The Blight

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A strange infection known as "Blight Touched" due to the way on how it infects a host; consuming them with shadowy marking across their body, and even affecting their temperament.

 

The Blight

A strange infection known as "Blight Touched" due to the way on how it infects a host; consuming them with shadowy marking across their body, and even affecting their temperament. This phenomena is discovered during the time where there was mass abductions throughout Illuhare and caused by voidsent. There are many that are infected by the virus, having to live with their new ailments.

​Blight, Blight Touched, Blight Infestation, "The Virus", are a few names that work interchangeably.

There has been no documented cures yet.

  • ​The Shadow Bound trait can only be obtained via XXX
  • Once the Shadow Bound virus has been contracted, a Prompt must be completed to determine survivability.
  • Blighted individuals are unable to have offspring or breed.
  • Blighted individuals can have access to the Blighted Traits.

 

Contracting and effects of the blight:

The Blight virus appears to be transferable via saliva and blood contact. More recently wild Monsters have contracted the virus, and have odd behavioural patterns which includes; unstable temperament, lethargy, depression, aggression, mania.

Physical attributes of the virus include; foaming of the mouth, "Red Eyes", an unusual pigmentation of the skin from the bite that grows with time often consuming the body even after death (speculative). We fear however the virus itself is changing to suit it's environment, and those hosting the virus can pass undetected by mere sight. 

Those who contract the virus are unable to reproduce or conceive. It is not recommended due to the instability of the virus affecting the host's disposition.

The virus doesn't discriminate a host; Monsters, Residents... all are viable to contract the virus and spread it.

At the beginning when the virus has a few hours or days to settle. It attacks the host at their nervous systems, shutting down their mobility and senses, akin to a vegetative like state. It is wise to seek out treatment from an apothecary or chirurgeon immediately after a "bite", but often those who suffer this ailment is best to be eradicated, and cremated rather than prolong their suffering.

Those infected with the virus in the early stage seem to be responsive to trusted ones, despite sudden violent outbursts. In the late stages however the victim spirals into mania, chanting odd words in their wake of the old gods.

It appears that the Blight gives interesting results in terms of battle...

 

Stages:

Here are the most recent documentations of the Virus as per our regions best researchers and scientists.
 
Certain individuals that are infected seem to have a taste for "certain matters" to further their growth:
*These are the recorded stages thus far:

​Stage 1:
  • "Red Eyes"; varies from individuals - black sclera can be seen in some subjects
    • ​Some subjects do not contract this phenomena and retain their usual eye colour
    • Under backlight "Red Eyes" are more prominent
  • Unusual markings from point of infection 
  • Unstable behavior occurrences; lethargy, depression, aggression, mania.
    • ​Some have attributes of amnesia, or short term memory loss.
    • ​Subjects display abnormal strength during this occurrence
  • ​Subject still able to communicate and function, even passing off as "normal".

Stage 2:
  • Red Eyes black sclera can be seen clearly in subjects
  • Growth of markings forming at least 5-20% of the body
    • These markings can have a scattering like effect, or a full sleeve
    • Observers have seen these markings shift and change
  • Unstable behavior occurrences are more frequent or pushed to certain extremes; lethargy, depression, aggression, mania.
    • ​Subject is able to retain these memories. Some regret their actions, others seem indifferent
  • Subjects appear to be stronger and resistant to most pains... is the virus causing this?
  • "Fangs" seem to be forming

Stage ???:
  • The subject has 50-80% of their body overtaken by these markings.
    • It doesn't stop...
    • Growths forming? Hardened pus, spines, horns, parasite? We are unsure. Further testing and observations needed.
  • Bile and black fluids can be seen foaming at the mouth, ducts, and pores
  • Teeth are razor sharp akin to a sharks
    • Claw marks can be seen in their containment unit
  • Subject seems unable to be conversed or reasoned with at times
    • Behaves too animalistic at times, even drone like. Mental state unstable and unpredictable.
    • Unable to determine what tongues they speak in... The devil's summoning? We are unsure.
    • Sociopathic, schizophrenic, and psychopathic tendencies heightened and detected, even in children.
    • We are unsure if subjects display any sort of remorse and empathy.
  • Subject's senses and strength are enhanced to an extreme degree
    • Despite the subject being injured, they continue to struggle and fight even to the death
    • Magis and casters must be eliminated immediately, preferably before this stage for safety precautions.
 
Associated Prompt

Infected!