Wolf-Shifter

This page originates from Wolf-Shifter page on Lost Girl

A Wolf-Shifter is a type of Shapeshifter species that transforms into a wolf.

Description
There are Wolf-Shifters in both Light Fae and Dark Fae clans.

Wolf-Shifters are Fae species capable of changing between a human and a wolf form at will. They are also able to change only a part of their body, such as their eyes or teeth. Even in human form, a Wolf-Shifter possesses superhuman physical prowess that can be used to overpower human enemies and Fae.



Wolf-Shifters appear to have an affinity for a warrior life, as those that have appeared in the series have all been warriors or mercenaries for at least part of their lives.

Wolf-Shifters are usually in packs with other Wolf-Shifters.



Lycanthrope is the language of Wolf-Shifters and shared by members of both Light and Dark Fae clans. Its symbols are found engraved on them as tattoos and on special artifacts, such as bracelets.

Hale mentioned that there is more than one kind of "canine-shifter."

The mortal enemy of the Wolf-Shifter is the Lupercus.

Powers

 * Wolf-Shifting: Wolf-Shifters are able to transform their selves into wolves. They can also transform Dyson shapeshifts.gif selves partially into wolves with their eyes turning gold or amber, their teeth turn into canine fangs, and their fingernails turn into wolf claws.  When they shift, their eyes turn gold.
 * Superhuman Strength: Wolf-Shifters are stronger than normal humans and can easily lift heavy objects.
 * Superhuman Speed: Wolf-Shifters are faster than normal humans.
 * Heightened Senses: Wolf-Shifters possess heightened senses and are easily able to smell and hear better than a normal human.
 * Superhuman Endurance: Wolf-Shifters possess endurance surpassing any normal human.
 * Superhuman Agility: Wolf-Shifters possess agility surpassing any normal human.
 * Longevity: While not immortal, Wolf-Shifters possess longer lifespans than humans.

Known Wolf-Shifters

 * Dyson
 * Stefan (deceased)
 * Cayden
 * Silas

In Lost Girl: The Game


The modern term, Lycan, now exists as another description for Wolf-Shifters. Lycans are an advanced form of wolf shapeshifters that have much greater control over their ability to transform and use their wide range of senses and powers.

Trivia

 * Although in one episode a wolf (Dyson) was said to mate for life, this is actually a romantic notion. In nature, only the Alpha of the pack is the wolf that breeds and he mates with an Alpha female. The two stay mated until the female dies, after which the Alpha male finds another strong female in the pack to mate with and her ability to breed elevates her to Alpha status.


 * There are many types of wolves in nature.

Appearances
(Apart from Dyson)


 * 1.11 Faetal Justice (Silas)
 * 2.05 BrotherFae of the Wolves (Cayden, Stefan)
 * 4.07 La Fae Époque (Angel, mentioned only)