Tieringer's Syndrome

Causes

There are many different theories as to the cause of Tieringer's Syndrome. these theories include:

• Tieringer's Syndrome is a brain defect.
• Tieringer's Syndrome is a bodily defect.
• Tieringer's Syndrome is a disease carried by many people that can only affect a few.
• Tieringer's Syndrome is a curse.
• Tieringer's Syndrome is caused by mental and/or physical stress.
• Tieringer's Syndrome is caused when a Magical Storm forms inside a person.

None of these theories have been proven, or even substantiated.

Symptoms

Tieringer's Syndrome causes random and uncontrollable channeling of magical energy.

Treatment

There is no known cure for Tieringer's Syndrome, but the effects can be avoided by removing the body's ability to channel magical energy through the use of a Magic Inhibitor. If the inhibitor is removed, the symptoms will return almost immediately.

Prognosis

Tieringer's Syndrome usually results in the onset of Magical Stress.

History

Tieringer's Syndrome is named after the first documented case of the condition, Berent Tieringer. Berent first showed signs of the condition at the age of thirteen. At first, it was annoying, but harmless. However, as time went on, the amount of energy being channeled escalated, having adverse effects on both Berent and the world around him. At the age of fifteen, Berent died from Magical Stress.
In the cases since, those afflicted have displayed wildly varying initial severities and escalation rates. To this day, doctors are baffled as to the source of the affliction as well as if it can be cured.

Cultural Reception

Because of the mysterious nature of Tieringer's Syndrome, as well as its danger to not only the afflicted, but also those around them, people who suffer from Tieringer's Syndrome are often feared and sometimes ostracized, even after obtaining a Magic Inhibitor.

Type

Magical

Rarity

Rare