Spirit Morphosis

Spirit morphosis is a transformative condition that significantly affects a large portion of Abareth's population. This enigmatic ailment causes the person to gradually assume the physical and mental attributes of their spiritual guides, ethereal entities known to have a powerful influence on the individual's character and destiny.
On the surface, Spirit morphosis may appear a malady, as it brings about drastic changes in a person's appearance and psyche. The process can be jarring, as the affected individual's body morphs to mirror their spiritual guide. Their eyes may shift colors, limbs could elongate or shorten, the skin might take on peculiar textures, and their physique could change dramatically. Alongside the physical alterations, a person's mental landscape changes as well, leading to shifts in personality, preferences, and aptitudes.
Societal reaction to Spirit morphosis is largely negative, with approximately 40% of the population being free from the condition and demonstrating significant prejudice towards those undergoing the transformation. This group, often referred to as the Unchanged, views the condition as an abomination, leading to societal division and tension.
Despite the prejudice, Spirit morphosis is not entirely a curse. The condition gifts those affected with unique traits and abilities inherited from their spiritual guides, ranging from enhanced strength or speed to heightened intuition or extraordinary artistic talent. Each transformation is as unique as the spiritual guide, leading to a broad array of abilities.
This imbues the Spirit morphed with a vital role in protecting and defending their communities, as their newly acquired skills often surpass the abilities of an average person. In times of danger or conflict, it's the Spiritmorphed who rise as the vanguard, their strange and powerful abilities making them formidable guardians.
Thus, Spirit morphosis is a double-edged sword. It engenders fear and prejudice due to its drastic alterations, but also gifts those affected with powers and abilities that allow them to become the protectors of their communities, shaping their society in ways they could never have imagined before their transformation.

Type

Genetic