Lesser Otherkin

Lesser Otherkin refers to those supernatural creatures who either started out with or maintain a primarily human form. More feral creatures such as gryphons, dragons, and sphinx, are categorized into the Greater Otherkin category as they are not related to and do not originate from the human race.

The term Lesser Otherkin refers to such creatures as vampires, werewolves, wolfmen, and ghosts etc. There is much debate on whether witches and wizards should fall under this category. According to witch lore, all human beings have the ability to manipulate energy through magickal practice. There are simply those who are born with a natural gift and those who need to practice in order to develop their skills. Wizards however, believe that wizards are born gifted and magick cannot be learned. They classify themselves outside of human and otherkin categories.