Carnthropy

= Carnthropy (disease) = Carnthropy is a bodily affliction which affects all races except for Succubi. It was first descovered in the ancient city of Tsarsgard, which up until recently has been hidden beneath the waters of Eldham.

The disease, according to Auric folklore, was one of many strange creations of the Tudenan, a nearly extinct race of demigods. It was created to fight against the enemies of the Tudenan, known only as the foraith.

The First Stage
After transmission (which occurs through blood to blood contact with an infected), the victim of this disease will experience headaches, aggressive behaviour, and an aversion to loud sounds. in this stage, the majority of the mind remains intact, although new, more animalistic behaviour may sporadically manifest itself.

The Second Stage
After experiencing their first full moon since infection, the second stage begins. This is apparent through random bursts of anger, fear of fire, a desire to be in the outdoors at night over indoor living, and vivid dreams of a particular animal. The animal in question could to be anything, which means that after this stage they begin to take on affectations of that animal's behaviour.

The Third Stage
At this point, the victim will begin to take on small similarities to the appearance of their particular animal which depending on their level of succumbing varies from a different eye colour to a tail and ears. The victim also becomes more solitary, and seeks out other infected rather than being near the uninfected. It is at this point that the disease becomes irreversible according to legend, and the affliction known as carnthropy is now all but complete.

The Fourth Stage
At this point, the victim loses all grasp on sanity and will flee their lives and live as half-beasts in the wilderness. At this point, only when in the presence of old Tudenan artefacts can they regain their prior sentience.