Varicose Webbing

This is a fungal disease affecting aquatic beastkin. It is very hard to treat, as any effective medicines also weaken the patients, including their magic. It starts with the appearance of red and yellow lines, resembling enlarged veins on the webbings. These lines gradually become thicker, then grow and start branching. It quickly spreads into the hands, limbs and fins. At the same time, the webbings and skin around these veins seem to dry and crumble, presenting a peculiar sight deep on the seafloor. Untreated, affected beastkin end up with severe open wounds and may die due to inflammation or loss of blood. Even if the disease is initially cured, it has a tendency to return after years, and each time it resurfaces, the symptoms become more severe. While it is not always a death sentence, quite a lot of beastkin have met their end because of it.

Type

Fungal