
4 +2 +1 +1 +4 Bonus werewolf feat +1 level of existing class
5 +2 +1 +1 +4 Bonus werewolf feat +1 level of existing class

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 Special: The alpha lupercus must live beyond moderate
means and expend over 100 gp/month on expenses for at least
one year prior to joining
Knowledge (religion): 5 ranks
Divine Spellcaster: Must be a divine spellcaster of at
least 3rd level who worships Lupercus
Class Skills
The alpha lupercus class skills (and the key ability for
each skill) are: Balance (Dex), Control Shape (Wis), Hide
(Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Knowledge
(nobility) (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Spot
(Wis), Swim (Str), Survival (Wis), and Tumble (Dex)
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4 + Int modifier
Class Features
The following features pertain to the alpha lupercus pres-
tige class:
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Alpha lupercus are
proficient with all simple weapons, plus the short sword and
whip. They are also proficient in light armor but not shields.
Blood Blessing (Su): Three times a day, the alpha luper-
cus can bless another. By dipping his sword in the blood of a
canine (including his own blood), the alpha lupercus blesses
the target by smearing the blood on the targets forehead. The
Lupicinus
target must make a Will save (DC 20) or laugh out loud for The lupicinus is a wolf charmer in tribes dedicated to
one round. The subject can take no actions while laughing but communing with other canines. The lupicinus is an ambassa-
is not considered helpless. On the second round, the target dor to canines of all types and can howl, yip, bark and growl
gains the benefits of a bless spell as if cast by the alpha luper- in their language. Some lupicinus act as go-betweens for
cus, at a caster level equal to his total class levels. tribes that deal with werewolves; others are bards of sorts,
Bless Februum (Su): Three times a day, the alpha luper- acting as messengers, orators, and verbal historians.
cus can bless the hide of another canine as if casting a bark- Hit Die: 1d6
skin spell of caster level equal to his total class level.
Whip Mastery (Ex): The alpha lupercus gets a bonus Requirements
feat selected from one of the following: Weapon Focus
Alignment: Any non-lawful
(whip), Weapon Specialization (whip), or Weapon Finesse.
Handle Animal: 8 ranks
Bountiful Harvest (Su): Once a year, the alpha lupercus
Perform: 8 ranks
can cause the effects of the enrichment version of the plant
growth spell. Plants within a range of one-half mile raise their Class Skills
potential productivity over the course of the next year to one-
third above normal. The lupicinus class skills (and the key ability for each
skill) are Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Diplomacy
(Cha), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather

Table 5-5: The Alpha Lupercus

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special
1 +0 +0 +2 +0 Blood blessing
2 +1 +0 +3 +0 Whip mastery
3 +1 +1 +3 +1 Bless februum
4 +2 +1 +4 +1 Whip mastery
5 +2 +1 +4 +1 Bountiful harvest

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 lupicinus also adds her lupicinus level to determine the canine
empathy check result. The typical domestic dog has a starting
attitude of indifferent, while wolves are usually unfriendly. To
use canine empathy, the lupicinus and the canine must be able
to study each other, which means that they must be within 30
feet of one another under normal conditions. Generally, influ-
encing a canine in this way takes 1 minute but, as with influ-
encing people, it might take more or less time. A lupicinus can
also use this ability to influence a magical canine, but she takes
a 4 penalty on the check. A werewolf receives her lycan-
thropic empathy bonus to this check. At 4th level, the lupicinus
receives a +4 morale bonus to canine empathy checks.
Alpha Challenge (Ex): A lupicinus can challenge anoth-
er canine as if he belonged to their pack using an opposed
Intimidate check (see the Skills section for more information).
Lupine Companion (Ex): The lupicinus gains a dog,
riding dog, or wolf as an animal companion. It advances in
level as a druids animal companion, except that the lupici-
nus effective druid level is one-half his lupicinus level. At
7th level, the lupicinus can gain a dire wolf as an animal com-
panion instead.
Speak With Canines (Su): The lupicinus can speak with
all canines at will, as per the speak with animals spell.
Fascinate Canines (Su): The lupicinus can fascinate
canines by howling in humanoid, lupocephalus or wolf
Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Jump (Str), forms. This ability works exactly like the bard ability, except
Knowledge (nature) (Int), Perform (Cha), Sense Motive that it only affects canines.
(Wis), and Survival (Wis). Canine Suggestion (Su): The lupicinus can make a sug-
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4 + Int modifier gestion (as the spell) to canines he has already fascinated.
Class Features This ability works exactly like the bard ability, except that it
only affects canines.
The following are features of the lupicinus prestige class: Mass Canine Suggestion (Su): The lupicinus can make
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A lupicinus is profi- a mass suggestion (as the spell) to canines he has already fas-
cient with all simple and martial weapons, light armor, medi- cinated. This ability works exactly like the bard ability,
um armor, and shields (except tower shields). except that it only affects canines.
Canine Empathy (Ex): A lupicinus can improve the atti- Command Canine (Su): The lupicinus gains the super-
tude of a canine. This ability functions just like a Diplomacy natural ability to command canines. She commands canines
check made to improve the attitude of a person, except the as a cleric of 2 levels lower would command undead.

Table 5-6: The Lupicinus

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special
1 +0 +0 +2 +0 Canine empathy
2 +1 +0 +3 +0 Alpha challenge
3 +2 +1 +3 +1 Lupine companion
4 +3 +1 +4 +1 Canine empathy (+4)
5 +3 +1 +4 +1 Speak with canines
6 +4 +2 +5 +2 Fascinate canines
7 +5 +2 +5 +2 Canine suggestion
8 +6 +2 +6 +2 Lupine companion (dire wolf)
9 +6 +3 +6 +3 Mass canine suggestion
10 +7 +3 +7 +3 Command canine

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 Lupus Venator
The lupus venator is the werewolfs most hated enemy.
These are the humanoids that have suffered at the claws and
teeth of werewolves. As a result, they have dedicated their
lives to exterminating the entire werewolf race. Since the
werewolf contagion spreads easily, their work is never done.
It is said that the first lupus venator made a deal with an
ancient god to live forever so that they may track the lycan-
thrope bloodline throughout the ages.
The lupus venator are a highly educated and coordinated
lot, each a hunter agent. They are assigned one assistant, usu-
ally a cleric, sorcerer, or wizard, whose sole job is to track
and keep the lupus venator in touch with the werewolf-hunt-
ing organization Lupus Negatis.
Lupus Negatis sends lupus venators on special missions
with but one purpose: to find and destroy werewolf packs.
Lupus venators seek to even the odds against werewolves
with every possible advantage and will not hesitate to use
magic, technology, or dirty tricks. Some lupus venators are
more repugnant than the prey they hunt.
Lupus Negatis espouses polytheism and tolerance of the
arcane arts, but it is most certainly backed by a divine being
of some sort. Lupus venators of sufficient power become fulfill the following criteria:
immortal, tracking down entire bloodlines of werewolves in Base Attack Bonus: +4
their never-ending quest to exterminate werewolves from the Skill: Survival 6 ranks
Prime Material Plane. Feat: Track
Theories about the source of Lupus Negatis divine Special: Must have been wounded by a werewolf but not
power abound. Some claim it to be a philosophy instead of a be infected with the curse of lycanthrope
power, created from the collapsed essences of deities who
were consumed by Negalopus. Whatever the case, no lycan- Class Skills
thrope can withstand the pure might of a high-level lupus The lupus venators class skills (and the key ability for
venator, who can cause werewolves to flee from his very each skill) are: Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int),
sight. Handle Animal (Cha), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str),
Hit Die: 1d10 Knowledge (dungeoneering) (Int), Knowledge (geography)
Requirements (Int), Knowledge (nature) (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently
(Dex), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Spot
To qualify to become a lupus venator, a character must (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), and Use Rope (Dex).

Table 5-7: The Lupus Venator

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special
1 +1 +2 +2 +0 Werewolf hunting +1
2 +2 +3 +3 +0 Lycanthropic resistance
3 +3 +3 +3 +1 Crossbow mastery
4 +4 +4 +4 +1 Werewolf hunting +2
5 +5 +4 +4 +1 Turn lycanthropes
6 +6 +5 +5 +2 Crossbow mastery
7 +7 +5 +5 +2 Woodland stride
8 +8 +6 +6 +2 Swift tracker
9 +9 +6 +6 +3 Werewolf hunting +3
10 +10 +7 +7 +3 Ageless

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 Skill Points at Each Level: 6 + Int modifier other impairment. However, thorns, briars, and overgrown
areas that are enchanted or magically manipulated to impede
Class Features motion still affect him.
The following features pertain to the lupus venator Swift Tracker (Ex): Beginning at 8th level, a lupus
advanced class: venator can move at his normal speed while following tracks
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A lupus venator is without taking the normal 5 penalty. He takes only a 10
proficient with all simple and martial weapons, light, medi- penalty (instead of the normal 20) when moving at up to
um, and heavy armor, and shields (except tower shields). twice normal speed while tracking.
Werewolf Hunting (Ex): At 1st level, the lupus venator Ageless (Su): The lupus venator no longer takes penalties
receives a +1 bonus to Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, and to her ability scores for aging and cannot be magically aged.
Survival checks against lycanthropes. This bonus also applies Any such penalties that she has already taken, however,
to damage rolls, though ranged attacks only gain the bonus remain in place. She will never die from old age, but is other-
when within 30 feet. This ability stacks with similar abilities. wise vulnerable to any other threats (damage, disease, etc.).
At 4th and 9th levels, the lupus venators bonus increases to
+2 and +3 respectively.
Ulfhednir
Lycanthropic Resistance (Su): The lupus venator is The ulfhednir are werewolves dedicated to slaughter.
incapable of contracting lycanthropy. They revel in the sheer destruction of their enemies and
Crossbow Mastery (Ex): The crossbow is the lupus always engage their foes while in lupocephalus form. They
venators weapon of choice. He can choose to focus on any are terrifying to behold, ripping their opponents apart with
one type of crossbow. As a result, he can take any of the fol- tooth and claw.
lowing feats as a bonus feat: Far Shot, Improved Critical (any Hit Die: 1d12
crossbow), Improved Precise Shot, Mounted Archery, Point
Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Quick Draw, Rapid Reload, Rapid Requirements
Shot, Weapon Focus (any crossbow), Weapon Specialization Alignment: Any non-lawful, non-good (chaotic evil,
(any crossbow), or Greater Weapon Specialization (any chaotic neutral, neutral evil, or true neutral)
crossbow). A lupus venator must still meet all prerequisites Race: Werewolf of any base race or breed
for a bonus feat, including ability score and base attack bonus Intimidate: 8 ranks
minimums. These bonus feats are in addition to the feat that Base Attack Bonus: +5
a character of any class gets from advancing levels. In cam-
paigns that allow firearms, crossbow mastery can be replaced Class Skills
with pistol or rifle mastery.
Turn Lycanthropes (Su): The lupus venator gains the The Ulfhednir class skills (and the key ability for each
supernatural ability to turn lycanthropes. She turns lycan- skill) are Climb (Str), Control Shape (Wis), Craft (Int),
thropes as a cleric of 2 levels lower would turn undead. Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Listen
Woodland Stride (Ex): Starting at 7th level, a lupus (Wis), Ride (Dex), Survival (Wis), and Swim (Str).
venator may move through any sort of undergrowth (such as Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4 + Int modifier
natural thorns, briars, overgrown areas, and similar terrain) at Class Features
his normal speed and without taking damage or suffering any

Table 5-8: The Ulfhednir

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special
1 +1 +2 +0 +0 Lupocephalus rage 1/day
2 +2 +3 +0 +0 Shield bite
3 +3 +3 +1 +1 Inflammable hide 1
4 +4 +4 +1 +1 Lupocephalus rage 2/day
5 +5 +4 +1 +1 Bonus werewolf feat
6 +6 +5 +2 +2 Inflammable hide 2
7 +7 +5 +2 +2 Lupocephalus hide 1/
8 +8 +6 +2 +2 Lupocephalus rage 3/day
9 +9 +6 +3 +3 Howl of horror
10 +10 +7 +3 +3 Lupocephalus hide 2/

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 The following are features of the ulfhednir prestige class:
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: An ulfhednir is profi-
cient with all simple and martial weapons, light armor, medi-
um armor, and shields (except tower shields).
Lupocephalus Rage (Ex): An ulfhednir can fly into a
rage a certain number of times per day, as a barbarian. The
ulfhednir must first transform into lupocephalus form to use
this ability.
Lupocephalus Hide (Ex): At 7th level, an ulfhednir
gains damage reduction in lupocephalus form. Subtract 1
from the damage the ulfhednir takes each time he is dealt
damage from a weapon or a natural attack. At 10th level, this
damage reduction rises by 1 point. Damage reduction can
reduce damage to 0 but not below 0.
Inflammable Hide (Ex): The ulfhednir gains energy
resistance to fire in lupocephalus form. Subtract 1 from the
damage the barbarian takes each time he is dealt damage fire
damage. At 6th level, this resistance rises by 1 point. The
energy resistance can reduce damage to 0 but not below 0.
Shield Bite (Ex): The ulfhednir adds a +4 bonus to the
opposed roll when attempting to strike a foes weapon or
shield with a bite attack. If successful, the ulfhednir deals bite
damage +4 plus his Strength modifier to the target weapon or
shield (the target weapon or shields hardness must still be
overcome with each hit).
Bonus Werewolf Feat: An ulfhednir gains a bonus feat. Requirements
This bonus feat must be drawn from the following list: Alpha
Gender: Female
Wolf, Claws of Steel, Dire Form, Drag Down, Fast Form,
Special: The character must have made peaceful contact
Gormandize, Hamstring, Hide Rip, Improved Flank, Locking
with an evil outsider who was summoned by him or someone
Jaw, Pack Fury, Sharpened Teeth, and Worry. An ulfhednir
else
must still meet all prerequisites for a bonus feat, including
Race: Werewolf of any base race or breed
ability score and base attack bonus minimums. These bonus
Alignment: Any evil
feats are in addition to the feat that a character of any class
Knowledge (religion): 5 ranks
gets from advancing levels.
Divine Spellcaster: Must be a divine spellcaster of at
Howl of Horror (Ex): Three times a day, an ulfhednir
least 3rd level
can howl in lupocephalus form as a free action. All creatures
in a 10-ft. radius spread suffer 1d8 points of sonic damage Class Skills
and must make a Will save (DC 20) or become shaken for 1
round. Creatures with 6 or more Hit Dice are immune to this The varga mors class skills (and the key ability for each
effect. skill) are Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int),
Knowledge (nature) (Int), Profession (Wis), Survival (Wis),
Varga Mor and Spellcraft (Int).
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 2 + Int modifier
Varga mor blur the line between witch and werewolf,
combining the best and worst aspects of both. Varga mor are Class Features
female wolf witches, and they specialize in furthering the The following features pertain to the varga mor prestige
goals of their fiendish masters. They use wolves as their class:
weaponsthey know how to ride with wolves, command Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Varga mor are profi-
them, and become one. The varga mors counterpart is the cient with all simple weapons. They are not proficient with
nahual, which is identical in every way except that it is exclu- any type of armor or shield. Armor of any type interferes with
sively male. a varga mors gestures, which can cause her spells with
Hit Die: 1d4 somatic components to fail.

