I want to add the idea that a man can choose embrace his natural physical state of beast hood (old blood) . He can also choose to pursue his scholarly interests and ascend his beastly nature (pale blood).
Both offer new powers. The problem is that without a ballance between the two, you are at risk of losing your humanity. Either as a crazed beast or as a genius who others believe has gone mad.
I want to add the idea that a man can choose embrace his natural physical state of beast hood (old blood) . He can also choose to pursue his scholarly interests and ascend his beastly nature (pale blood).
Both offer new powers. The problem is that without a ballance between the two, you are at risk of losing your humanity. Either as a crazed beast or as a genius who others believe has gone mad.