Let's talk a little about the history of werewolves in my AU on "W.I.T.C.H".
(English is not my native language, so there may be mistakes. Please be understanding)
Werewolves, like the rest of the inhabitants of Metamoor, are half-breeds of humans and galhots. But when the races crossed, their changes turned in the wrong direction. Although if we compare the potential of ordinary meridians and werewolves, this can be argued. Let's put it this way: a certain percentage of mutations was exceeded, and the first shifters appeared. Some people at different points in their lives simply began to take on animal traits.
It is assumed that their appearance was not accidental and responded to some needs of the world. But it has not yet been possible to find out more precisely.
Those who did not die immediately from the shock and attacks of neighbors fled to forests, fields, deserts. Away from civilization. There they naturally stumbled upon each other, figured out the hierarchy, out of a sense of solidarity helped their comrades in misfortune, huddled together in groups. The next generations of werewolves began to appear already from their mixing. They are born not as people, but as animals.
But the first type of werewolves did not disappear anywhere. New cases appeared from time to time. Chimeris is one of them.
Since she was a high-born lady, this feature was kept in the strictest confidence. There were few sorcerers on Metamoor, so getting rid of princess with magical abilities was not profitable. In addition, the girl did not show aggression. Ostara kept her alive so as not to undermine herself precarious status completely. And from time to time she got rid of those people whom she suspected of revealing a terrible secret.
It is mentioned in the fanfiction that Ostara used to curse her daughter "for the sake of bullying". In fact, it was a kind of way to restrain transformation until the age when the girl becomes conscious. But in any case, this method cannot be called humane.
Werewolves are not well liked in Meridian society. People and galhots believe that they only imitate rationality, but in reality they are bloodthirsty beasts. I plan in my fanfic a whole arc on the acceptance of werewolves. As for Chimeris: at some point, she will also regret that she kept the second hypostasis in severity.
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The prototype of the second form of Chimeris was the Stymphalian birds of prey from ancient Greek mythology. The victory over them provided Hercules with his sixth feat:
"The Stymphalian birds were created by the god of war Ares. They had metal beaks, wings and claws. Their most formidable weapons were feathers that the birds poured onto the ground like arrows"
Chimeris indeed has the ability to shed feathers, piercing enemies with them. Subsequently, lost feathers are restored at the expense of mana.
In my fanfiction, this will be revealed more fully, but I will simply indicate it under the picture. This appearance is not a complete transformation.
Cedric and Miranda can transform their hands, while remaining in the human form. Chimeris for many years rejected the "bird", but was sometimes forced to release it. As a result, she learned to transform in such a way as to get the maximum benefit and the minimum inconvenience. Hence, there is so much humanity in this appearance.
I'm not sure if this is the final design option. Some details may change. But I wanted to at least roughly outline the werewolf form of Chimeris. Initially, it was assumed that its color would be closer in color to bronze or copper. But in the end, I settled on the option in which steel prevails.
About changing hair color: in the original comic and animated series, Cedric also changes the color of his hair in the transformation. So I decided that I can leave this shade. In combination with silver lips, it makes the image more unearthly, bizarre.
