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Sorry for the Delay I know this is what you've all been waiting for most likely but the wait is over this is the official Network Bestiary. Where we will keep all the lore of the monsters we will be hunting.
But first on the long list of lore to get finished at the top is the Network itself.
The Network dates back to 1936 when the initial classified investigation was done on a creature known as the Beast of Bray Road. What was first thought to be a monster turned out to be a human with a genetic mutation we now call Lycanthropy. The Network was formed once it was understood that Lycanthropy was not something that could be controlled but rather an ailment and humans started treating as an illness rather than a monster to be exterminated. Though even in that time we were very ignorant to the truth. From 1936 to 1970 the Network Exclusively hunted werewolves and other monsters to the brink. In 1970 the Pack treaty was formed this was an agreement between the Network and the packs that were more interested in finding a cure to the condition rather than becoming enemies in a war. Just look for this symbol and you'll know.
The Pack Treaty is as follows
Pack Treaty
1a. The Network hereby takes over all hunting authority over werewolf fugitives that break the law of killing humans outside the realm of self defense. Should a human be killed in a werewolf attack. The Network reserves all rights to conduct a separate investigation into the attack outside of the Pack justice system. While maintaining Pack independence in the event that the parties involved do find the defendant guilty the Pack may punish the defendant using their own form of justice. The Network shall only interfere when the pack protects said fugitives.
1b. The Network hereby takes all responsibility for Poachers. Whereas “Poachers” Are defined as hunters that are hunting werewolves outside the authority of the Network. Poachers will be dealt with using extreme prejudice for violating the Pack Treaty. In the event that a poacher is caught within Pack Territories are subject to the pack justice system. Should the Poachers be released they will be prosecuted by The Network.
2. While the purpose of the Network is to help the Packs integrate into society as citizens, if the Packs choose to remain as sovereign entities then Pack affairs must not affect those of the human affairs. Thus in the same respect for the packs Sovereignty Human affairs will have no involvement with the pack. Aside from federal votes that all members of society have the right to do.
3. The Network existing as a clandestine entity is not allowed to encroach on Pack Territory. In an effort to prevent accidental trespassing all marked trails within public areas shall remain public. Packs must provide assistance in the event a civilian is lost within pack territory. This law does not protect Poachers or Hunters of the Network that have disobeyed Pack Treaty laws. In the event of a Lost Hiker. The Network will contact the Pack in which the hiker is lost to communicate that The Lost Hiker is within the specific Territory.
Coming into the modern era the Network has grown into a social communication system that helps werewolves find lost packs and has many assets into researching a way to cure Lycanthropy. There hasn't been any progress in this feat though we come closer with treatments such as the antigen Luna. Which has actually helped those who use it as a treatment method completely nullify the transformations during the full moon with regular doses. And with advancements it comes in pill form to be easily disguised as a regular medication.
So here is what we know about Lycanthropy.
Lycanthropy is a genetic mutation within the human species that comes in one of two forms depending on the person's individual DNA though we are not entirely sure how it will manifest we do know that it manifests as either A-type or B-type.
A-types, or Alpha types are your traditional wolfman stories bipedal beasts that range from 7 to 9 feet tall human like features but mainly wolf. These types are usually more aggressive and can change between forms at will. They are arguably the most dangerous type of werewolves. based on their physical attributes. Though the transformation can be painful if forced once there has been enough practice some can change almost instantly.
B-types, or Beta types are more traditional rougarou they transform into something comparable to a Dire Wolf. These types are quadruped. Often making up the highest numbers of the pack the Beta types are wolves that are 8 to 10 feet long stand 5 feet at the shoulders sometimes 6 feet if you include the neck and head. These Lycanthropes are forced to change every full moon and cannot change at will the transformation is painful. In some cases the transformation can stop and a beta type could be caught mid transformation, these are the cases of the dogmen in michigan. Once the mutation has reached this point it is often untreatable. Though it is rare that cases reach this degree of mutation.
But first on the long list of lore to get finished at the top is the Network itself.
The Network dates back to 1936 when the initial classified investigation was done on a creature known as the Beast of Bray Road. What was first thought to be a monster turned out to be a human with a genetic mutation we now call Lycanthropy. The Network was formed once it was understood that Lycanthropy was not something that could be controlled but rather an ailment and humans started treating as an illness rather than a monster to be exterminated. Though even in that time we were very ignorant to the truth. From 1936 to 1970 the Network Exclusively hunted werewolves and other monsters to the brink. In 1970 the Pack treaty was formed this was an agreement between the Network and the packs that were more interested in finding a cure to the condition rather than becoming enemies in a war. Just look for this symbol and you'll know.
The Pack Treaty is as follows
Pack Treaty
1a. The Network hereby takes over all hunting authority over werewolf fugitives that break the law of killing humans outside the realm of self defense. Should a human be killed in a werewolf attack. The Network reserves all rights to conduct a separate investigation into the attack outside of the Pack justice system. While maintaining Pack independence in the event that the parties involved do find the defendant guilty the Pack may punish the defendant using their own form of justice. The Network shall only interfere when the pack protects said fugitives.
1b. The Network hereby takes all responsibility for Poachers. Whereas “Poachers” Are defined as hunters that are hunting werewolves outside the authority of the Network. Poachers will be dealt with using extreme prejudice for violating the Pack Treaty. In the event that a poacher is caught within Pack Territories are subject to the pack justice system. Should the Poachers be released they will be prosecuted by The Network.
2. While the purpose of the Network is to help the Packs integrate into society as citizens, if the Packs choose to remain as sovereign entities then Pack affairs must not affect those of the human affairs. Thus in the same respect for the packs Sovereignty Human affairs will have no involvement with the pack. Aside from federal votes that all members of society have the right to do.
3. The Network existing as a clandestine entity is not allowed to encroach on Pack Territory. In an effort to prevent accidental trespassing all marked trails within public areas shall remain public. Packs must provide assistance in the event a civilian is lost within pack territory. This law does not protect Poachers or Hunters of the Network that have disobeyed Pack Treaty laws. In the event of a Lost Hiker. The Network will contact the Pack in which the hiker is lost to communicate that The Lost Hiker is within the specific Territory.
Coming into the modern era the Network has grown into a social communication system that helps werewolves find lost packs and has many assets into researching a way to cure Lycanthropy. There hasn't been any progress in this feat though we come closer with treatments such as the antigen Luna. Which has actually helped those who use it as a treatment method completely nullify the transformations during the full moon with regular doses. And with advancements it comes in pill form to be easily disguised as a regular medication.
So here is what we know about Lycanthropy.
Lycanthropy is a genetic mutation within the human species that comes in one of two forms depending on the person's individual DNA though we are not entirely sure how it will manifest we do know that it manifests as either A-type or B-type.
A-types, or Alpha types are your traditional wolfman stories bipedal beasts that range from 7 to 9 feet tall human like features but mainly wolf. These types are usually more aggressive and can change between forms at will. They are arguably the most dangerous type of werewolves. based on their physical attributes. Though the transformation can be painful if forced once there has been enough practice some can change almost instantly.
B-types, or Beta types are more traditional rougarou they transform into something comparable to a Dire Wolf. These types are quadruped. Often making up the highest numbers of the pack the Beta types are wolves that are 8 to 10 feet long stand 5 feet at the shoulders sometimes 6 feet if you include the neck and head. These Lycanthropes are forced to change every full moon and cannot change at will the transformation is painful. In some cases the transformation can stop and a beta type could be caught mid transformation, these are the cases of the dogmen in michigan. Once the mutation has reached this point it is often untreatable. Though it is rare that cases reach this degree of mutation.
