Distortion

Transmission & Vectors

Transmission of Distoriton occurs from extended proximity to the Chrysalis and Laku's corpse.
Although proximity will affect slowly, consumption of the affected will accelerate this, such as eating Distorted food or drinking Distorted water.

Causes

Laku, Dragon of Transmutation emanates magic into the surroundings as he is part resurrected, part decaying

Symptoms

Symptoms manifest differently depending on the afflicted. Non-magic users may feel:

Nausea / Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Fever

Tiredness

Headache

Magically adept may feel:

Magical Surges in power

Migraines

- Delusions of Grandeur (based around magical abilities)

May cause psychotic episode in pursuit of more power

- Unintended magical "discharge"

Mulitple different spells casting at once

Unknown/Known spells cast unintentionally

Fatigue

Any of the above symptoms, seek assistance at your nearest convenience. Any Bold symptoms, seek assistance immediately

In Severe cases of exposure:

Physical changes

Skin texture/color

Hair loss/gain/change

Change in thought patterns

Use of Humanoid Language may decrease

Use of Draconic or Sylvan may increase

"Assimilation" into environment

Desire to join the ecosystem / abandon civilisation

Greater Independence

Territorial

Treatment

Treatment is for easing the recovery, not to cure the condition Treatments:

Removal from proximity to Chrysalis

Complete expenditure of magic

Casting as many spells as possible

Extended Rests

Prognosis

No cases of fatality have been recorded. Even the most extreme cases have proven to be survivable, though the aftermath of the condition may have changed what their life will be.

Sequela

For the large majority of affected, they will suffer no adverse effects bar sore memories. For the minority, they will have had a slight change in their biology, that may affect them at later points in life
For the extreme minority (>5%), they have changed near unrecognisably, and a decision by family/friends must be made to make an attempt to rescue them, or to allow them to live on the mountains.

Affected Groups

Children of the Distortion are a cult focused around this affect. They take residence high on the mountains, often staying there for extended periods to feel the effects, before preaching to nearby settlements

Prevention

No known prevention strategies have worked to this date, but research is frequently conducted.

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Unique