Editing Chalgra

[[Chalgra]] is a biological process whereby a [[Niglik]] of a specific gender may transform their gender that of the opposite sex. This ability is similar to the same process found in many terran frogs and amphibians and is a means by which the Niglik may maintain a reasonable population.

This process is both spiritual and physical in nature.

The physical aspects involve a continual high protien diet, that is then converted into the building blocks necessary to conduct the physical changes required.

The gender of the Niglik is modified through a process known as Heterogametic transformation. This change also alters the body chemistry, specifically the hormones and enzymes of the Niglik. The niglik is the only higher-order life form known to undergo this particular transformation of genders.

This process is painless, although it does take approximately three weeks to complete.

The Niglik falls into a near stuporous state during the [[Chalgra]]. They do not eat, drink or produce bodily waste during that time as the body s constantly recycling and modifying the structure of the affected individual.

The Niglik is not aware of their surroundings during this transformation, therefore for their protection they are isolated in a protected location and watched over by others of their species. During this time all Nigliks are affected by a pheromonal trigger that increases their general aggressiveness. This is purely a defensive conditioning used to insure that the affected Niglik is well protected against unwanted attentions.

The spiritual aspect of the change involves a mental merging of memories with the other Nigliks in the subjects immediate family group. In addition a series of rich feast are thrown for a series of at least two weeks in which the subject is well gorged with protein rich foods. During this time a Niglik undergoing the Chalgra has been known to double or even triple their body weight.

Once the transformation is complete, the Niglik is fed a regular diet and as they have shed most of the additional weight that they had gained prior to the transformation, they return to their normal lifestyle.

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	Once the transformation is complete, the Niglik is fed a regular diet and as they have shed most of the additional weight that they had gained prior to the transformation, they return to their normal lifestyle.		Once the transformation is complete, the Niglik is fed a regular diet and as they have shed most of the additional weight that they had gained prior to the transformation, they return to their normal lifestyle.

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