Cellular Override
"La'ekul" in Alleran. There isn't a direct translation for this. The closest is 'Cellular Override'.
Allerans and Phalecians are naturally dominant, even down to the DNA within their bodies. For individuals with Alleran or Phalecian ancestors, their Aylaran genes remain in various stages of dormacy for a time. Once this time passes, this initiates a process known as La'ekul, in which a person's cells are mutated and any other DNA is consumed, essentially making the person "fully" Aylaran.
Transmission & Vectors
La'ekul can be triggered depending on a variety of factors. It is possible that a person with Alleran/Phalecian ancestors will never go through La'ekul, however this is extremely rare. The major factors that have been confirmed are:
Current genetic makeup
Age
Levels of sudden physical/mental exertion
Levels of La'ekul triggering nearby
Symptoms
Symptoms during La'ekul vary, depending on the person and what the DNA of the person consists of. Symptoms tend to last between 6-12 weeks.
Upon the intial trigger, the first 72 hours of symptoms are:
Sudden increase in body temprature
Excessive sweating
Exhaustion
Hyperventilation
Paralysis
Hallucinations
Unusual pupils/iris
Unusual sounds in the ear (ranging from random voices to full on ringing)
As the person's cells are consumed and more Aylaran cells are generated, over the next 4-8 weeks, the previous symptoms can come and go, along with the following symtoms below:
Acute hyperthermia
Muscles spasms and weakness
Increase in size of appendages (i.e. body parts, hair etc)
Coma if symptoms become severe (uncommon)
Finally, in the last month or so, the more severe symtoms are alleviated, so the most notable symtoms are:
Increased sex drive
Increased appetite
Lack of energy
Increased output of gas
reversible issues with vision (paired with changes to eyes)
There can be some lingering effects that last after this period for a further 2 months to account for adjustments.
Type
Genetic
Origin
Mutated
Cycle
Short-term
Rarity
Common