How does one become the beast? This dictates the tone of your world.
Transformation triggered by anger, pain, or elevated heart rate makes the character a walking powder keg.
Does the human turn into a massive, bipedal wolf-man (the "Crine" form), or a literal wolf that is indistinguishable from a natural predator? 4. Mental State: Man or Beast? This is the most important rule for character development. Rules for Werewolves
Is it agonizing? Does it shred their clothes? A painful, bone-snapping transformation emphasizes the "curse" aspect.
A werewolf that can change at will is a superhero; a werewolf that changes against their will is a victim. How does one become the beast
Killing the one who bit you breaks the bloodline.
The human retains their mind but gains the predatory instincts and aggression of the wolf. 5. Vulnerabilities and "The Silver Bullet" Does the human turn into a massive, bipedal
The full moon is the gold standard. It provides a ticking clock and a predictable cycle of dread.