n ancient times, , the son of (one of Lycaon (PL 12) Ithe “first humans”) was a king of Arcadia. Wicked and cruel, Lycaon believed that he could trick the gods. Strength 12, Stamina 12, Agility 6, Dexterity 2 Inviting Zeus to a banquet, the mortal king served the Fighting 6, Intellect 2, Awareness 3, Presence 3 flesh of his own son Nyctimus, to test if Zeus was truly POWERS all-knowing. For this horrifying act, Zeus transformed Lycaon into a monstrous wolf. Assimilate the Devoured: Variable 6 (Abilities, After centuries of living as a feral beast, Lycaon Advantages, Powers, and Skills; Limited to those possessed slowly came back to his own mind. He regained mastery by humanoids whom Lycaon has eaten) – 36 points over his mind and body, able to revert into a near-human Shapeshifting: Array (16 points) form; although still monstrous in appearance. Lycaon • Wolf Form: Growth 6 (Innate, Continuous; soon discovered that he could assume a fully-humanoid Limited [does not add to Strength or Stamina]); form, but only if he consumed the flesh of other humans. Speed 3 (16 mph) – 16 points This also allowed him to assimilate their knowledge • Human Form: Morph 3 (humanoid forms; Limited for a short time. Following his divine curse, Lycaon’s to forms of humanoids Lycaon has eaten within the progeny inherited some of their father’s abilities, giving past 24 hours) – 1 point rise to the origins of the first werewolves. Wolf Senses: Senses 6 (Low-Light Vision, Olfactory Once Lycaon had gained mastery of his newfound [acute, extended, tracking], Ultra-Hearing) – 6 points powers, he vowed to venture across the world and hunt all of the progeny of Zeus. He has made it his goal to ADVANTAGES seek out and slay all of the children, both mortal and Animal Empathy, Close Attack 4, Daze (Intimidation), divine of the King of Olympus. Fast Grab, Improved Trip, Startle Lycaon first encountered the heroine Jupiter shortly after her awakening. She quested for the Thunderbolt of SKILLS Zeus. He attempted to fool the goddess by assuming the Athletics 2 (+14), Deception 6 (+9), Expertise (History) form of a wealthy billionaire with an interest in ancient 6 (+8), Insight 6 (+9), Intimidation 6 (+9, +12 in wolf Greek archaeology. In this guise, Lycaon promised to form), Perception 6 (+9), Stealth 6 (+12, +6 in wolf lead Jupiter to a store of artifacts, only form) to pounce upon her while she was unaware. Their battle was great, but the young goddess was able to defeat her OFFENSE foe, throwing Lycaon into deep ravine. Since then, the Initiative +6 two have battled on several occasions. Unarmed +10 (Close, Damage 12) DEFENSE Dodge 12 (9 in wolf form), Parry 12 (9 in wolf form), Toughness 12 Fortitude 14, Will 9 POWER POINTS Abilities 92 + Advantages 9 + Defenses 20 + Powers 59 + Skills 19 = 199 Total COMPLICATIONS Enemy: Jupiter. Lycaon relishes the idea of slaying and devouring the daughter of Zeus. Fame: Lycaon is believed to be a mythological figure by the general populace. Prejudice: In his normal form, Lycaon appears to be a Samplemonstrous wolf-like creature. file

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