Do I have to become a werewolf to continue with the Companions?

[screeg]

The third quest already has me going to the Underforge to get diseased. Is this necessary to continue? Pisses me off because I wanted to get some Archery training from whatsherface, but now she's stuck in werewolf mode.

 

[Pestilence]

Yes, you must participate in the blood ritual to continue. However, your given the opportunity to cure your Lycanthropy during a later quest (warning: this quest may be glitched, as quite a few people are unable to rid themselves of this disease). Aela will return to normal after your next quest or two, I can't recall exactly what happens. I do know that after Glory of the Dead is over, all Companions are available for training, as well as followers/spouses.

 

[NikolaTesla]

being a werewolf is pretty awesome, it doesn't affect gameplay too much either. it just means you are 100% resistant to diseases, even Vampirism!

 

[SkyrenRyuu]

I like being a Werewolf....Bad news about them.
1: If someone see's you transform you get a 1000bounty.
2: Stuck in 3rd person.
3: Can i only heal by feeding on dead enemies. Humanoids like, Lizzard People. Nords, Bretons, etc etc...
4:Can't look at stats of player or even the map.
5: Cant loot stuff but can still open doors.

 

[Finalchrono]

Hold up, I was just about to do this quest too. So, if I do take the quest its simply an on/off switch thing to become werewolf right?

 

[I_I_Z_I_I]

Yep, "On and off" It is.