Cool, that sounds like an interesting possibility to explore, with extreme consequences.
PS "Words on page beats thinking about words on page"--something I need to learn from!
I trying to craft a ritual in a culture ruled by powerful shapeshifters that assimilate animal DNA or bio-imprints. The shapeshifter makes an offering to the dormant, semi-sleeping Earth Dwellers. Should the offering be accepted, the supplicant receives some sort of biological upgrade. Should...