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 all prerequisites for a bonus feat, including ability score and
base attack bonus minimums. These bonus feats are in addi-
tion to the feat that a character of any class gets from advanc-
ing levels.
Spells: A varga mor has the ability to cast a small number
of divine spells. To cast a varga mor spell, a varga mor must
have a Wisdom score of at least 10 + the spells level, so a varga
mor with a Wisdom of 10 or lower cannot cast these spells.
Varga mor bonus spells are based on Wisdom, and sav-
ing throws against these spells have a DC of 10 + spell level
+ the varga mors Wisdom modifier. When the varga mor gets
0 spells per day of a given spell level, she gains only the
bonus spells she would be entitled to based on her Wisdom
score for that spell level. The varga mors spell list appears
below. A varga mor has access to any spell on the list and can
freely choose which to prepare, just as a cleric. A varga mor
prepares and casts spells just as a cleric does (though a varga
mor cannot spontaneously cast cure or inflict spells).
Varga mor choose their spells from the following list.
Spells denoted with a (*) are new spells described in the
Magic chapter.
1st Level: burning breath*, cause fear, doom, eye
lamps*, let me in*, summon monster I (evil), wolfs speed*
2nd Level: crippling track*, darkness, death knell,
eagles splendor, ironhide*, summon monster II (evil)
Aura of Evil (Ex): The power of a varga mors aura of 3rd Level: contagion, deeper darkness, howling fog*,
evil (see the detect evil spell) is equal to her class level plus huff and puff*, murder of crows*, protection from elements,
her cleric level, if any. silencing gaze*, summon monster III (evil)
Poison Use: Varga mor are skilled in the use of poison 4th Level: blinding gaze*, foul flesh*, heal canine*,
and never risk accidentally poisoning themselves when lycaeonia curse*, lesser planar ally (evil), poison, summon
applying poison to a blade. monster IV (evil)
Dark Blessing (Su): A varga mor applies her Charisma Aura of Despair (Su): The varga mor radiates a malign
modifier (if positive) as a bonus on all saving throws. aura that causes enemies within 10 feet of her to take a 2
Bonus Werewolf Feat: A varga mor gains a bonus feat. penalty on all saving throws.
These bonus feats must be drawn from the following list: Command Canines (Su): The varga mor gains the
Animal Magnetism, Black Blood, Conversation of Death, supernatural ability to command and rebuke canines. She
Devil Dog, Dirt Eater, Gormandize, Hell Wolf Form, Mystic commands canines as a cleric of 2 levels lower commands
Transformation, and Wolf Rider. A varga mor must still meet undead.

Table 5-9: The Varga Mor

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Spells per day: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1 +0 +0 +0 +2 Aura of evil, poison use 0
2 +1 +0 +0 +3 Dark blessing 1
3 +1 +1 +1 +3 Command canines 1 0
4 +2 +1 +1 +4 Aura of despair 1 1
5 +2 +1 +1 +4 Hell wolf 1 1 0
6 +3 +2 +2 +5 Bonus werewolf feat 1 1 1
7 +3 +2 +2 +5 Fiendish Deal 2 1 1 0
8 +4 +2 +2 +6 2 1 1 1
9 +4 +3 +3 +6 2 2 1 1
10 +5 +3 +3 +7 Bonus werewolf feat 2 2 2 1

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 Hell Wolf (Su): Upon or after reaching 5th level, a varga the moon or whether he has been injured.
mor can call a hell wolf to serve her. It advances in level as a Retry (Voluntary Change): A character can retry vol-
blackguards fiendish servant. See page 69 for the statistics of untary changes to wolf form or lupocephalus form as often as
a hell wolf. he likes. Each attempt is a standard action. However, on a
Fiendish Deal (Ex): When a varga mor casts a planar failed check to return to humanoid form, the character must
ally spell (including the lesser and greater versions), she remain in wolf or lupocephalus form until the next dawn,
makes a Diplomacy check to convince the evil creature to aid when he automatically returns to humanoid form.
her for a reduced payment. If the varga mors Diplomacy Special: An afflicted lycanthrope cannot attempt a vol-
check adjusts the creatures attitude to helpful the creature untary change until it becomes aware of its condition (see
will work for 50% of the standard fee, as long as the task is Lycanthropy as an Affliction).
one that is not against its nature. The varga mors improved Synergy: A character with 5 or more ranks in Control
ally class feature only works when the planar ally shares at Shape receives a +2 bonus on Disguise checks while in
least one aspect of alignment with the varga mor. A varga mor humanoid form. Characters with 5 or more ranks in Control
can have only one such ally at a time, but she may bargain for Shape gain a +2 bonus on Heal checks when healing them-
tasks from other planar allies normally. selves.

New Uses for Skills Intimidate (Cha)

Control Shape (Wis) Werewolves constantly establish their rank with each
other through non-combative conflict. The werewolf with the
Any character that has contracted lycanthropy and is higher challenge rating shows aggression and confidence in
aware of his condition can learn Control Shape as a class all its forms by curling its lip in a snarl and making itself
skill. (An afflicted lycanthrope not yet aware of his condition appear as threatening as possible.
can attempt Control Shape checks untrained.) This skill deter- In wolf or lupocephalus form, the werewolf raises its tail
mines whether an afflicted lycanthrope can control his shape. and puts its ears forward. The werewolfs hackles will also
A natural lycanthrope has full control of its shape but might rise, making it appear larger. Both werewolves must make an
take this skill to perform more advanced transformations (see opposed Intimidate check, with a modifier to the Intimidate
the Feats section for more information). check equal to each werewolfs challenge rating.
Check (Involuntary Change): An afflicted character Losing the opposed Intimidate check causes the losing
must make a check at moonrise each night of the full moon to werewolf to immediately cower for 1 round. If the werewolf
resist involuntarily assuming wolf form. An injured character is of a higher challenge rating, he is considered one challenge
must also check for an involuntary change after accumulating rating lower when determining rank within the pack. The los-
enough damage to reduce his hit points by
one-quarter and again after each additional
one-quarter loss.
Table 5-10: Involuntary Change Check
On a failed check, the character must Involuntary Change Condition Control Shape DC
remain in wolf form until the next dawn, Damage (1/4 hit points) 25
when he automatically returns to his base Moonrise of a full moon 25
form. A character aware of his condition Cowering 30
may make one attempt to return to Frightened 20
humanoid form (see below), but if he fails, Shaken 15
he remains in wolf form until the next Panicked 25
dawn. Fumble on a Charisma check (natural 1) 15
Retry (Involuntary Change): Check
to resist an involuntary change once each Table 5-11: Voluntary Change Check
time a triggering event occurs. Involuntary Change Condition Control Shape DC
Check (Voluntary Change): In addi- Return to humanoid form (full moon)* 25
tion, an afflicted lycanthrope aware of his Return to humanoid form (not full moon) 20
condition may attempt to use this skill vol- Assume lupocephalus form 15
untarily in order to change to wolf form, Voluntary change to wolf form (full moon) 15
assume lupocephalus form, or return to Voluntary change to wolf form (not full moon) 20
humanoid form, regardless of the phase of *For game purposes, the full moon lasts three days every month.

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ing werewolf can only regain the rank by beating the winning Howling to indicate a hunt is about to start.
werewolf in another opposed Intimidate check or by success- Howling to express joy.
fully challenging a higher-ranking werewolf. Barking to warn of imminent danger.
In most cases, the opposed Intimidate check substitutes Barking to challenge an enemy.
for actual combat within the pack. It does not work on other Growling before entering combat.
beings that are not part of the pack. Squeaking noise to call pups.
Whimpering to calm pups down.
Sense Motive (Wis)
Survival (Wis)
Wolves communicate in a variety of ways. One way they
convey messages is through body language. This may take Werewolves can use scent to mark an area, acting as an
afflicted werewolves some getting used to. On a successful invisible sign to those without the scent special ability. By
check, the werewolf knows what the other wolf is indicating excreting or scratching at an area, the werewolf can mark the
with its body language. Otherwise, the werewolf merely per- area. These boundary markers can be detected as strong
ceives the wolfs posture. Wolf body language could include scents with a Survival check.
any of the following: Werewolves can also detect opponents through smell
A tail held high means the wolf is the dominant wolf of alone. A Survival check is either made against a DC that
the pack. reflects how strong the smell is that might be detected, or it is
A tail stiff and straight out means the wolf is hunting or opposed by the targets Survival check if is attempting to stay
about to attack. downwind.
A wagging tail means the wolf is relaxed. DC Smell
A tail down means the wolf is even more relaxed. 10 Overpowering scents (skunk, troglodyte, etc.)
A tail half-tucked means the wolf is cowering to a more 0 Strong scents (smoke, rotting garbage)
dominant wolf. 5 Normal scent
A tail fully tucked is a sign that the wolf is extremely 10 Fresh trail
afraid of something. 15 A rogue using Survival to sneak past the sniffer
Ears straight up and bared teeth shows anger. +5 Through a door
Rolling on the back to expose the belly indicates sub- +15 Through a stone wall
mission. +1 Per 10 feet of distance
Squinting the eyes and pulling the ears back indicates a +4 Upwind
wolf is suspicious. -4 Downwind
Flattening the ears against the head indicates fear. +5 Sniffer distracted
Dancing around and putting the front of its body down,
while leaving the back part up in the air, shows a playful In the case of people trying to avoid detection, the DCs
wolf. given in the table could be replaced by Survival checks, in
which case the check result would be the DC to beat.
Action: Varies. Every time a character has a chance to
Listen (Wis) smell something in a reactive manner (such as when moving
Wolves also communicate through howls. Wolves howl into a new area), it can make a Survival check without using
any time of the day but are most often heard in the evening an action. Trying to smell something a character failed to
because that is when the pack is most active. A howl may smell previously is a move action.
range from 1 to 11 seconds in duration. Communal howls Try Again: Characters can try to smell something that
often begin with a few sharp barks by a few pack members, they failed to smell previously with no penalty.
followed by a low howl that builds to a louder group howl. Special: When several werewolves are sniffing the area
Wolves seldom stay on the same note while howling, but at the same time, a single 1d20 roll can be used for all the
rather shift pitch to achieve an almost harmonic effect. On a individuals Survival checks. A fascinated creature takes a 4
successful Listen check, an afflicted werewolf can understand penalty on Survival checks made as reactions. A ranger gains
what another wolfs noises mean. Wolf sounds could include a bonus on Survival checks when using this skill against a
any of the following: favored enemy. A werewolf has a +4 racial bonus on Survival
checks when tracking by scent in wolf form and a +2 racial
Howling to find other pack members. bonus in lupocephalus form. A sleeping werewolf may make
Howling to let other wolves know the limits of their pack Survival checks at a 10 penalty. A successful check awakens
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 Thorns These defects can also apply to particularly bestial races
like orcs and ogres, monsters that transform into canines like
Thorns are disadvantages inherent to the nature of a crea- hound archons or vampires, or even those classes that walk
ture that shares two forms. The term is taken from the on the wild side, like barbarians and druids. The final deci-
Lithuanian tale of a wolf that asked a man to remove a thorn sion is up to the DM.
from its cubs paw. In return, the wolf promised to not harm
the mans livestock.
Beasts Mind
A natural werewolf can have up to four thorns upon cre- The werewolfs mind is overcome by its deepest desires in
ation. After 1st level, a werewolf cannot take on additional lupocephalus or wolf form and acts upon them immediately.
thorns. Conversely, afflicted werewolves can take on up to Penalty: When forced to make an involuntary change
four thorns whenever they acquire their affliction. check, the character must also roll on the table on page 44 and
Each thorn selected entitles the werewolf to a bonus feat, obey the indicated behavior for 1d4 minutes. To act contrary
but also offers disadvantages of its own. to the roll, the werewolf must make a Will save (DC 30).

Table 5-12: Thorns

Thorn Penalty
Beasts Mind Behavior is erratic or unpredictable
Bursting Transformation Shower of gore when transforming; falls prone
Cannibal Curse Will save or eat corpses
Dead Man Walking Victims rise as unnatural dead
Devils Mark Bleeding pentagram burned into palm
Dog Years Reduced life span
Dogbane Dogs attack on sight
Dry-Eyed Greater chance of missing due to concealment
Extra Hair Extra hair on humanoid form
Hybrid-Barred Difficulty transforming into lupocephalus form
Hydrophobia Afraid of water
Lockjaw Jaws lock shut after bite attack
Long Nails Skill check penalties
Man-Child -4 to Cha-based skills and abilities with canines
Mans Hide Remove clothing before transforming
Moon Morph Control Shape check whenever touched by moonlight
Musk -4 penalty to Cha-based checks with creatures with scent ability
Obsessive Compulsive Must count holes
Omega Wolf -3 penalty to Intimidate
Paleness -8 penalty to Hide
Paralyzing Fear Cowers when frightened, panicked, or shaken
Persistent Thirst Need extra water
Ranidaphobia Terrified of frogs
Rapacious Control Shape or change when sees blood
Salt Vulnerability Catch fire when touched by salt
Scarring Wounds do not heal when changing shape
Stiff Neck -4 to Spot and Listen
Stretching Transformation Fall prone, penalties when transforming
Tailless -8 Balance, obviously a werewolf
Turnable Can be turned as if undead
Ulcerous Limbs Base speed halves
Wolf-Barred Difficulty transforming into wolf form
Wolf Man Form Cannot change to true lupocephalus form
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 d% Behavior Dead Man Walking
01-10 Attack a loved one or hated foe
11-20 Act normally The victims of the werewolf come back to haunt him as
21-50 Howl the unnatural dead.
51-70 Flee away from nearest creatures at top Penalty: Any victim that the werewolf kills rises up as
possible speed an unnatural dead the next day. Only the werewolf can see
71-100 Attack nearest creature these unnatural dead. They constantly plead with him to com-
mit suicide. See the unnatural dead template on page 70 for
Bursting Transformation more information.
The werewolfs body explodes in a shower of gore as it Devils Mark
tears off its old form.
Penalty: When changing form, the werewolf falls to the The werewolfs humanoid form has an upside-down
ground as it is overcome by the sensation of bursting flesh. It pentagram burned into its palm.
is prone for 1d4 rounds, writhing in agony and unable to eas- Penalty: The pentagram bleeds whenever the moon is
ily defend itself. full, revealing the werewolf for what he is. The blood seeps
Anyone nearby receives a +5 bonus to Listen checks to through everything, including gloves. A Spot check (DC 15)
hear the werewolfs cries as it transforms and howls. reveals it.
The werewolfs scent is considered to be very strong for
1 hour after transforming in this fashion. Similarly, the Dog Years
Survival DC to track a werewolf who has a bursting transfor-
mation is reduced by 5. The werewolfs life span is measured in wolf years rather
Witnessing a werewolfs bursting transformation is terri- than humanoid years.
fying. Any humanoid or animal that witnesses a bursting Penalty: The werewolf suffers the effects of age as if it
transformation must make a Will save (DC 10 + the were- were a wolf. Middle age sets in at 8 years old, old age takes
wolfs HD) or become shaken. A witness who fails his or her effect at 13 years, venerable age is at 16 years, and the were-
save is shaken, taking 2 penalty on attack rolls, saves, and wolfs maximum age is 16+1d4 years. The standard age mod-
skill checks for a number of rounds equal to 1d6 + the were- ifiers (repeated below) apply. Werewolves with this thorn
wolfs Charisma modifier. The transformation does not affect dont last beyond their teens.
creatures with an Intelligence of 3 or lower or with 6+ Hit Middle age: 1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and
Dice. Cha.
Afflicted werewolves who suffer from this transforma- Old age: 2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
tion must make a Will save (DC 20) after each transforma- Venerable age: 3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis,
tion, with a bonus of +1 per transformation the werewolf and Cha.
undergoes. Failure means the werewolf temporarily loses 1
point of Wisdom from the trauma.
Dogbane
All dogs hate the werewolf with a passion and immedi-
Cannibal Curse ately attack, regardless of the werewolfs form.
The werewolf is driven to eat the flesh of humanoid prey Penalty: All canines that are within 30 feet of the were-
but cannot easily change back to humanoid form as a result. wolf must make a Will save (DC 20) or immediately attack
Penalty: Whenever a being dies in the presence of the the werewolf with all powers at their disposal. The werewolf
werewolf when it is in lupocephalus or wolf form, it must suffers a 6 morale penalty to all Charisma-based checks
make a Will save (DC 30) or attempt to eat the corpse for one involving canines. Note that this thorn does not affect other
round. If it eats the corpse, it suffers a 8 penalty to Control werewolves.
Shape checks to transform back into a humanoid.
Transforming into a humanoid successfully removes the
Dry-Eyed
penalty until the werewolf is once again in lupocephalus or The humanoid form of the werewolf has very dry eyes
wolf form, whereupon it is still affected by the cannibalistic and cannot weep.
urges, as above. Penalty: In combat, every time the werewolfs
humanoid form attacks an opponent that has concealment,
roll the werewolfs miss chance twice. If either or both results
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 Extra Hair
The werewolf has extra hair in his humanoid form that
doesnt belong. His eyebrows might grow together, he may
have hair on the palms of his hands, or he may be just gener-
ally hairy.
Penalty: The werewolfs humanoid form suffers a 6
penalty on all Charisma-based ability checks and skill checks.

