Fusion
Fusion is a disease caused by a plant blight known as Fuse that binds to rice. Rice is a ubiquitous part of the diet for everyone in Octiragrin. Octiragrin imports most of its rice from Dronigath. About 20% though comes via the Fire Silk Road. Healers are puzzled by the advent of this condition. Until very recently, there had never been such a disease. Everyone is at a loss as to where this could have originated. The mages of Octiragrin have begun to look to Dronigath as its source. Growing the most rice on the continent, makes them the logical culprits. The healing mages are beginning to realize that it's not actually the rice which is a fault, but the magical parasite that has been fused to it. Hence the name, Fuse. Tests are now starting to be devised to find out how the fusing works and how it can be reversed. This is a primary project of the yellow mages at Octischolarus Magus at this time.
Transmission & Vectors
Fusion develops when Fuse is ingested as the rice is consumed.
Causes
Unknown at this time.
Symptoms
High fever followed by loss of magical ability in mages and loss of brain function in mundanes.
Treatment
Divine intervention by proximity to the gods. Sick person must go to the Temple for cleansing.
Prognosis
If treated within two months, the condition can be reversed. If it's longer before treatment the symptoms may become permanent.
Sequela
The high fever associated with Fuse must be brought down quickly to prevent permanent damage to the brain. This brain trauma will last until the person come near to their deity. If this is not achieved the brain trauma will be irreversible. Magic users will have their innate level of magic permanently stunted.
Affected Groups
All species and races on Octisafell are susceptible to Fusion.
Hosts & Carriers
Fused Rice
Prevention
Refraining from rice consumption.
Epidemiology
Fusion is not contageous. Its only cause is rice consumption.
History
Fusion was unheard of up until the past few years.
Cultural Reception
Feared by mages.
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