The Soulathrophy

This Disease is know as “The Soulathrophy” or “Purges Gift”, it spread over the surface of Calidoria. Ironically the Lands of the Kingsmen were least affected since the mages were depleted before the outbreak, causing it in the first place. After William destroyed the lands of the Chandry in -49 BTI with a titanic amount of controlled, raw magic the collapsing explosion created something akin to a vacuum. A vacuum that sought to fill its void with new magic.
It is described like a wave of nausea at first, striking down those of strong Aura and greatly irritating those of lesser capacities. Depending on the surroundings and distance to the newly created Sharish Desert the effects could vary from extreme permanent exhaustion to a comatose state whilst the body wasted away. The bodies Immune System slowly weakened until it faded away leaving the inflicted person unprotected to any more mundane sicknesses. Persons without others around to help could find themselves too exhausted to prepare drink or meal, leaving them in a position to starve or die of thirst if their energies were not fully depleted before.
The Isles of the Ravarkers, also known as the Isles of Noon, the effects were the weakest causing a small mass exodus to the Isles populating many of the previously deserted Islands.
The Forest of the Nabouri, closest to the desert shielded its children from the pull but many Border Trees died as the result of this defence.

Übertragung & Vektoren

The drain was spreading on its own, without needing a agent but its reach was limited and it only effects those with a soul with a certain strenght. Many Humans were left untouched but alot of the chosen races were struck hard. It also failed to penetrate deep into the ground saving the Dwarfes and Roukan from the surface fate. Some were reliefed of the pull when their souls were drain far enough, stronger individuals would be killed by the violent loss of their soul.

Ursachen

A detonation of pure, raw magic destabelizing the natural reservoir of energies in such a way that nature attempted to fill the hole with outside energies. A process possible on a small scale when a mage uses natural energy this massive requirement was like a maelstrom that ravaged the souls of the continent.

Symptome

It manifest with nausea, strong exhaustion and a powefull migraine that paralyses thought and movement. Some may suffer from randome attacks of seizures and strong changes in temperature. Some, very close to their magic, might even start to fade physically as their energy is taken.

Behandlung

There is no treatment, the only way of hope is to sustain the body of the inflicted with food and drink, as well as restraining him from violent movements and cooling, or heating it depending on condition. Also is it possible to treat the sicknesses that come when the Immune System fails, but that is the only thing that can the treated.

Prognose

The prognosis is either death, or prolonged exhaustion. Some may never return to their previous vitality others have the chance that their body adapts to the lower level of energy and they will atleast feel nearly normal again.

Sekundäre Krankheiten

The previously infected may develop a strong urge to sleep and become lethargic and desinterested in their surroundings. Others, in the worst case, may never awake from the coma they have fallen in.

Betroffene Gruppen

All people of strong Soul and Aura, as well as the Sibling Plants to the Hearttree.

Vorbeugung

The only way to prevent affliction is flight. To the Isles of the Ravarker,where the effects are distant or weak, beneath the surface to the Dwarves or Roukan, or even into the unknown waters of the Bottomless Sea. Any other protection will fail.

Epidemiologie

It moves without cause, outwards from the Desert and strikes everyone with a strong Aura and Soul.

Geschichte

The Outbreak followed the annihilation of the Chandry and savaged the continent of Calidoria for nearly five years before dying down and restricting to the desert itself where it is still dangerous to dwell.

Kulturelle Wahrnehmung

The Humans, in an act of redemtion send their former mages out into the land aiding the civilizations that were struck severly. Since it was one of them that started this, they felt a strong conviction to make good on their Sin. Every Sick person was treated with care and dedication, until they stabelized or died.

Typ

Magical

Ursprung

Magical

Zyklus

Short-term

Seltenheit

Unique