Hybrid-Barred
The werewolf has difficulty shifting into lupocephalus
form.
Penalty: The werewolf suffers a 8 penalty on Control
Shape checks to transform into lupocephalus form.

Hydrophobia
The werewolf is terrified of water in any form.
Penalty: The werewolf must make a Will save (DC 15)
to cross a river, bathe, or stand in the rain. If it succeeds its
save, the werewolf still suffers a 2 morale penalty to attack
rolls, damage, saves, and skill checks when in the presence of
water.

Lockjaw
Penalty: It takes 5 rounds for the werewolf to remove its
The werewolfs jaws lock shut upon closing. When the clothing. The werewolf cannot transform back without its
werewolf sleeps, it must sleep with its jaws open. clothes. Note that the werewolf must be in lupocephalus form
Penalty: When using its bite attack in wolf or to put its clothes back on in order to transform back into
lupocephalus form, the werewolf must make a Reflex check humanoid form. Putting on clothes in lupocephalus form
(DC 20) after each attack. Failure means its jaws lock shut for takes 1 minute (10 rounds). The werewolf must wear the
24 hours; it cannot use its bite attack during that period. clothes he was wearing before the transformation. If his
clothes are destroyed, he cannot change shape back into
Long Nails humanoid form until he has acquired an identical set.

The humanoid form of the werewolf grows almond- Moon Morph

shaped nails at a much faster rate than normal.
Penalty: The werewolf humanoid form suffers a 1 The werewolf is extremely affected by the full moon,
racial penalty to Climb, Craft, Disable Device, Forgery, more so than other werewolves.
Sleight of Hand, and Use Rope checks. Penalty: The werewolf in humanoid form must make a
Control Shape check every time it is touched by moonlight.
Man-Child Failure means the werewolf transforms into lupocephalus
form. Conversely, whenever the werewolf is no longer
The werewolf was raised by humanoids and is more touched by moonlight (indoors, clouds cover the moon, etc.)
comfortable in humanoid civilization than in the wild. it must make a Control Shape check or revert to humanoid
Penalty: The werewolf suffers a 4 racial penalty on all form.
Charisma-based ability checks and skill checks when inter-
acting with canines. Musk
Mans Hide The werewolf smells like wet dog in all of its forms.
Penalty: The werewolf suffers a 4 racial penalty on all
The werewolf must disrobe to transform into wolf or Charisma-based ability checks and skill checks involving
lupocephalus form and cannot change back without its attire. creatures with the scent special ability. The werewolf is con-

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sidered to have a strong scent for the purposes of being Rapacious
tracked by scent.
The werewolf is driven into a frenzy at the smell or sight
Obsessive Compulsive of blood.
Penalty: Whenever the werewolf views a fresh corpse,
The werewolf in any form cannot help but count the meat, or blood, it must make a Control Shape check (DC 30)
holes of anything it comes across. or transform into lupocephalus form and immediately begin
Penalty: Whenever the werewolf encounters a new eating the source of the blood.
object with holes in it, the werewolf must make a Will save
(DC 20) or immediately spend the next 1d10 rounds counting Salt Vulnerability
the holes in the object.
The werewolf is vulnerable to salt in lupocephalus or
Omega Wolf wolf form.
Penalty: If the werewolf is touched by salt in
The werewolf occupies the lowest rank in its pack. lupocephalus or wolf form, it must make a Reflex save (DC
Penalty: The werewolf suffers a -3 penalty to its chal- 15). Failure means the werewolf is set on fire, immediately
lenge rating for opposed Intimidate checks within its pack suffering 1d6 points of fire damage. In each subsequent
and for purposes of determining rank. round, the burning werewolf must make another Reflex sav-
ing throw. Failure means he takes another 1d6 points of dam-
Paleness age that round. The werewolf must make a Control Shape
The humanoid form of the werewolf has skin that is very check (DC 30) every round or immediately change back to
pale, with a yellowish, pinkish or greenish cast. humanoid form, which also puts the flames out.
Penalty: The werewolfs humanoid form takes a 8
racial penalty on Hide and Disguise checks. Scarring
The werewolfs wounds do not heal when he transforms.
Paralyzing Fear Penalty: Whenever the werewolf shifts forms, it does
The werewolf freezes when stricken with fear. not receive any healing. The wound scars over and is still vis-
Penalty: If the werewolf in any form becomes fright- ible to a careful observer with a Spot check (DC 20). The
ened, panicked, or shaken, it instead cowers and does not wound can still be healed through normal means.
move from its location. A cowering creature has a 2 penalty
to Armor Class and loses its Dexterity bonus. Stiff Neck
Wolves are known for their inability to turn their necks
Persistent Thirst around.
The werewolfs humanoid form is perpetually thirsty. Penalty: The werewolf suffers a 4 penalty to Spot and
Penalty: The werewolfs humanoid form needs at least Listen checks in all forms.
three gallons of fluids per day. The werewolf can go without
the full three gallons of water for 1 day plus a number of Stretching Transformation
hours equal to its Constitution score. After this time, the The werewolfs muscles and bones pop and stretch as it
werewolf must make a Constitution check each hour (DC 10, warps into its new form.
+1 for each previous check) or take 1d6 points of non-lethal Penalty: The werewolf falls prone for 1d10 rounds as it
damage. is overcome with pain. During the change, it is unable to hold
or use any item. Clothing, armor, rings, and helmets become
Ranidaphobia useless. Large items worn or carriedarmor, backpacks,
The werewolf is terrified of frogs in any form. even shirtshinder more than help, reducing the victims
Penalty: The werewolf must make a Will save (DC 15) Dexterity score by 4. Searing pain courses along the nerves,
when encountering a frog, normal or supernatural, or become so strong that the victim cannot act coherently. The victim
panicked. If the werewolf makes its save, it still suffers a 2 cannot cast spells or use magic items.
morale penalty to attacks, damage, saves, and skill checks The werewolf screams at the top of its lungs, bestowing
until it is no longer in the presence of the frog. a +6 bonus to Listen checks to hear it.
Witnessing a werewolfs stretching transformation is ter-
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transformation must make a Will save (DC 5 + the were- Wolfs Mind
wolfs HD) or become shaken. A witness who fails his or her
save is shaken, taking a 2 penalty on attack rolls, saves, and The werewolfs mind reverts to that of a wolf when it
skill checks for a number of rounds equal to 1d6 + the were- transforms into wolf form.
wolfs Charisma modifier. The transformation does not affect Penalty: When in wolf form, the werewolf reverts to a
creatures with an Intelligence of 3 or lower or 6+ Hit Dice. neutral alignment, its Wisdom is reduced to 12, and
Afflicted werewolves who suffer from this transforma- Intelligence is reduced to 2. The wolf form can make a Will
tion must make a Will save (DC 15) with a bonus of +1 per save (DC 30) to attempt to act contrary to its animal nature
transformation they undergo. Failure means the werewolf (i.e., avoid food that might be poisoned, not attack a loved
temporarily loses 1 point of Wisdom from the trauma. one, etc.). It must also make a Will save (DC 30) to attempt a
Control Shape roll. Failure means the wolf form refuses to
Tailless change.
The werewolf in wolf and lupocephalus form has no tail.
Penalty: The lack of a tail is easy to Spot (DC 10) and is
New Feats
a clear indication that the creature is a werewolf. The lack of Many werewolves have special abilities that are best rep-
a tail also severely imbalances the werewolf, causing a 8 resented as feats. This section describes them. Feats desig-
penalty to Balance checks. nated as werewolf can only be selected by werewolves.
Feats designated as general can be selected by any charac-
Turnable ter, provided the prerequisites are met.
The forces of good can repel the werewolf.
Penalty: The werewolf can be turned by good and neu-
tral clerics as an undead of equal Hit Dice. Alpha Wolf [Werewolf]
You lead your pack.
Ulcerous Limbs Prerequisites: Werewolf
The humanoid form of the werewolf has incurable ulcer- Benefit: You gain a +3 bonus to your challenge rating for
ations on its arms and legs as a result of scrabbling about on opposed Intimidate checks within your pack and for purpos-
all fours. es of determining rank.
Penalty: The base land speed of the werewolfs
humanoid form is halved (round down to the nearest 5-foot Animal Magnetism [Werewolf]
interval). You have a tiny patch of hair on your wolf and
lupocephalus forms tail that is actually a love charm.
Wolf-Barred Prerequisites: Werewolf
The werewolf has difficulty shifting into wolf form. Benefit: You gain a +2 bonus on all Charisma-based
Penalty: The werewolf suffers a 8 penalty on Control checks involving humanoids of the opposite gender. If an
Shape rolls to transform into a wolf. attacker attempts to pluck the hair from the werewolfs tail,
he must make a critical hit. Success means the werewolf loses
Wolf-Born the love charm permanently.

The werewolf was raised by wolves and is more com- Black Blood [Werewolf]
fortable in the wild than in human civilization.
Penalty: The werewolf suffers a 4 racial penalty on all Your blood is black and thick. It clots immediately.
Charisma-based ability checks and skill checks when inter- Prerequisites: Constitution 13+, werewolf
acting with humanoids. Benefit: You suffer only 1 point of Constitution damage
from blood loss damage, such as that inflicted by wounding
Wolf Man Form weapons or a vampires bite.

The werewolf cannot shift into lupocephalus form but Claws of Steel [Werewolf]
instead changes into a hairy humanoid.
Penalty: The werewolfs stats remain the same as its Your claws are extremely sharp.
humanoid form. It does not have a bite attack. Prerequisites: Base attack bonus +4, werewolf
Benefit: You gain a +2 bonus on all damage rolls with

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Table 5-13: New Feats
General Feats Prerequisites Benefits
Detect Weakness 13+ Wis, Alertness Determine CR of creature
Drag Down 13+ Int, Combat Expertise, Can trip like wolf in lupocephalus form
Improved Trip
Hamstring 13+ Int, Combat Expertise, Impede movement of fleeing opponents
Improved Trip, Drag Down
Hide Rip 13+ Str, Power Attack, Reduce targets AC with attacks
Improved Sunder
Pack Fury 13+ Dex, Improved Unarmed Strike Additional bonus to attack prone creatures
Wolf Rider Ride 3 ranks No penalty to Ride checks when riding wolf
Worry 13+ Str, Improved Unarmed Strike Inflict lethal damage with bite on grapple
Werewolf Feats Prerequisites Benefits
Alpha Wolf Werewolf +3 to Intimidate within pack
Animal Magnetism Werewolf +2 to Cha checks with opposite gender
Black Blood Con 13+, werewolf Suffer less damage from blood loss
Claws of Steel BAB +4, werewolf +2 damage with claws
Contagious Canine Werewolf Afflicted bite can spread lycanthrope
Conversation of Death Werewolf, Spot 5 ranks Determine health of creature
Devil Dog Evil aligned, werewolf Appear demonic, influence evil outsiders, more
Hell Wolf Form BAB +8, werewolf, Control Transform into hell wolf
Shape 4 ranks, Devil Dog
Dire Wolf BAB +10, werewolf, Control Transform into dire wolf instead of normal wolf
Shape 6 ranks
Dirt Eater 15+ Con, werewolf Eat dirt as food
Fast Form Werewolf, Control Shape 6 ranks Change forms at high speed
Partial Change Werewolf, Control Shape 6 ranks, Transform parts of body
Fast Form
Fast Healing 18+ Con, werewolf Heal 1 hp per minute
Regeneration 20+ Con, Fast Healing Treat damage as nonlethal
Silver Bullet 20+ Con, Fast Healing, Regeneration Can only be killed by silver bullet or equivalent
Flashback Iron Will, werewolf Remember what you do in wolf form
Stubborn Will Iron Will, Flashback, werewolf Never shift alignment due to lycanthropy
Gormandize 15+ Con, werewolf Consume extra food to store for later
Improved Flank Werewolf +1 flanking bonus
Jaw Lock 13+ Str, werewolf +4 bonus to grapples with bite
Loose Skin Werewolf, Control Shape 4 ranks +4 to Escape Artist checks
Mans Tongue Werewolf, Control Shape 2 ranks Speak languages in any form
Mystic Transformation Werewolf Shimmer into other forms without physical
transformation process
Nip Werewolf, Control Shape 1 rank Bite without passing on lycanthropy
Sharpened Teeth BAB +4, werewolf +2 damage with bite
Sheeps Clothing Control Shape 4 ranks, werewolf +4 bonus to Disguise checks
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your claws in wolf or lupocephalus form. Dirt Eater [Werewolf]
Contagious Canine [Werewolf] You can eat dirt and gain sustenance from it.
Prerequisites: 15+ Constitution, werewolf
You can spread lycanthropy even though you are an Benefit: You can consume dirt and be sustained as if it
afflicted werewolf. were actual food, when in wolf or lupocephalus form.
Prerequisites: Werewolf
Benefit: Your bite has the same effect as if you were a Drag Down [General]
natural werewolf.
You can use a trip attack like a wolf in lupocephalus
Conversation of Death [Werewolf] form.
Prerequisites: 13+ Intelligence, Combat Expertise,
You have an uncanny knack for determining the health of Improved Trip
any living being. Benefit: If you hit with a bite attack, you can attempt to
Prerequisites: Werewolf, Spot 5 ranks trip the opponent at an additional +1 modifier as a free action
Benefit: On a successful Spot check (DC = CR of target without making a touch attack or provoking an attack of
creature +10), you can determine how many hit points a crea- opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to
ture has remaining. This is intuitive knowledge that the char- trip you.
acter subconsciously calculates to determine how easily a
prey might fall. You do not know the check DC. Failure by 5 Fast Form [Werewolf]
or more points indicates an inaccurate reading (at the DMs
discretion). You can change into your forms at high speed.
Prerequisites: Werewolf, Control Shape 6 ranks
Detect Weakness [General] Benefit: Your werewolf transformation is reduced by an
amount equal to how much you succeed on a successful
You can determine which of your prey are weak, fat, Control Shape check (DC 15). For each number rolled over
slow, or infirm. 15, reduce the time to change by 1 round. If the amount
Prerequisites: 13+ Wisdom, Alertness exceeding the Control Shape check is greater than the num-
Benefit: You can make an opposed Sense Motive check ber of rounds necessary for you to change, you make the
to determine the challenge rating of a potential victim. The transformation as a free action.
DM makes the opponents Bluff check secretly. Failure by 5
or more indicates an inaccurate reading (at the DMs discre- Fast Healing [Werewolf]
tion).
Your shapeshifting nature allows you recover quickly
Devil Dog [Werewolf] from most wounds.
Prerequisites: 18+ Constitution, werewolf
You are touched by supernatural evil. Benefit: You regain hit points at the rate of 1 per minute.
Prerequisites: Evil aligned, werewolf Fast healing does not restore hit points lost from silver
Benefit: All of your forms appear slightly demonic. You weapons, starvation, thirst, or suffocation, and it does not
receive a +4 racial bonus on checks when influencing the atti- allow you to regrow lost body parts.
tude of evil, extraplanar beings. For purposes of the detect Special: You cannot take this feat more than once.
evil spell, you always register as an evil outsider (even though
that may not be your actual type). Flashback [Werewolf]
Dire Form [Werewolf] You can remember what you do in wolf form.
Prerequisites: Iron Will, werewolf
You can transform into a dire wolf. Benefit: You are automatically considered to be aware
Prerequisites: Base attack bonus +10, werewolf, of your condition for purposes of Control Shape checks and
Control Shape 6 ranks other effects. You have complete control over your actions in
Benefit: You transform into a dire wolf instead of a wolf wolf form.
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 Gormandize [Werewolf] Jaw Lock [Werewolf]
You can eat. And eat. And eat Your jaw locks shut, making your bites nearly impossi-
Prerequisites: 15+ Constitution, werewolf ble to shake off.
Benefit: You can consume a massive amount of food, up Prerequisites: 13+ Strength, werewolf
to 10 pounds, in wolf or lupocephalus form, storing it for Benefit: You do not provoke an attack of opportunity
later. If you are able to gorge yourself, you can go without when you make a bite attack to start a grapple. You also gain
food for one additional day (beyond the first 3 days) for each a +4 bonus on all grapple checks, regardless of whether you
pound of food consumed before making a Constitution check. started the grapple. This stacks with Improved Grapple.
Normal: A character can go without food for 3 days, in Normal: Without this feat, you provoke an attack of
growing discomfort. After this time, the character must make opportunity when you make a bite attack to start a grapple.
a Constitution check each day (DC 10, +1 for each previous
check) or take 1d6 points of nonlethal damage. Loose Skin [Werewolf]
Hamstring [General] Your flesh is malleable due to your shapeshifting nature.
Prerequisites: Werewolf, Control Shape 4 ranks
You bite a fleeing opponents legs, reducing their speed Benefit: You get a +4 bonus on all Escape Artist checks.
with each successful bite.
Prerequisites: 13+ Intelligence, Combat Expertise, Mans Tongue [Werewolf]
Improved Trip, Drag Down
Benefit: If you hit with a bite attack against a fleeing You can speak while in any form.
opponent, the victim to make a Reflex save (DC 20). Success Prerequisites: Werewolf, control Shape 2 ranks
means the victim loses 10 ft. from its movement rate until the Benefit: You can speak any language you know in both
damage heals. A victim whose movement rate is reduced to 0 wolf and lupocephalus form.
is considered prone. Normal: In wolf form, you can only speak the wolfs
tongue of howls and barks. In lupocephalus form, you must
Hell Wolf Form [Werewolf] make a Control Shape check (DC 15) to speak a sentence.
You can transform into a hell wolf (see page 69).
Prerequisites: Base attack bonus +8, werewolf, Control
Mystic Transformation [Werewolf]
Shape 4 ranks, Devil Dog You magically shimmer into other forms without need
Benefit: You transform into a hell wolf instead of a wolf for any actual transformation process.
on a successful Control Shape check. Prerequisite: Werewolf
Benefit: When the change occurs, your equipment, if
Hide Rip [General] any, either remains worn or held by the new form (if it is
You attack your opponents armor to expose their deli- capable of wearing or holding the item) or melds into the new
cate underbelly. form and becomes nonfunctional. When you revert to your
Prerequisites: 13+ Strength, Power Attack, Improved humanoid form, any objects previously melded reappear in
Sunder the same location on the body they previously occupied and
Benefit: A successful attack against a targets armor are once again functional. Any new items you wore in the
reduces its natural or armor bonus to armor class by 1 point assumed form and cant wear in its normal form fall off and
for every 5 points of damage inflicted against it. land at your feet; any items that you could wear in either form
or carry in a body part common to both forms at the time of
Improved Flank [Werewolf] reversion are still held in the same way. Any part of the body
or piece of equipment that is separated from the whole reverts
You pursue your prey with your pack, snapping at its to its true form.
heels until it becomes so weary that it makes a fatal mistake.
Prerequisite: Werewolf Nip [Werewolf]
Benefit: Each werewolf with the Improved Flank feat
receives an additional +1 flanking bonus when flanking an You can avoid passing on your curse with a bite attack.
opponent. Thus, a pack of five werewolves stalking an oppo- Prerequisites: Werewolf, Control Shape 1 rank
nent receives a +5 flanking bonus in addition to the +2 flank- Benefit: On a successful Control Shape check (DC 15),
ing bonus for flanking, for a grand total of a +7 flanking you can avoid passing on your lycanthropy with a bite attack.
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thropes bite attack in wolf or lupocephalus form must suc- Sheeps Clothing [Werewolf]
ceed on a DC 15 Fortitude save or contract lycanthropy.
You can mimic other humanoid forms, such that you can
Pack Fury [General] alter your features to look like another person entirely.
Prerequisite: Control Shape 4 ranks, werewolf
You lead your pack in a ferocious attack on a prone Benefit: You get a +4 bonus on all Disguise checks.
opponent.
Prerequisites: 13+ Dexterity, Improved Unarmed Strike Silver Bullet [Werewolf]
Benefit: Each werewolf with the Pack Fury feats
bestows an additional a +1 circumstance bonus to attack rolls Nothing stops you but silver in your heart.
against a prone opponent. Thus, a pack of 5 werewolves Prerequisite: 20+ Constitution, Fast Healing,
attacking a prone opponent receives a +5 circumstance to Regeneration, werewolf
melee attack rolls. Benefit: Reducing your hit points to 0 or lower incapac-
itates you but doesnt destroy you. Your heart must be pierced
Partial Change [Werewolf] by silver (a sling bullet, a silver-tipped spear, etc.) in order for
you to be slain. If not, you continue to regenerate no matter
You can change parts of your body in and out of its var- how damaged the rest of your body becomes, and you will
ious forms. eventually return to life.
Prerequisites: Werewolf, Control Shape 6 ranks, Fast
Form Stubborn Will [Werewolf]
Benefit: You can transform parts of your body with a
successful Control Shape check (DC 15) as a free action. You You stubbornly stick to your old ways, despite your feral
can transform hands into paws, your head into a wolfs head, nature.
a wolfs head into a mans head, grow a tail, and so on. This Prerequisites: Iron Will, Flashback, werewolf
feat allows you to make fast transformations that are difficult Benefit: You automatically pass any Will save to shift
to spot, requiring a Spot check opposed by the werewolfs alignment as a result of your lycanthropy. You can still
Control Shape to spot the transformation. change alignment due to a change of ethos or through magic.

