Tarnishing

What is Tarnishing?

  Mana-waste leaves a mark on all who have to suffer it. Often difficult to clean away, it is still possible to erase traces of mana burn before it leaves permanent marks on oneself.    
  • The most common symptom found in tarnishing is the discoloration upon parts of the body, often stemming from the magic channeling focal points. Mostly in the hands and arms.
 
  • Alongside the discoloration comes the desaturation of colors within the person, mana loses its effectiveness and the magic is a lot less focused. Most color based effects diminish until colorization is lost.
 
  • An deep craving for foils and mana. A form of mana-withdrawal, where the afflicted will seek out sources of colored mana in order to gorge themselves. Hoping to feel some form of connection to it once more.
 
I've seen what Tarnishing does to a person, it isn't pretty. They don't last very long either. Most societies will just put them down as an act of mercy.
— Unknown
 
  • Once tarnishing has taken further hold of the afflicted, physical and mental deterioration occur. All internal reserves of mana are lessened until left null and void. Mana no longer regenerates, and the intense craving for it increases hundred-fold. Leaving the individual a husk of their former self.
 
  • Once tarnishing has taken full effect on the afflicted, they are beyond saving. Put them out of their misery.
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