Nyx Seifas

[trinityshade]

Godly power only over-rules those who cannot control it. A Godly power that can be controlled cannot over-rule.
I do not let power corrupt me, For I am the one who corrupts the power.

Ψ Character Sheet Ψ

[Name] Nyx Seifas
[Race] Lythari
[Age] 149
[Hair Color] Blonde
[Eye Color] Amber
[Appearance]


[Lycanthropy]

[.:: Abilities/Traits/Weaknesses ::.]

[Longevity]-
The Lycan, like the Damphyr, age at a slightly slower pace than mortals. This effect, called Longevity, begins only after the Lycan has fully undergone their Becoming (16-18 years of age for women, 18-20 for men). Thus, after puberty, every 2 years ages the Lycan by 1 physical year.

[Territorial]-
Lycan are creatures driven by instinct and animalistic natures. There is only so much of this that they can cover up. Despite their desire to live normal lives (most of the time) there are simply some instincts that are so deeply wired into their psyche that it is completely out of their control. Territoriality is one of these aspects, and is especially potent in the males. This can apply to material items, areas (such as homes or parks), as well as to people who the Lycan feels especially protective of. This is often not exactly rational behavior, and in the cases of people being the object of attention, can result in fear, flattery, or simply the impression of being a creepy overbearing bastard. Either way, the Lycan feels a special sense of entitlement to a person, object, or place, and will do everything in his power to make absolutely sure that everyone knows it. This of course does not mean that another Lycan cannot have the very same opinion for the very same thing, at which point the most powerful Lycan will assert his dominance over the other. This usually leads to very bloody fights and an even more brutal sense of hostility between the two.

[Gaze of a Beast]-
No matter what they do, or how far they run from their true inborn natures, the simple fact is clear. Lycan, regardless of their noble intentions, are at their hearts center, killers, hunters, trackers, and animals. Their eyes expose them for what they truly are. In the face of bright lights their eyes shimmer like that of a wild animals, reflecting eerily against the darkness.

[Lycan Weaknesses]
The most distinguishing weakness of a lycan is silver, and all lycanthropes are psychologically bound to the phases of the moon. Ironically, many of a lycan 's other weaknesses are derived from its unique physical attributes.

[Silver] - Lycan have a severe allergy to silver. Superficial skin contact will result in redness and irritation, and a burning sensation that intensifies with increased pressure or prolonged exposure. Silver-inflicted wounds require healing times matching those of a normal human's, and often leave a scar. Silver wounds cause painful, physical burning in addition to pain associated with the particular type of wound. If the silver remains lodged inside the body, cellular proteins will begin to breakdown, causing progressive, localized damage similar to a chemical burn.

[Full Moon] - Though not understood why, lycan have a psychological link to the phases of the moon.

*Periods during the half-moon phase are when lycan will maintain the greatest self-control, and most balanced, human-like behavior.
*During a new moon, individuals may carry on with more indifference, demonstrate more sedate behavior, or behave more carefree than normal.
*During a full moon, individuals usually exhibit signs of impatience, anxiety, restlessness, and/or aggression. Younger and recently-turned lycan typically cannot maintain the mental and physical control necessary to prevent outbursts of extreme behavior and chaotic thought patterns. This quickly leads to a feral state, in which the conscious mind goes haywire, shutting down (much like a seizure) and an uncontrolled transformation to either feral or wolf form occurs. At this point, mental control is replaced by a primal subconscious, driven solely on primitive instincts (fight-or-flight) and basic needs (food, etc).

[High-Frequency Noise] - The effect of high-pitched noises can range from irritating, to deafening, to dangerously incapacitating - depending upon their intensity. High frequency noises at extreme amplitudes can rupture ear drums and cause severe damage - leading to temporary loss of hearing and vertigo.

[High Metabolism] - Though not a direct weakness, lycan require large intakes of food to function at peak levels. Protein is the primary necessity, required for the near-constant cellular regeneration that takes place during transformations and healing. Though lycan can survive without food longer than humans, the diminishing effects on muscle mass and energy can be just as drastic.

[Scent] - Lycan maintain their unique scent even when in human form. Though meaningless to other humans, this does make it more difficult for lycan to blend in as 'human' when among others with keen olfactory senses.

[Wolfsbane] - There was once a story that surrounded the legend of wolfsbane and Lycans, though the true story itself has been long lost to the ages. The general assumption is, however, that after the Mother had cast out the Crone and her children into the night, and the maiden and her kith too had been punished, that the world was revived. Across the fields and forests that had been the battleground for the Great War, which would eventually become known as the Great Divide, a new flower grew. One in the place of each fallen Damphyr. A flower perfectly representing the beauty and cunning of the Crone Goddess. Poisonous to all that touched it. Especially so to the Lycan. This flower would come to be called Wolfsbane.

The flower itself has many uses against lycan. It emits a smell that is devastating to their senses, and if ingested it could easily prove fatal. NOTE: This weakness is not commonly known. Please have a very good reason (not searching books or the internet) to know this.

[Lycan Traits]
Lycan have a number of powers and abilities. The older and more experienced, the greater the range and strength of his or her powers. It is very -very- rare for a Lycan to have a power not found below, but not impossible.

[Lifespan] - A lycan ages only one year for every two human years. This makes their lives considerably longer than a humans, as well as slows their physical aging process down without making it completely obvious. Some Lycan have been known to live as long as 250 years. Their prolonged lifespan is primarily attributed to cellular regeneration, which occurs during each human-to-wolf transformation. As new cells are constantly recreated for the entire body, the aging process is significantly delayed.

[Strength] - Stronger Lycan can lift as much as 2 tons - the equivalent of a small car. Upon shifting forms bone structure, density and muscle tissues expand and reform to make them much more durable and strong.It is speculated that the enhancement of strength and reaction time may be due to a metamorphosis in muscle fiber composition. This would explain the correlation between age and increased strength in lycanthropes - even when in human form. As a lycanthrope grows older, the cumulative total of transformations made within a lifetime also increases. In turn, residual 'lycan muscle tissue' may remain after reversion to human form, building up overtime to increase human form strength.

[Agility] - From a standing position, a lycanthrope can jump as high as 15 feet. Sprinting at top speed, some lycan can run as fast as 32mph. In comparison, the fastest recorded human running speed is 26.3mph.

[Endurance/Healing] - Lycan possess an extremely high threshold of pain and recover from most wounds twice (2x) as fast as humans. While a broken bone can take months to heal for a normal human, it is only roughly a matter of a week or so for a lycan to completely mend. A Lycan's distinct muscle composition is not only vastly stronger than human muscle tissue, it also utilizes oxygen and breaks down lactic acid more efficiently. This, combined with larger lung capacity, gives an enormous boost to a lycan 's stamina and endurance, and practically nullifies muscle soreness after vigorous activity.

[Immune System] - Bacteria, disease, viruses, infections of the human variety are not threats to Lycan. There are illness out there however that can effect a Lycan, such as rabies and other Lycan specific illnesses that have developed over their lifetimes. Lycan are not immune to the effects of alcohol or drugs.

[Vision] - Associated with their nocturnal hunting nature, lycan have extremely acute long distance sight, and can see in near complete darkness.

[Hearing] - Like a natural wolf or dog, a lycan's ear shape allows it to zero-in on remote sounds. Lycan can pick up distant conversations and hear pitches beyond a normal human's audible spectrum. (This includes dog whistles, mechanical noises, and feedback from electronic devices.)

[Smell] - The olfactory sense is the most important attribute a lycan possesses. It is estimated that lycan can smell up to 10,000 times better than a human, and are able to consciously pick out dozens of different scents at once.