Regeneration [Werewolf] Wolf Rider [General]

Your shapeshifting nature allows you to regenerate, knit- You can ride a wolf as a mount.
ting bones and flesh together even when smeared across a Prerequisite: Ride 3 ranks
floor. Benefit: You receive no penalty on Ride checks when
Prerequisites: 20+ Constitution, Fast Healing, werewolf riding a wolf.
Benefit: All damage is treated as nonlethal damage. You Normal: Riding a wolf or dire wolf causes a 5 circum-
automatically heal nonlethal damage at 1 hit point per minute. stance penalty to Ride checks because the wolfs bone struc-
Silver deals lethal damage that doesnt heal in this manner. A ture does not lend itself to carrying a rider.
regenerating werewolf that has been rendered unconscious
through nonlethal damage can be killed with a coup de grace. Worg Form [Werewolf]
The attack cannot be of a type that automatically converts to
nonlethal damage. Attack forms that dont deal hit point dam- You can transform into a worg.
age ignore regeneration. Regeneration also does not restore Prerequisites: Base attack bonus +8, Control Shape 4
hit points lost from starvation, thirst, or suffocation. ranks, werewolf
Regenerating werewolves can regrow lost portions of their Benefit: You transform into a worg instead of a wolf on
bodies and can reattach severed limbs or body parts. Severed a successful Control Shape check.
parts that are not reattached wither and die normally.
Worry [General]
Sharpened Teeth [Werewolf] You bite ferociously on whatever is within your jaws.
You sharpen your teeth before hunting. Prerequisites: 13+ Strength, Improved Unarmed Strike
Prerequisites: Base attack bonus +4, werewolf Benefit: You do not suffer a penalty to inflict lethal dam-
Benefit: You gain a +2 bonus on all damage rolls with age with your bite attack on grapple checks.
your bite in wolf or lupocephalus form. Normal: If a character wants to deal lethal damage while
grappling, he takes a 4 penalty on grapple checks.

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 Chapter 6: Werewolf Magic
As Verata finished the chant, the burning sensation that was burrowing through Istvans chest suddenly stopped. There
was a clattering sound.
Istvan opened his eyes. He was on a cot covered in dried blood. His blood. Near his arm lay a silver crossbow bolt.
How did you?
Im a priestess of Lupa, Verata said, stroking his forehead. Rest now.
He tried to raise his head, but the blood loss had weakened him. He could only make out Veratas shapely form framed
in the doorway.
Where are you going? he croaked.
To kill two birds with one stone. And then she was gone.

There are a variety of spells that are peculiar to were-

wolves. Some protect against them, others turn the victim
New Spells
into a wolf, while still others play upon the myths of wolves
to extend the werewolfs power. The majority of spells are Blinding Gaze
druid or ranger spells because those classes are most common Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]
among werewolves. Enemy sorcerers and wizards will often Level: Drd 4, Rgr 4, VM 4
curse foes or turn themselves into wolves, but they tend to be Components: S, DF
only temporary forms. Casting Time: 1 standard action
Many of these spells affect canines. The definition of a Target: Caster
canine includes the following creatures: barghest, blink dog, Duration: Permanent (D)
dire wolf, dog, glabrezu demon, hell hound, hound archon, Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
riding dog, shadow mastiff, vampire (wolf or dire wolf form Spell Resistance: Yes
only), werewolf, winter wolf, wolf, worg, and yeth hound.
Any creature that is polymorphed into a canine form is also Wolves are known for their ability to blind prey with a
affected. glance. By casting this spell, you acquire a gaze attack that
The divine focus for some spells includes a wolfs pelt. causes all who look upon you to be struck blind.
The wolfs pelt must be taken from a canine equal in Hit Dice Each opponent within range of a blinding gaze (60-ft
to the casters level. Being a werewolf in wolf or cone) who looks at the caster must attempt a saving throw
lupocephalus form also counts as wearing a wolfs pelt. each round at the beginning of his or her turn in the initiative
Spell levels listed as VM can be taken by the varga order. Only looking directly at the caster with a blinding gaze
mor prestige class. leaves an opponent vulnerable. In all other respects, this spell
acts as a monsters gaze attack.
New Domains Focus: Wolfs pelt

Canine Domain Burning Breath

Granted Power: Rebuke or command animals (canine Evocation [Fire]
only) as an evil cleric rebukes or commands undead. Use this Level: Drd 1, Rgr 1, VM 1
ability a total number of times per day equal to 3 + Charisma Components: S, DF
modifier. Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 15 ft.
Canine Domain Spells Area: Cone-shaped burst
1. Speak with canines* 2. Ironhide* Duration: Instantaneous
3. Versipellis* 4. Heal canine* Saving Throw: Reflex half
5. Wolf wall* 6. Moonbeam* Spell Resistance: Yes
7. Moonburst* 8. Animal shapes A wolfs breath has been rumored to be so hot that it can
9. Shapechange actually cook meat. With this spell, a cone of searing flame
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takes 1d4 points of fire damage per caster level (maximum Material Component: An ointment for the eyes that costs
5d4). Flammable materials burn if the flames touch them. A 250 gp and is made from mushroom powder, saffron, and fat.
character can extinguish burning items as a full-round action.
Focus: Wolfs pelt Devils Pact
Crippling Track Conjuration (Calling) [see text]
Level: Sor/Wiz 7
Transmutation Components: V, S, XP
Level: Drd 3, Rgr 2, VM 2 Casting Time: 10 minutes
Components: S, M, DF Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Casting Time: 3 rounds Effect: One called devil of 18 HD or less
Range: Touch Duration: Instantaneous
Target: Tracks that are 2 ft. wide and of a length equal Saving Throw: None
to 2 ft. per caster level Spell Resistance: No
Duration: Until triggered or broken
Saving Throw: None By casting this spell, you call upon a devil (of 18 HD or
Spell Resistance: No less). If you know an individual devils name, you may
request that individual by speaking the name during the spell
It is said that if a horse should step on a wolfs paw track, (though you might get a different devil anyway).
it will be crippled. With this spell, the wolfs tracks are actu- The devil arrives in a black coach led by black steeds.
ally traps. The tracks are difficult to see (Search DC 23 for a The devil called requires a payment for its services. This pay-
character with the trapfinding ability to locate). ment can take a variety of forms, from donating gold or
Any creature stepping on the track suffers 1d6 points of magic items, to a gift given directly to the devil, to some other
damage and feels invisible jaws tighten around the trapped action on your part that matches the devils goals. Regardless,
limb or limbs, causing it to be entangled. this payment must be made before the devil agrees to perform
The crippling track is magical. To escape, a trapped crea- any services. The bargaining takes at least 1 round, so any
ture must make a DC 23 Escape Artist check or a DC 23 actions by the devil begin in the round after it arrives.
Strength check that is a full-round action. A successful escape Once it appears, it offers the caster a vial of lycanthropy.
from the crippling track ends the spell. This vial permanently bestows lycanthropy upon the caster if
Focus: Wolfs pelt he applies it to his skin under the light of a full moon. This
Material Component: Wolf tracks vial requires a payment of 1,000 gp per level of the caster.
When the caster accepts the vial, the devil returns to its
Detect Werewolf home plane.
XP Cost: 500 XP
Divination
Level: Clr 5, Drd 5 Eye Lamps
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action Evocation [Light]
Range: Touch Level: Drd 1, Rgr 1, VM 1
Target: Creature touched Components: S, DF
Duration: 1 min./level Casting Time: 1 standard action
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless) Target: Caster
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless) Effect: Magical, heatless flame
Duration: 1 minute/level
You confer on the subject the ability to see werewolves Saving Throw: None
for what they are. The subject sees the true form of a were- Spell Resistance: No
wolf. If the werewolf is a natural werewolf, the subject sees
the werewolf (in wolf or humanoid form) in its lupocephalus The casters eyes emit light as bright as two torches. The
form. If the werewolf is an afflicted werewolf in wolf or effect causes the casters eyes to glow like lamps, but it cre-
werewolf form, the subject sees the werewolf in its humanoid ates no heat and doesnt use oxygen. The caster can see nor-
form. The range of detect werewolf is 120 ft. Detect werewolf, mally and is not harmed in any way by the flame. The caster
does not penetrate solid objects. It in no way confers X-ray can close his eyes to temporarily muffle the effect, but the eye
vision or its equivalent. It does not negate concealment, lamps remain in effect until the duration ends.
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 Foul Flesh Range: 60 ft
Effect: Line-shaped gust of severe wind emanating out
Necromancy from you to the extreme of the range
Level: Drd 4, Rgr 4, VM 4 Duration: 10 min/level
Components: S, DF Saving Throw: None
Casting Time: 1 standard action Spell Resistance: No
Target: Caster
A bank of fog billows out from your mouth. The fog
Duration: 1 round/level
obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 ft. A crea-
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates; see text
ture within 5 ft. has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss
Spell Resistance: Yes
chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50%
In the traditional belief that a wolfs flesh is poisonous, miss chance, and the attacker cant use sight to locate the tar-
you cast this spell to infect your own flesh. Any creature that get). A moderate wind (11+ mph) disperses the fog in 4
damages you with a bite attack is poisoned. The poison deals rounds; a strong wind (21+ mph) disperses the fog in 1 round.
1d10 points of temporary Constitution damage immediately In addition, all creatures within the howling fogs range take
and another 1d10 points of temporary Constitution damage 1 1d8 points of sonic damage and must succeed on a Fortitude
minute later. Each instance of damage can be negated by a save to avoid being stunned for 1 round. The spell does not
Fortitude save (DC 10 + 1/2 your caster level + your Wis function underwater.
modifier). Focus: Wolfs pelt
Focus: Wolfs pelt
Huff and Puff
Heal Canine
Evocation [Air]
Conjuration (Healing) Level: Drd 3, Rgr 3, VM 3
Level: Canine 4, Drd 4, Rgr 4, VM 4 Components: S, DF
Components: V, S, M Casting Time: 1 standard action
Casting Time: 1 standard action Range: 60 ft
Range: Touch Effect: Line-shaped gust of severe wind emanating out
Target: One canine from you to the extreme of the range
Duration: Instantaneous Duration: 1 round
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless) Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless) Spell Resistance: Yes

