Prairie Bumps

Childhood illness and bad omen.

"Prairie bumps are a common childhood illness among my people. It is something that comes and goes, rarely claiming a life. Though tragically a child will sometimes pass away. This is considered a normal part of growing up. However, when an adult comes down with the bumps it is considered bad luck because most adults who get it will die."

— Tasiir of the People of the Horse

A Childhood Illness

Prairie bumps is a condition that causes large red bumps to appear all over the body. It is common among children who will suffer from the disease only once. These large bumps are several centimeters in diameter and extremely painful when touched. Skin often peels from these bumps and if not properly covered can easily begin to bleed. When bumps appear on the neck and head, it is the most dangerous.
Recovery takes between four and seven cycles for most afflicted children. The bumps subside and occasionally leave areas of skin that are not sensitive to the touch which can persist for up to a season. With proper care this condition does not have a high fatality rate. Bandaging bumps and providing plenty of water is key.

The Death of Adults

While the condition is not a very serious threat to children, when it affects adults it is very deadly. The symptoms are the same as that of children but manifests much more often on the neck and head where it is the most fatal. It affects adults who did not suffer from the disease when they were children and occasionally even those that did.
An adult case of prairie bumps is considered a bad omen by the Orth. It is believed it signals misfortune to befall the entire community. Adult cases are believed to come in clusters though this may be a belief based on heresay and not reality.

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