The Baptism of Fire

The only individuals that suffer from this condition are The Heroes of old who aquired it when they had intense amounts of divinity channeled through them to save the dying sun and birth Sol

Transmission & Vectors

It is whispered that these gifts can be passed on, though in a much weaker form, to the closest of a heroes followers creating what are known as embraced and while all of the embraced are different and unique they still hold great power within themselves.

Causes

When the The Heroes of old channeled the elder gods divinity through themselves it marred their skin causing a full body "scar to develop" though this scar takes form as the heroes skin having been turned to a substance similar to marble.

Symptoms

All of the The Heroes of old have slightly differeing symptoms though they all have in common the full body scar of marble. in some this marble apears cracked yet sturdy and in others smooth and beautiful.
though they all have in common the fact that they are no longer anatomically correct and have had the finer details of their bodies smoothed over. it is also not uncommon for the heroes to click when they move as if mechanical joints were allowing their movement.

Sequela

It is argued whether this caused the heroes immortality or if they had been immortals before they were baptized. but the fact remains that being supremely powerful and immortal takes a toll on the mind, and every hero behaves differently.

Affected Groups

The Heroes of old

Cultural Reception

To see a hero of old is a great honor or a great curse depending on what brought them out of hiding. Small cults have formed around the heroes who are in hiding and its said that every now and again the heroes leave their ancient homes and actually accept these followers to come and live with them.

Type

Divine

Origin

Divine

Rarity

Unique