Heal canine enables you to channel positive energy into This spell creates a severe blast of air (approximately 50
a canine to wipe away injury and afflictions. It immediately mph) that originates from your mouth as you howl, affecting
ends any and all of the following adverse conditions affecting all creatures in its path.
the target: ability damage, blinded, confused, dazed, dazzled, A Tiny or smaller creature on the ground is knocked
deafened, diseased, exhausted, fatigued, feebleminded, insan- down and rolled 1d4x10 ft, taking 1d4 points of nonlethal
ity, nauseated, sickened, stunned, and poisoned. It also cures damage per 10 ft. If flying, a Tiny or smaller creature is
10 hit points of damage per level of the caster, to a maximum blown back 2d6x10 feet and takes 2d6 points of nonlethal
of 150 points at 15th level. damage due to battering and buffeting. Small creatures are
Heal canine does not remove negative levels, restore knocked prone by the force of the wind or if flying are blown
permanently drained levels, or restore permanently drained back 1d6x10 ft. Medium creatures are unable to move for-
ability score points. ward against the force of the wind or if flying are blown back
If used against an undead canine, heal canine instead 1d6x5 ft. Large or larger creatures may move normally with-
acts like harm. in a howling wind effect. A howling wind cant move a crea-
Material Component: A leaf ture beyond the limit of its range.
Any creature, regardless of size, takes a 4 penalty on
Howling Fog ranged attacks and Listen checks in the area of a howling
wind. In addition, all creatures within the howling winds
Conjuration (Creation) range take 1d8 points of sonic damage and must succeed on
Level: Drd 3, Rgr 3, VM 3 a Fortitude save to avoid being stunned for 1 round.
Components: S, DF The force of the wind automatically extinguishes can-
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tected flames, such as those of lanterns, to dance wildly and vines, and the like. The effect is limited by the area. Each
has a 50% chance to extinguish those lights. spell can undo as many as 2 means of preventing egress.
In addition to the effects noted, a howling wind can do Focus: Wolfs pelt
anything that a sudden blast of wind would be expected to do.
It can create a stinging spray of sand or dust, fan a large fire, Lupine Nightmare
overturn delicate awnings or hangings, keel over a small boat,
and blow gases or vapors to the edge of its range. Illusion (Phantasm) [Mind-Affecting, Evil]
Focus: Wolfs pelt Level: Drd 5
Components: S, DF
Ironhide Casting Time: 10 minutes
Range: Unlimited
Abjuration Target: One living creature
Level: Canine 2, Drd 2, Rgr 2, VM 2 Duration: Instantaneous
Components: S, DF Saving Throw: Will negates; see text
Casting Time: 1 standard action Spell Resistance: Yes
Target: Caster
Duration: 1 hour/level or until discharged You send a hideous and unsettling phantasmal vision to
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless) a specific creature that you name or otherwise specifically
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless) designate.
The lupine nightmare prevents restful sleep and causes
Traditions say wolves have hides immune to sling stones 1d10 points of damage. The lupine nightmare leaves the sub-
and arrows. This spell bestows that resistance to ranged ject fatigued and unable to regain arcane spells for the next 24
weapons. The caster gains damage reduction 10/silver against hours.
ranged weapons. This does not stack with existing damage The difficulty of the save depends on how well you know
reduction; take the higher of the two. This spell doesnt grant the subject and what sort of physical connection (if any) you
you the ability to damage creatures with similar damage have to that creature.
reduction. Once the spell has prevented a total of 10 points of Dispel evil cast on the subject while you are casting the
damage per caster level (maximum 100 points), it is dis- spell dispels the lupine nightmare and causes you to be
charged. stunned for 10 minutes per caster level of the dispel evil.
Focus: Wolfs pelt If the recipient is awake when the spell begins, you can
choose to cease casting (ending the spell) or to enter a trance
Let Me In until the recipient goes to sleep, whereupon you become alert
again and complete the casting. If you are disturbed during
Transmutation the trance, you must succeed on a Concentration check as if
Level: Drd 1, Rgr 1, VM 1 you were in the midst of casting a spell or the spell ends.
Components: S, DF If you choose to enter a trance, you are not aware of your
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Medium (100 ft + 10 ft/level)
Target: One door with an area of up Table 6-1: Lupine Nightmare Knowledge
to 10 square ft./level
Knowledge Will Save Modifier
Duration: Instantaneous; see text
None1 +10
Saving Throw: None
Secondhand (you have heard of the subject) +5
Spell Resistance: No
Firsthand (you have met the subject) +0
The let me in spell opens stuck, Familiar (you know the subject well) 5
barred, locked, held, or arcane locked 1You must have some sort of connection to a creature you have no
doors. If used to open an arcane locked knowledge of.
door, the spell does not remove the arcane
lock but simply suspends its functioning Table 6-2: Lupine Nightmare Connection
for 10 minutes. In all other cases, the door Connection Will Save Modifier
does not relock itself or become stuck Likeness or picture 2
again on its own. Let me in does not raise Possession or garment 4
barred gates or similar impediments (such Body part, lock of hair, bit of nail, etc. 10
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 If the spell succeeds, the subject must also make a Will
save. If this second save fails, the creature loses its extraordi-
nary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities, its ability to cast
spells (if it had the ability initially), and gains the alignment,
special abilities, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma
scores of a wolf in place of its own. It still retains its class and
level (or HD), as well as all benefits deriving thereof (such as
base attack bonus, base save bonuses, and hit points). It
retains any class features (other than spellcasting) that arent
extraordinary, supernatural, or spell-like abilities.
Incorporeal or gaseous creatures are immune to lycaeo-
nia curse, and a creature with the shapechanger subtype can
revert to its natural form as a standard action.
The curse bestowed by this spell cannot be dispelled, but
it can be removed with a break enchantment, limited wish,
miracle, remove curse, or wish spell. Bestow curse counters
lycaeonia curse.

Magic Circle Against Werewolves

Abjuration [Good]
Level: Clr 3
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Touch
Area: 10-ft. diameter circle
Duration: 10 min./level
surroundings or the activities around you while in the trance. Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
You are defenseless, both physically and mentally, while in Spell Resistance: No; see text
the trance. (You always fail any saving throw, for example.) A magic circle against werewolves traps a werewolf
Creatures who dont sleep (such as elves, but not half-elves) within it for a maximum of 24 hours per caster level, provid-
or dream are immune to this spell. ed that you complete the spell within 1 round of the werewolf
Focus: Wolfs pelt entering the magic circle. The werewolf cannot cross the cir-
cles boundaries. If a werewolf is too large to fit into the
Lycaeonia Curse spells area, the spell acts as a normal protection from were-
Transmutation wolves spell for that werewolf only. If the werewolf is an
Level: Clr 4, Drd 4, Sor/Wiz 4, VM 4 afflicted werewolf (such as with the lycaeonia curse spell), a
Components: V, S failed Will save indicates the curse is removed.
Casting Time: 1 standard action A magic circle leaves much to be desired as a trap. If the
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) circle of powdered silver laid down in the process of spell-
Target: One creature casting is broken, the effect immediately ends. The trapped
Duration: Permanent werewolf can do nothing that disturbs the circle, directly or
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates, Will partial; see text indirectly, but other werewolves can. If the called werewolf
Spell Resistance: Yes has spell resistance, it can test the trap once a day. If you fail
to overcome its spell resistance, the werewolf breaks free,
You place a curse on the subject, transforming him into a destroying the circle. A werewolf capable of any form of
wolf. Upon changing, the subject regains lost hit points as if dimensional travel (astral projection, blink, dimension door,
it had rested for a night (though this healing does not restore etherealness, gate, plane shift, shadow walk, teleport, and
temporary ability damage and provide other benefits of rest- similar abilities) can simply leave the circle through that
ing; changing back does not heal the subject further). If slain, means. The werewolf cannot reach across the magic circle,
the subject reverts to its original form, though it remains but its ranged attacks (ranged weapons, spells, magical abili-
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can reach with its ranged attacks except for the circle itself. Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Divine Material Component: A little powdered silver Target: One living creature
with which you trace a 10-ft. diameter circle on the floor (or Duration: Instantaneous and permanent (see below)
ground) around the werewolf. Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell Resistance: Yes
Making Blank
The affected creature suffers from the insanity known as
Abjuration [Good] melancholic lycanthropia. It believes it is a werewolf and that
Level: Drd 4, Rgr 4 it can transform into a wolf when the moon is full. When the
Components: V, S, M moon is full, the creature automatically flies into an unrea-
Casting Time: 1 standard action soning rage and gains a +2 morale bonus to Strength and
Range: Touch Constitution, a +1 morale bonus on Will saves, and a 2
Target: 1 polymorphed or shapeshifted being penalty to AC. The creature has no control over its rage and
Duration: 1 round/level until discharged will immediately attack the nearest living being: friend, foe,
Saving Throw: See text man, woman or child.
Spell Resistance: See text The increase in Constitution increases the creatures hit
points by 2 points per level, but these hit points go away at
You throw a piece of iron or steel over the target. If the the end of the rage when his Constitution score drops back to
target is polymorphed through a spell, the effect is immedi- normal. (These extra hit points are not lost first the way tem-
ately dispelled. If the target is a shapeshifter, it is forced into porary hit points are.) While raging, a creature cannot use any
its humanoid form, which bursts out of the false body. Saving Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except for
throws and spell resistance do not apply to this effect. This Balance, Escape Artist, Intimidate, and Ride), the
use discharges and ends the spell. Concentration skill, or any abilities that require patience or
Material Component: A piece of iron or steel concentration, nor can he cast spells or activate magic items
that require a command word, a spell trigger (such as a
Mark of the Werewolf wand), or spell completion (such as a scroll) to function. He
Necromancy can use any feat he has except Combat Expertise, item cre-
Level: Clr 1 ation feats, and metamagic feats. The fit of rage lasts for a
Components: S number of rounds equal to 3 + the characters (newly
Casting Time: 1 standard action improved) Constitution modifier. An affected creature may
Range: 60 ft. not prematurely end his rage. At the end of the rage, the crea-
Area: Cone-shaped emanation ture loses the rage modifiers and restrictions and becomes
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 min./ level (D) fatigued (2 penalty to Strength, 2 penalty to Dexterity,
Saving Throw: None cant charge or run) for the duration of the current encounter.
Spell Resistance: No Remove curse does not remove melancholic lycan-
thropia. Greater restoration, heal, limited wish, miracle, or
You can sense the next victim of a potential werewolf wish can restore the creature.
attack. An upside-down pentagram appears to the caster on
the subjects forehead. Note that this is only the werewolfs Moonbeam
intended victim and by taking the appropriate measures, the
victim may yet survive. You cannot determine which were- Evocation [Light]
wolf will attack or who is a werewolf, however. Level: Canine 6, Drd 6
Each round, you can turn to detect the mark of the were- Components: V, S
wolf in a new area. The spell can penetrate barriers, but 1 foot Casting Time: 1 standard action
of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 Range: 60 ft
feet of wood or dirt blocks it. Area: Line from your hand
Duration: 1 round/level or until all beams are exhausted
Melancholic Lycanthropia Saving Throw: Reflex negates
Spell Resistance: Yes
Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]
For the duration of this spell, you can use a standard
Level: Sor/Wiz 8
action to evoke a dazzling beam of intense light each round.
Components: V, S
You can call forth one beam per three caster levels (maximum
Casting Time: 1 standard action
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out or your allotment of beams is exhausted. Each creature in Casting Time: 1 standard action
the beam is blinded. A successful Reflex save negates the Target: Caster
blindness. A werewolf in humanoid form caught within the Duration: 1 round per three levels
globe must immediately make a Control Shape check or Saving Throw: Will negates
transform into its lupocephalus form. Spell Resistance: Yes

Moonburst Wolves are known for their ability to silence prey with a
glance. By casting this spell, you receive a gaze attack that
Evocation [Light] causes all who look upon you to be struck dumb. Conversation
Level: Canine 7, Drd 7 is impossible, spells with verbal components cannot be cast,
Components: V, S and no noise whatsoever issues from the creature.
Casting Time: 1 standard action Each opponent within range of a silencing gaze (60-ft.
Range: Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level) cone) must attempt a saving throw each round at the begin-
Area: 80-ft.-radius burst ning of his or her turn in the initiative order. Only looking
Duration: Instantaneous directly at the caster with a silencing gaze leaves an opponent
Saving Throw: Reflex negates vulnerable. In all other respects, this spell acts as a monsters
Spell Resistance: Yes gaze attack.
This spell does not provide a defense against sonic or
Moonburst causes a globe of silver radiance to explode language-based attacks.
silently from a point you select. All creatures in the globe are Focus: Wolfs pelt
blinded. A successful Reflex save negates the blindness. A
werewolf in humanoid form caught within the globe must Speak With Canines
immediately make a Control Shape check or transform into
its lupocephalus form. Moonburst dispels any darkness spells Divination
of lower than 9th level within its area. Level: Canine 1, Drd 0
Components: S, DF
Murder of Crows Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Personal
Conjuration (Summoning)
Target: You
Level: Drd 3, Rgr 3, VM 3
Duration: 1 min./level
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: 1 full round You can comprehend and communicate with canines.
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) You are able to ask questions of and receive answers from
Effect: One swarm of crows canines, although the spell doesnt make them any more
Duration: Concentration + 2 rounds friendly or cooperative than normal. Furthermore, wary and
Saving Throw: Reflex partial cunning canines are likely to be terse and evasive, while the
Spell Resistance: No more stupid ones make inane comments. If a canine is friend-
ly toward you, it may do some favor or service for you.
Crows are legendary allies of wolves; wolves follow
Focus: Wolfs pelt
crows to look for fresh meat and crows follow wolves for a
potential meal. A murder of crows remembers the pact Sticky Paws
between the two species and summons a flock of crows, car-
peting the effects area and viciously attacking all other crea- Transmutation
tures there. If no living creatures are within its area, the Level: Drd 2, Rgr 2
swarm attacks or pursues the nearest creature as best it can. Components: S, DF
The caster has no control over its target or direction of travel. Casting Time: 1 standard action
See page 68 for the statistics of a crow swarm. Range: Personal
Focus: Wolfs pelt Target: You
Duration: 10 min./level
Silencing Gaze
You can climb and travel on vertical surfaces in
Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting] lupocephalus form. You must have your hands and hind legs
Level: Drd 3, Rgr 3, VM 3 free to climb in this manner. You gain a climb speed of 20 ft.;
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bonus to Armor Class (if any) while climbing and opponents
get no special bonus to their attacks against you. You cannot,
however, use the run action while climbing.
Focus: Wolfs pelt

