Fiction:Orthianthropy

Orthianthropy is a rare phenomenal disorder which warrants the ability to transform into an orthianthrope, more commonly known as '''were-boars. '''It is currently only known to exist on Vari.

The disease is often spread through a dark ritual which is often performed illegally by Varian witches.

Transformation
The transformation into wereboar can only be accomplished at night, and not during a half moon. As long as the time is so, the orthianthrope can transform at will into their boar form.

Whilst in boar form, most orthianthropes possess incredible strength and are able to knock down pretty much anything in their path. Their tusks are also dangerously sharp allowing them to skewer their enemies. The downside is that their short stubby legs make it difficult to run quickly, and the lack of arms waives a lot of natural abilities they could use in this form such as lifting.

Boar form can only be held for around 5 minutes before the orthianthrope is reverted by loss of energy. It is commonly believed that ingesting vegetables will increase the boar's formspan, but no true evidence of this yet exists.

Other Notes

 * Orthianthropes can be distinguished by their "piggish faces" even when not transformed.
 * It is believed that the only way to cure the disease is to "tame the beast with the cleanse of hot water", pouring hot water down one's throat whilst transforming. None have ever been seen to succeed with this, however.