Origins of the Werebeast.
Creature Compendium · by Herald Salana Orvanof
In the first age, a small tribe of humans who made their homes deep in the forest, witnessed their homes destroyed by the on-moving civilization. After regrouping, they started a resistance against the intruders, devoting their lives to protect the nature around them. Their dedication touched the heart of Gaia, the Earth Goddess. She bestowed upon them the powers of nature, the bloodline of the animals in the forest, to aid them in their quest. The humans became half-human, half-beast. These, who were later known to be called the werebeasts, roam the forests mostly in their human form. It was later found that when in danger, or when the rush of adrenaline excited them, their hidden powers were released, and they transformed into the beast they were blessed as. While as the beast, the human would gather greater strength.
Although there are only a handfull of werebeasts roaming the lands, their numbers are steadily climbing, and Gaia's gift will once again be safe from all harm.
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