Wolf-Shifters (also called Shifters) are a breed of supernatural individuals that have the ability to shift into wolf form at will, and not because of the full moon. Apparently Wolf-Shifters are a genetic sub-species of the Children of the Moon, only weaker in terms of their strength, and can control the phases from human form to a full "regular" wolf form.

History

Not much is known about the history of wolf-shifters except that they are a sub-type of Werewolf that shift into large wolves. They are rare compared to werewolves and shapeshifters, so their exact history is a mystery. They have rivalries with vampires, as they both prey upon human beings, vampires out of need, wolves because of convenience. The Volturi also refuse to tolerate truces or alliances between wolf-shifters and vampires, under no punishment however. This only means that the Volturi can choose to kill the Shifters if they wish too.

Nature

Being that they descend from Children of the Moon, Wolf-Shifters have inherited partial werewolf traits and certain behavior habits. They are extremely violent and unpleasant creatures, they seem to already have started rivalries with vampires, as both of them feed on humans. Shifters are very aggressive, even in human form. Most actively hunt humans, and all participate in fights to determine pack alphas, whether the loser wins or dies depends on the victor. Wolf-shifters always comsume the heart of theyre victim, usually killing them by clawing through their torso or tearing through theyre throat. Their bodies are usually decorated in scars from past battles (even though they heal incredibly fast, if the wound is deep enough it will leave a scar) and many have multiple tattoos, with each pack having a certain symbol to represent theyre bloodline, and it does not matter where the shifters wear this, as long as they recieve a tattoo after theyre first full shift. Wolf-Shifters are rare, as in the 12th century they were hunted by vampires as unlike werewolves they can change outside the full moon, making them very powerful enemies. Vampires hunted them with silver weapons, and used their increasing numbers against the wolves. Because of this, Wolf-shifters are now rare and full packs are very hard to come across.