Infant Magic Syndrome

Infant Magic Syndrome is a rampant disease on Octisafell. Nine in ten people are subject to it at or before birth. The origin is unknown but it is thought by historians that it started when Luxaz began his work corrupting the species. While not all people get it, enough do that it has seriously limited magic users in the world. As of 1986 AG the condition has been mostly eradicated due to a discovery bye the healing mages at Octischolarus Magus.

Now, healing mages are sent out to every village and city to do clinics to provide prevention and cures. If a healer is not present, a journey can be taken to Tirfalon or a message can be sent to Octischolarus Magus to request a healer visit if travel is impossible.

Transmission & Vectors

The disease is not communicable. It is present in 90% of magically imbued individuals born on Octisafell.

Causes

Unknown

Symptoms

High Fever, Convulsions, & Death

Treatment

A conbination of magic and herbs.

Prognosis

The condition will manifest before birth or between birth an dsix months. If not prevented, the disease manifests as a fever lasting between one and two weeks. If the fever reaches a high temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) The child may die or experience severe side effects.

Sequela

If not treated, an infant may be born dead or not make it full term. After the child is born and the fever starts, the child may experience convulsions and swelling of the brain. If the condition manifests it can result in complete loss of magical ability, diminished mental acuity, blindness (partial or full), deafness (partial or full), or a combination thereof.

Affected Groups

Those born with magic

Prevention

None known until recently. The healing mages at Octischolarus Magus developed a cure and a prevention 15 years ago. The prevention consists of a magical treatment by a healing mage and a course of herbal concoctions taken while the mother is pregnant. The cure after birth only requires the magic treatment within six months of birth.

History

The disease has been in existance as long as written records were kept.

Cultural Reception

Fear, anxiety, resignation

Type

Magical

Cycle

Short-term

Rarity

Common