Weapon and Werewolves Help

IceFlash78 · 03-23-2005, 05:27 PM

Hey.... I'm in the process of creating an storyline for my story (a trilogy), but there are issues I want to resolve before I start writing.

1) Weapons.. I like the naginita (sorry if I misspelt it... See the Two Random Questions thread in TMNT general discussion), but I got thinking... In the Shredder Strikes Back, one of the elite ninja had this weapon that reminded me of a double nagnitia.. it was a short staff with two sword blades on either end... does anybody know what I am talking about?

2) Does anybody know of a site with good werewolf info? Pictures would be nice, but not necessary... I don't want info about "bad werewolves"... I want info about "good werewolves" the best example that I can think of is White Wolf's Werewolf rpgs. I can easily google White Wolf's werewolf info for ideas, but I was wondering if you guys, being the master searchers that you are, knew of any OTHER sources of info?

*KROW* · 03-24-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IceFlash78

2) Does anybody know of a site with good werewolf info? Pictures would be nice, but not necessary... I don't want info about "bad werewolves"... I want info about "good werewolves" the best example that I can think of is White Wolf's Werewolf rpgs. I can easily google White Wolf's werewolf info for ideas, but I was wondering if you guys, being the master searchers that you are, knew of any OTHER sources of info?

"Good werewolves"?

The only thing I can think of is Wolf's Rain.

~~BartAllen~~ · 03-24-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KROW

"Good werewolves"?

The only thing I can think of is Wolf's Rain.

are those guys even werewolves? i didnt think they were. i just thought they were wolves that could give off the illusion and make everyonce else see a person. i could be wrong though.

~~BartAllen~~ · 03-24-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by IceFlash78

Hey.... I'm in the process of creating an storyline for my story (a trilogy), but there are issues I want to resolve before I start writing.

1) Weapons.. I like the naginita (sorry if I misspelt it... See the Two Random Questions thread in TMNT general discussion), but I got thinking... In the Shredder Strikes Back, one of the elite ninja had this weapon that reminded me of a double nagnitia.. it was a short staff with two sword blades on either end... does anybody know what I am talking about?

2) Does anybody know of a site with good werewolf info? Pictures would be nice, but not necessary... I don't want info about "bad werewolves"... I want info about "good werewolves" the best example that I can think of is White Wolf's Werewolf rpgs. I can easily google White Wolf's werewolf info for ideas, but I was wondering if you guys, being the master searchers that you are, knew of any OTHER sources of info?

why not just make it up? i think that would be the coolest. you have to share you stuff once you got some stuff done.

**Kali** · 03-24-2005, 01:52 PM

Weapons: We've had this discussion before and I don't think we ever did get a clear answer as to what weapon that was, if it really existed at all. I think it was a case of "artistic license". You should apply if you don’t already have one, they’re loads of fun.

Werewolves: I agree that there’s no reason you can’t make a few things up based on common knowledge werewolf mythos. Maybe it’s because I’m reading the series again, but I can’t help thinking of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Also the movie Underworld, but I only saw that once and I wasn’t really paying attention.

*damnhooligan* · 03-24-2005, 03:49 PM

Weapons: I don't have a clue. I'm a rusty-nail-in-board kinda girl anyhow.

Werewolves: I was actually watching a documentary [on sideshow freaks and furries] yesterday about something along these lines, where they interviewed a man who believes he's a coyote trapped in a man's body. He rants on about how he thinks he's some sort of good werewolf, and then... cut to anthropologists and experts on folklore. The entire basis of the myth is primarily a fear of an unstoppable force that can turn any man into a wild bloodthirsty animal, stripping them of their humanity and control. I think calling someone a 'good' werewolf is something of an oxymoron. Only recently [in this century and the one prior] have werewolves been viewed more in a more sympathetic light. I don't think you're going to find much mythological or folkloric stuff on 'good' werewolves to build on. But who says you can't make up your own?

There have been a couple of books and shows with werewolves cast as protagonists. Probably the most popular, Kali mentioned, is Remus Lupin of the Harry Potter series. Then there's Oz (Seth Green) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And Angua from Discworld, who joined the local city police force. And that's to say nothing of American Werewolf in London/Paris/Washington/flippin' Eau Claire, Wisconsin movies.

IceFlash78 · 03-25-2005, 07:08 PM

Alright thanks guys for trying...

Don't worry, I plan to come up with lots of original stuff, but I just wanted some kind of "reference" so I could have an basic idea of werewolves... like how they would look, how they would behave, etc etc...

Basically, I wanted a general idea, then fly away with it and create something new. I plan to start this summer.. (too much stuff going on here with school and track). I'm not sure when you guys might be able to read it.. since you guys seem interested, but if it doesn't get published, I could always post it online..

The only things that I'm willing to tell you for now is that it will be an trilogy.

*Whitewolf89* · 03-25-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IceFlash78

Hey.... I'm in the process of creating an storyline for my story (a trilogy), but there are issues I want to resolve before I start writing.

1) Weapons.. I like the naginita (sorry if I misspelt it... See the Two Random Questions thread in TMNT general discussion), but I got thinking... In the Shredder Strikes Back, one of the elite ninja had this weapon that reminded me of a double nagnitia.. it was a short staff with two sword blades on either end... does anybody know what I am talking about?

Just to be helpful here, it's spelled "n-a-g-i-n-a-t-a". So you were only off by ONE letter. No biggie.

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Originally Posted by IceFlash78

2) Does anybody know of a site with good werewolf info? Pictures would be nice, but not necessary... I don't want info about "bad werewolves"... I want info about "good werewolves" the best example that I can think of is White Wolf's Werewolf rpgs. I can easily google White Wolf's werewolf info for ideas, but I was wondering if you guys, being the master searchers that you are, knew of any OTHER sources of info?

Try http://www.goldenwolfen.com . The gracious lady who owns it has quite a bit of useful werewolf info, I believe, as well as some KILLER (pardon the expression, given the subject!

) werewolf and general Garou (different KINDS of weres) art. Check it out, and I hope you find what you're looking for.

Peace.

IceFlash78 · 03-26-2005, 09:49 PM

Whitewolf... thanks! That site may just be the ticket. Tons of picture of Werewolves... now I can visualize what they would look like... Appreciate it!

I'll proably start this summer... (still got few kinks to work out.. like the names for the characters.... I might keep you guys posted if you'd like me to.

03-23-2005, 05:27 PM	#1
IceFlash78 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 302	Weapon and Werewolves Help Hey.... I'm in the process of creating an storyline for my story (a trilogy), but there are issues I want to resolve before I start writing. 1) Weapons.. I like the naginita (sorry if I misspelt it... See the Two Random Questions thread in TMNT general discussion), but I got thinking... In the Shredder Strikes Back, one of the elite ninja had this weapon that reminded me of a double nagnitia.. it was a short staff with two sword blades on either end... does anybody know what I am talking about? 2) Does anybody know of a site with good werewolf info? Pictures would be nice, but not necessary... I don't want info about "bad werewolves"... I want info about "good werewolves" the best example that I can think of is White Wolf's Werewolf rpgs. I can easily google White Wolf's werewolf info for ideas, but I was wondering if you guys, being the master searchers that you are, knew of any OTHER sources of info?

03-24-2005, 03:49 PM	#6
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Weapons: I don't have a clue. I'm a rusty-nail-in-board kinda girl anyhow. Werewolves: I was actually watching a documentary [on sideshow freaks and furries] yesterday about something along these lines, where they interviewed a man who believes he's a coyote trapped in a man's body. He rants on about how he thinks he's some sort of good werewolf, and then... cut to anthropologists and experts on folklore. The entire basis of the myth is primarily a fear of an unstoppable force that can turn any man into a wild bloodthirsty animal, stripping them of their humanity and control. I think calling someone a 'good' werewolf is something of an oxymoron. Only recently [in this century and the one prior] have werewolves been viewed more in a more sympathetic light. I don't think you're going to find much mythological or folkloric stuff on 'good' werewolves to build on. But who says you can't make up your own? There have been a couple of books and shows with werewolves cast as protagonists. Probably the most popular, Kali mentioned, is Remus Lupin of the Harry Potter series. Then there's Oz (Seth Green) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And Angua from Discworld, who joined the local city police force. And that's to say nothing of American Werewolf in London/Paris/Washington/flippin' Eau Claire, Wisconsin movies. __________________

03-24-2005, 01:52 PM	#5
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Weapons: We've had this discussion before and I don't think we ever did get a clear answer as to what weapon that was, if it really existed at all. I think it was a case of "artistic license". You should apply if you don’t already have one, they’re loads of fun. Werewolves: I agree that there’s no reason you can’t make a few things up based on common knowledge werewolf mythos. Maybe it’s because I’m reading the series again, but I can’t help thinking of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Also the movie Underworld, but I only saw that once and I wasn’t really paying attention.

03-25-2005, 07:08 PM	#7
IceFlash78 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 302	Alright thanks guys for trying... Don't worry, I plan to come up with lots of original stuff, but I just wanted some kind of "reference" so I could have an basic idea of werewolves... like how they would look, how they would behave, etc etc... Basically, I wanted a general idea, then fly away with it and create something new. I plan to start this summer.. (too much stuff going on here with school and track). I'm not sure when you guys might be able to read it.. since you guys seem interested, but if it doesn't get published, I could always post it online.. The only things that I'm willing to tell you for now is that it will be an trilogy.

03-26-2005, 09:49 PM	#9
IceFlash78 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 302	Whitewolf... thanks! That site may just be the ticket. Tons of picture of Werewolves... now I can visualize what they would look like... Appreciate it! I'll proably start this summer... (still got few kinks to work out.. like the names for the characters.... I might keep you guys posted if you'd like me to.