Lycanthropy

Lycanthropy is a disease that was eradicated ages ago. Werebeasts inhabited the world of Pavonas long ago before adventurers had wiped them out completely. Now they are nothing more than myth and legend - stories told to scare children into not going out at night.

However, werebeasts have not been entirely destroyed. Vials of their infected blood remain in laboratories and science outposts scattered throughout the world. The disease is often experimented upon, to cure other diseases and hopefully one day, create the perfect soldier.

As of right now, only a select few individuals know of the existence of these vials, overseen by the Knight-Commander of the Aetius Knights. It is often rumored that if a vial of lycanthropy were to ever escape into the world it would spread like wildfire, triggering a disaster level event.

The Disease Itself
Lycanthropy can infect literally anything and everyone. From house cats, to avian species. It is spread through bodily fluids; spit, blood, urine, etc. If dumped into a water supply, it can contaminate the entire supply and anyone who drinks from it. It is a highly infectious disease that is strictly regulated due to its inherent disaster potential.

Locations of the Disease
Currently, there are five laboratories that harbor infected individuals to harvest the diseased blood. These are scattered throughout the world, and are under the supervision of the Knight-Commander of the Aetius Knights. Four are located on the Hafgar continent, and one is located on Nu Brooke. There are also three remote science outposts in the Wildlands beyond The Great Divide that are under the direct operation of the Coerning Protectorate, unbeknownst to the Aetius Knighthood.

Werebeasts Today
Werebeasts do not exist in today's world outside the select few that undergo horrific experimentation within science labs. Few even know they exist, even fewer know how to get a hold of it. To the common people, they are simply legends and stories. To those who are aware of their existence, they are living nightmares waiting to happen.