Summon Dire Bat

Conjuration (Summoning)
Level: Drd 1, Rgr 1
Components: S, DF
Casting Time: 1 round
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect: One dire bat
Duration: 10 minutes/level (D)
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No
Some werewolves are known to ride about on dire bats,
leaping off of their mounts into chimneys to bite their slum-
bering prey. This spell summons a dire bat to do the were-
wolfs bidding. It appears where you designate and acts
immediately, on your turn. It attacks your opponents to the
best of its ability. If you can communicate with the dire bat,
you can direct it not to attack, to attack particular enemies, or
to perform other actions.
Focus: Wolfs pelt over his body. The salve consists of a variety of components,
including the fat of disinterred children, poisons, bats blood,
Versipellis and powerful narcotics. It costs 1,000 gp to manufacture.
Creating such a salve is a decidedly evil act.
Transmutation
Level: Canine 3, Sor/Wiz 3 Wolf Wall
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action Abjuration
Range: Caster Level: Canine 5, Drd 5
Duration: 1 hour/level (D) Components: V, S, M
Saving Throw: None Casting Time: 1 standard action
Spell Resistance: No Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect: Wall whose area is up to one 10-ft. square/level
This spell functions like alter self, except that you trans- Duration: 1 round /level (D)
form into a wolf. Your type and subtype (if any) change to Saving Throw: None
match the new form. Spell Resistance: Yes
Upon changing, you regain lost hit points as if you had
rested for a night (though this healing does not restore tem- You bring into being an invisible wall that prohibits all
porary ability damage and provide other benefits of resting, canines, magical and mundane, from passing through. The
and changing back does not heal you further). If slain, you wall cannot move, it is immune to damage of all kinds, and it
revert to your original form, though you remain dead. is unaffected by most spells, including dispel magic.
You gain the Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution scores However, disintegrate immediately destroys it, as does a rod
of the wolf form but retain you own Intelligence, Wisdom, of cancellation, a sphere of annihilation, or a mages disjunc-
and Charisma scores. You also gain all extraordinary special tion spell. Breath weapons and spells cannot pass through the
attacks possessed as a wolf but do not gain the extraordinary wall in either direction, although dimension door, teleport,
special qualities possessed by the wolf form or any supernat- and similar effects can bypass the barrier. It blocks ethereal
ural or spell-like abilities. creatures as well as material ones (though ethereal creatures
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through material floors and ceilings). Gaze attacks can oper-
ate through a wolf wall.
New Magic Items
The caster can form the wall into a flat, vertical plane
whose area is up to one 10-foot square per level. The wall Lycanthropous Flower
must be continuous and unbroken when formed. If its surface
is broken by any object or creature, the spell fails. The lycanthropous flower, if consumed, can turn the
Material Component: A wolfs corpse, which must be eater into a werewolf. Its scent is faint and subtly suggestive
buried at the base of the wall. of death, while its sap is white and sticky. In appearance, it
looks like a white and yellow marsh flower. The flower dis-
Wolfs Speed integrates if a person is transformed into a werewolf by pick-
ing or wearing the flower (see page 6 for details).
Transmutation Moderate transmutation; Market Price 3,000 gp; Weight
Level: Drd 1, Rgr 1, VM 1 1 lb.
Components: S, DF
Casting Time: 1 standard action Wolfbelt
Range: Personal
Target: You A wolfbelt is fashioned of a werewolfs hide, 3 inches in
Duration: 1 minute/level (D) width. It is adorned with signs of the zodiac, with seven
tongues on the belt buckle. To transform into a wolf, the
This spell increases your base land speed by 30 ft. (This wearer buckles the seventh hole. To return to humanoid form,
adjustment is treated as an enhancement bonus.) There is no he opens the buckle.
effect on other modes of movement, such as burrow, climb, Moderate transmutation; CL 7th; Craft Wondrous Item,
fly, or swim. As with any effect that increases your speed, this polymorph; Price 26,000 gp; Weight 1 lb.
spell affects your jumping distance.
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Jethrull awoke, groggy and confused. He remembered facing off against a female, a big one. She had beaten him badly,
but nothing was broken. By all rights he should be dead.
She wanted him alive. But why?
Jethrull took in his surroundings. He was in a den of sorts.
So, Jethrull reached for two silver short swords he kept strapped to his calves at all times. The she-wolf had left him
his weapons. You brought the kids home some dinner, izzatit?
There was a howl off in the distance. Something red loped out of the shadows, its breathing ragged.
Jethrull knew what it was. He had hunted them all his life.
The SHHHING! of two blades sliding out of their sheaths echoed throughout the den as werewolf and hunter locked gazes.
Cmon, Red, he said with a grim smile. If Im gonna die, Im takin some of you with me.

If werewolves stayed in wolf form most of the time and humanoids. They see humans as herds, akin to cattle, and
only resorted to killing sheep and eating the occasional baby, select only the juiciest to consume. These werewolves use
they would pass almost unnoticed amongst humanoid socie- their humanoid forms to lead prey into traps and encourage
ty. It is the humanoid form of werewolves that makes them so particularly tasty humanoids to breed.
dangerous and such a powerful force to be reckoned with. Be These werewolves are most often wolves that were
it petty crimes or grandiose plans of world domination, were- infected with lycanthropy first and thus have little respect for
wolves change the political and social landscape of the lands their humanoid forms. They are alien in their humanoid forms
they inhabit as often as they change their own forms. and have difficulty relating to other people. They are literally
Here are some of the themes that can shape a werewolf wolves in sheeps clothing.
campaign. There is a werewolf pack led by a werewolf known only
as Old Fang who has brought the wolf population back from
Breeding the brink of extinction in the Shattered Hills. Old Fang
believes humanity should be on her dinner plate. After boun-
Some werewolf packs see their rivals as competitors and ties were raised on wolf pelts in response to her hunting, the
engage in a form of breeding warfare, attempting to spread killing became so profitable that hunters began to kill dogs in
their lycanthropy faster than their rivals. These tribes engage hopes of passing them off as wolf pelts.
in a lycanthropic war of escalation, spreading their contagion
to humanoids with wild abandon. Heroes
As enemies, these werewolves rely on surprise tactics.
They bite their foes and then flee the scene, letting lycan- The werewolves are socially acclimated humanoids,
thropy set in and then later recruiting the turned humanoid to using their powers to protect the weak and innocent. They
their cause. Those few who resist are hunted down and firmly see themselves as humanoids first and use their
destroyed. shapeshifting abilities to defend other civilized beings.
The Cult of Negalopus has engaged in membership Although they may be feared, these kinds of werewolves are
drivesattempts to convert as many powerful humanoids as also respected.
possible to their cause. Unlike other werewolf cults, the Cult Heroic werewolves pride themselves on their abilities.
of Negalopus makes it a point of only going after the They see their alternate forms as gifts that they have a great
strongest, most powerful humanoids to recruit for their cause. responsibility to use for the greater good. Although some-
Cultists skilled in the art of seduction and diplomacy inte- times arrogant and disrespectful of the law, heroic were-
grate themselves to study the potential recruit. Once it is wolves have good intentions at heart. They usually have an
determined the future cultist has what it takes to become a easier transformation and few thorns, allowing them to
member of the Negalopus following, the humanoid is offered embrace their werewolf heritage more easily than more bur-
the choice: join or die. Few refuse the offer. dened werewolves.
Silverlord is a werewolf nobleman. By day, he is
Culling Jonathan Heralds, a dandy who uses his money to build
roads, educate the illiterate, and feed the poor. But that isnt
Some werewolves forget their humanoid natures entirely enough: bandits are rife in the woods on Heralds lands. So
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Silverlord and patrols its borders, listening to peasants hud- es, a werewolf can smell enemies from miles away. More
dled around fires and destroying the bandits who prey on importantly, the werewolf can hearplots, plans, whispered
them. hushes and distant screams. Combined with their ability to
run like the wind and their shapeshifting, werewolves make
Protecting the Land the ultimate spies.
Many werewolves feel a keen sense of responsibility to Werewolves who choose to be spies can be good or evil,
wolves and the lands they inhabit. The encroachment of but they all pursue the complicated laws of civilized
humanoid civilization is perceived as a threat to the future of humanoids and then break them. Spying werewolves are
natures grace and the werewolves view themselves as her usually solitary but are nearly impossible to catchtheir wolf
protectors. Woe to the forester who crosses their path. forms keep them ahead of cavalry, and their lupocephalus
These werewolves have a deep mistrust of humanoids form ensures no one who discovers their secret survives.
from civilized societies. They are very protective of animals, The Gray are elite spies, a branch of the kingdom of
fey, and magical beasts that live in their lands and are more Arliss. The king is constantly scheming against the republic
likely to get along with druids, rangers, and barbarians. They nearby and fears that its anti-monarchistic views will eventu-
are rarely aggressive unless provoked, something that can ally spread. Thus, he dispatches the Gray on a regular basis
happen too often in the regular course of trailblazing and set- to track their plans and, if need be, assassinate the enemy
tling by other races. before rebellion can foment in Arliss.
The Fury is a group of loosely affiliated werewolf packs
that inhabits Wolfwood, a vast stretch of forest known for its
War
wolves. All-female werewolf druids known as the Daughters The combat abilities of the lupocephalus form and the
of Lupa patrol the borders. The males are all werewolf speed of the wolf form are powerful advantages in combat.
rangers, who lead seasonal raids on the border villages to Werewolves combine all the attributes of scouts and heavy
keep them in their place. These raids have only provoked the infantry into one person. Even more appealing to military
nearby king, who has placed a bounty on all wolves in the commanders is their ability to spread their condition. Thus,
area. should a member of the team fall, the werewolves can replen-
Spies ish their ranks with other humanoids.
These types of werewolves are warriors first, were-
Not all werewolves view themselves as killing machines. wolves second. Their wolf form is merely another means of
Some enjoy the stealth and extra perception the wolf and defeating the enemy; their lupocephalus form is like another
lupocephalus forms afford a humanoid. With enhanced sens- form of armor. They tend to be arrogant amongst humanoids,

