Ash disease

The first stage of the process of turning into an Ash Walker.

The affected experiences damage to the lungs and will usually breathe in heavy wheezes.

They may also experience minor fits of insanity, schizophrenia, or dementia as the disease affects the brain.

If the affected inhales enough of the ash after this stage, they may experience worsened symptoms until they eventually become an @ash

Causes

Prolonged inhalation of the ash in the ash zone

Treatment

Medicine being sold in larger cities.

Prevention

wearing a protective mask when traversing the ash zone

Rarity

Uncommon