Marble Fingers

Symptoms usually show up after 80 years, but there are some cases when they appears as early as 40 years old. It starts with fingers. The first sign is severe stiffness in the fingers each morning, which gradually fades throughout the day. But as weeks pass, the time it takes gets longer. At some point, the skin on the fingers starts to glitter, as if veiled by a white dust. Then, these white dots gradually enlarge, forming bigger spots, and eventually develop into whole patches on the hands. At this stage, moving fingers becomes increasingly painful, and the stiffness spreads throughout the entire body. The entire process unfolds over the course of several years, culminating in an unfortunate transformation in which people's limbs become covered by thick layers of mineralized skin, resembling marble, giving them an appearance akin to living statues. The prognosis of this affliction is grim. Marble Fingers is a deadly disease for which no known cure exists. As the patches begin to spread to cover the head and chest, patients slowly lose their ability to breathe, eventually succumbing to eternal slumber. Despite its horrifying nature, some view Marble Fingers with a touch of sanctity due to its connection with Selene, one of the most renowned founders of Encura. She was also affected by the disease. For these individuals, the ailment serves as a symbolic link to the legendary figure, forging a sacred bond amidst the suffering. To this day, the true nature of Marble Fingers remains an enigma, and it is uncertain whether the disease is hereditary or triggered by external factors.

Type

Physiological