Alchemy

Quick summary
Alchemy is an alternative way of becoming stronger, faster and more agile than regular mortals. This method consists of using science, machines or magic. Being alchemised is to be transformed into beast by will although when alchemising is used with unborn babies to make them be born as beasts it's mostly by force or the parent's decision. Most occurring alchemy outcome is lycanthrope which is a mix between men and hound.

Alchemising
There are three ways of alchemising; genetically, using machines and using magic. In all ways two specimens are needed to be healthy and sane. When alchemising genetically DNA samples of the desired animal are injected into a fetus or a new born baby. If done correctly the baby will start to develop symptoms of the animal. The baby does have to be treated and raised differently in order to minimize animal-like instincts. How alchemising with a machine or magic works has been hidden from the public. The secret of modern alchemising can only be accessed by entering the alchemists college, where alchemy is taught to only a small selected amount of people.

Detriment
With alchemising there is always a chance the specimens die no matter what way is used. Some types of DNA just can't be mixed together which causes the specimen to die. Animal-like traits like hunt to eat can be gained. with genetic alchemising these traits can be reduced but when a grown man grows into a uncontrollable beast he must be hunted down by appointed hunters.