Lycanthropes are sentient beings that suffer from Lycanthropy, the ability (usually involuntary) to change into an animal. There are seven known types of lycanthropes throughout Tamriel.

Werebears Edit

The Werebear is believed to exist in Skyrim. They are supposedly the most common type of lycanthrope in Skyrim, although they also appear on the island of Solstheim.

Werewolves Edit

The Werewolf is the only lycanthrope known to exist everywhere in Tamriel. They are known to have a connection with the Daedric Lord Hircine, and are often described as his hounds. They are the second most common lycanthrope in Skyrim behind Werebears.

The Circle, an elite group of warriors within The Companions, is comprised of werewolves. Lycanthropy is passed down to new members through a blood ritual upon their admittance into the Circle. Werewolves carry a weakness of Silver Weapons.

Werecrocodiles Edit

Werecrocodiles exist in Black Marsh and southern Morrowind.

WerelionsEdit

Werelions have been spotted in Black Marsh, Cyrodiil, and the wetter parts of Elsweyr.

Werevultures Edit

Werevultures exist only in Valenwood.

Wereboars Edit

Wereboars can be found in both High Rock and Hammerfell. They are the third Lycanthropes along with Werewolves, and Werebears to appear in the series.

Weresharks Edit

Weresharks are believed to roam the oceans around Tamriel. Their existence has never been confirmed as only a rumor of their existence is ever mentioned in the Daggerfall text: "On Lycanthropy" and even then the author, Varnard Karessen, only briefly mentions that he has heard of these lycanthropes, and nothing more.

SourcesEdit

• On Lycanthropy
• The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon