Werewolf vs. Lycan::..... both species transform into a wolf like creature.
..... lycan's can learn to control the change and can become self aware. Some of them can learn these as early as their first full moon.
.....werewolves have no option to change, when the full moon rises in the night sky they change into a raging beast.
Changeling vs. Shape-shifter vs. Spirit Warriors vs. Shifters::..... all can change shapes at will
..... changelings can only transform into other humanoids. their natural state is usually a gray skinned humanoid of sorts.
..... shape-shifters transform into various animals or humanoids. their natural state being that of a shadow like blob.
..... spirit warriors can only change into one animal form. this is usually one that they have made a pact with. spirit warriors tend to be of the native american bloodlines.
..... shifters can only transform into various animals.
Vampire vs. Vampyre::..... to most fans vampyre is just a bad spelling of the word and some even find it offensive.
..... personal opinion is that one(Vampyre) is used to represent a person afflicted with a lust for blood and an elongated life span and the other (Vampire) is a supernatural being that has been cursed either by a pact with the lord of hell or a blood pact with someone held in a hell lord contract.
Elf vs. Fairy vs. Pixie vs. Fae(Fey)::..... all are of the fantasy realm and have looks that are on the extreme side of beautiful or hideous
..... fairies and pixies both have wings in most cases
..... elves do not fly unless by use of mortal or ancient magics
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I will add more to this list as I think of them so check back every so often to see what has changed or been added. Thanks for reading. Feel free to discuss things now.