Faid Possession

The duties of maintaining the Warehouses are ones that are menial. True. The Faid need to be cleaned, ordered, inspected for deterioration and inventoried regularly. Many Brothers see such duties a punishment. After all, the only people who come into the Warehouses are the Brothers, so how can damage or loss occur? But, as we know strange things happen in the darkness when eyes are not watching and the world has always delighted us with different and new ways to hinder the Glory of the Devouring Mother and her Dutiful.
I have heard the younger Brothers speak of the mists that are not-mists that collect on the floors of the Warehouses and how even though protected with appropriate ritual, repeat and regalia, they often speak of having a sense of a presence, or a feeling difficult to name. Some even report strange sensations as they walk amongst the Faided, but of course no method of scientific investigation or magical enquiry has revealed any such effects. So, we will continue to conclude that these complaints are the artifacts and creations of the youthful and curious mind. It seems to be the way of youngsters to always seek explanations more complicated then the truth.

Personal Diary - Nst'rogo The Blue

Causes

Concentration of Faided greater than 6/meter³.

Symptoms

Afflicted subject exhibits: Disorientation followed by the suppression of their personality and the manifestation of personality remanent of one of the Faid in the area. The possessed display the incomplete and confused personality of a near by Faid.

Treatment

Once the afflicted subject leaves the area, their own personality returns to dominance and they have no recollection of the event.

Brothers who work in the Faid Warehouses must always where an Amulet of Forbearance to avoid experiencing this condition.

Prognosis

This condition is rarely lethal now. However, historically citizens afflicted with this condition have been the unwitting cause of significant social disruption and distress. The Brotherhood has strict protocols about transportation and storage of the Faid.

Affected Groups

All evolved and uplifted races are susceptible to this condition.

Prevention

Avoid storing large quantities of Faided in common spaces. This policy lead to the development of safe warehousing practices in every city of the Realm.

History

The Brotherhood first noted occurrences of this condition very early in the Realm's history. Settlements of moderate size or larger always had stories of strange occurrences and behaviours. Citizens claiming to be others, having knowledge of events they should not have, and acting in manners of Faided relatives. These incidents of course drew the attention of the Paragons, and when it was determined that the cause of the disruptions was an illness, then the responsibility to provide a solution or cure was placed in the hands of the Brotherhood. Through precise methodological investigation the Medicament Brotherhood with the assistance of the local authorities determined that large numbers of Faid placed together created this condition. When knowledge of the origin and impacts of this condition where brought to the attention of the Devouring Mother, she ordered that knowledge of this condition be placed under Confidentiality Strictures.
Introduction Brief by Urtan The Orange.

Cultural Reception

Common citizens to do know that this condition exists. And, this is how it shall remain. There are implications of a meta-physical nature that would disrupt the prosperity and peace of the Realm.
He'lian The Black

Type

Supernatural

Parent

Faid

Rarity

Extremely Rare