Porphyric Infection
The porphyric virus is actually one of a number of hemophilic infections that interfere with the functioning of the liver, blood, marrow, and cardiovascular system. This viral infection slowly grows along the central nervous system, gradually changing the physiology of the victim.
Porphyric Infection in Humans
In Human s, the porphyric virus slowly increases the physical attributes of the victim, confers various Psionic Talent s, but renders the victim incapable of withstanding sunlight or consuming prepared foods. New characteristics may evolve the longer a victim is infected.
A victim of porphyric infection may exhibit the following positive attributes -
Porphyric Infection in Animals
The porphyric virus also can infect some canines, enabling an increase in intelligence, and increase in hardiness. This hardiness may result in the following positive attributes -
Porphyric Infection in Humans
In Human s, the porphyric virus slowly increases the physical attributes of the victim, confers various Psionic Talent s, but renders the victim incapable of withstanding sunlight or consuming prepared foods. New characteristics may evolve the longer a victim is infected.
A victim of porphyric infection may exhibit the following positive attributes -
- Heightened strength, speed, and physical attributes
- Infravision
- Regeneration of health at a rate of 1 Body / Turn
- Major shapeshifting ability (growth of claws, wolf and bat forms)
- Limited telepathy
- Life Support: extended lifespan
Porphyric Infection in Animals
The porphyric virus also can infect some canines, enabling an increase in intelligence, and increase in hardiness. This hardiness may result in the following positive attributes -
- Heightened strength, speed, intelligence, and physical attributes
- Infravision
- Regeneration of health at a rate of 1 Body / Turn
- Minor shapeshifting ability (growth. human mimicry)
- Limited telepathy
- Life Support: extended lifespan
Transmission & Vectors
The transmission of the porphyric virus transmission requires intent. The source of infection must transmit an increased viral load to the victim through saliva, blood or other bodily fluid. The success of the transfer can be increased if the recipient is injured or in poor health.
Symptoms
Victims of porphyric infection first show a dermal light sensitivity - experiencing pain under direct sunlight, that within a month develops into a deadly reaction. Direct sunlight will burn a victim, and prolonged exposure (more than one turn) may result in the spontaneous combustion of the victim.
Cultural Reception
Victims of porphyric infection become predators, focussing on those of their own species. Following this, they are often treated as monstrous creatures in their own right. They are feared, and hunted.
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