Orlefirs (/oːləfɪəz/ [or leh feerz])

Causes

Orlefirs is an illness bearing similarities to radiation sickness and a respiratory illness. It is caused by excessive exposure to Wrey, whereby spores enter the body and impair various bodily functions including the repsiratory and circulatory systems.

Symptoms

The severity of symptoms depends on the degree and type of exposure. Partial exposure, whether over a short or long period of time, results in inflammation and sometimes infections in the affected area, along with a range of other general symptoms.
Short-term exposure (12 - 48h) symptoms:

• headache
• dizziness, disorientation
• weakness, fatigue
• sore throat
  

Long-term exposure (49h+) symptoms:

• headache
• dizziness, disorientation
• weakness, fatigue
• sore throat
• dehydration, excessive sweating
• fever or chills
• nausea, vomiting
• fainting or sudden unconsciousness, which may last anywhere between a few seconds up to several hours

Treatment

Orlefirs usually goes away on its own after a few hours or days depending on the exposure time, once the affected individual has left Wrey. The easiest way to treat Orlefirs is to leave Wrey. However, symptoms can be alleviated by drinking water, resting, wearing a Wrey cloak (to prevent further exposure while still in Wrey), and eating some plain or sweet foods such as bread or lollies.

Prognosis

After becoming ill, symptoms reach a peak in severity after an hour or so and persist for anywhere between six hours up to five days depending on the exposure period. After this, they diminish and the illness passes.

In extremely rare cases where the individual has been exposed to Wrey for over three days, their symptoms are so severe that it is very difficult for them to leave without assistance. They may be too weak to move, or experience prolonged unconsciousness. In such cases, Orlefirs can be fatal.

Sequela

Severe and/or frequent experiencing of Orlefirs often results in a higher susceptibility to the condition and may result in the degredation of the immune system.

Affected Groups

People who frequently travel through Wrey and/or linger there are more likely to be affected, and those who do not will not be affected.

Prevention

Wearing a Wrey cloak while travelling through Wrey no matter how long the journey is, and avoiding lingering there for too long.

History

The first recorded case of Orlefirs was the 16th of Froskle, 42707 UTD.

Cultural Reception

Those with Orlefirs are recieved neutrally, as it is not contagious, and most people are willing to provide help and assistance in order to treat and relieve the affected individual of the condition.

Type

Fungal

Origin

Natural

Cycle

Short-term

Rarity

Rare

Affected Species

• Human