The Wandering Plague

Transmission & Vectors

The initial disease is first spread by a physical manifestation of contaminated air. The smog takes form as a grotesque, gangly winged creature covered in eyes. The disease transmits through air that has been cursed with the plague. Upon contraction the disease progresses over a period of several weeks to several months depending on the willpower of the victim.

Causes

The disease was created first in Garen's Well by a Deridah ritual that has been effected with several magical properties by Asch Figthorn and Shadir - God of Hatered in an effort to destroy the Death barrier at The Well by overloading it with energy.

Symptoms

Those effected by the plague will find themselves called to The Well in their dreams first, but the desire will bleed over into their waking life before long. Eventually they will find themselves desperately trying to get to the well, ignoring all injuries sustained and only getting what sustenance they can get without hindering their path. It was not uncommon to see people mindlessly walking on bloody raw feet or injured legs.
Upon the body's death their spirit would become a wandering wraith, visible at night, that would continue the journey. Alive or not, they would eventually reach the well, passing into the barrier of Death magic, destroying the body and soul.

Treatment

A cure was discovered by the Terrasque Slayers and developed by Wren and Finch. The cure, once alchemically made with many ingredients including pure Aether and Deridah. The cure can be administered orally or aerosolized.

Type

Magical