The Elixir

The elixir was discovered 252 and was the first step to ending the dark ages. Discovered by a lowly Kenku alchemist by the name of Stamper.   While it generally has little to no immediate effects, if someone was to ingest it and die within 1 hour of consumption they will be brought back to life, and the side effects will happen. Most common side effects are Vampirism, Lycanthropy, Hex-bloodism, and partial-resurrection. In rare cases, some return appearing the same as when they died, but are afflicted with a "curse of the frenzy" which leads them into an incontrollable rage.   Once returned, those who consumed the elixir will slowly lose their minds. Some become like zombies, while other will give in to their transformed desires. Depending on their affliction re-dosing will occur as quickly as once per day, and as long as once per week.   Vampirism is the most dangerous, and least visable beastly transformation so for those afflicted the elixir is provided for free on a daily basis.   In recent years, there has been rumors of a shortage of the elixir production. As a result, in 726 the government started charging for the elixir with an elevated price for those who did not require them yet.