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have their own peculiar sense of honor.
Overarching Metaplots
Lockjaws Legion is a small group of werewolf merce- The many wolf-themed elements presented in this book
naries who sell their services to the highest bidder. They all can be combined to create overarching metaplots. These
have the Jaw Lock feat and Lockjaw thorn. A grizzled old sil- metaplots can drive a campaign, with their themes tying
ver haired werewolf, who is missing an ear in all three forms, together seemingly unrelated adventures. Over time, common
leads the Legion. When their numbers dwindle, the Legion threads of the metaplot converge to create larger, more impor-
runs recruitment drivessometimes pressing the unwilling tant adventures.
into service. Here are three ideas for metaplots that utilize the prestige
classes, organizations, breeds, deities, NPCs, and other
Werewolf Destruction themes introduced in this book. Each step in the metaplot can
Not everyone sees lycanthropy as a gift. Some were- be introduced in your campaign as a short adventure of its
wolves despise those who infected them and will stop at noth- own. Once the players start to see the connections between
ing to destroy other werewolves. They see lycanthropy as a the short adventures, introduce them to the larger plot.
disease and work to stop the infection by any means neces- Werewolf Hunters: Lupus Negatis has become so suc-
sary. cessful at destroying werewolves that the Neuri nation has
Werewolves who choose to kill their own kind are out- been stirred to war. The Neuri are called to a holy war by
casts and loners. Filled with self-loathing and accustomed to Lupercus against the Lupus Negatis. Clerics, fighters,
chaining themselves at night under the full moon, their ulti- rangers, and barbarians descend like a horde of locusts on the
mate goal is to die fighting the scourge they relentlessly seek. surrounding civilized nations. Those who succumb are infect-
Lupus Negatis is an ancient order of knights dedicated to ed with lycanthropy, causing a wave of infection that threat-
destroying werewolves. Their armor has a decidedly wolfish ens to turn everyone into werewolves. Lupus Negatis esca-
cast, with great helms in the shape of wolves. Members lates the war by striking back at the god itself, who retaliates
include paladins, cleric inquisitors, the occasional white wiz- by sending the benandanti in to attack.
ard, and wolfkin who have werewolf blood in their veins but Rufus Enraged: The Rufus werewolves have declared a
are immune to lycanthropy. They are all united in their unwa- holy war on all humanoids in revenge for the death of the
vering hatred of shapeshifters and have spells and magic charismatic leader of the Luceres tribe. They assassinate the
items at their disposal to see through a werewolfs guise. leaders of neighboring nations, waging a war of stealth and
skullduggery. In retaliation, the locals have begun killing
Witch Hunters every canine in site; local kingdoms offer rewards high
enough to attract some of the most notorious bounty hunters
It may seem ironic to some that werewolves hunt witch- in the land. Women, old men, and just about anyone suspi-
es. After all, the two are often conflated as a result of the cious are burned at the stake as werewolves. The wanton
renowned ability for evil female sorcerers to transform into killing of wolves causes the Daughters of Lupa to retaliate,
wolves. But the similarities end there, and these werewolves using the very forces of nature to level cities to the ground.
hammer the point home with weapons of iron. Using their The Secret War: The Cult of Negalopus has recently
shapeshifting powers to even the odds, witch hunter were- turned a king to their side. They have begun a breeding pro-
wolves root out supernatural evil wherever it hides. gram wherein the most powerful warriors are lured into traps,
Werewolves who decide to become witch hunters usual- only to be ambushed by werewolves and transformed through
ly have a good reason for taking up such a dangerous profes- lycanthropy. Already several high-level fighters have been
sion (e.g., parents killed by witches, cursed to become a afflicted, many of them warriors in nations at war. Silverlord
werewolf through sorcery). They are invariably lawful or has resisted, as have several other werewolves who believe
good aligned and committed to a higher ideal. Unfortunately, that lycanthropy is a gift that should be given only to those
they tend to take an extremely harsh approach to hunting out who will use it wisely. A secret war is waged as paranoia runs
witches, leaving little room for shades of gray. rampant across civilized societies.
The Hounds of Heaven is a group of good-aligned were-
wolf paladins led by a hound archon known only as Lord
Vylstrap. They ruthlessly hunt down evil arcane and divine
spellcasters and have been known to rough up even neutral
spellcasters of any stripe. Though the werewolves vary in
humanoid appearance, they are all of the Arctos breed and
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Old Fang (Natural Werewolf) steel shield, potion of aid, +1 ring of protection, 12 gp, 9 sp,
90 cp, 4 gems worth 20 gp each.
Old Fang is a powerful alpha female who has long since
lost her male to a wolf trap. She is cunning, wild, and vicious
Lupocephalus Form
in her attacks against those she perceives to be enemies of the Female human (shapeshifter) Bbn4: CR 6; Size M (6
land. She is fiercely protective of her wolf pack and sees them ft. 2 in. tall); HD 4d12+16 plus 2d8+8; hp 59; Init +6; Spd 50
as little brothers. However, she is terrifyingly unsentimen- ft.; AC 23 (+1 ring of protection, +2 mw large steel shield, +6
tal in her attacks against humanoids and has killed and eaten Dex, +4 natural), touch 16, flat-footed 17; BAB +5; Grp +10;
women and children. Atk/Full Atk shortspear +10 melee (1d8+6/x3), or claw +10
In her wolf form, Old Fang appears as a grizzled old melee (1d4+5) or halfspear +8 melee (1d6+6/x3) or shorts-
Rufus wolf missing one of its front fangs. The missing fang pear +8 ranged (1d8/x3) or halfspear +8 ranged (1d6/x3) or
carries over to her lupocephalus form. In humanoid form, she shortbow +8 ranged (1d6/x3); SA curse of lycanthropy, rage;
appears as a crone with wild hair. She has accumulated some SQ alternate form, damage reduction 10/silver, fast move-
weapons from local villagers and adventurers who have ment, lycanthropic empathy, low-light vision, scent, sonic
sought to defeat her and is not above using them while in vulnerability, uncanny dodge; AL N; SV Fort +16, Ref +15,
lupocephalus form. She will only use her crone form if sore- Will +4; Str 21, Dex 22, Con 18, Int 13, Wis 14, Cha 12.
ly pressed and in need of camouflage in civilized areas. Skills: Climb +13, Control Shape +6, Handle Animal +5,
Rumors abound of a witch who haunts the woods and Hide +11, Intimidate +7, Jump +11, Knowledge (nature) +6,
Old Fang capitalizes on that myth. In truth, she defeated a hag Listen +8, Move Silently +11, Spot +4, Survival +10.
in single combat and has since spread the hags infamy as an Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Claws of Steel, Detect
eater of children and all-around monsteradventurers look Weakness, Improved Unarmed Strike, Iron Will, Run, Skill
for a hag, only to discover that Old Fang is a werewolf. It is Focus (Climb), Track, Weapon Focus (bite), Worry;
the last mistake they ever make. Dogbane, Extra Hair, Rapacious, Wolf-Born.
Birth Moon: Seed. Possessions: masterwork short bow, masterwork half
Breed: Rufus. spear, short spear, short bow arrows (x33), masterwork large
steel shield, potion of aid, +1 ring of protection, 12 gp, 9 sp,
Humanoid Form 90 cp, 4 gems worth 20 gp each.
Female human (shapeshifter) Bbn4: CR 6; Size M (5
ft. 11 in. tall); HD 4d12+8 plus 2d8+4; hp 51; Init +4; Spd 40
Wolf Form
ft.; AC 19 (+1 ring of protection, +2 masterwork large steel Female human (shapeshifter) Bbn4: CR 6; Size M (6
shield, +4 Dex, +2 natural), touch 14, flat-footed 15; BAB ft. 2 in. long); HD 4d12+16 plus 2d8+8; hp 59; Init +6; Spd
+5; Grp +9; Atk/Full Atk shortspear +9 melee (1d8+6/x3) or 60 ft.; AC 20 (+6 Dex, +4 natural), touch 16, flat-footed 14;
halfspear +9 melee (1d6+6/x3) or shortspear +8 ranged BAB +5; Grp +10; Atk/Full Atk bite +10 melee (1d6+5); SA
(1d8/x3), or halfspear +8 ranged (1d6/x3) or shortbow +8 curse of lycanthropy, rage, trip; SQ alternate form, damage
ranged (1d6/x3); SA rage; SQ alternate form, fast movement, reduction 5/silver, fast movement, lycanthropic empathy,
lycanthropic empathy, low-light vision, scent, uncanny low-light vision, scent, sonic vulnerability, sprint, uncanny
dodge; AL N; SV Fort +14, Ref +13, Will +3; Str 19, Dex 18, dodge; AL N; SV Fort +16, Ref +15, Will +4; Str 21, Dex 22,
Con 14, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 12. Con 18, Int 13, Wis 14, Cha 12.
Skills: Climb +12, Control Shape +5, Handle Animal +5, Skills: Climb +13, Control Shape +6, Handle Animal +5,
Hide +9, Intimidate +7, Jump +10, Knowledge (nature) +5, Hide +11, Intimidate +7, Jump +11, Knowledge (nature) +6,
Listen +5, Move Silently +9, Spot +3, Survival +7. Listen +10, Move Silently +11, Spot +4, Survival +12.
Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Claws of Steel, Detect Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Claws of Steel, Detect
Weakness, Improved Unarmed Strike, Iron Will, Run, Skill Weakness, Improved Unarmed Strike, Iron Will, Run, Skill
Focus (Climb), Track, Weapon Focus (bite), Worry; Focus (Climb), Track, Weapon Focus (bite), Worry;
Dogbane, Extra Hair, Rapacious, Wolf-Born. Dogbane, Extra Hair, Rapacious, Wolf-Born.
Possessions: masterwork short bow, masterwork half
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Jonathan Heralds is a weak half-elf who revels in his
wolf form and considers himself the lord of all he surveys
in both name and deed. His aristocratic tendencies are evident
in all that he does, but only in his lupocephalus and wolf
forms does Silverlord reveal his true nature.
In his humanoid form, Jonathan is pale and fond of pow-
dering his face. He wears wigs, inks on fake moles, and
lounges about with little interest in the world outside his cas-
tle. His wolf form is a hulking, slavering beast covered in sil-
ver hair. It is in this form that Jonathan refers to himself as
Silverlord.
Heralds has so distinguished the two personalities that he
refers to Silverlord as another person. This distinction has
helped reinforce the belief among the peasants that Silverlord
is an entirely separate personality who only politely tolerates
Heralds. As Silverlord, he is highly intolerant of those who
would flagrantly disobey the laws of the land. His punish-
ment for transgressors is swift and deadly.
Birth Moon: Blood.
Breed: Lupus vision, scent, sonic vulnerability; AL LN; SV Fort +14, Ref
Humanoid Form +17, Will +14; Str 19, Dex 22, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 18, Cha
20.
Male half-elf (shapeshifter) Ari10: CR 11; Size M (5 ft. Skills: Appraise +13, Control Shape +12, Disguise +15,
4 in. tall); HD 10d8+10 plus 2d8+4; hp 78; Init +8; Spd 30 ft.; Hide +11, Intimidate +17, Knowledge (nobility) +17, Listen
AC 20 (+1 ring of protection, +3 large steel shield, +4 Dex, +19, Move Silently +7, Spot +9, Survival +11.
+2 natural), touch 14, flat-footed 16; BAB +8; Grp +11; Atk Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Fast Form, Improved
longsword +11 (1d8+3/19-20); Full Atk longsword +11/+6 Initiative, Iron Will, Leadership, Mans Tongue, Mystic
melee (1d8+3/19-20); SQ alternate form, lycanthropic empa- Transformation, Skill Focus (Knowledge (nobility)),
thy, low-light vision, scent; AL LN; SV Fort +12, Ref +15, Toughness, Track, Weapon Focus (bite); Man-Child, Mans
Will +13; Str 17, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 20. Hide, Paleness.
Skills: Appraise +13, Control Shape +11, Disguise +15,
Hide +5, Intimidate +17, Knowledge (nobility) +17, Listen Wolf Form
+16, Move Silently +5, Spot +8, Survival +8.
Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Fast Form, Improved Male half-elf (shapeshifter) Ari10: CR 11; Size M (6 ft.
Initiative, Iron Will, Leadership, Mans Tongue, Mystic long); HD 10d8+10 plus 2d8+4; hp 90; Init +10; Spd 50 ft.;
Transformation, Skill Focus (Knowledge (nobility)), AC 20 (+6 Dex, +4 natural), touch 16, flat-footed 14; BAB
Toughness, Track, Weapon Focus (bite); Man-Child, Mans +8; Grp +12; Atk/Full Atk bite +12 melee (1d6+5); SA sprint,
Hide, Paleness. trip; SQ alternate form, damage reduction 5/silver, lycan-
Possessions: longsword, +1 large steel shield, +1 ring of thropic empathy, low-light vision, scent, sonic vulnerability;
protection, ring of the ram, gloves of dexterity +2, 1 pp, 6 gp, AL LN; SV Fort +14, Ref +17, Will +14; Str 19, Dex 22, Con
and 6 gems worth 40 gp each. 17, Int 12, Wis 18, Cha 20.
Skills: Appraise +13, Control Shape +12, Disguise +15,
Lupocephalus Form Hide +11, Intimidate +17, Knowledge (nobility) +17, Listen
+21, Move Silently +7, Spot +9, Survival +13.
Male half-elf (shapeshifter) Ari10: CR 11; Size M (6 ft. Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Fast Form, Improved
tall); HD 10d8+10 plus 2d8+4; hp 90; Init +10; Spd 40 ft.; AC Initiative, Iron Will, Leadership, Mans Tongue, Mystic
20 (+6 Dex, +4 natural), touch 16, flat-footed 14; BAB +8; Transformation, Skill Focus (Knowledge (nobility)),
Grp +12; Atk claw +12 melee (1d4+4); Full Atk 2 claws +12 Toughness, Track, Weapon Focus (bite); Man-Child, Mans
melee (1d4+4) and bite +7 melee (1d6+5); SQ alternate form, Hide, Paleness.
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potion of enlarge (5th level), +1 cloak of resistance, +1
Lockjaw was a grizzled mercenary who realized that age amulet of natural armor, 2 pp, 3 gp, 5 sp, 59 cp and 3 gems
was fast making him obsolete until a werewolf bit him. worth 50 gp each.
Then Lockjaw was given a new lease on life and his career
was reinvigorated. He started it by single-handedly killing the
Lupocephalus Form
werewolf who spawned him. Male human (shapeshifter) Ftr6: CR 8; Size M (7 ft.
In humanoid form, Lockjaw is a handsome older man. tall); HD 6d10+18 plus 2d8+12; hp 66; Init +6; Spd 40 ft.; AC
He speaks with a slight accent and squints when he talks. He 20 (+2 large wooden shield, +1 amulet of natural armor, +3
is always outfitted in the finest weapons and armor he can Dex, +4 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 17; BAB +7; Grp +12;
afford and is fond of scimitars. In his wolf form, Lockjaw has Atk scimitar +12 melee (1d6+6/18-20) or heavy flail +12
a particularly huge maw. As a lupocephalus, he is a true night- melee (1d10+6/19-20) or claw +12 melee (1d4+5) or short-
mare, all teeth. bow +10 ranged (1d6/x3); Full Atk scimitar +12/+7 melee
Lockjaw hasnt changed much from his days as a human. (1d6+6/18-20) or heavy flail +12/+7 melee (1d10+6/19-20)
He still hires himself out to do jobs and his mercenary ten- or 2 claws +12 melee (1d4+5) and bite +7 melee (1d6+6) or
dencies ensure his loyalties are perpetually shifting. The dif- shortbow +10/+5 ranged (1d6/x3); SQ alternate form, dam-
ference is that before, younger men could best him in combat. age reduction 5/silver, lycanthropic empathy, low-light
Now, Lockjaw enjoys smashing young pups that oppose him. vision, scent, sonic vulnerability; AL N; SV Fort +10, Ref
His legion is carefully selected and afflicted only if Lockjaw +10, Will +6; Str 21, Dex 22, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 16.
is sure his recruits will be no threat to him. Lockjaws com- Skills: Appraise +2, Balance +9, Bluff +4, Climb +6,
bat experience and selective skills have created an impressive Control Shape +6, Diplomacy +5, Disguise +6, Escape Artist
fighting force of humanoid-allied werewolves who use their +7, Gather Information +5, Handle Animal +6, Heal +5, Hide
combat abilities skillfully on the battlefield. +7, Intimidate +5, Jump +7, Knowledge (history) +2, Listen
Birth Moon: Mead. +7, Move Silently +7, Ride +8, Search +3, Sense Motive +5,
Breed: Lupus. Sleight of Hand +8, Spot +5, Survival +6, Swim +2, Tumble
+8, Use Rope +8.
Humanoid Form Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Alpha Wolf, Combat
Expertise, Dodge, Jaw Lock, Improved Flank, Improved
Male human (shapeshifter) Ftr6: CR 8; Size M (6 ft. 4
Sunder, Improved Unarmed Strike, Mobility, Nip, Pack Fury,
in. tall); HD 6d10+6 plus 2d8+4; hp 57; Init +4; Spd 20 ft.;
Power Attack; Extra Hair, Lockjaw, Man-Child.
AC 24 (+6 breastplate, +2 large wooden shield, +1 amulet of
Possessions: scimitar, heavy flail, gauntlets, mighty
natural armor, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 21;
composite shortbow (Str +2), shortbow arrows (x34), large
BAB +7; Grp +11; Atk scimitar +11 (1d6+6/18-20) or heavy
wooden shield, potion of delay poison, potion of enlarge (5th
flail +11 (1d10+6/19-20) or shortbow +10 ranged (1d6/x3);
level), +1 cloak of resistance, +1 amulet of natural armor, 2
Full Atk scimitar +11/+6 melee (1d6+6/18-20) or heavy flail
pp, 3 gp, 5 sp, 59 cp and 3 gems worth 50 gp each.
+11/+6 melee (1d10+6/19-20) or shortbow +10/+5 ranged
(1d6/x3); SQ alternate form, lycanthropic empathy, low-light Wolf Form
vision, scent; AL N; SV Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +5; Str 19, Dex
18, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 16. Male human (shapeshifter) Ftr6: CR 8; Size M (7 ft.
Skills: Appraise +2, Balance +5, Bluff +4, Climb +5, tall); HD 6d10+18 plus 2d8+12; hp 66; Init +6; Spd 50 ft.; AC
Control Shape +5, Diplomacy +5, Disguise +6, Escape Artist 17 (+3 Dex, +4 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 14; BAB +7;
+5, Gather Information +5, Handle Animal +6, Heal +4, Hide Grp +12; Atk/Full Atk bite +12 melee (1d6+6); SA sprint,
+5, Intimidate +5, Jump +6, Knowledge (history) +2, Listen trip; SQ alternate form, damage reduction 5/silver, lycan-
+4, Move Silently +5, Ride +6, Search +3, Sense Motive +4, thropic empathy, low-light vision, scent, sonic vulnerability;
Sleight of Hand +6, Spot +4, Survival +3, Swim +2, Tumble AL N; SV Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +6; Str 21, Dex 22, Con
+6, Use Rope +6. 16, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 16.
Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Alpha Wolf, Combat Skills: Appraise +2, Balance +11, Bluff +4, Climb +6,
Expertise, Dodge, Jaw Lock, Improved Flank, Improved Control Shape +6, Diplomacy +5, Disguise +6, Escape Artist
Sunder, Improved Unarmed Strike, Mobility, Nip, Pack Fury, +7, Gather Information +5, Handle Animal +6, Heal -3, Hide
Power Attack; Extra Hair, Lockjaw, Man-Child. +7, Intimidate +5, Jump +7, Knowledge (history) +2, Listen
Possessions: scimitar, heavy flail, gauntlets, mighty +9, Move Silently +7, Ride +0, Search +3, Sense Motive +5,
composite shortbow (Str +2), shortbow arrows (x34), +1 Sleight of Hand +0, Spot +5, Survival +8, Swim +2, Tumble

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+8, Use Rope +0.
Feats and Thorns: Alertness, Alpha Wolf, Combat
Expertise, Dodge, Jaw Lock, Improved Flank, Improved
Sunder, Improved Unarmed Strike, Mobility, Nip, Pack Fury,
Power Attack; Extra Hair, Lockjaw, Man-Child.

Lord Vylstrap
Lord Vylstrap has a formidable presence and is dedicat-
ed to eradicating evil at all costs. Inscrutable and solitary, the
hound archon primarily focuses on the eternal hunt of evil
foes. He is prone to bouts of depression between missions and
feels a brotherhood with all werewolves. Lord Vylstrap (no
one is quite sure where he earned his title) has difficulty com-
bating canine opponents, even fiendish ones.
In appearance, Vylstrap is a powerful dog-headed
humanoid. Few see his actual form, however, as he is fond of
striding about in white gilded armor that has a snarling wolfs
head for a helmet. The theme of the wolfs head is on all his
equipment.
In his canine form, Vylstrap appears as a pure white dire
wolf with bright blue eyes. He is terrifying in combat but sur-
prisingly compassionate to canines and children. Vylstrap
leads a pack of werewolves who struggle to follow his ideals,
but despite the packs loyalty the archon feels forever alone.
Lord Vylstrap is an example of how the rules in this book Transformation, Track, Weapon Focus (greatsword).
can be applied to other shapeshifters, like the hound archon. Typical Paladin Spells Prepared (2/2; save DC 12 + spell
Birth Moon: Dyad. level): 1stdivine favor, protection from evil; 2ndbulls
Breed: Arctos. strength, eagles splendor.
Possessions: +3 full plate armor, +2 cold iron
Lupocephalus Form greatsword.

Hound Archon, Pal11: CR 16; Size M; HD 6d8+18 plus Dire Wolf Form
11d10+33; hp 143; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 30 (+9 natural, +11
+3 full plate armor), touch 10, flat-footed 30; BAB +17; Grp Hound Archon, Pal11: CR 16; Size L; HD 6d8+18 plus
+22; Atk +2 cold iron greatsword +25 melee (2d6+9/1920) 11d10+33; hp 143; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 19 (+9 natural, -1
or bite +22 melee (1d8+5); Full Atk +2 cold iron greatsword large), touch 10, flat-footed 19; BAB +17; Grp +22; Atk bite
+25/+20/+15/+10 melee (2d6+9/1920) and bite +17 melee +22 melee (1d8+5); Full Atk bite +22 melee (1d8+5); SA:
(1d8+2); or bite +22 melee (1d8+5) and slam +17 melee Smite evil, spells, spell-like abilities, turn undead 6/day; SQ:
(1d4+2); SA Smite evil, spells, spell-like abilities, turn aura of courage, aura of good, aura of menace, change shape,
undead 6/day; SQ: aura of courage, aura of good, aura of damage reduction 10/evil, darkvision 60 ft., detect evil,
menace, change shape, damage reduction 10/evil, darkvision divine grace, divine health, immunity to electricity and petri-
60 ft., detect evil, divine grace, divine health, immunity to faction, lay on hands (33 points/day), magic circle against
electricity and petrifaction, lay on hands (33 points/day), evil, remove disease 2/week, scent, spell resistance 27, tele-
magic circle against evil, remove disease 2/week, scent, spell port, tongues; SV Fort +18 (+22 against poison), Ref +11,
resistance 27, teleport, tongues; SV Fort +18 (+22 against Will +13; AL LG; Str 21, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 14, Cha
poison), Ref +11, Will +13; AL LG; Str 21, Dex 10, Con 16, 16.
Int 8, Wis 14, Cha 16. Skills: Concentration +15, Control Shape +15,
Skills: Concentration +15, Control Shape +15, Diplomacy +15, Hide +6, Jump +0, Listen +10, Ride +6,
Diplomacy +15, Hide +2, Jump +0, Listen +10, Ride +14, Sense Motive +15, Spot +10, Survival +6.
Sense Motive +15, Spot +10, Survival +2. Feats and Thorns: Alpha Wolf, Dire Form, Mystic
Feats and Thorns: Alpha Wolf, Dire Form, Mystic Transformation, Track, Weapon Focus (greatsword).

