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The three theri types
For most TTU residents, a theri is a theri is a theri. For our purposes, though, therianthropes fit into several basic types, and it's useful to be able to pigeonhole them for clarity.
(I need to expand this later. -b)
Weres
A TTU "were" is a theri whose form is that of an
Earth-existing animal (as opposed to Mythics, see below). An
authentic werewolf -- the person shifts between a human form and a wolf form that's to all appearances a regular wolf -- counts as a "were."
- can change back and forth
Furries
As with the prevailing definition in our world, a "furry" is a
human/animal hybrid. Furries' forms are humanoid but have features of animals (or even mythic creatures). A "Hollywood werewolf", where a man changes into a seven-foot-tall furry two-legged beast, counts as a "furry."
- may or may not be able to change back and forth
Mythics
Any change where the theri form doesn't fit one of the two categories above is a "mythic." Most commonly, this refers to creatures with an existing archetype in popular mythology: dragons, gryphons, centaurs, etc. Some theris may have a personal mythology that defies easy classification, so some weird stuff can get lumped in here.
- popular stereotype: no change back, except through magic
- not entirely true, but the barriers for change to a mythic body *are* higher, which encourages those who want to pick a form and stick with it.
-- where do humanoid theris fit? (fourth category?)