Beasting Process

Beasting Process
The beasting process is an extremely painful and arduous method of evolving a human through the acquisition, meting and absorption of beast crystals. There are certain factors to be considered when preparing to undergo this process. First, the individual must have a large enough amount of mana or Qi in order to endure the entire process of breaking and reforming of their body under the effects of evolution. Failure to supply enough mana/Qi for the process may result in crippling injuries or the subject's death. Second. the individual must select a compatible beast crystal for their elemental affinity. This is especially true for mages, if a fire mage selects a beast crystal from an aquatic beast, then the beasting process could result in an imbalance of elements or worse, failure.

It is also worthy to note that the beasting process consists of 8 stages parallel to the number of tiers that a beast can ascend to. This is the prime cause of repeated human failures in the past. A human can not simply absorb a higher tier of crystal from the start. They must follow this stage of evolution; Basic→Intermediate→Advanced→King→Emperor→Legendary→Demigod→Demon.

With each evolution, the subject will experience an increase in physical capabilities as well as their base elemental affinity. They will also exhibit features related to the beast of their choosing, an example; a crystal from a Harpy may result in the individual sprouting wings on their back, avian features and wind based magic/skills. This effect will increase even further through each levels, until they are able to completely transform similar to the original beast's form.