You're an angel, I'm a dog (SPN werewolf/wolfblood au) masterpost
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AU Overview:
The SPN "Werewolves" aren't actually werewolves, but they're worse at hiding than actual werewolves (aka wolfbloods), and are the only ones the majority of hunters are aware of. Wolfbloods have the ability to fully shift into a wolf, and don't have an insatiable hunger for human hearts; though they do go a little feral during full moon shifts.
Bites don't turn the person who is bitten, rather it gives any offspring they have the genetic structure necessary to facilitate a full shift. However, in order to actually be able to shift, the child must be fed the blood of the werewolf who bit their parent at exactly 6 months older. The theorised reason for this is population control, not wanting wolfbloods to just turn all the humans.
First shift occurs at 13, however the children who were not fed the blood at 6 months old will never be able to shift. These children are also known as 'wolfhearts'. They will, though, still have most of the attributes of a wolfblood; animalistic instincts and habits, as well as a slightly stronger sense of smell than regular humans (though not as strong as those who can shift). Those traits are also present from birth.
Wolfbloods and hellhounds are somewhat closely related, and wolfbloods turned demons become hellhound shifters. Any kin created by demonic wolfbloods, also known as hellwolves, will still shift into regular wolves, but may have traces of sulfur in their blood, potential for other demonic abilities (if turned to full wolfbloods), and some physical traits not typical for wolves (i.e antlers or wings), though the physical traits are incredibly rare.
Wolfbloods are pack creatures, requiring a pack of at least 5 wolves in order to stay sane. Wolves without packs are known to go feral, and will eventually die if they are unable to find a pack. Packs of less than 5 members are extremely rare, but stories of packs of that nature present them as being incredibly codependant and hostile towards outsiders.
Wolfblood traits such as faster healing and enhanced senses dont typically appear until first shift, but may present earlier if the body deems it necessary for survival
CHARACTERS
Mary Winchester:
Bitten human
John Winchester:
Hunter
Dean Winchester:
Wolfhearted
Sam Winchester:
Wolfblood
Azazel:
Hellwolf (One of the first)
