There's no reason the Cannibal couldn't be a werewolf. However I prefer the build without it because the idea is this is a humanoid who eats other humanoids. If they turned into a beast I think the cannibalism could just be attributed to being a werewolf. Also there wouldn't be much use for Beast Form given the focus on weaponry (and in Beast Form your gear is unequipped so your armor enchantments would not be in effect).
There's no reason the Cannibal couldn't be a werewolf. However I prefer the build without it because the idea is this is a humanoid who eats other humanoids. If they turned into a beast I think the cannibalism could just be attributed to being a werewolf. Also there wouldn't be much use for Beast Form given the focus on weaponry (and in Beast Form your gear is unequipped so your armor enchantments would not be in effect).
I'm so happy to hear you made a Cannibal! What race may I ask? Hmm I'm assuming you haven't managed to get an absorb health enchantment yet? Also at the beginning you don't have all the health regeneration so it will be a bit tough starting up. With meat, Ben C is correct raw meat fits the build a lot more although it does restore less health. However, I think it would be fine to eat any cooked meat you find or steal (from raiding villages for example), just not cook it yourself. I found spending time hunting animals to accumulate lots of meat useful. Seems fitting that most of your carry weight will be taken up by meat. Once you have high enough health that meat becomes useless you won't need to use it anymore because you will have your enchantments to absorb and regenerate health.
As for the follower, you can get Eola at level 1 by travelling straight to Markarth and doing 'The Taste of Death' quest, which should be done first anyway really for the ring. Other than that Faendal is a good choice because you can train up your archery for free with him by taking the money back from his inventory.
P.s. Perhaps I should make a 'Meat' section?
I'm so happy to hear you made a Cannibal! What race may I ask? Hmm I'm assuming you haven't managed to get an absorb health enchantment yet? Also at the beginning you don't have all the health regeneration so it will be a bit tough starting up. With meat, Ben C is correct raw meat fits the build a lot more although it does restore less health. However, I think it would be fine to eat any cooked meat you find or steal (from raiding villages for example), just not cook it yourself. I found spending time hunting animals to accumulate lots of meat useful. Seems fitting that most of your carry weight will be taken up by meat. Once you have high enough health that meat becomes useless you won't need to use it anymore because you will have your enchantments to absorb and regenerate health.
As for the follower, you can get Eola at level 1 by travelling straight to Markarth and doing 'The Taste of Death' quest, which should be done first anyway really for the ring. Other than that Faendal is a good choice because you can train up your archery for free with him by taking the money back from his inventory.
P.s. Perhaps I should make a 'Meat' section?