Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Main / WerebeastTropes

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* VampiricWerewolf: Well, when a werewolf and a vampire love each other very much...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* AsianFoxSpirit
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Rogue launched trope — restore only if properly launched.


* BehavioralTransformationFirst: When someone undergoes a transformation in personality before a physical one.

Added: 139

Removed: 135

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* BalefulPolymorph: A character is transformed into a shape that renders them powerless or impairs their ability to pursue their goals.


Added DiffLines:

* ForcedTransformation: A character is transformed into a shape that renders them powerless or impairs their ability to pursue their goals.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BehavioralTransformationFirst: When someone undergoes a transformation in personality before a physical one.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WerewolvesAreDogs: Werewolves often act more like domesticated dogs than wild wolves.

Added: 108

Removed: 108

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Forgot alphabetical order, oops


* GrowingMusclesSequence: A stage in the transformation that results in them becoming more muscular rapidly.



* GrowingMusclesSequence: A stage in the transformation that results in them becoming more muscular rapidly.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* GrowingMusclesSequence: A stage in the transformation that results in them becoming more muscular rapidly.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* IAmAMonster: When someone admits that they are a monster, especially after becoming one.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* HowlOfSorrow: Giving an animal-like cry/scream, such as a howl, when faced with something upsetting.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WolvesAlwaysHowlAtTheMoon: Werewolves often howl at the moon, especially right after they transform.


Added DiffLines:

* MagicPants: Clothing that remains (mostly) intact even when one shapeshifts, especially pants.


Added DiffLines:

* MonsterModesty: Werewolves tend to wear a very small amount of clothing in wolf form.


Added DiffLines:

* ShapeshiftingExcludesClothing: Werewolves typically lose their clothing when they transform (often because it ends up being destroyed), or at the very least suffer some ClothingDamage.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* SilverBullet: Silver being used as a SupernaturalRepellent. In many works, [[WeaksauceWeakness silver is the only way to properly kill a werewolf]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TranshumanTreachery: A person who is turned into a monster, such as a werebeast, decides that they would like to stay that way and become evil/betray humanity in the process.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* AlphaAndBetaWolves: Werewolf packs are usually led by a dominant "alpha", supported by several "betas".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* PersonalityRemnant: A person changing in mind and body still has some of their old personality quirks or loyalties
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added a new trope

Added DiffLines:



Added DiffLines:



Added DiffLines:

* WonderfulWerewolf: A werewolf that's friendly.

Added: 16

Changed: 81

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


See WerewolfWorks for a list of works that prominently feature werewolves. See also VampireTropes and WolfTropes. Sub-index of {{Shapeshifting}}. Compare and contrast LiminalBeing, which shares two different natures at the same time.

to:

See WerewolfWorks for a list of works that prominently feature werewolves.werewolves and WerebeastWorks for works prominently featuring other types of werecreature. See also VampireTropes and WolfTropes. Sub-index of {{Shapeshifting}}. Compare and contrast LiminalBeing, which shares two different natures at the same time.



'''Related index:'''

to:

'''Related index:'''indexes:'''
* WerebeastWorks

Added: 101

Changed: 84

Removed: 70

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* {{Lunacy}}: When the Moon is depicted as paranormal or supernatural.



* {{Immortality}}: Werebeasts are sometimes depicted as living forever.
* InvoluntaryShapeshifter: A shapeshifter who can't control their transformations.
* LongLived: Werebeasts commonly have long lifespans.

to:

* {{Immortality}}: Werebeasts are sometimes depicted as living being able to live forever.
* InvoluntaryShapeshifter: A shapeshifter who can't Werebeasts often have little or no control over their transformations.
* LongLived: Werebeasts commonly may sometimes have long lifespans.longer lifespans.
* {{Lunacy}}: The appearance of the (full) moon at night often triggers a werebeast's transformation.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Finished adding context to the examples


