Flesh Scorn
See Dwarven Artificers, specifically the dwarven armorers for more information on this topic.
Dwarven Armorers have a dark history but are still much valued in modern society despite this. Originally coming about due to a cruel spell unleashed by a drow high wizard, the afflicted dwarves found parts of their bodies turned to metal. Though it killed many, those who survived found that they were stronger, tougher, and able to go days without rest. Further alteration and experimentation allowed this process to be replicated in others to mixed results. Primarily used as a way to replace missing or damaged limbs with metal alternatives, a Dwarven Flesh Smith is never short of work. There is always a risk, however, as those original survivors almost all contracted the flesh scorn. This disease saw the afflicted believe that their metal parts were natural, and the flesh part alien. Eventually, they would cut off one or more limbs to obtain further alteration, even though doing so killed a good number of them. The only known treatment to have any effect is to keep the afflicted individual inside a suit of armor so complete that flesh is no longer visible. This only treats the underlying condition, however, as should they remove their armor for any reason they will find themselves all but compelled to remove the flesh through any means available.
It is widely believed that it is this secondary condition, the flesh scorn, which was the drow wizard's original intention, and that the flesh to metal was an unforeseen secondary effect.
Dwarven Armorers have a dark history but are still much valued in modern society despite this. Originally coming about due to a cruel spell unleashed by a drow high wizard, the afflicted dwarves found parts of their bodies turned to metal. Though it killed many, those who survived found that they were stronger, tougher, and able to go days without rest. Further alteration and experimentation allowed this process to be replicated in others to mixed results. Primarily used as a way to replace missing or damaged limbs with metal alternatives, a Dwarven Flesh Smith is never short of work. There is always a risk, however, as those original survivors almost all contracted the flesh scorn. This disease saw the afflicted believe that their metal parts were natural, and the flesh part alien. Eventually, they would cut off one or more limbs to obtain further alteration, even though doing so killed a good number of them. The only known treatment to have any effect is to keep the afflicted individual inside a suit of armor so complete that flesh is no longer visible. This only treats the underlying condition, however, as should they remove their armor for any reason they will find themselves all but compelled to remove the flesh through any means available.
It is widely believed that it is this secondary condition, the flesh scorn, which was the drow wizard's original intention, and that the flesh to metal was an unforeseen secondary effect.
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