Lycanthropy
Lycanthropy is a condition primarily found in the Drov region. The myth around the origin of this condition is rooted in the Drovan forest stating, that once a Drovan chieftain travelled across the sea to the island of Lunaros. It was there this chieftan gained the gift of lycanthropy, when he returned he quickly became the warlord of the entire Drovan forest. From there he had 8 children, the founders of the 8 major clans.
Transmission & Vectors
Giving the carrier the gift of bestial strength and senses. The primary form of this affliction is transferred genetically. Additionally a weaker version of the form can be transferred onto an individual via the consumption of a genetic lycan's blood.
Symptoms
They are able to transform at will into both animalistic and human animal hybrid forms. The genetic form of genetic lycanthropy is the strongest and easiest to control form of the affliction. The blood taken form can not make full use of the human animal hybrid form without losing control but can utilize its full animal form and human form with ease.
Treatment
None, it is considered a gift and the only way to rid oneself of this gift is through death.
Cultural Reception
Well accepted thought the Drovan culture although when comingled with outsider bloodlines it is generally seen as a horrifying curse that is uncontrollable. Often if a citizen of another nation gains the blood based version of lycanthropy they are hunted like animals.
Type
Supernatural
Origin
Magical
Cycle
Chronic, Acquired & Congenital
Rarity
Uncommon
Affected Species
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