* AbsurdlySharpClaws
* TheAgeless
* AlternateIdentityAmnesia
* BalefulPolymorph
* BlessedWithSuck
* BodyHorror
* CursedWithAwesome
* CuteLittleFangs
* FangsAreEvil
* FullyEmbracedFiend
* FurAgainstFang
* HorrorHunger
* HulkingOut
* IJustWantToBeNormal
* {{Immortality}}
* InvoluntaryShapeshifter
* LongLived
* TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody
* MonsterProgenitor
* NighttimeTransformation
* PainfulTransformation
* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld
* StagesOfMonsterGrief
* SuperpoweredEvilSide
* ThisWasHisTrueForm
* TragicMonster
* TransformationHorror
* TransformationSequence
* VanHelsingHateCrimes
* ViralTransformation
* TheVirus
* VirusVictimSymptoms
* VoluntaryShapeshifting
* WasOnceAMan

to:

* AbsurdlySharpClaws
AbsurdlySharpClaws: Claws that are unrealistically sharp.
* TheAgeless
TheAgeless: Characters who can't die from old age but can still be killed through other means.
* AlternateIdentityAmnesia
AlternateIdentityAmnesia: A character suffers from amnesia when changing form or self.
* BalefulPolymorph
BalefulPolymorph: A character is transformed into a shape that renders them powerless or impairs their ability to pursue their goals.
* BlessedWithSuck
BlessedWithSuck: When a desired quality proves problematic.
* BodyHorror
BodyHorror: Grotesque body structures, human or otherwise.
* CursedWithAwesome
CursedWithAwesome: When an undesired quality proves useful.
* CuteLittleFangs
CuteLittleFangs: Small fangs used to denote cuteness.
* FangsAreEvil
FangsAreEvil: Fanged creatures portrayed as evil.
* FullyEmbracedFiend
FullyEmbracedFiend: A vampire, werewolf, or similar creature embraces their monstrous nature rather than fight it.
* FurAgainstFang
FurAgainstFang: Vampires fighting werewolves.
* HorrorHunger
HorrorHunger: When a character feels a supernatural and irresistible hunger for other humans.
* HulkingOut
HulkingOut: Shapeshifting when angry and often going on a rampage afterwards.
* IJustWantToBeNormal
IJustWantToBeNormal: When a character thinks that whatever makes them different is a curse.
* {{Immortality}}
{{Immortality}}: Werebeasts are sometimes depicted as living forever.
* InvoluntaryShapeshifter
InvoluntaryShapeshifter: A shapeshifter who can't control their transformations.
* LongLived
LongLived: Werebeasts commonly have long lifespans.
* TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody
TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody: When shapeshifting causes a change in one's personality, as well.
* MonsterProgenitor
MonsterProgenitor: When a monster creates its own bloodline.
* NighttimeTransformation
NighttimeTransformation: Shapeshifting or transforming only at night.
* PainfulTransformation
PainfulTransformation: When shapeshifting causes pain.
* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld
ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: An extraordinarily ancient werebeast who looks ''much'' younger.
* StagesOfMonsterGrief
StagesOfMonsterGrief: The human-to-monster version of the FiveStagesOfGrief.
* SuperpoweredEvilSide
SuperpoweredEvilSide: When someone's evil personality is incredibly strong compared to the good one.
* ThisWasHisTrueForm
ThisWasHisTrueForm: When shapeshifters return to their true form upon death.
* TragicMonster
TragicMonster: When a person who the audience cares about is turned into a monster.
* TransformationHorror
TransformationHorror: Graphic and unsettling transformation sequences.
* TransformationSequence
TransformationSequence: A long, flashy change in appearance.
* VanHelsingHateCrimes
VanHelsingHateCrimes: Killing monsters just because they're monsters, regardless of if they're good or evil.
* ViralTransformation
ViralTransformation: A transformation that can be spread virally and physically changes humans to non-humans.
* TheVirus
TheVirus: When all who are bitten or killed by the monster become the monster.
* VirusVictimSymptoms
VirusVictimSymptoms: When a character exhibits strange behavior and physical changes due to a transformation.
* VoluntaryShapeshifting
VoluntaryShapeshifting: When a character can change their form at will.
* WasOnceAMan
WasOnceAMan: A non-human character who used to be a normal human.

