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Fanmade comparison of a Quileute shape-shifter (left) and a Child of the Moon (right)

The Children of the Moon are creatures similar to the traditional werewolves of myth. They phase or change form in response to the cycles of the moon. In their changed form, they do not entirely resemble actual wolves: their forelegs are more powerful than their hind legs, and they still have usable hands with opposable thumbs. In addition their stance is more upright, making their movement somewhat apelike rather than entirely canine.

Children of the Moon change form only at night, and during the fullest phase of the Moon. While in their werewolf form, Children of the Moon are not aware of their human selves; they are feral rather than rational. Usually, they run alone, or with one companion of the opposite gender. Children of the Moon cannot breed in their animal form and can only spread their species by infecting other humans through a bite. Infected humans who have children do not pass their abilities to their offspring.

In their animal form, Children of the Moon have heightened strength and speed that make them both deadly and difficult to kill; contrary to legend, these werewolves cannot be killed with a silver bullet, nor does silver repel them. Their amplified abilities make them capable of destroying a lone vampire; however, the vampire generally has the advantage due to the fact that he retains his logic and intelligence. One advantage the werewolf has both in human and animal form is immunity to vampire venom, both the transformative properties and the pain-inducing properties.

Because vampires and Children of the Moon share the same food source and because each is an exception to the other's near indestructibility, they are natural enemies. Over time, however, the vampires have hunted the once populous werewolves into near extinction.

Just to clarify, I don’t actually think werewolves are real. I’m referring to the style of image where they look real.