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 Appendix 2: New Monsters
This appendix introduces a number of new monsters that A crow swarm, also known as a murder, consists of near-
relate to werewolves or a werewolf-themed campaign. Note ly 1,000 crows.
also the many new rules in this book that will change the way
werewolves operate in your standard campaign. The scent Combat
ability has been altered for the werewolfs various forms, A crow swarm seeks to surround and attack any prey it
werewolves now have a sonic vulnerability and burrow encounters. The swarm deals 1d6 points of damage to any
speed, and there are many other smaller changes as well. creature whose space it occupies at the end of its move.
Additionally, the rules for breeds, thorns, and birth moons all Distraction (Ex): Any living creature that begins its turn
affect werewolf NPCs and can be extended to affect other with a swarm in its space must succeed on a DC 11 Fortitude
canine creatures if you so choose. save or be nauseated for 1 round. The save DC is
To account for the new range of werewolf abilities intro- Constitution-based.
duced herein, the following adjustments should be made to Wounding (Ex): Any living creature damaged by a crow
the stats for a normal wolf, dire wolf, worg, and winter wolf: swarm continues to bleed, losing 1 hit point per round there-
All wolves receive a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Listen, and after. Multiple wounds do not result in cumulative bleeding
Survival checks; can burrow at a speed of 1 foot per round; loss. The bleeding can be stopped by a DC 10 Heal check or
and are vulnerable to sonic damage. the application of a cure spell or some other healing magic.
Crow Swarm Forest Lord
Tiny Animal (Swarm) Medium Fey
Hit Dice: 3d8 (13 hp) Hit Dice: 5d6+5 (22 hp)
Initiative: +2 Initiative: +1
Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average) Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 14 (+2 size, +2 Dex), touch 14, flat-footed 12 Armor Class: 15 (+1 Dex, +4 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/ Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+2
Attack: Swarm (1d6) Attack: Dagger +2 melee (1d4/1920) or shortbow +3
Full Attack: Swarm (1d6) ranged (1d6/x3)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./0 ft. Full Attack: Dagger +2 melee (1d4/1920) or shortbow +3
Special Attacks: Distraction, wounding ranged (1d6/x3)
Special Qualities: Half damage from slashing and piercing, Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
swarm traits Special Qualities: Change shape, damage reduction 5/silver,
Saves: Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +3 low-light vision
Abilities: Str 3, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4 Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +5
Skills: Listen +11, Spot +11 Abilities: Str 10, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 13
Feats: Alertness, Lightning Reflexes Skills: Bluff +9, Diplomacy +3, Disguise +1 (+3 acting),
Environment: Temperate forests Hide +13, Intimidate +3, Knowledge (nature) +9, Listen
Organization: Solitary, murder (24 swarms), or colony +15, Move Silently +13, Perform (wind instruments) +9,
(1120 swarms) Spot +15, Survival +1 (+3 above ground)
Challenge Rating: 2 Feats: Alertness, Dodge, Mobility
Treasure: None Environment: Temperate forests
Alignment: Always neutral Organization: Solitary and a pack of 3-5 werewolves
Advancement: None Challenge Rating: 2
Level Adjustment: Treasure: Standard
What looked like a dark cloud is actually a darting Alignment: Usually chaotic neutral
swarm of crows, flying hither and yon and squawking with Advancement: 610 HD (Medium)
such ferocity that you can barely hear yourself think. Level Adjustment: +2
This tall fey is dressed in black leather, with sharp fin-

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gernails and jet-black hair. It has a particularly feline cast to
its features.
Forest lords are extremely territorial fey who use
humanoids as their shock troops by transforming them into
werewolves. Forest lords are found wherever the lycanthro-
pous flower thrives and use it to selectively recruit new
humanoids into their personal armies.
Forest lords are solitary initially, but quickly adopt a
band of minions once they are able to turn a few nearby
humanoids. They spend as much time cultivating the lycan-
thropous flower as they do terrorizing those who dare step
foot in their forests. Some forest lords will serve a more pow-
erful sylvan being if the lycanthropous flowers lie within the
stronger creatures territory. Sages speculate that forest lords
spontaneously come into existence wherever lycanthropous
flowers grow, the result of the powerful transformation magic
emanating from the plants.
A forest lord is about as tall and heavy as a half-elf.
Forest lords speak Sylvan, and most also speak Common.

Combat
The keen senses of a forest lord make it almost impossi-
ble to surprise one in the wild. Conversely, with their own
natural grace and agility, forest lords can sneak up on travel-
ers who are not carefully watching the surrounding wilder- Skills: Balance +4*, Hide +14, Jump +12, Listen +12*, Move
ness. A forest lord expecting trouble is likely to be armed with Silently +14, Spot +8, Survival +8*
a bow and a dagger and typically looses arrows from hiding, Feats: Improved Initiative, Track, Weapon Focus (bite)
weakening an enemy before closing in dire lion form. Environment: Any evil-aligned plane
Change Shape (Su): A forest lord can assume the shape Organization: Solitary, pair, or pack (716)
of a dire lion as a standard action. In humanoid form, a forest Challenge Rating: 3
lord cannot use its natural weapons but can wield weapons Treasure: None
and wear armor. Alignment: Always neutral evil
Skills: Forest lords have a +4 racial bonus on Hide, Advancement: 58 HD (Medium); 912 HD (Large)
Listen, Move Silently, Perform, and Spot checks. Level Adjustment: +3 (cohort)
This slavering beast is no ordinary wolf. It glows with an
Hell Wolf unholy light, its bloodshot eyes are filled with an unreasoning
rage, and its ears curl backwards in the shape of demonic
Medium Outsider (Evil, Extraplanar, Fire) horns.
Hit Dice: 4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative: +6 Hell wolves are souls that have escaped hell itself and
Speed: 50 ft. (10 squares) use their corpse as a gateway to the Prime Material plane. To
Armor Class: 17 (+2 Dex, +5 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 15 do so, the soul repossesses the body and the animated corpse
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+5 devours any burial cloth that envelops its face. It then begins
Attack: Bite +5 melee (1d8+1 plus 1d6 fire) to howl and moan until, in a burst of phosphorescence and a
Full Attack: Bite +5 melee (1d8+1 plus 1d6 fire) horrible stench, it leaps from the grave, reborn as a hell wolf.
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. A typical hell wolf stands 4-1/2 feet high at the shoulder
Special Attacks: Breath weapon, fiery bite, trip and weighs 170 pounds.
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., immunity to fire, scent, Hell wolves do not speak but understand Infernal.
vulnerability to cold and sonic
Saves: Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +5 Combat
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 6 Hell wolves are efficient hunters. A favorite pack tactic is

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to surround prey quietly, then attack with one or two wolves, modifier) to resist becoming frightened for 5d6 rounds. A
driving it toward the rest with their fiery breath. If the prey werewolf that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to that
doesnt run, the pack closes in. Hell wolves track fleeing prey same unnatural deads frightful presence for 24 hours.
relentlessly. Frightful presence is a mind-affecting fear effect.
A hell wolfs natural weapons, as well as any weapons it
wields, are treated as evil-aligned for the purpose of over- Vargulf
coming damage reduction.
Breath Weapon (Su): 10-foot cone of fire, once every Vargulves are wolves that possess the minds of men.
2d4 rounds, damage 2d6 fire, Reflex DC 13 half. The save They come from the mating of a werewolf and a regular wolf.
DC is Constitution-based. They are able to avoid traps, plan tactics, and hold grudges.
Fiery Bite (Su): A hell wolf deals an extra 1d6 points of Vargulves inevitably rise to become alpha leaders of their
fire damage every time it bites an opponent, as if its bite were packs, although a few become outcasts because of their
a flaming weapon. strange ways.
Trip (Ex): A hell wolf that hits with a bite attack can Treat vargulves as wolves, except they have an
attempt to trip the opponent as a free action without making Intelligence of 10 and can advance in fighter, ranger, or bar-
a touch attack or provoking an attack of opportunity. It barian classes.
receives a +1 racial bonus to the trip attempt. If the attempt
fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the hell wolf. Vrykolaka
* Skills: Hell wolves have a +4 racial bonus to Balance
and Listen checks, a +5 racial bonus on Hide and Move A vrykolaka is created when a particularly evil werewolf
Silently checks, and receive a +8 racial bonus on Survival dies. Its hatred of the world is so strong that it reanimates as
checks when tracking by scent, due to their keen sense of an undead abomination, continuing its lust for battle and
smell. destruction from the grave. Vrykolakas appear as savage-
looking humanoids, with dark complexions, distorted, mis-
shapen limbs, and the ability to shift into wolves. Vrykolakas
Unnatural Dead speak any languages they knew in life.
Treat a vrykolaka as the vampire template with the fol-
Unnatural dead are the spectral remnants of intelligent lowing changes to its special abilities:
beings that were murdered by a werewolf with the Dead Man Special Attacks: A vrykolaka retains all the special
Walking thorn. They follow the werewolf around, urging him attacks of the base creature and gains those described below.
to kill himself before more unnatural dead can be created. Children of the Night (Su): Vrykolakas once per day can
An unnatural dead appears in its physical state upon call forth a pack of 3d6 wolves as a standard action. These
death. The mangled corpse rapidly decays each day, eventu- creatures arrive in 2d6 rounds and serve the vrykolaka for up
ally becoming a dripping pile of gore. Treat unnatural dead as to 1 hour.
ghosts, with access to the following special attacks: Energy Drain (Su): Living creatures hit by a vrykolakas
Suicidal Whispers (Su): The unnatural dead try to con- slam attack (or any other natural weapon the vrykolaka might
vince the werewolf that killed them to commit suicide. Any possess) gain two negative levels. For each negative level
living creature within 60 feet that listens to an unnatural dead bestowed, the vrykolaka gains 5 temporary hit points. A
for 1 round must succeed on a Will save or immediately take vrykolaka can use its energy drain ability once per round.
1d4 point of Wisdom damage. A creature that successfully Special Qualities: A vrykolaka retains all the special
saves against this effect cannot be affected by the same unnat- qualities of the base creature and gains those described below.
ural deads suicidal whispers for 24 hours. For each 24 hours Alternate Form (Su): A vrykolaka can assume the shape
that pass after the first encounter, the Wisdom damage of a wolf or dire wolf as a standard action. This ability is sim-
increases by +1. Thus, after two days, a werewolf listening to ilar to a polymorph spell cast by a 12th-level character, except
the unnatural dead must make a Will save or suffer 1d4+2 that the vrykolaka does not regain hit points for changing
points of Wisdom damage. If the werewolfs Wisdom ever form and must choose from among the forms mentioned here.
dips below 1, he immediately commits suicide in the most While in its alternate form, the vrykolaka loses its natural
direct way possible. slam attack and dominate ability, but it gains the natural
Frightful Presence (Ex): Unnatural dead tend to appear weapons and extraordinary special attacks of its new form. It
out of nowhere, surprising and terrifying the werewolf who can remain in that form until it assumes another or until the
killed them. The victim must make a successful Will save next sunrise.
(DC 10 + 1/2 unnatural deads HD + unnatural deads Cha Damage Reduction (Su): A vrykolaka has damage reduc-

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tion 10/silver and magic. A vrykolakas natural weapons are supernatural lycanthropy. They create it in great foaming
treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming brews in hell and then distribute these brews to cultists in
damage reduction. exchange for gold or other services. In this way, Negalopus
Slaying a Vrykolaka: Reducing a vrykolakas hit points spreads his faith and endless loyal warriors.
to 0 or lower incapacitates it but doesnt always destroy it. Wolf devils often take up with hags, who frequently
However, certain attacks can slay vrykolaka. Driving a barter with them. The wolf devils always lead the hags, who
wooden stake through a vrykolakas heart instantly slays the swear fealty to them. Other wolf devils turn humanoids into
monster. However, it returns to life if the stake is removed, werewolves and werewolves into clerics of Negalopus, acting
unless the body is destroyed. A popular tactic is to cut off the as their commander.
creatures head and fill its mouth with holy wafers (or their Most wolf devils have far-reaching plans, ultimately
equivalent). hoping to usurp entire nations. But in every case, their seeds
of domination always begin with a potion. The first vial they
Wolf Devil give out is free ...
A wolf devil is about 8 feet tall and weighs 400 pounds.
Large Outsider (Evil, Extraplanar, Lawful, Shapechanger) Wolf devils speak Common and Infernal.
Hit Dice: 9d8+27 (67 hp)
Initiative: +6 Combat
Speed: 40 ft (8 squares) Wolf devils only use their claws in humanoid form.
Armor Class: 20 (1 size, +2 Dex, +9 natural), touch 11, Though they love killing, they have little stomach for direct
flat-footed 18 combat and attack from ambush whenever possible. Wolf
Base Attack/Grapple: +9/+18 devils start a combat by using crushing despair and charm
Attack: Bite +13 melee (1d8+5) monster to keep opponents off balance. They try to stay away
Full Attack: Bite +13 melee (1d8+5) and 2 claws +8 melee from the enemys main strength.
(1d6+2) A wolf devils natural weapons, as well as any weapons
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft. it wields, are treated as evil-aligned and lawful-aligned for
Special Attacks: Spell-like abilities the purpose of overcoming damage reduction. Its natural
Special Qualities: Change shape, damage reduction 10/sil- weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of
ver, darkvision 60 ft., immunity to fire and poison, resist- overcoming damage reduction.
ance to acid 10 and cold 10, scent, see in darkness, Spell-Like Abilities: At willblink, control water, levi-
telepathy 100 ft. tate, misdirection (DC 14), rage (DC 15); 1/daycharm
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +10 monster (DC 16), crushing despair (DC 16), dimension door.
Abilities: Str 20, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 18, Wis 18, Cha 18 At willinvisibility sphere; 1/daymass bulls strength,
Skills: Bluff +16, Climb +17, Concentration +15, Diplomacy mass enlarge. Caster level equals the greater wolf devils HD.
+8, Disguise +4 (+6 acting), Hide +10*, Intimidate +18, The save DCs are Charisma-based.
Jump +21, Listen +16, Move Silently +14, Sense Motive Change Shape (Su): A wolf devil can assume the shape
+16, Spot +16 Survival +16 (+18 following tracks), and of a tall, pale humanoid with sunken eyes and long black hair
Tumble +16 or a dire wolf as a standard action. In humanoid form, a wolf
Feats: Combat Casting, Combat Reflexes, Improved devil cannot use its natural weapons but can wield weapons
Initiative, Track and wear armor. In dire wolf form, a wolf devil loses its claw
Environment An evil-aligned plane attacks but retains its bite attack.
Organization: Solitary or pack (3) Lycanthropic Empathy (Ex): In any form, wolf devils
Challenge Rating: 6 can communicate and empathize with normal or dire wolves.
Treasure: Double standard This gives them a +4 racial bonus on checks when influenc-
Alignment: Always lawful evil ing the wolfs attitude and allows the communication of sim-
Advancement: Special (see below) ple concepts and (if the wolf is friendly) commands, such as
Level Adjustment: friend, foe, flee, and attack.
This beast resembles a tall human with pitch-black skin, Pass Without Trace (Ex): A wolf devil in wolf form can
sunken eyes, and long dark hair. Its eyes glow orange. use pass without trace (as the spell) as a free action.
Skills: *A wolf devil in wolf form gains a +4 circum-
Wolf devils are supernatural agents of Negalopus, com- stance bonus on Hide checks.
mitted to spreading his will throughout the Prime Material
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Low-light vision in any form
Scent in any form
The children of werewolves and humanoids have a 50% Racial Feats: All wolfkin gain Iron Will as a bonus feat
chance of being wolfkin. Wolfkin are physically weaker than +1 natural armor bonus
natural werewolves but still stronger and faster than other Special Qualities: Lycanthropic empathy
humanoids of their kind. Some wolfkin never know their par- Werewolf Blood: For all effects related to race, a wolfkin
ents are werewolves until they transform themselves. Others is considered a canine and werewolf. Wolfkin cannot
are abandoned and adopted by humanoid families. contract lycanthropy
Wolfkin characters possess the following racial traits. Damage reduction 1/silver
+1 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom Favored Class: Barbarian
Medium size Level Adjustment: +1

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