No correlation has been found between the number of Lycans in a pack and the relative danger they pose to nearby human populations. As such, the Bureau has never found it necessary to restrict the growth of Lycans in an area. That said, while the number of Lycans does not pose a risk to human populations, the number of new Lycans does.
The effects of The Call on the mind of a newly turned Lycan can be intense, and cause irrational, sometimes violent responses to stimuli. As a result, newly made Lycans are expected to be reported to the Bureau, where they can subsequently be monitored until they are properly initiated into pack life. Accidental infection is considered to be the worst-case scenario for any new Lycan, as it reduces the odds of early reporting and pack integration. Individuals not properly integrated into a pack can go “feral,” losing connection with their humanity and becoming unable to return to their human form during the daytime.
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Pack integration is a complex subject, and one which will be discussed at a later time (Briefing: Lycans Part Three, Psychosis and Integration).
New members are most commonly invited into a pack of Lycans directly. It is not uncommon for Lycan packs to be involved in the nearby human community, and to have several members of the general populace aware of their existence (see report S1125.18 for information regarding potential security risks involved), and new Lycans are frequently recruited from those individuals. It is also common for humans with an intimate relationship with a pack member to become integrated into the pack.
Modern packs of Lycans, who work during the day and live fairly typical human lives, often practice a form of ritual gathering on some regular basis to strengthen pack connections. These gatherings, which vary wildly between packs, appear to be an adaptation to the modern, scheduled existence, as opposed to some form of long-standing Lycan rite. Most commonly, packs gather for a family meal once or twice a month.