Added: 1514

Changed: 42

Removed: 506

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Started adding context to the examples


* BeastMan

to:

* BeastManBeastMan: A humanoid character with animal traits.
* FurAgainstFang: Vampires and werewolves fighting each other.
* HumanToWerewolfFootprints: When a set of animal footprints changes into human footprints, or vice versa.
* {{Lunacy}}: When the Moon is depicted as paranormal or supernatural.
* MyInstinctsAreShowing: When a sentient and civilized non-human character involuntarily—and undesirably—exhibits occasional feral behavior that's associated with their species.
* ResistTheBeast: When an ordinary person tries to resist changing into a monster.
* SelkiesAndWereseals: Mythological creatures that can become human by removing their seal skin and return to seal form by putting the skin back on.
* {{Skinwalker}}: A person with the supernatural ability to shapeshift into either an animal or another human.
* SlidingScaleOfAnthropomorphism: The differences between different levels of anthropomorphism.
* TotallyNotAWerewolf: When not everyone who transforms into a wolf is actually a werewolf.
* VampireWerewolfLoveTriangle: A LoveTriangle involving a vampire and a werewolf.
* {{Weredragon}}: A human character who can turn into a dragon, or vice versa.
* WerewolfThemeNaming: Meaningful names that reference werewolf lore and mythology.
* WolfMan: A canine-like humanoid.
* WorkingClassWerewolves: The tendency for werewolves to have low incomes.

!!!'''Tropes that often happen to werebeasts:'''
* AbsurdlySharpClaws
* TheAgeless
* AlternateIdentityAmnesia
* BalefulPolymorph
* BlessedWithSuck
* BodyHorror
* CursedWithAwesome
* CuteLittleFangs
* FangsAreEvil
* FullyEmbracedFiend



* HumanToWerewolfFootprints
* {{Lunacy}}
* MyInstinctsAreShowing
* ResistTheBeast
* SelkiesAndWereseals
* {{Skinwalker}}
* SlidingScaleOfAnthropomorphism
* TotallyNotAWerewolf
* VampireWerewolfLoveTriangle
* {{Weredragon}}
* WerewolfThemeNaming
* WolfMan
* WorkingClassWerewolves

!!!'''Tropes that often happen to werebeasts:'''
* AbsurdlySharpClaws
* TheAgeless
* AlternateIdentityAmnesia
* BalefulPolymorph
* BlessedWithSuck
* BodyHorror
* CursedWithAwesome
* CuteLittleFangs
* FangsAreEvil
* FullyEmbracedFiend
* FurAgainstFang
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added a new trope

Added DiffLines:

* CuteLittleFangs
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added a new trope

Added DiffLines:

* TheAgeless
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added three new tropes

Added DiffLines:

* {{Immortality}}


Added DiffLines:

* LongLived


Added DiffLines:

* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NighttimeTransformation
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


-->--'''Young Frankenstein'''

to:

-->--'''Young Frankenstein'''
-->--''Film/YoungFrankenstein''


Added DiffLines:

* {{Skinwalker}}

Added: 169

Changed: 123

Removed: 118

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None





!!Tropes

to:

!!Tropes!!Tropes:



Related:
+ TransformationCauses

Tropes about werebeasts

to:

Related:
+ TransformationCauses

Tropes

!!!'''Tropes
about werebeastswerebeasts:'''
[floatboxright:
'''Main tropes:'''
* OurWerebeastsAreDifferent
* OurWerewolvesAreDifferent

'''Related index:'''
* WerewolfWorks
]



* FullyEmbracedFiend



* OurWerebeastsAreDifferent
* OurWerewolvesAreDifferent



* StagesOfMonsterGrief



* TransformationHorror



Tropes that happens often to werebeasts

to:

Tropes !!!'''Tropes that happens often happen to werebeastswerebeasts:'''


Added DiffLines:

* FullyEmbracedFiend


Added DiffLines:

* StagesOfMonsterGrief


Added DiffLines:

* TragicMonster
* TransformationHorror


Added DiffLines:

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

* WorkingClassWerewolves
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheAlpha
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TheAlpha
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


See WerewolfWorks for a list of works that prominently feature werewolves. See also VampireTropes and WolfTropes. Sub-index of {{Shapeshifting}}.

to:

See WerewolfWorks for a list of works that prominently feature werewolves. See also VampireTropes and WolfTropes. Sub-index of {{Shapeshifting}}. Compare and contrast LiminalBeing, which shares two different natures at the same time.

Top